The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-01

All that was mortal OF Walter Bud
we'll, the generous citizen, tho oxem-
plary Mason and the llnightly gentle
man, was laid to rest in Fairview cemc-
terry yesterday afternoon with Masonic
honors.
At $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning
Lakeland Lodge assembled in the
Masonic Temple, and was called to order
by Most Worshipful j. Howard Wayt
Grand Master Mason of Virginia, who
resides in Staunton, and who came on
yesterday to take part in The obsequies.
The committee previously appointed
reported resolutions on the death of Mr..
Budwell, which wore adopted.
The grand master closed Lakeland
Lodge in ample form, and Right Wor-
ehipful w. IL. Peasants. of Hollins,
deputy grand master, opened Peasants
Lodge, for the purpose of paying the
last tribute of respect to their deceased
brother, and take action on the report of
the committee on resolutions, DR..
Leigh Buckncr, chairman of the com
was adopted.
The worshipful master announced the
programme for tho funeral. and APP
pointed L. ii. Stewart and Colonel 5. S
Brooke, marshals.
The two lodges were formed, an pi o.
ceedcd to the residence of the deceased
on South Jefferson street, where tho
remains wero taken charge OF by the
fraternity
Notwithstanding tho inclemency Of
the weather and almost impossible con-
dition Of Jefferson street, large num-
Der of carriages were in the procession,
besides numerous concourse Of pedes-
TRANS who chose to walk rather than
drive through tho wastes of mud.
The route Of procession was down
Jefferson street to Tazewell, thence to
Commerce, and up Church street to the
Presbyterian Church.
The caskct was borne into the sacred
edificr to the solemn 'Dirgc Funevre"
by Schrcbcl, and was placed in front of
the pulpit, which was decorated with
flowers wrought in various designs.
An immense congregation soon filled
the church and many were turned away
unable to find seats. The pulpit was
occupied by Rev. DR.. w. C. Campbell
To his right sat Rev. j. II. Bushnell and
Rev. DR.. w. II. Meade, and on the left
Rev. DR.. Flippo, who assisted scverally
in the impressive services.
Miss Dalby presided at the organ.
The choir was composed of Prof Leary,
DR.. Pedigo, nIr. Watts, Mrs Stewart.
Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Leary and Miss
Stone.
Hymn $50, of the Presbyterian hymn
book, was sung to the low solemn notes
OF the great organ, while the vaulted
arches of the church seemed to tremble
with the pulsations OF the yelling
thoughts depicted in every face.
Rev. j. e. Bushnell read from the
Doth and DIST Psalmf, Lord, thou hast
been our dwelling place in all gcncr-
ations," after which Nearer. my God,
and sung by the entire congregation.
DR.. Hippo offered an impressive
prayer, after which the pastor an
nounced enid scenes of Confusion.
DR.. Campbell said this hymn had been
great favorite With the deceased, and
referred to his untimely death in very
telling manner, saying that in the last
four years four of Roanokes most prom
inent citizens, all comparatively young
men, had been called from time to
etorn1ty under circumstances like this;
three of whom worshirped at his church.
The remains were again taken in
charge by the Masons and conveyed to
the Commerce-street station of the Sa-
lem dummy line, where accommoda-
tions were arranged for tho relatives,
the fraternity and limited number of
friends who were carried to Fairview
Cemetery, where the last solemn rite
was performed. The grave was made
near tho square where Miss Carrie
Christian, the sister of the bereaved
partner and friend was buried about
five months ago. Directly on the brow
of the hill, in what promises to be one
of tho most beautiful spots in the silent
city, the casket was lowered with Ma
sonic honors.
Grand Master j. Howard Wayt, as
sisted by his deputy, Prof. w. ii. Pleas
ants, conducted the impressive core
mony of the Masonic ritual.
The lid of the casket was covered
with several beautiful floral designs
and the lambskin or white Ieathern
apron was laid thereon, as tho emblem
OF innocence and the badge of Free
and Accepted Mason.
The usual rites were observed by tho
fraternity, and after prayer by the chap
lain, Rev. DIR. Flippo, the solemn con-
course OF relatives and friends turned
away. conscious that the clay never
rested on the bosom OF truer friend.
The grave was completely covered with
flowers. A large cross of white roses
and hyacinths was placed at tho head,
while the beautiful pillow furnished by
the merchants and business men was
placed near tho center. At the foot
was lovely anchor. Many other lovely