The daily gazette., 1878-06-07
FIFTH EDITION.
Masonic COurtesies
now p. NJ. JAMES DOWNWARD WAS SUR
PRIsED AT WARRINGTON LoDGH.

now P. M. JAMES DOWNWARD WAS SUR
PkIsED AT WARRINGTON LoDGH.
Among those in attendance at the re-
gular communication OF Washington
Lodge, No. 1, A. +. & A. M, last even
ing, was Past Master James Downward,
aged ~ years, who was Master of WASH
ington Lodge twenty-five years ago.
After the opening p. NJ. James p. Hayes
arose, and addressing himself to Bro.
Downward, alluded to his prolonged
years and extensive labors in masonry
during the past half century, and to the
high extimation in which he was held
by the members Of the fraternity in
general, aud of Washington Lodge espe-
cially. He referred to his past career M
an example for the other members to
pattern by, as thereby they would be
held in the same esteem as was Brother
Dow inward, and would in their closing
years derive happiness and consolation
from the reflection of well spent life,
and moral upright course that COM
manded the respect aud esteem of their
tellow-men. He then presented to Mr..
downward, on behalf of the lodge, a
Sc riss of resolutions, of which the follow
ing is copy:
WHEREAs-The three steps usually de-
limated upon the Masters Carpet are
mathematical of the three principal
stages of human life, 'Youth, Manhood,
anu Age" IN myoutb, a. entered appren-
| tees, 1t is commanded Of us to industri-
ously occupy our minds in the attain
nent of useful knowledge. In Man
hood, as fellow crafts, we should apply
our knowledge to the discharge of our
respective duties to God, our fellow-man,
and ourselves, that, in age as Master
NJ asons, we may enjoy the happy refiec-
ton consequent on well spent life.
WHEREAs-We recognize in our ven
cradle brother James Downward, an EN-
blem of industry in the Arts of Mason
ry, exemphfying in the various stages
and vicissitudes of life the five points of
fellowship in our Indivisible chain of
sincere affection, brotherly love, benevo-
lence, relief, and truth.
REsoLvED-That debt of gratitude is
due and is hereby rendered to our BROTH
TT Past Master James Downward, by
Washington Lodge No. l, A. f. & A. NJ =,
for the zeal, ability, and traditional man.
ifestations of Masonry, practiced by
him nearly half century as Master
Jason.
RESOLVED, That in brother Downward
We are proud, and take this OCCASION to
express our feelings Of faffection in.his ad-
| advanced age and intirmities, for his
efforts and purpose of spreading the ce-
ment of brotherly love, which unite
| lis i'll one band of brotherhood, SO essen
| tial to the elevation of Man.
RESOLVED, That when his Journey on
| earth may draw to a close, and the Grand
| Master above call him hence, may he
pass away in peace, through the gate of
| Him who Is the resurrection and the life,
to that Grand Lodge above, where peace
and Joy shall reign forever.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these reso-
| iutiOnS he auprnssau framed and praaaut
ed to our venerable brother.
| The resolutions were penned by Prof
J. j. Pierce, of Rugby Academy, in his
best style, and were handsomely framed
making an elegant testimonial.
Though completely surprised, Mr.
Downward responded in a most appro-
pirate and spirited manner, taking the re-
solutions for his text, and simplifying
their sentiments with eloquence and rare
knowledge.
Afterwards p. NJ. John Otto arose and
| on behalf of Mr.. Downward presented to
the lodge "a large daguerrotype of the
he was Master of the lodge. IL was
taken in full official paraphernalia, and is
still an excellently preserved picture. In
| making the presentation Mr.. Otto gave
| "a brief sketch of Mr. Downwards career,
as a man and a Mason, the latter cover
ing period of forty-eight years.
| II. +. Pickles received this gift on be-
| half of the lodge in an appropriate speech.
Afterwards an election for officers for
| the ensuing year was gone into, with the
| following result:
w MT. Benton Craig.
S. w.-James p. Hayes.
j. W.-Walter Burke.
Secretary-Jesse X. Baylis.
Treasurer-J. Turner West.