The Washington times., 1901-12-29


the bouquet OF loving affection and re-
mcmbrance Of that dear old friend. that
rrand old man OF Freemasonry, William
REYNOLDS Singleton.
''IH The Vatican Palace at Rome. we arc
tod that among the many magnificent
specimens Of art there is one piece OF
staiuary which attracts especial atteI-
tinn as one OF the noblest representations
Of the human frame, the Apollo Bclye-
Gerc.
AS the observer gazcs with undis-
Guiscd admiration on this specimen of
manly perfection and views the graceful
outlines, the symmetrical limbs, the ex-
pansive chest, the straight and upright
form and magnificent physique, he in
stinctively stands erect, expands his chest.
and straightens his limbs in an effort TO
initiate the graceful attitude OF the form
before him. The form and statue that
rises before us tonight is not OF marble
or bronze. but It is the symmetrical form
and statue Of an Apollo Bclvedore as rep
resented in a Hell-rounded life, pure
heart, and the outlines OF splendid
moral and Masonic character, and, as we
stand before its graceful proportions to-
night, let Us view il with the same feel
ings of admiration as the visitor at Rome
when he stands before the marble statue
of manly perfection, and when the name
of Singleton is pronounced let us eX-
pand the moral chest and straignten our
Masonic limbs in imitation OF that sym
mctrical character. All honor to his
memory that he has left us this bright
example Of a clean life. lofty integrity,
tender affection, and home virtues.
With all his gentleness and sweetness
of disposition, he was full o. wisdom,
and endowed with the brilliant, sparkling
intellect of genius, not. however, the
briliiancy that plays on the surface, nut
which goes to the lowest depths of rea-
son and research.
Thoroughly versod in all that gives
wisdom, strength. and beauty to the
wonderful structure Of morality and re-
ligion. and having inquired most earnestly
and diligently for the old paths which the
fathers trod. none walked with a frmcr
or more assured intellectual step among
the refined and educated.
Intensely earnest in all his efforts TO
do right he sought opportunities for doing
good and the merry twinkle of his eye
gave undoubted expression TO his large
hearted sympatEies. Wise In counsel,
resolute in action. unscifshncss the basis
and The apex Of his standard Of pure man
hJcd. and knowing well the rights and
c entities Of his Masonic position. none
more graciously maintained and asserted !
them.
Il could say more in evidence Of my high /
APPRECIATION without approaching the bor |
ders OF eXagEeration. l could rot say |
less and reach any degree OF partial JUS |
tice to this estimablo and loyabie char |
aetoT.
"We ali loved him, and be loved US with |
unselfish, transformations af- |
fection as though We were really his kin /
dred by blood. and not simply as bound /
f.
tions. which were also with him held as 1
sacred ard inviolahle. He was an ideal /
Mason, tender and affactionate father, a |
most genial and comIaniorable friend, |
model citizen.
with a Arr, belief shat although his /
eyes might be closed on ali earthly scenes |
Of sPlendor and beauty ard that they are |
now opened upon the still more glorious |
sights and sounds Of Paradise, the Ma |
sons OF this jurisdiction, blending their |
tears with the weeping family and de-
posting their simple sprig OF acacia in
his grave. adding the usual 50 mote j. /
be TO the solemn Amen Of the Episcopal /
Church, committed his bodyto the ground,
Earth to earth. ashes 20 ashes. dust to |
lust there to remain until the trump
shall sound on the resurrection morn,
rhen angels and archsGgels and all the
OF heaven viii laud and magnify
he glorious name OF our Father who art
u haven"
Past Grand Master Trimble'si speech
Tos followed by an address by Brother
Simon Wolf, whose theme was Masonry
o Brother Singleton" He said in part:
1T is scarcely necessary for anyone TO
isy anything in addition Of our late Grand
Secretary. William Reynolds Singleton,
han what las been SO beautifully and
'oncisely stated by cur Most Worshipful
apV ID =
Of the death of cur late be-
owed and esteemed Grand Secretary.
That circular gave in an cpitomlzed, and
'et clear and comprehensive, form all
he essentials as to the life. especially the
Masonic work, OF Brother Singleton. Yet
t is expected and desired that something
n addition TO that beautiful and touching
ribute should be said at a public meet
ne called for the special purpose OF
.on mcmorating the lifelong services Of
me who had eldeared himself not only
o his Masonic brethren, but to the en-
ire community, irrespective CT faith,
.oloT. or nationality.
Let US rejoice that Brother Singleton
lived to a ripe old age, far beyond the
'salmisj's limit, and that UP TO the last
moment his brain was as vigorous and in
ense as in the days of his youth, and
hat his heart beat as responsive TO the
erHandS OF every duty as they dlu IN the
ieyday and lush of his maturer man
ood. Dear, kind. gentle, loving. Brother
singleton. We hail thee. looking forward
.ith hope and confidence to n reunion
hat shall bring with II all the blessings
4 q glorious Immortality. and Almighty
iod in his mercy will open wide The por-
ais OF the Grand Masonic Lodge OF the
lereafter and bestoW upon him and upon
7ch ard every one who does his duty
veil the need OF recognition which is
ue to exalted worth and to meritorious
cts"
quartette composed OF Brothers A.
Kosher. Perry b. Turnin, ]. II. Kaiser,
nd Charles ". Hancock, with Brother
n. Rleman as organist. concluded the
ervices by rendering Schiller's abide
With dc"
The committee In charge OF the serv-
ces was composed OF Brothers Rev.
,harlcs A Smith, ". Il. Bushby. Benja-
iin " Murch, Robert Armour. and Fran
is J. Woodman.