The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-20

self with the fsaternity of that new state,
and his Mssoafd kuowledge and experience
was called 1nf0 I1iion in behalf OF new
lodges. And caring the dark hours Of civil
war when hroft3r sasaarrayed against broth.
er in unholy stfife, Brother ClOwdsley re-
manned III homf land hRiped 10 keep the fire
burning on the 4usonN altar. and when the
STRIFE ceased. Ell the dsrk clouds of war had
settled down uf4n tbs ~leighbors and friends
and brethren kkaiu. Brother CIowdsley's
gentle voice Ms raised to invite and his
friendly hand e~klendqf1ae welcome back to
the fold of thS iodsA &nz spared brethren
s W"p conduct n%" EH" in eJnpaneen with others, some ONE
Of whom still remain. al signs and evidences
OF the bitter war was blejtea out. and broth
erIy love reIgnedl and ruled bter us all. Later
in life Brother Clowdsley. became a Royal
Arch Mason, and also q Knight Templar mere
in Lexington, but owing TO the weight of
years and feeble health be ceased active con-
nection with these orders long prior to his
death. but he never lost bis love and venera-
ton for them. While yet Aay0Hth. and long
before he came to Missourfsb be professed faith
in the Lord Jesus Chfiat. and became q
member of the MetbOdist church de helped
TO establish that church IN midst, being
one of the few who formed the first class IN
Lexington, and was a member of this church
at the time Of his decease. As in Masonry,
so In religion, Brother ClOwdsley WIS., always
Ouispoken and sincere, prompt and active,
and ready to obey every call Of duty.
He was kind and charitable and ready
TO forgive and ask forgiveness, He
He was always just and honest in his works
and ways before his fellow men. and by a
long life of true devotion to the principles and
teachings OF our order, he Justly won the title
Of beng IA good man and true" Since our
organization we have followed the remains
OF many OF our brethren to the grave. Again
we have been called upon to record the vir-
tues and mourn the loss of another dear,
worthy and faithful brother. and this time
one of the old, st and most respected Masons
Of this jurisdiction. One by one the old
fathers IN Masonry fall, till now we have only
a few remaining members whose membership
dates back to the early days and struggles of
Masonry in The city OF Lexington. 1t Is well
for us as MasOns TO pause long enough In the
midst of our business struggles and life's
vIcIssitudes and changes TO recall and record
the virtues of and to drop a tear OF sympathy
and sorrow at the grave Of our departed
brother. And as an evidence of our warm
and f%raternal feeling OF love and respect for
our deceased brother, James ElowdsleV, be 1t
Resolved, LIST. That In the death of Brother
James Clowdsley Masonry in general, and
this lodge in particular, has lost a worthy,
| Jealous, faithful and charitable Mason and
member-one who loved and devoted his life
to the cause, not for show or parade. but for
its intrinsic virtues and charity. The church
has been deprived of one OF its humblest and
most deyout members, whose light ever shOne
about him to lead others to love and glorify
his Lord and Master. His family has been
called to give up a true and loving husband
and father, one always alive TO their wants
and ready to respond in love to their slight
eat call: and society has been bereit Of an
hon est, industrious man and good citizen,
whose upright walk and character made him
respected by all who knew him.
Resolved, End. That as a mark of our be-
reavement, and as a testimony of our love for
| his memory. we will WEAR the nsual badge
of mourning for thirty days; that these
resolutions be spread upon the records Of the
lodge, and a certified copy be sent to the
widow and family OF our deceased brother,
and a copy be printed in the Intelligencer,
with the request that the other city papers
copy the same. Respectfully submitted,
GRANVILLE CLAYTON,
JNO Il. RYLAND,
JNo. S. BLACKWELL,
October 10. 1888. Committee.