The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-18
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
Headquarters Dove CoMAANDERY,
No, :, X. T.,
DANv1LE, VA. Dec. 10. 1ss

DANvuLE, VA. Dec 10, 1891.
The hands on theI dial plate Of our earthly
existence are rapidly moving forward. our life
sands one by one are swiftly ebbing through tho
hour glass or time, and at moment when we
least expect 1t, all Of US will have to obey the
summons OF that Omnipotent Commander who
rules the destinies Of nations and directs the
pulsations Of every heart. Such has been the
sudden call for our most excellent Sir Knight ].
e. Ia. HOLMES, d. D., of Savannah, Ga, who
about the midnight watch OF the night Of Dec. 6,
1891, when his dear family we're wrapt in quiet
sumber, was summoned from his earthly pill
grimage to the Grand Commandery beyond the
skies not unprepared for this unexpected sum
mons, but panopi7d With pilgrim warriors
INDICTMENTS OF warfare and invested with pit
grim warriors pass Humbly recognizing the
fact that our worthy Sir Knight was called for
by the supreme Commander to reap the reward
or his faithful career earth; therefore
ResotUed l. That in the demise of our worthy
and courteous Sir Knight. this Commandery has
to part for little while with one of its true and
tried fraters, who was ever on the alert TO lend
a helping hand 20 the needy and destitute One
whose ears were ever open TO the bugle call and
10 OBEY the beheSts OF the most Eminent Com
mander during bis pilgrimage among US. One
who In the Strictest sense was ever ready to
WELD his sword in defense Of innocent maidens
destitute widows and orphans and the Christian
religion, and IL at any time. Of silver and gold
he had none, OF such as he might find in his
scanty scrip, he was every ready to bestow on
worthy pilgrims travelling from afar.
ResoiUed = That we as true Sir Knights
hCAVhOA uOE COtlp at Lu6 KIM GTOVl-
dence which has SO unexpectedly called away
the dtsem bodied spirit of our much beloved
comrade, but bow with humiliation to this sad
bereavement, feeling at the same time that the
city and community in which ne lived has lost
one of its most worthy and useful citizens his
family an indulge1t father and husband his
church one OF the most beloved pastors, and his
denomination one of the lea1ing lights of the
southern pulpit.
Resolved 3. That when the mortal remains of
this saint of God was lowered into the silent
resting place of the dead, there was forever lost
to view man who citizen. minister and Sir
Knight VIII ever recall the highest traditions,
not only Of his native. but adopted state, a man
whose uprightness was infiexible, conscientious
and fearless. In dispensing the word of truth to
perishing souls, he las left behind memory
which will ever be revered by all who at any
time reapcd the benefit OF his acquaintanceship
or the favor of his friendship
ResOlUed4 4. That as true and courteous Sir
Knights, We will endeavor to emulate the noble
qualities of our deceased comrade in such a
manner that when the CLOCK of eternity shall
strike the knell Of departing day we may, hav-
ing fought good fight. lay our armor down.
where the Lord God Omnipotent ever reigneth
Resolved ;. That these resolutions be spread
upon the records, published in the DAILY Regis
ter and SAVANNAH News, and copy sent to the
bereaved family.
P. w. FERREL.L,
S. e, ADAMS. Committee.
j. Z. LIPsCoMBE.
Attest: A I. BURR, Jr., Recorder.