Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-10-03
THE OLD MEMS CLUB.

morning, September Goth, 1885, at the
residence of Maj. A. G. Young. The
weather was beautiful, the roads were
good, and the occasion was one of
double interest ,being the 9lst birthday
OF Maj. Young as we'll as the day for the
club meeting. There was large crowd
present, and all hour was very pleas
antly spent in hand-shaking and social
conversation.
The club was called to order at
eleven O'Clock, by the president, Rev.
A. A. Moore, who read the first and
second Psalms, and offered fervent
prayer, full of gratitude and praise for
continued mercies.
The roll was called, and the follow
ing members were found to be present:
A. A. Young, Jas. II. Graham, Jno.
r. Ford, Elias Wheatley, Joel p. Wiles,
Rev. F. r. Gray, John Price, Jas. II.
Norfolk, Lawson Grant, N. j. Carter,
John A. Porter, Harvey J. Higgins,
Elijah Gladdish, A. A Moore, S. G.
Wentworth and Thos. b. Clagett.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Reports of committees being called
for, the following report on the death
of Mr.. Lawson Smith was submitted,
and ordered filed:
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heaven
ly Father in His all wise Providence,
to remove from this world our highly
esteemed brother, Lawson Smith,
therefore be it
Resolved, That i'll his death society
has lost valuable citizen, a man noted
for his social and hospitable habits, and
for his straight forward, upright deal
ings with his neighbors, ,and this associ-
alton has lost useful and hOnored
| member.
Resolved, That this association ten
ders to the family and friends of the
deceased our coincidence and sympathy
in this their bereavement.
| S. e. WENTWORTH,
| JOHN PRICE,
Committee.
The secretary read letter from Gen
r. c. Vaughan, regretting that he
could not be present at the meeting
On motion the letter was ordered filed
Mr.. II. j. Higgins stated that Capt
A. A. Lesueur had promised to deliver
an address to the old men at this meet
ing. Capt. Lesueur was not present
but he had sent note of explanation
and he called for the reading of TIN
note, which was read, as follows:
LEXINGTON, Mo-, Sept. 26, 1885.
REV. A. A. MOORE-PRESIDENT Oh
MEMS CLUB, LAFAYETTE COUNTY
a Mo.-DEAR SIR: Approaching tn
compliment paid Inc by your club i
the invitation to deliver, at the sessio
TO- day, an address upon its member
" ship, 1 regret that indisposition, an
3 a press of work during the past fey
weeks, have prevented me from max
!; ing such preparation as the subject de
serves. The history of your member
ship is large y the history of our coun
g ty and state ,and though see in its dis
cussion field opening for much stud
and reflection, yet l do not desire t
avoid the task imposed upon me, an
il you will kindly extend the time fo
the address | shall endeavor to preser
o it to you at your next meeting. Wit
the hope that The venerable gentleme
who compose your club may all liv
for that and many more re- unions,
am, very respectfully, yours,
ALEX. A. LEsUEUR.
Mr.. Higgins moved that the time /
If extended, with the understanding thu
there will be no disappointment mex
time. lie knew that the captain ws
" able to treat his subject i'm an interes
ing and instructive manner, and move
that he be furnished with any papc
belonging to the club, and especial
with the letter from Col. Henry Wa
lace. The motion was unanimousl
carried.
Reception of members being the he:
order of business, on motion of Mr..
J. Carter it was postponed.
The next order of business was Il
election of officers. Rev. A. A. Moo
said he had been president of the cll
two years in succession, which was tt
long. lie wanted some one to tai
his place. Mr.. N. j. Carter nominal,
Mr.. H. j. Higgins. Mr.. Higgi
thought some older member of the cll
ought to be chosen, and nominat
Judge John Price. Judge Price hop
that Mr.. Higgins would be unanimou
ly elected. The vote was taken
ballot, and resulted in ten votes
Mr.. Higgins and three votes for Jud
Is Price.
Mr.. Higgins made little speec
thanking the club for the honor &C
ferred on him, and promising to do
very best for the interests Of the clu
He said he would almost as lief be pr
ident of the club as to be governor
Missouri.
Mr.. Higgins nominated Mr.. S.
Wentworth for vice president, a
moved that he be elected by acclsu
els tlon. Carried.
The name of Rev. b. NJ. Hobson v
submitted for membership, and on L