The Washington times., 1901-12-29
TIE Singleton Memorial.

The recent memorial service by the
Grand Ledge. +. a. A. N. in honor Of
The lanlented William f. Singleton. for
quarter CT q century. grand secretary, was
very notable occasion The tribute took
place in the music hall Of Masonic Ten
pie. The room was srlendidly decorated.
Back OF the platform was displayed
portrait of Right Worthy Brother Single
ton. and above, in letters formed of tiny
electric lights. shone out his name. Grand
Master Harry Stamford presided. and the
o, her officers of the Grand Lodge we're in
their respective stations.
The Grand Masters ADDRESS was as fol-
lows:
Brethren of the Grand Lodge-This is
10 ordinary occasion that calls US to-
rether. The committee in charge OF the
exercises OF the evening has performed
its duty well, and these beautiful deco
rations, this large assembly. and the
programme before you speak eloqucn'iy
OF our love and reverence Tor the mem
CRY of William Reynolds Singleton. On
a previous occasion ] have placed on
record in our proceedings my humble
tribute TO the noble and useful life OF
our departed brother. Ny remarks at
this time Will. therefore. be brief leav-
ing TO the distinguished speakers who
will follow me the pleasing duty OF por-
traying at length. in words more elo-
quent than mine. the character Of him
whom we are met to honor.
Say not hing but good OF the dead is
a maxim We are prone TO follow. Yet
truthfully car VIC say OF William Reynolds
Singleton that his virtues were so many
that they tip the beam upon the little
leayen OF earthly sin, and leave no room
for caYil Eis fame extends beyond the
limits of this jurisdiction, and is known
wherever the light al Masonry penetrates.
As a reviewer Of foreign correspondence,
and as q yoluminous writer on Masonic
subjects, he was recognized as sound
1urist. and just and forcelul, though
ever kindly. critic. In this Grand Lodge,
which he loved and Feryed so well, he
was as the north star to the mariner,
ever watcEful 10 guide US from shoals
and breakers, and land u5 in safe
hsrbor.
nV-e looked to him as the source Of
true Masonic light, and held for him the
reverence that was due to his great age,
ripe wisdom, and unboUndcd knowledge
on all subjects pertaining TO the craft
His genial presence, wise counsel. and
sympathetic nature were felt not only In
the Grand Lodge, but among the hreth-
rcn OF our jurisdiction, who knew him as
ore TO whom the burdened heart may
sought him for advice and consolation.
His benirnaEt corntcnance VIII be
missed from our communications and his
voice Will never again be heard in our
counscls but We will cherish his mem
DRY as a precious heritage. and ever ieel
toward him the gratitude due from us as
the benehciarios Of his labors. And when
our earthly labors are ended, may we
share with him in the reward which we
fnp.y must ip his In the realm
"'Where the faded flowers shall freshen,
freshcn never more TO fade,
Where the shaded skies shall brighten,
brighten never more to shade;
Where the suns rays cease to scorch rs,
where the starbearns cease to chill,
Where no tempest siirs the echoes of the
wind. or wave. or hill,
Where no shadow shall bewilder, where
life's vain parade is o'er,
Where the sleep OF deaths unbroken. and
the dreamer dreams no more
The formal resolutions adopted by the
Grand Lodge 81 its annual convocation
were then read by Past Grand Master L.
G. Davis.
a tribute to the life and character Of
William r. Singleton by Past Grand Mas
ter Matthew Trimble followed. NJ. w.
Bro. Trimble said:
"As / stand here tonight In the glare
OF this brililant llshilnS. 6uITouhced Dy
these solemn emblems OF mourning, and
looking in the faces Of dear friends and
brethren. feeling OF sadness and loneli-
ness creeps over me.
"'As one who, walking in the twilight
gloom,
Hears round about him voices as it
darkens,
And seeing not the forms from which they
come.
Pauses from time tc time. and turns and
harkens.'
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