The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-07
In Memoriam Capt. A. P. Pifer.

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In Memoriam Capt. A. P. Pifer.
To the Worshipful Master, Warlens
and Members Of Amity Lodge 81,
\. f. M.
Brethren: Your committee ap-
pointed to draft suitable resolutions
on the death Of Brother A. p. Pifer
, submit the following:
IN MENIORIAM.
Goods finger touched him and
he slcpt.::
Like Il clap of thunder from Il
clondless sky came the announce
ment on Sunday morning, May 10,
1907, Of the death of Capt. A. p.
Pifer AS the night spreads it's
mantle of darkness over the earth SO
did this sad news spread its mantle
OF sorrow and sadness over our en-
tire community; for the unostcnta-
tious, refined, honored, chivalric,
noble Christian gentleman, the prime
builder Of Ncwhcrry's refinement.
bad fallen, gone to his ctcr.al rest
In nearly every home in the circle
CT "nr society there are liviH~ wit
nrSScS to his greatness. Women
loved him not only because he was
their instructor and teacher. but for
his gcntility, Refinement and nobil-
ity--a heroic soldier, a loving faith
cr and husband. the maintainer Of
all that was good and true. pure AMI
noble; a friend to all, ever ready
with sound advice aud counsel and
an open hand TO relieve suffering,
sorrow and distress.
The high esteem in which he was
held was amply manifested by the
many beautiful and costly flowers
that covered his bier. In every sta
tion of life, to every call Of duty he
responded nobly; especially as the
principal Of the female college. No
marble shaft can do justice to his
greatness. Of him it may be truly
said: "The Influence Of his many
virtues still remains, and will re-
main. increasing and multiplying. it.
self in the lives of those who came
under his influence"
Capt. A. P. Pifer became a men,
ber of Amity Lodge. No. 81, A. r.
NJ. Nov. 4. 1901. by dcmit from
Cassia Lodge, No. 143, Woodstock,
Va. He was a true believer in the
principles and teaching Of Ancient
Free Masonry.
Whereas. it has pleased the Great
Architect of the Universe to remove
him from our midst, therefore be it
resolved:
That this Lodge realizes the great
loss it has sustained in the death
of Brother A. P. Pifer, and that we
bow with humble submission to the
will Of Him who "knoweth all
things best.''
That in the death of Brother A..
p. Pifer the community has lost a
true and GOOD citizen. his family
and friends one whose nlace can
never be filed, and the Order one
who will Ion" he remembered as a
defender anal maintaincr Of the
GREAT principles Of Ancient Free
Masonry.
That w" extend to his family our
most profound svmnathv in their
bereavement and assure them. Of our
love and Of our prayers to the
fr"at Architect Of The Universe for
th"ir n"nr" and hanniness while
travelling the rugged path Of life.
That page in orr minute book
y" ''""'""'"d to the memory Of our
d"n"rted brother: that this. Iodee
be draned in mourning and the men,
hers wear the usual badge Of MOURN
ing thirty days; that this preamble
the county napers and a COPY he fur
nlshed to the family Of our deceas-
"' "r"thcr by the secretary Of this
and these resolutions be printed in
| lodge. '@ 4.
- Fraternally submitted,
Otto Klettner, i
Ga Wrigbt
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! %IS p 4 Committee.