the loss which the Church sustains in the vacancy of the important post of usefulness so recently filled by Brother Baird.

Resolved, 2. That we will cherish the pleasing recollection of his active service in the Redeemer's cause, and of his fervent piety and unsullied life; and that it shall be our aim to follow him as he followed Christ.

Resolved, 3. That our sorrow at the separation from one so long and so highly esteemed is softened by the joy of the assurance that in departing he has gone "to be with Christ, which is far better."

Resolved, 4. That we offer to the bereft members of the family of our deceased brother our sincere condolence; and for them our earnest prayer is, that He who has promised to be the Father of the fatherless and the husband of the widow, may afford them gracious consolation.

Resolved, 5. That the Secretary of this Conference be instructed to furnish for publication in the Baltimore Episcopal Methodist a copy of the foregoing resolutions.

7. ON THE DEATH OF A PUBLISHER.

At a special meeting of the Book Trade of New York, on motion, Messrs. Seymour, Randolph, and Hurd were appointed a Committee on Resolutions, who reported the following:

Resolved, That we have received the announcement of the death of John Harper with the most profound sorrow.

Resolved, That in him our trade mourns its oldest as well as one of its most respected and honored members, and the business community in general a representative man, one whose long and distinguished career has identified his name with the history of our city, and done much to establish and maintain its reputation as the literary centre of our country. The record of diligence, industry, steadfast perseverance, thrift, and economy which marked his earlier years remains for the imitation of those who are entering upon business life. The determination with which he met and triumphed over almost overwhelming disaster stands as an encouragement to any who may be struggling with adversity. His unswerving love of country has our praise. We recognize the skill and foresight which he displayed in the prosecution of the large business in the control of which he took such a prominent part for so long a series of years. We should emulate his untiring energy and imitate the strict honor which marked his transactions, while his unfailing kindness of heart has our grateful remembrance.

Resolved, That we close our respective places of business

during the hours of the funeral, and that we attend the services in a body.

Resolved, That we extend to the business associates and to the family of the deceased our sincere sympathy in their bereavement, and that the Secretary be instructed to send them a copy of these resolutions.

8. ON THE DEATH OF A PHYSICIAN.

By a Medical Association.

Inasmuch as death has suddenly removed from our midst our highly esteemed and much beloved brother, G. H. II., M.D., while in the prime of life, apparently in the vigor of perfect health, in the crowning success of his cherished profession, in the unfeigned love of a large and rapidly increasing circle of friends, in the exalted appreciation of his patients, and in the unsullied respect and confidence of his church; therefore, be it

Resolved, That we have lost one whose presence in memory we shall ever be proud to recall as an active and zealous member of this Association, and an honor to its medical status, and an example to its associates of pure friendship, noble generosity and true manliness.

Resolved, That the medical profession at large have sustained in his death the loss of one whose qualities may be feebly grouped as the working, sympathizing, skillful, and gentlemanly physician.

Resolved, That the community in which he immediately moved have reason to bow in humble sorrow at the loss of a noble and exemplary citizen, a faithful friend, a respected physician, an ornament to the church, and a fit example of morality.

Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the grief-stricken family of our deceased friend, and assure them of the sincere fellow-feeling of all who knew of their great affliction.

Resolved, That in his sudden and unexpected death we deeply realize the shortness and uncertainty of life, and would learn afresh the lesson that we, like him, should so live that we may not be afraid to die.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and also to the medical periodicals of this city for publication.

Committee.

9. ON THE DEATH OF A PRESIDENT OF A BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of St. James M. E. Church was held in the Chapel on Wednesday evening, May 2d, 1877.

On motion, Brother D. J. D. was called to the chair.

The object of the meeting having been stated, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

The Board of Trustees of St. James M. E. Church, desiring to attest their sense of the loss sustained by this church in the death of their late President, H. H. G., their appreciation of his character, and their sympathy with his family, here record the following minute:

Resolved, That the death of our beloved brother, in the prime of his years and usefulness, is a dispensation of affliction incapable of consolation otherwise than by humble faith in the Omniscient One, who is "too wise to err, to good to be unkind."

Resolved, That our departed brother was endeared to his official associates by his unfailing generosity, kindness and geniality, and to the entire church by his effective service and active benevolence; that his earnest Christian life is an assurance to us that our sudden loss is his endless gain.

Resolved, That we tender our sincerest sympathy to his esteemed wife and family, praying that in this hour of sore affliction they may find the Saviour near, and that "they may put their trust under the shadow of His wings."

Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to transmit a copy of the foregoing resolutions to the family of our late President.

Commandery

In Memoriam-Sir Knight Knights Templars, in conclave assembled, having heard of the death of our late companion, Sir Knight desire to place on record an expression of their deep sorrow for the loss they have sustained by his death, and the great esteem in which Sir Knight

was held, by the members of this Commandery, and to bear testimony of our high appreciation of his Christian character as a Knight Templar, and do hereby

Resolve, That the unsearchable wisdom of the Grand Master, the Templars' God, has called him to the asylum of rest.

That we have unbounded faith in the safety of his Divine Power, by whose life our dead shall live.

That we tender our sympathy to his widow and children in their sorrow, and assure them of our love for their husband and father, who being dead is yet alive.

That a copy of this testimonial be recorded on a full page of our Book of Record, and be also suitably engrossed and sent to the family of our deceased companion.

Committee.

11. RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY A MASONIC LODGE, COMMEMORATIVE OF THEIR LATE PAST MASTER.

Whereas, By the sudden and unexpected death of our Past Master, G. H. HI., Lodge has suffered a great and irrepar

able loss.

Resolved, That as an officer of the Lodge he faithfully and efficiently performed his work, displaying administrative qualities of a high order as a presiding officer, and commanding our respect and confidence by his impartiality and fairness.

Resolved, That he had endeared himself to us all by his genial, open-hearted and social disposition; that he was ever the kind and generous friend, the wise counsellor and devoted brother, and that in his death each member of Bunting Lodge mourns a personal friend.

Resolved, That it is not alone the recollection of his qualities as a Mason that we shall cherish with affectionate regard, but as an upright man he had entrenched himself in the hearts of this community, and the fond remembrance in which he is held by all will form the silver lining to the dark cloud which hangs

over us.

Resolved, That, recognizing the depth of sorrow in which his family are plunged we extend them our heartfelt sympathy, commending them to the Supreme Architect on high, who maketh all things work together for good to those who love Him.

Committee.

12. ON THE DEATH OF A FREEMASON.

Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to summon from this terrestrial Lodge of F. & A. M., to the Grand Lodge on high, our beloved Right Worshipful Brother, whose faultless record, Christian character, genial nature, charit

able and generous spirit, together with an earnest zeal, and untiring devotion in the interests of Lodge No. -, developed in our hearts for him the profoundest sentiments of affectionate regard and brotherly love.

Therefore, be it Resolved, That while we reverently and devoutly bow, in obedience to the behests of that being whose ways are inscrutable and who doeth all things well, in removing from this life our deceased brother, we desire to express our deep sense of the irreparable loss sustained in the death of one who, with eloquent tongue and exemplary life, always fittingly and impressively illustrated the cardinal principles that constitute the foundation stones upon which the grand superstructure of Freemasonry stands.

Resolved, That we share deeply in the sorrow of the widow, the children, and the relatives of our deceased brother, and hereby tender to them our heartfelt sympathy, and commend them to the loving and tender care of him who has promised to be a "Father to the fatherless," and a "Helper to the widow."

Resolved, That this Lodge be suitably draped in mourning, as an expression of the grief we feel for the loss of our beloved brother and faithful Worshipful Master.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and that an engrossed copy of the same be transmitted to the widow of our deceased brother.

13. ON THE DEATH OF A MILITARY OEFICER.

At a meeting of the resident members of the Third Army Corps Union, held in New York, September 16, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

Whereas, The Third Army Corps Union has heard with deep regret of the sudden and untimely ending of the life of our much beloved and esteemed comrade, Captain while in the

discharge of his duty; therefore, be it

Resolved, That this sad accident has taken from us a comrade and companion who possessed rare virtues. He united intelligence with great courage, which, together with an earnest desire to do his whole duty, made him a most valuable and efficient public officer. He was a true and devoted husband, a fond and loving father. His wife and children honored and loved him. He endeared himself to all who came in contact with him by his honest, manly and straightforward conduct. He contributed his full share in aiding us in our deliberations when considering the welfare of our cherished organization.

Resolved, That in the death of our late comrade the Third Army Corps Union has sustained a loss of one of its most valued