Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-13
IN MEMORIAM.
Maso.,c Grand Lodge OF sorrow.

The ceremonies were OF the most SOiem
and impressive character. In the centre Q
the hall a large catafalque had been erecte
and tastefuIly ornamented with Masoni
emblems. On the catafalque a rosewoo
casket was placed, or the top of which rest
ed a large silver urn, while each corner an
the center of the catafalque was decorated
with massive black plumes.
The stage was draped, and directly be
hind the chair of the Grand Master Wa
hung large and life-like picture of the de
ceased as he appeared shortly previous tx
his death. On either side of this picture
were placed the portraits of other deceaset
officers of the Order, all of which were 40
propriately draped.
The singing exercises were participated
in by the following named well know
singers:
Messrs. John Ashford, James Anderson
II. Steward, j. B. Barthel, Chas Long
hurst, Bradford Nichol, Robert Freeman
Mrs. w. II. Hart, Mrs. DIR. Dupre, Miss
Mollie Hopkins, Miss Lizzie Cartwright
Miss Ada Hall; Capt j. NJ, Thatcher pre-.
siding at the organ, assisted by Miss Mary
| Weber.
At half past seven, the members of the
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lodge room, entered the hall in body, and
a few moments later the following named
officers entered and took seats in their re-
spective positions:
John Frizzell, W. NJ; John G. Brown, S.
W.; John W. Paxton, j. W.; Rev. Samuel
Rinegold, G. c.; G. L. Anderson, S. D.; NJ.
II. Webb, j. D; A. II. Rhodes and John
Murphy, Stewards.
The tapers around the catafalque were
in charge of the following named aged
members:
D. r. Rawlings, FL. Claget, Jacob Gingry,
John W. Hughes.
The lodge being called to order by the
Worshipful Master, an effective prayer was
read by the Chaplain, after which Join
Frizzall, w. NJ. delivered Masonic service
customary on such occasions, making use
of a skull TO remind those present OF the
fate of mankind.
After singing double quartette, por-
ton of Scripture was read by the Chaplain,
when the lights were turned down and a
short interval of absolute silence was observ-
ed, which was broken by touching prayer
by the Chaplain. The tapers about the cat
afalque were extinguished, and Grand
Master, Frizzell, Senior Warden, Brown,
and Junior Warden, Paxton, advanced
with the two Stewards and two DeacOns,
keeping step to the slow music of the Or
gan, and deposited an apron and gloves,
bouquet of flowers and beautiful wreath
of leaves and flowers.
Gen. A. W. Campbell, of Jackson, Tenn,
being then introduced by the Grand Master,
delivered an elogium upon the deceased
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day of January, 1911, in Lancaster Co., Va,
but who, while quite young, moved with
bis father to Davidson county,in this State,
removing again, several years later to Mad
ison county, Tennessee, where he continu-
ed to reside up to the day OF his death, the
18th day of August, 1872.
Early in life Mr.. Dunaway attached him
self to the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, and in 1S43 he joined the Madison
Presbytery in the county of Madison. He
was licensed to preach in 1874, and regular
" ordained preacher in 1913. He was
frequently called upon to preside over the
Presbytery and Synod of bis charge, which
duty he performed in e very effective
manner.
In 1915 be was made Mason, in Clinton
Lodge No. "a, at Bolivar, Tenn. In 1849
he assisted in the formation of Denmark
Lodge No. "a; was made a Royal Arch
Mason in 1852 and Knight Templar in
1865. In 1869 he was elected Senior Grand
Warden of the Grand Lodge of the State of
Tennessee; was appointed Grand Chaplain
ia 1870. and ia 1871 was elected Grand
Mas er Of the Masens of Tennessee, which
position he held at the time of his death,
this being the first time, in the history of
Masonry in this State, that the order was
called TO mourn the death Of Grand Mas
ter while in office.
The speaker had known the deceased
brother personally and by reputation for
quarter of century, during which time ne
had seen and heard nothing but good of
him. 1t is happy thing for the fraternity
when the lives of its eminent men may be
thrown open to The world and challenge the
closest scrutiny. There have been few
whose lives teach more impressively
of the strength which virtue
gives than that Of the late
Grand Master. He was no orator, yet he
welded power for good, By his influence,
which no mere orator could. Although
gentle and kind in his intercourse with
others, he could be strong enough when
lUJNg vi AOhOA lC4uiAON H.
His personal character was alfilent in all |
those qualities which contribute to the |
formation of the perfec5 man. CoRcedng |
TO all men the full measure Of their due, he |
was punctilious in what was due TO him. |
Ia all those more intimate aud tender rela-
ions which bound him TO his friends, his |
kindred and his brethren, he was all that |
affection could claim. He was exact and |
in the discharge Of all duties |
ievolving upon him No star Of fortune
shone upon his early pathway, yet he rose
upon the stairway of life until he stood
upon the highest step.
As minister of the gospel, his labors
we're HerCUlean, yet he found time to SUI
large and laborious business.
Perhaps no man of his generation perform
I'd so much clerical labor without the
hadow of hope of pecuniary c3mpensa-
ion. Often has be been known TO ride to
lis appointments on horse back, distance
If twenty-four miles from home, preach
wo sermons and return the same day.
In early life he married Miss Sarah E.
Buchanan, in Davidson county. Possess
ID of all the graces that pure Christian
ife can bestOw, she was indeed a "help-
meet" for him. Four children blessed this
lappy marriage, one of whom died in early
,irlhOod, and to the remaining children
nd the widowed mother, the speaker, in
'ehalf of the Order, rendered their deepest
orroW at their irreparab!e loss.
No member Of the brotherhood was more
evoted to the Lodge than was the deceased.
Always right in the ritual of Masonry, be
made himself almost indispensable to the
of the craft. He was slow TO
Dger and easy to forgive. He supported
is fallen brother by gentle admonition.
When he spoke what gentle words he used
so softly, like fakes of snow that melted
s they fell.
Gen. Campbell closed bis eloquent tri-
ute to the memory Of the deceased brother
4 very touching manner, and We regret +
nat we have been compelled, by want of
pace, to condense his address.
The exercises were brought to close
18th song by Mrs. III. II. Hart, and
Iessrs. Stewart and Anderson, afteE which
ne lodge was dismissed with the usual