The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-17

Sltl0nS IN life he was called TO Ill, he
was that wholc-souled, capable man
whether in Lodge office, home, editorial
sanctum or store. The spirit of Ste
phenson lowered over him in his Masonic
administration, and he adhered to the
teaching of that great light in Masonry.
He was cordially supported by his breth-
len in making VIM. G. IIill Lodge one
of the best in the State. He was al
ways willing and was often called after
he retired from official station to meet
with his brethren in Lodge and instruct
them in the work A bright Masonic
light went out when he passed from the
living to the dead.
The name 'VVilliam G. Hill'' was in
honor of that sterling citizen, physician
and Mason, DR.. William G. Hill, who
for many years was ONE of Raleigh's
foremost practitioners in medicine. In
addition to the local offices he filled in
the Lodge, Brother Hill was elected
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge OF
North Carolina in the year 1861, but ow.
ing to his advanced age and arduous pro.
fessonal duties declined reelection in
1862. He gave earnest effort for the
advancement of the Fraternity, espe-
cialiy to uniformity in work. He was a
strong advocate of the Stephenson
work" and at his instance in 1864, the
Grand Lodge rescinded its resolution
adopting what was termed the Pres
tonian System and returned to its
former work. 1t was eminently fitting
that the new Lodge in Raleigh should
have been named for him.
The Lodge has always been very
helpful annual contribution to the sup
port of the Orphan Asylum at Oxford.
live, active committee each year cam
yass the membership and secures
goodly sum to help carry ON the great
work of the Asylum. These efforts have
received the grateful recognition of the
management of the institution.
The members of William G.. HILL
Lodge have filled quite number of po-
sitions in Masonic and public fife. Two
of its members have filled the chair of
Grand Master Brothers w. r. Cox
and Il. w. Best Brother r.. III. Brad
ley Ga II. NJ. for years has faithfully
guarded the door of the Grand Lodge.
besides making himself extremely help
ful in facilitating the business of the
Grand Body. while in session. He has
been Marshal of the Supreme Court for
ID.
"a T. NJ, has served the Grand Lodge
for years as its Treasurer Brother John
c. DrewTy Ga 2. NJ, for five years has
been the Grand Secretary. Brother
Neathery was Private Secretary to three
Governors, and for two terms Treasurer
OF Wake county. Brother Cox repre-
sented the Metropolitan District in the
National Congress. was a Superior Court
Judge, and is now Principal Clerk of the
United States Senate. Brother II. r.
Purnell is now United States District
Judge. Five of her members have been
Mayor of the city of Raleigh, viz: John
G. German, B. G. Manly, w. Fl. Dodd
A. A. Thompson and Il. G.. Badger And
any number of the members have filled
prominent business position in our city.
The following has presided as Masters
of the Lodge:
/. John b. Neathery.
,. VIM. Simpson.
B. II. III. Bradley.
4. Jack r. Williams.
). w. r. Cox.
g. ID. r. Everitt
Z. b. G. Manly.
s. w. ]. Weir.
Q. John B. Neathery.
10 James A. Briggs.
-. Thomas Badger.
II. g. NJ. Uzzell.
Is. Charles Wallin.
ii. job, w Thompson.
Is. David Rosenthal
1G. G. E. Edwards.
II. John C. Drewry.
Is W.. 4. Wither3.
10. B. K. Lacy.
20.E. w. Hunmcutt.
q A. j.. Baker
- ID. s. Hamilton.
OFFICERS.
ID. S. Hamilton, W. M.
w. /. Harding, S. w.
James Dinwiddie, Il. w.
j. A. Briggs, Treas.
j. G. Birdsong, Secy.
A. B. Andrews, S. ID.
j. III. Mullins. j. ID.
III. G. Butler, d. T. Mclean, Stewards.
X. Ii. Bradley, Tiler.
Rev. Eugene Daniel, Chaplain.
PAST MASTERS 90
Badger, Thomas.
Baker, \. l..
Bradley, Robt. Ii. Ger. Tiler.)
Briggs, James A. CTreas.)
Cox, w. X. P. G. NJ
Drewry, john G. (Gr Sec)
Edwards, G. b.
Eyeritt, ID. II.
Hunnicutt, Il. w.
Lacy, b. r.
Rosenthal, David.
Simpson, VIM. (Gr. Treas.)
Thompson, John w.
Uzzel, l.. NJ.
Wallin, Charles.
Weir, w. j.
Withers, W. A.
OTHER MASTOR MASONS (SS)
Afford, j. B.
Adams, NJ. j.
Atwood, A. g.
Baker, +. w.
Belvin, G. III.
Bcvers, j. &.
Blake, Joseph.
Blake, w. X.
Blake, w. n.
Boy1an, VIM.
Broadfoot Andrew.
Broughton, n. Il.
Brown, i. i.
Buck, w. A.
Burroughs, w. b.
Carpenter, T. r.
Carroll q r