Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-14
A MERITED MEMORIAL
The Masonic Brethren of Geter G.
Shidle Will Honor His Memory
VERY SUBSTANTIAL MANNER,
Various Lodges Have Been Appealed to for
Contributions.
HIS STERLING WORTH RECOGNIZED

The enduring character OF the Masonic
work done by the late Geter c. Shidle dur
ing his lifetime leads to its proper perpetua-
tion at the hands of the Masonic fraternity
of Western Pennsylvania. For years Mr..
Shidle's keen interest in and great
familiarity with all branches OF Masonic
progress made him an important factor,
not only in the growth of the order, but in
the scope of its extension in fields of
abstruse lore. Aside from his Masonic
achievements, Mr. Shldle's personality en-
deared him especially to his brethren of the
level and square.
A circular has recently been issued indi-
eating that there is strong desire to impart
tangible shape to a memorial of Mr..
Shidle's worth as man and Mason.
What form the memorial will ass ume has
not yet been decided upon, but it will be
undoubtedly something of Masonic
nature. The appended circular explains
itself:
THE MEMORIAL COMMISSION.
PITTsBURG, August /, 1889.
To the Members of the Masonic Fraternity in
Western Pennsylvania:
BRETHREN-Ata meeting composed Of men,
bers of the different lodges in this vicinity,
held in Freemasons Hail. June Il l 8S9, for the
purpose of considering the propriety of secur-
ing suitable memorial of our late d. d. G. NJ,
Brother Geter c. Shidle, Brother Stephen c.
McCandless was called upon to preside, and
Brother John E. Haines acted as Secretary,
members being present from 10 lodges. After
thorough discussion of the subject the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adopted;
Resolved, That commission OF seven Master
MaSons be named, to be called the "Geter q,
Shidle Memorial Commission" who shall be
directed to communicate with the masters of
each lodge in Western Pennsylvania, asking
that popular individual subscription OF 81
each be taken, with view of procuring
memorial of our late brother. to be placed in
new FreemaSon's Hall, PIttsburg, or such other
place as the commission may determine; and
that said commission shall have full control of
such subscriptions and their disposition.
Before final action be taken, said commission
to report the result of such subscriptions at a
general meeting to be held at the call of the
chairman of this meeting of which due notice
shall be given each lodge which may respond
with subscriptions
Brother McCandless appointed the following
brethren to serve on said commission: Brother
Joseph Eichbaum, Brother Charles w. Batche-
lor. Brother Thomas ]. Hudson. Brother Will
lam B. Lupton, Brother Charles c. Baer, Broth
er James S. Mexican and Brother Lee S. Smith.
The above named brethren met and organ
lied by the following choice of officers: Broth
er Joseph Eichbaum, President; Brother
Charles W. Bachelor, Treasurer; Brother Lee
s. Smith, Secretary.
SUBSCRIPTIONS ASKED FOR.
In compliance with the object for which this
commission has been created, we now ask the
secretaries of the different lodges interested,
to place this circular in the hands of each
member of their respective lodges, and request
that they make their subscriptions direct to
their secretaries, and that he keep an accurate
list of all contributors as it is desired to have
a complete list by name and number of lodge
to be deposited as part of this testimonial
memorial.
When the secretaries have the subscriptions
of their lodges they will forward the amount
to Brother Charles W. Bachelor, treasurer,
keystone Bank. lis Fourth avenue, Pittsburg
and the list of contributors to the secretary of
this commission.
To the members of the craft BROTH er Geter
c. Shidle needs no introduction. his Masonic
work needs no praise or r-commendation upon
our part; both are too well known.
By the action of the general meeting you
will see that the subscription was not left
optional as to amounts. This was done because
it was thought that all the brethren would wish
to contribute, and thus make it memorial
lodge or few members. And to that end the |
amount was fixed at 81 for each, so that all |
might be placed upon the true Masonic prin- |
ciple of equality.
An early reply to the Secretary Of your lodge |
will greatly assist in this highly commendable |
work. Fraternally yours, |
JOSEPH EICHBAUM, President.
LEE 8. SMITH, Secretary.
In response to the above quite a sum of
money has been received, and a meeting OF |
the commission will shortly be held to
decide upon the character of the memorial. |
A handsome sculptured wall-tablet is |
mentioned among other plans, the idea
being the establishment of Freemason's |
Hall, as we'll as the paying of tribute to
Mr.. Shidles memory.