The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-25
peatn OF G Gorge M. Mall.

chronicle the death of prominent either
of Northern Vermont, George M. Hall
M. D., of swanton, which occurred after
a long and lingering illness on Monday
morning, at the age of about 80 years.
DR.. Hall was native of Burlington, q
son of Horace Hall, M. D., long aAwell
known physician of that city. He spent
his earlier years in the schools OF Burllng-
ton, and when fitted for college entered the
University of Vermont, from whence he
graduated in 1877 in the class with Hon.
Leverett B. Englesby, Hon. DoTman. b
Eaton, fra Divoll, W. 8. May, Edwin
Wheelock, and others who have become
prominent In public life in our own and
other states. He studied medicine with bis
father, and after having graduated at q
medical college, entered upon the practice
of his profession at Swantou, where he has
enjoyed large and lucrative practice. As
a physician he had the confidence of the
people and his associates in the profession.
He attained eminence in medical know
ledge and was widely consulted.
AS q citizen he was held in high regard
by his fellow men of all classes, and had
frequently been honored with seat in the
state legislature at different periods, and
was at one time the candidate of the DEM
ocratic party for speaker. Although in tie
minority, he welded large influence
because of his judicious expressions aud
conservative views upon public questions.
lie rarely entered upon the arena of debate,
but when he gave utterance to his views
they were received with favor. He was
always safe counsellor and prudent legis-
lator.
Perhaps DR.. Hall had gained most prom
inence in his connection with and services
for the Masonic fraternity, with which he
connected himself in early life. He was
associated with Nathan b. Haswell, Philip
c. Tucker, John b. Hollenbeck, and men
of that stamp. He sat at heir feet a ready
student of the teachings and theory of the
institution, to which he ever rigidly adj
hcred. Fittel by service with those Mes
tors of Masonry, he became an active
member of the Grand Lodge of Vermont,
having served in nearly every important
office of that body until he reached the
Grand Masters chair. which he ably and
acceptably occupied for four years,
succeeding III the position his lifelong
and devoted friend, Hon. Levcrett B..
Englesby In this capacity he gained his
widest fame. and an enviable reputation in
the masonic world. His government was
of the conservative character of his prede-
cessors, Tucker, IIaswell and Englesby,
and if his administration was less brilliant
it was because their well grounded opinions
was only left for HIM to continue and execute
had so settled the law and principles that it
the work he had so efficiently assisted in
establishing. On his retirement from the
office OF grand master the grand lodge pre-.
sented him with service of silver, as a
testimonial of the high regard in which he
was held by the fraternity. None who
witnessed his reception of this token from
his brethren will fail to recall the deep
emotion manifested by him, and the CRATE
full words of acknowledgment lie uttered.
Some one may succeed him who may ex-
hibit more bri.lance and speak more
eloquent words-but none shall rival him
in devoted admiration Of the institution
and faithful performance of duty. DR..
Hall also held for several years the office of
grand commander of the grand commandery
of Vermont.
He had many warm and attached per-
sonal friends, some of whom from their
college days were associated with him in
the labors of the craft. Often have we re-
called the memories of other years with
friends who shall stand together tomorrow
by his bier, hallowed and pleasant thoughts
shall tinge our sorrow as we drop the en-
blem of fraternity in honor of the memory
of our early companion and friend. Friend
of our earlier and later years, we bid thee
farewel-link by link the chain is being
broken; but few remain yet they shall
cherish thy memory, emulate thy virtues,
and hold in remembrance the friendship
you bore them.
The funeral of DIR. Hall will be attended
by the grand lodge OF Vermont at Swan
ton on "Wednesday next at 2 o'clock p. M
The officers of the grand lodge and mem
bers of the fraternity are invited to attend