Resignation of Rev. T. Carter Page

The impression of Rev. T. Carter Page as a rector of Front Royal’s Calvary Church is making a great impact on the community, and we see that Hugh E. Naylow writes to the Warren Sentinel on June 22, 1909 to express his concerns as Mr. Page resigns to move to Bedford City. We learn that Mr. Page was heavily involved with many of the local educational institutions as well as a Chaplin of Unity Lodge, member of the Hiram Royal Arch Chapter, and a Sir Knight of Winchester Commandery.

Front Royal, Va., June 22, 1909

To the Warren Sentinel.

Mr. Editor: – The resignation of Rev. T. Carter Page as rector of Calvary Church, Front Royal, is not only a severe blow to that church, but a serious loss to the whole community.

During his five years residence here, Mr. Page has shown himself, not only a Christian gentleman of the highest type, but a public spirited gentleman as well. He has ably championed every enterprise which had for its object the improvement of the town, and Front Royal can ill afford to lose such a citizen.

He is in an eminent degree the friend of education, and Randolph Macon Academy, Eastern College, and the Public School will miss him. Mr. Page preached very few sermons in which he did touch on the brotherhood of man, and no one will deny that his practice agreed with his preaching.

His loss will probably be more keenly felt by the Masonic Fraternity than by any other organization of which he is a member, except his church. As Chaplain of Unity Lodge and Hiram Royal Arch Chapter, and Sir Knight of Winchester Commandery, he will be greatly missed, as he is a just and upright Mason, dispensing the true light of Masonry in all his daily walks. We yield our friend and brother, very reluctantly to Bedford City, with the heartfelt wish that he his family will find a congenial and happy home in our rival city.

Respectfully Yours,

Hugh E. Naylor.