The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-06-16
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS
STEAMER ROBERT Z. LEE, AND VlCkS-
BURG AND MERIDIAN RAILROAD.

On Roam ruE STEAMER ROBERT E. LEE,
NEAR VICKsBURG, June 18th, 1919
Capitol Lodge No. IL, 1. o. o. F., having
projected an Excursion from Jackson TO
Vicksburg and ride ard dinner on the mag
nificent Steamer ROBERT f. LEE, the follow
ing proceedings were had and resolut ions
adopted at a meeting of members of the
Lodge and citizens, this day held in the Cab
in of the LEE:
The Lodge was called to order by Matt. F.
Ash, Esqr, Noble Grand of Grand Capitol
Lodge.
on motion Hon. d. n. Barrows, Past
Grand Master, was called to the Chair, and
r.. l.. Saunders, Esqr- requested to act as
Secretary.
On motion, the Committee of Arrange
ment aud Invitation of Capitol Lodge were
appointed joint Committee to prepare and
report resolutions appropriate to the Occa-
sion. The Committee reported the follow
ing which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Capitol Lodge, No. IL. L. Q. y.
F., of the city of Jackson, having Inaugural
ted an excursion by rail and river, which
has this day been participated IN by 800 per-
sons, including citizens of Kinds, Rankin,
Warren, Madison; Copiah, Scott, and
Alfalfa, and whereas, tue generosity OF
the COMMANDER of the SrEAMER Re BERT r.
LEE and the courtesy displayed by himself
and his efficient corps of officers, on this
ever to be remembered occasion. seems TO
call for an expression of grateful acknowl-
edpement from those who have been the
rec pients of their kind attentions; there
fore
| sincere of this Excursion Party, be and are
hereby rendered to CAPTAIN NM. C4NPRELL,
Commander of the STEAMER ROBERT f.
NE for the liberality displayed by him in
| the arrangements for this Excursion, ana
| for his unceasing and successful efforts in
| making this an occasion TO be long ana
| pleasantly remembered.
Resolved, That In CAPTAIN CAMPBELL and
his corps of assistants we recognize gen.
/ tlemen whose native courtesy and pollteness
| qualify them for positions so Important TO
the travelling public; and that for their gem
| erous efforts on this and on former occa-
sion. to contribute to our pleasure we shan
ever hold them in grateful remembrance.
Resolved, That In all the appointments OF
this magnificent steamer, we recognize az q
floating palace, worthy OF the honored name
| she bears
A noble craft, most nobly named,
The pride of cur Great River;
Long NAV she fioat her name will stand
/ The tide Of time-forever!
Rasolved. That our thanks are also due to
Thos. Rigby, Esqr., President OF the Vicks-
burg and Meridian Railroad, for his active
10 Col. Raworth. Superintendent, and par
ticularly 20 Geo. D. Lawrence, ESqr. Assis-
tant SUPERINTENDENT, for his personal ateen-
. ton and zeal in making this Excursion :
com lGfe Success al MS OAtClAt dAAA
| neFsonal kindness on this aud man former
occasions. May his Road enjoy that pros
perity which its public spirited manage
lment deserves, and may his shadow never
Resolved. That this expression of our ap
probation be published in the papers o
Flcksburv, JackSon, and Brandon, and tina
| comics. thereof be furnished Capt. Cam D
) bell and Mr.. Lawrence.
:; L; PewER.
W. @. LowD.
Mari. II. ASH,
JOHN A. WKBB,
III JOAN McGJLL
JNo. A. GALBRRATH, JR,
Committee Of Arrangements
r. L. SAUNDERS,
OLrvER CLIFTON,
iii, M. TABOR
SEUTTgR,
4 IA. RARR0Wa.
<Codnmittee of InFitatioE
y. III. BARROWS.
Pas Grand Master, Chairman
MATT T.. ASH,
y g. Capitol Lodge.
g r, L.sApNpEns, Secretary.
W. A, WHgrTsat hepay Capitol Lodg