Daily globe., 1882-07-21

A Tribute to the Late Capt. j. h. Reaney.

A Tribute to the Late Capt. j II. Reaney
Aspecial meeting of this society was held
at the office yesterday afternoon. Capt r
vacant by the death of Capt. j. Il. Reaney.
Gen. r. w. johnson submitted the following
resolutions. which were adopted by rising
vote:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almighty and
All-wise ruler of heaven and earth, with
whom are the number of our months" and
who "setteth bounds to our habitation," to
| take from us our beloved brother in Christ.
our faithful and efficient president, Capt John
H. Reaney, who has for q number of years
been member of our Bethel society, and q
most liberal contributor to its support; and,
WHEREAS, 1t is fitting that the name Of one
whose life was SO rich in good works should
be embalmed in the memory of our association
and perpetuated in it's history; therefore,
Resolued, That In the death OF our beloved
president We recognize the hand of our God
and Father, who, though Ellis way is IN the
sea and his path in the great waters, and his
footsteps are not known" watches with
sleepless eye over his redeemed children, and
has given his word of promise that not hair
of their head shall perish.
Resolved, That in the death of Capt. Reaney
this society is bereaved of member and an
officer whose example, influence and counsel
1t can in can lily spare, and whose place 1t
will be difficult to fill, while the cause of true
benevolence has lest one of its truest, firmest
and most generous supporters.
ResOIUed, That while the stroke of our
Fathers rod has filled our hearts with grief,
our sorrow is mingled with believing joy,
having an assured hope that life 80 rich in
evidence Of living faith in Jesus, has ended
only to give place 10 heavenly rest and fruition
with Jesus, where "the spirit of just men
made perfect" with their blessed Lord now
await the glorious resurrection day, when the
cOrruptible shall put on interruption, the
mortal put on Immortality, and death be swal-
lowed up in victory.
ResoIDed, That in the death of our friend
and brother, society has lost q gentleman by
nature, noble without being aristocratic, just
without severity, liberal without ostentation,
warm hearted and true; the poor, friend in
deed, the church, an humble, consistent men,
Der; his family, loving and devoted hus-
band and an affectionate father; and our city,
one OF her most enterprising citizens.
ReSOIued, That we tender to the friends and
relatives of our deceased friend our heartfelt
sympathy in this the hour of their great
sif1iction, and commend them to "the God of
all comfort" who alone is able to give them
comfort in their sad affliction, and sustain and
sanctify them in it; and may he walk with
them in their trouble and quiet their hearts
Win InlS cneerlDg WORD oil peace: "All
things work together for good to them that
love God"
Resolued, That copy OF these resolutions,
duly certified, be transmitted to Mrs. Reaney
and family, and also entered upon the records
OF the st. Paul Bethel society.
Commodore w. F. Davidson was elected
to fill the place made vacant on the board of
trustees land Capt r: :Blakely.that ofithe presi-
dency.
Chaplain Robert Smith was chosen to fill the
place made vacant on tine board by the resig-
nation of Thomas Cochran, Jr. After which
The articles of incorporation were completed
and signed by all the members present aud the
meeting adjourned.