Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-05
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Died, on the 10th day of August, 1881. at Old
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Orchard Beach, Me-,
CHARLES GREEN, ESQUIRE,
of this city, one of the original shareholders
of the Savannah Bank and Trust Company;
since its foundation member of its Board Of
Directors; since January LIST, 1872 President OF
Endowed by nature. education and training
with all those qualities which mark the emf
nent man OF business; with quick intellect
which would grasp with ease the salient points
of large ventures that frequently contributed
TO the increased welfare of his adopted coun-
try, and led to the Development Of resources
which might have remained dormant without
the Impulse thus given with an indomitable
application, which enabled him to master the
slightest details, due regard to which insured
the successful result OF his well planned mer-
camille combinations; with a restless energy
which would not let him pass by unnoticed any
opportunity Offering for the enlargement
OF this eityas trade; with keen percep-
ton of the exigencies of the century in
commercial matters, which, although intent on
maintaining all that was good in established
customs and habits, prompted him in turn to
adopt any change for the better that might
suggest itself; with talent for adaptation
which enabled him to accommodate himself to
the notifications introduced into business and
made unavoidable from day to day by the con-
tlnually increasing impetus given to the de-
yelopment of the means Of locomotion and
intercourse by the never resting spirit of in
Ventlon OF our age; with q keen appreciation
or the regard due, not only to the experience
CSlaDlSucu character OF manQOOQ,
also to the struggling energy and ambition Of
youth;
Endowed with all these qualities closely
connected since the early days Of his manhood
with the interests Of this city, which abounds
with evidences of a generosity and beDevolence
that were prominent features of his character.
known and esteemed not only at home, but
also In extended commercial circles In this
country and in Europe, for his integrity, his
Judgment and his wisdom;
Distinguished by courteous manners,
the same time charming friends and disarming
opponents by their affability;
The departed was prominently fitted to
take the lead and direction in the Bank whose
affairs he administered with consummate
discretion and acknowledged success, creating
for himself name which will live in the
memory of those whose interests were en-
trusted to his care, filling their hearts with
feelings of reverence and gratitude, and set
ting an example well deserving to be pom
dered on and initiated by those who may be
called upon to be his successors
Whilst bowling to the decree Of the Almighty,
VINO In his inscrutable wisdom in removing the
deceased from those to whom he was dear,
and who looked to him for advice and sup
port, has transferred him to higher spheres
the Directors of the Savannah Bank and
Trnst Company, In his death, mourn the loss
of a well tried and trusted guide and friend,
and paying due tribute to his domestic vir-
tues, tender the expression of their respectful
sympathy to his bereaved family in their deep
and solemn grief.
JNo. NISBETi
JAS. II. JOHNSTON.
Committee,
True extract from the minutes.
JNO. n. LEWIS, Cash. pro. tenn.