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MEssRs. EDIroRs:


AT regular meeting Of Association No. 2,
of u. B. Of T. in the State of Va, held at the
hall of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. Ia. !. Q. 0. F.,
Alexandra, Oct. 22d, l646.


The death Of Bro. Joseph Whipple, late a
member of the District Of Columbia Assembly
having been announced by brother Carne in
an appropriate manner, the following pream-
bic and resolutions were unanimously adopted,
viz: M


Whereas, the members of this Association
have heard with deep sorrow the announce
ment Of the death of their late beloved brother,
Joseph Whipple, Of Association No. |, D. G..
and, whereas, although not connected with us
by honorary membership, he has rendered US.
essential service on several occasions not only
as members Of the Order generally but as an
Association, therefore, . I.


Resolved, That in the death OF brother Jo-
seph Whipple, our whole Order has lost a
brilliant luminary, this Association firm and
faithful friend, and the Temperance Cause a
jealous and powerful advocate.


Resolved further, That we sincerely sympa-
thize with the widow and family of the de-
ceased in their bereavement, and thatin respect
for his memory we will attend his funeral in
body and wear the prescribed badge of mourn
ing for thirty days thereafter.


Resolved, That copy Of the above pream-
bic and resolutions signed by the President and
attested by the Recording Secretary be trans
nitted TO the widow Of our late brother, and
that they be published in the Columbian Foun-
tain.