Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-08

Mr.. Wilkins. 1t is probable that the hour
for the funeral and the list of pallbearers
Will be decided upon this evening.
The Gridiron Clubs Action.
For the second time this week the Grid
iron Club assembled today to pay tribute
10 departed member in taking order upon
the death of Mr.. Beriah Wilkins. Presi-
dent Carson spoke feelingly of the fact
that only yesterday Mr.. wilkins drove in
his carriage to witness the passing of the
funeral cortege of his friend and col
league. Gen. II. V. Boynton And before
we had returned from Arlington. added
Major Carson. Mr.. Wilkins himself had
passed away" Major Carson spoke of the
connection of Mr.. wilkins with the Grid
iron Club, of his affection for its mem
bers and of his fortitude in bearing up I'M
der his physical Affections.
Commissioner West, who was long time
associated with Mr.. Wilkins, expressed the
feeling of the club over Mr.. wilkins death.
He said: I'VE meet today to pay our last
tribute to the memory of our friend and
felow-member. Beriah Wilkins. AS we
recall the characteristics of his manly,
genial nature We feel that his departure is
a loss which we, who knew him SO well,
deplore with Borrowing hearts. In the
days when he was in the prime of bodily
vigor and sunshine smiled upon his path
way, he was the embodiment of happiness
and kindness: and when, under severe af
Fiction. the boon of health was denied him,
his courage ana optimism did not fafter.
He bore his burden with accomplishing
and even cheerful fortitude. He accepted
his situation with an equaninity that
demonstrated the splendid fiber of his
mind.
HE did not murmur or rebel but well
coined fate with smiling countenance and
heart buoyed up by hope In his journals
tic career. Mr.. Wilkins achieved remark
able success. He stood for impartial hon.
est and clean journalistic work. commend
ing enterprise and deriving sensationalism.
and thoroughly approaching stability and
integrity. He possessed the newspaper in
stinct even though the occasion for the
development of this trait did not come to
him until after he had acquitted himself
most admirably in other fields of labor.
He had an intuitive sense, also, for news
paper management. and the eminence to
which he rose was the deserved result or
his well-drected efforts
His entire career demonstrated his abil-
ity to discern every favorable opportunity
for advancement. supplemented by an
energy and industry which enabled him to
control these opportunities when they came.
AS a citizen of the District of Columbia,
Mr.. wilkins was identified with all that
tended toward the large development OF
the nations capital. Placed in a position
of commanding influence, he exercised that
influence for the good of the city.
HE was "A patriotic believer in the great
ness of the nation. and insisted that the
capital should be adequate reflection of
this national glory. His point of view was
always broad and liberal in dealing with
local and municipal affairs. and he proved
on every occasion the splendid quality OF
his citizenship. We mourn him as man
who was one of US, and we tender, with
deepest sincerity. our condolences to the
family who knew him a devoted hus-
band and father: and we extend our SYM
pathy 10 those who were associated with
him. who will always hold his thoughtful
ness. fairness and generosity in grateful
remembrance"
This tribute was adopted and spread
upon the minutes of the club. and 1t was
resolved that the club. in body. should
attend the funeral.