The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-06-28

with you on the Board OF Governors, who,
as amateurs and as lovers OF music, have
given so much time, talent, and labor to-
ward developing its capabilities. And the
large and brilliant membership which now
ilsupport your efforts testify the public ap-
preciation Of your work. hope for fur
ther enlargement of your Influence in cul.
ltivating a higher musical taste, until. in
! times to come. the Mozart OF Richmond will
be one OF the centres OF culture Of the
whole country ...- ....... ....-...' =.
To yourselves personally and to my fel-
low-members l wish every good fortune.
remain your obedient servant,
BRADLEY II. JOHNSON.
A RELUCTANT ACCEPTANCE.
Mr.. Lubbock, the yice-president, adj
dressing the Board, said: ...s...-
Mr.. President and Gentlemen OF the
BoarG,-We are on this occasion reluctantly
forced to accept the resignation OF General
Bradley It. johnson as president Of the Mo-
zart Association, and think can say with
truthfnineSs that the unanimous feeling Gr
the Board is that of sincere regret that such
4 step is necessary; and, Mr. President, if
It is not calamity, it is indeed a misior-
tune that we would be too happy to avert.
BY his Withdrawal the Association loses
an able and impartial presiding officer, a
superior parliamentarian and counsellor,
and a polite, genial, and highly-culiivated
gentleman. And, sir, by his removal from
our midst the city OF Richmond loses
faithful, energetic, and valuable represen-
tative, Virginia true and thoroughly-in-
formed statesman, society hospitable, re-
fined, and accomplished member. 81.
But, Mr.. President, there is another loss
which will be more keenly felt by the de-
parturc of General Johnson and his good
lady. refer, sir, to the unfortunate and
penniless persons who have been saved
| from hunger, starvation, and possibly de-
| gradation. Yes, sir, there are many. very
| many, worthy and lmpecunious families in
/ this city that have retired at night not
1 knowing where the next mouthiul OF food
would be obtained. and had the gloom and
deSRondency of a dark and cloudy morning
| dfsDened by the cheerful smiles, encour-
aging words, and liberal contributions OF
| that most noble and charitable woman.
/ Mrs. Bradley T. Johnson. Unassuming
7. and modestin her efforts to relieve the poor,
she did not stop to inquire what their reii-
9ious belief was, or with what church they
were connected, but aided alike all, as their
necessities required and ner means per-
mit.ed That ever welcome face and help
ing hand will be TO them forever lost, but
not forgotten. They will join us in prayers
and good wishes for the future happiness
and pros perity Of General johnson and his
good lady; and while Virginia will mourn
the loss Of her adopted children. Maryland
and the Monumental City will welcome
them back, and recognize, in General john
son liberal and pubic-spirited citizen.
who by words. acts, and deeds has reflected
honor and credit upon his native State.
. 1,o,n prac,danf II will hp von,.
l.pleasure 20 appoint committee from the
Board to draft resolutions expressive OF our
I.admiration and esteem for General john
Ison, and OF our regrets that be finds
il necessary, 10 sever his connection
with us: sold resolutions to be embodied
in the minutes of this meeting, and copy
of the same be made on parchment, signed
by the Board OF Governors, and presented
to General Johnson as testimonial OF our
appreciation Of his many good qualities OF
head and heart.
THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
The Chair appointed as this committee
Messrs. S. Sprigg Campbell, W. a. Jenkins,
Samuel Sinton. w. 4. Tanner, and Z. Z.
Archer. These gentlemen withdrew, and
upon their return Mr. Campbell, the chair
man, read the following resolutions, beautl-
fully written on parchment:
| THE Committees RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. President. your committee having
heard with sincere and unfeigncd regret Of
the resignation OF General Bradley 1. Josn-
con rs Dresident of the Mozart Association,
| feel that this relation must not be severed
without an expression upon our part OF the
| hioh aupreciation in which we hold him
nerSonaly and officially, and OF the Keen
sense OF loss We experience III his depar-
ture; therefore bel
| = RESOLVED, |, That in the resignation OF
General johnson this Association loses an
able and impartial officer. in whose counse's
we were accustomed. to find wisdom, III
whose administration. to, find discretion, ana
| IN whose atfable and courteous demeanoE
! pleasure. '.2a'
Q. That in his removal from our midst we
| lose publc-spiriied citizen, whose 1nterest
| in our municipal institutions was equaled
| by his generous and effective eadeaVors Tor
their success, and whose departure will be
keenly felt in every sphere and department
7 OF our social and civic life. ~ = -
,@i3. That while official relationships may pc
severed we beg to assure him that those
which are personal shall endure, and that
we shall ever have a cordial welcome in
store for him when be shall; come again
-" !. That copy OF these resolutions be
made on parchaent, signed by the Board
oi Governors, and presented to General
Rradley r. johnson. as Testimonial OF our
esteem and admiration OF his many sterling
o,rslities OF head and heart, and that the
said resolutions be also spread upon the
minutes OF this Association. f.t..l
| After reading these resolutions
lGsgt Mr.. CAMPBELL SAID: - 7
In performing the duty assigned me hy
You I cannot help .bnt recall that the accept
| ance OF this resignation sewers forever oul
close connection with This mau, and con
s.sns HIM to the gentle keeping OF memory
Were he to us only the president OF thl'
lmusical association, these resolutions