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JOHN J. LORING

Senior Grand Warden, 1849

MEMORIAL

From Proceedings, Page VI-87, 12/30/1856

"Whereas, during the past Autumn, our beloved Bro. J. J. Loring, Past Senior Gd. Warden of the M. W. Gd Lodge of Massachusetts has passed from among us to the Celestial Lodge above where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides: passing from an extended career of usefulness & honor, and an entire manhood devoted to the sincere profession and punctillious performance of Masonic duty, and leaving behind him as a legacy to his brethren a memory alike amiable distinguished, and exemplary:—

"Therefore, Resolved —That this Gd Lodge receive with deep sorrow the announcement of the death of our R. W. Bro Loring, and mourns the loss of that companionship which for so many years shed the light of brotherly love and social enjoyment upon our fraternal circle and by precept and example, through good report and through evil report, firmly upheld the reputation of Institution.

"Resolved. That in the various responsible offices which for a period of twenty-five years he filled in this Gd. Lodge: in his Masonic relations with his brethren and in his public walk and conversation with the world, he won the love and confidence, the respect and approbation of all, approved himself a zealous, faithful and valuable member of the Order, and evinced that his susceptible and noble nature found a genial and happy home within the precincts of the Lodge.

"Resolved. That it was fitting that the G. Lodge, should honor him by confidence and preferment who ever honored Masonry by his Avord and deed; and as his memory is now one of the bright jewels in the casket of our past history, so will we ever cherish his name with love and honor.

"Resolved. That a copy of these Resolutions be presented to the bereaved family of the departed, in token of our heart felt sympathy with them in this their time of deep affliction."

Distinguished Brothers