The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-08-06
LOCAL MATTERS.

| THE Roll or DEATH.-Nr. Thomas An.
gel. well-known citizen and prominent
Mason, died at his residence, on Grace
street, Wednesday night, In the seventeen
year OF bis age. The deceased was Grand
Steward and 1'IIer Of the Grand Lodge OF
Masons, The Grand Chapter, and the Grand
Commandery OF Virginia.
| Mr.. Angel had been In declining health
for some time, and the news OF his death
was not unexpected. Only few weeks
ago he returned from trip to the East
ern Shore, whittier he went in the vain
hope OF improving his condition. Mr.. AD-
gel had been for many years a prominent
Mason. lie was member Of nearly every
lodge In the city, and until bis failing health
prevented be acted as steward and tiIer Of
majority OF them.
When Henrico Union Lodge was char.
tered In 1866 Mr.. Angel was appointed
steward and tier, and continued to dis
charge the duties OF the Office until 1876.
He was made Grand Steward OF the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia December 10, 1868, sue
ceeding the late weltkhown Emanuel Sc
mon. At the same time be was appointed
Janitor to the Grand Chapter and Grand
Steward OF the Grand Commandery, and
NODtlUutN W HO'a tbtSC PoStsiODS
bis death. At the last annual installation
OF officers, although so feeble as to require
assistance, he remained on duty until mot
OF tue Iabors OF the night were completed,
Mr.. Angel was from his connection with
the influential bodies above mentioned as
widely know as any inan in the State, and
wherever known he was honered and re-
spected. In bis death the Masonic frater-
nifty has lost a worthy member OF their
craft, and the grand bodies a faithful
seTvitOr. As citizen he was noted for
the gentleness OF bis disposition and the
uniform kindness OF his manner. His
death will recall to many Of his comrades
happy meetings in tais city at their annual
c0nvOcatiOns, and there will be feeling OF
regret at the announcement that he who has
so often summoned them from toll to re-
freshment has been ut last called from labor
and to eternal rest.
Mr.. Angels successor as to The Grand
Lodges is appointed by the Grand Master; !;
as to the Grand Chapter by the Grand High
Priest, and as to the Grand Commandery by
the Grand Commander.
The funeral will take place this evening
at o'clock from st. Paul's church, and
will be attended by representatives from
every Masonic Lodge, Chapter, and Com
mandery in the city.
Mr. William Shanks, an old and respected
citizen, died Wednesday night at his resi-
dence on Union Hill, after an illness Of
some duration. Mr.. Shanks was tifty-nine
years OF age. and was native OF Glasgow,
Scotland. He had resided in this city for
many years, and for long time carried on
business on Fifth street below Byrd. lie
was member OF Excelsior Encampment
and Friendship Lodge, |. o.. o. +. The
deceased was man OF great amiabilty and
integri Y, and the news Of his death will be
heard with sorrow by host Of warm
friends.
Mr. Charles T. Vashon, son OF George S.
Vashon, Esq, died yesterday morning at
an early hour. The deceased was mem
bee OF Aurora Lodge, |. o. o. F., wa3 q
most estimable young man. and one whose
untimely end will be deplored by large
circle Oi acuuaintanceS.