Grand Ledge Independent

Resolutions

Resolutions. Whereas, Our brother, Orlando S. Pearce, has been called from this life to that higher and better realm where the weary are at rest, therefore be it Resolved, By Grand Ledge Lodge No. 179, F. & A. M., that we as brother Masons fully realize his devotion to the craft and his busy life in the interests of masonry, do deeply mourn his loss. Resolved, That we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and that the charter be draped in mourning for the usual time and that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Lodge and printed in the Grand Ledge newspapers and a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved family.

Elmer E. Edwards,

J. Mason Soper,

Geo. W. Hilliker, Committee.

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