Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-27
DEPARTED WORTH.

DEPAKIED WORIn.
Funeral of the Venerable A. c. smith at
Misunderstanding Brethren of the Ma
sonic Frate, nity-servlces and Incidents
of the Sad Occasion.
As announced by the GLOBE the members
of ST. Paul Lodge No. 8, A. F. and A. NJ. ana
Ancient Landmark No. 5, who wished 10
attend the funeral of the late A. y. smith,
of Litohfield, met at their hall on Wabashaw
street, and at s:25 A. M. escorted by the dfea1
Union band, proceeded to the depot ioo1
of Wacouta street, under command OF MAJ
J. P. Pond, marshal, where special tram
of five cars in charge of conductor y. b.
Barstow was awaiting them, and at s;oo the
start was made, about 100 members OF tne
two lodges being present. The run to EAST
Minneapolis was made in the usual time,
where Cataract No. came aboard, and at
MINNEAPOLIS Curem No. II and Hennepin
No. 10 syelled the number to 230 members
of the fraternity, besides a number OF
ladies'. At this point announcer
coach was attached ana tne
Journey continued. AT Delano, Cokato and
Howard Lake additions were made OF bretn-
rem from the local lodges, bringing the num-
Der up to some 275. After very pleasant
ride of three hours and forty minutes, at
1890 P. NJ, Litchfeld was reached, where
the visiting brethren were met py 1oioen
Fleece lodge, No. SO, of Lltchheid, ana es'
corted to their hall, where they were at once
served with an excellent banquet, over ooo
persons partaking. AS soon as the wants Oh
the inner man were satisfied Golden Fleece
lodge were assembled informally in their
lodge room, where in the presence of the Of
fcers of the Grand Lodge, their own MEM
bers, the GLOBE representative, and lew
invited brethren, G. S., A. y. Pierson, In
very neat and appropriate speech proceeoeo
to present to the Master OF Golden fleece
lodge very handsome silver troWel, the
gift of the widow OF the late
Grand Master, j. @. Braden, remarking
that the late Brother A. Q. Smith had been
selected to make the presentation, but his
failing health and final demise had pre-
vented. Following this he also presented
the Tyler with an elegant sword, on which
was the name of and number of the lodge
neatly engraved; also gift from the same
lady, who was DESTROYS Of retaining the
sword worn by the late Captain Braden dur
ing the war, and loaned the lodge by him at
its establishment. Both gifts were presented
by Brother Pierson with appropriate re-
marks, and while measurable as elegant gifts
testify the love and esteem of the lady
who gave them for the organization OF
which her husband was SO honored mem
Der. Immediately after the presentation the
brethren, swelled in numbers to over four
hundred by the Meeker county and Wllmar
lodges, formed and proceeded to the resi-
dence of the deceased. 1t might be proper
to state that the ceremonies were under
charge of The grand lodge, the following OIL
GERS being present:
Deputy g. No. Fl. Benton, acting G. M.
P. G. NC. B. Cooley. acting Deputy &.
NJ.
M.-Griswold, acting G. S. W.
j. @. A. Barden, G.. J. w.
J. II. Thompson, G.. Treas.
p. G.. MA. T. O. Pierson, q. Sec.
e. j. Davenport, G. Marshal.
f. l.. Smith, G. 3. d.
Freeman Jameson, G. ]. d.
81. r. Denning, G.. s. s.
w. P. Murray, Ct. j. s.
q. w. Dickinson, G.. z.
81 Birmingham g. Tyler.
The deceased brother being at the time of
his death P. G. j. w. the grand lodge appro-
priately took charge of the remains and led
the procession, followed by Golden Fleece
Lodge, of which deceased was member.
Arrived at the residence the remains
enclosed in an elegant rosewood casket and
surrounded by beautiful floral wreath,
cross and vase of white flowers, were placed
In an open hearse and conveyed to Trinity
(EpiscopaD church, escorted by the fraterni
ty and followed by the relatives and friends
of the deceased. Here an eloquent and i'm
pressive discourse wss delivered by the rec
tor, the Rev. L. G. Crump, his theme being
the birth, death and resurrection of Christ,
and brief but compr extensive review of the
institution of Free Masonry. The deepest
interest was manifested throughout by the
vast audience of Masons, old settlers (who
joined the procession as a society and
friends who filled the pews and thronged the
aisles of the church, and when the reverend
speaker proved the falsity of the oft re-
peated charge that Masonry did not recog-
nize Christ the interest and attention were
most marked.
At the conclusion of the impressive SER
vices at the church the brethren were again
formed in procession and marched to the
beautiful cemetery one mile south of the
village, the solemn cavalcade preceded by
the Great Union band whose thrilling music
seemed to throb and vibrate in each heart.
Arrived at the grave the usual Masonic burial
service was performed by Acting G. M.
Benton, interpolated bV brief Masonic
history of deceased by G. s., A. @. L. Pier
son, after which the grand Masonic public
honors were given, and the procession sadly
and reluctantly turned their faces home
ward. Arrived at the hall a collation. was
again served to the visiting brethren, and at
6 P. III. the train was started homeward,
where it arrived safely at few minutes of
10P. NJ, the lodges, escorted by the band,
dispensing at their hall. The beautiful
weather, courteous treatment, both by the
st. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad
company and the people of Litohfeld, made
the occasion as enjoyable as so solemn one
could well be. and the entire absence Of &C.
cident or unpleasant occurrence renders it
worthy of note. The prominence of the de-
ceased, both in society and among the Ma
sonic fraternity, has rendered this marked
tribute to his memory well timed and emil
nently proper, and the large attendance
evinces the respect felt for one whose life
has been passed in an effort to benefit his
fellow.men.
Il $3.50 ROBBERY.
The Money Recovered and the Thief Ar
rested.
The tuln was called on Saltwater blood
named Charles Mckee last night, and he
came within less than mile of losing $3.50