The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-01-10
COMMEMORATIVE.
She Services In Memoriam at Odd
Fellows Hall Last Night.


3slies, gathered at the Odd Fellows hall
corner of Main and Ohio streets. last even
ing, the occasion being the memorial seryi-
ses in honor of the deceased chief in Odd
Fellowship, James L. Ridgely.
The services were very impressive and
Of great interest to all presen. The oon-
cert choir, composed of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
B. Wilcox, Miss Mabel Van Camp, Miss
Annie Kimball and Mrs. Norris Barrett.
were present and contributed largely 10 the
services by their excellent singing.
The hall was decorated in a handsome
manner, festoons of mourning material Le-
ing everywhere displayed, and the canopy
under which the Noble Grand sits bear
ing on its front, in large letters, TIE
name of the honored deceased. A printed
programme was handed TO each person
II the audience and they were made
welcome and comfortable by the members
q the order.
The services began with the announce
Aent of the object of the services. which
vas made by Past Grand Reuben II. Mo-
ses. He said that the members had met to
pay deserved tribute 70 the memory of a
distinguished and hOnOred Odd Fellow Tor
more than half century, and for more
shan forty years high official in the
councils OF the order. Mr.. Moses spoke
In feeling and commendatory terms of the
deceased, his address being listened to with
he greatest attention.
The choir then sung the familiar
hymn, 'Come hither all We weary souls"
Appropriate readings from Holy Writ,
BY the chaplain, DIR. John W. Trader, was
the next step in the services and the choir
sung Rest, spirit, rest"
Scripture sentences by the chaplain were
then read, each sentence being responded
70 BY the brethren of the order.. This was
followed BY Emerson's Memorial Hymn,
which was given by The choir.
Past Grand p III. Sangree was then in
PRODUCED by the ID. d. u. NJ. L. G. Smell.
Mr.. Sangree delivered an interesting adj
dress on the life, character and services OF
James l.. Ridgely, reading the greater part
Of his remarks from an able memoir OF the
deceased written by a prominsnt Odd Eel
low. This was prefaced by some observa-
sions on the part OF Mr.. Sang-ee, who said
that on account of pressing engagements
and want of time he had not prepared his
address in the thorough manner which the
occasion demanded, and he would there
lore read the biogra Dhical notice OF the
deceased brother prepared by Mr.. Beach,
inasmuch as it embodied the speakers
views exactly. 1t proved 10 be a most
interesting paper, AID was read By Mr..
sangree in very impressive and eloquent
manner Ii was q history, not only of the
deceased, but also of the early struggle oil
Odd Fellowship in this country. After the
reading, Mr. Sangree made a few remarks
of his own on his interesting subject, and
closed his address with an eloquent tribute
10 the dead, ard the growth and influence
and high mission vi Odd Fellowship.
Lead Ne Gently Home, Father" WAS
then beautifully sung by the choir, Miss
Van Camp sustaining the solo part.
Past Grand Thomas E. Finley, secretary
Of the lodge, then made the following
resolutions, which were put to vote by the
Noble Grand and unanimously carried
IN MEAORIAM.
Whereas, In the providence of God, our
beloved brother, James l.. Ridgely, late
Grand Secretary of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, has been called from labor to re-
pose from the scenes and conflicts Of life To
that rest prepared Tor the people Of God"
and
Whereas, We desire to give expression to
40 appreciation Of his great worth and SER
y,
and sympathy for his family. Therefore
be it
Resolved, That in common with our
brethren throughout the world, we mourn
the loss OF our highly esteemed and venera- |
Secretary Of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, in |
invaluable services of one who for more |
L. Iii 81 81,
terests, earnest in promoting its objects, and |
Resolved, That in token of our sorrow |
our lodge room be draped in mourning for
thirty days, and that our heartfelt sympa- |
shies be rendered the sorrowing members
Of his family in this hour of their sad be-
Feavement.
Resolved, That copies of these resolu- |
tons be forwarded by the secretary of this
meeting to the family of Bro. Ridgely, and !
70 the secretary of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, and -
Resolved further, That copies be sent to
each lodge in this district, with the request !
that the same be recorded upon The min
utes, and that the city papers also be fur !
Aished copies for publication.
P. g JOHN w. TRADER
For Sedalia Lodge, No 354.
L. G. K. II. NosEs
For Neapolis Lodge, No. l53.
7. u. ELIAS BIXBY
For SedaIia Encampment No. S3.
p. q. WEIDEMEN,
For Paola Lodge, No. l47.
p. GU. b. Brooks
For Lamonte Lodge No. 200.
Z. G A. IL. HACKErT,
For Warsaw Lodge No 223.
&c. Il. q SHAcKLErT,
For Veritas Lodge No. 367.
Committee.
Attest: THos. 4. FINLEY,
Secretary.
Dr.-Johr w. Trader, the chaplain, then
moved that the thanks of the Odd Fellows
az Eedaiia be rendered to all who had