The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-05
ANOTHER GOOD MAN GONE.
Death of Captain George \. Ainslie- Briei
sketch of His Life-Honors to His
Memory.

Death of Captain George \. Ainslie- Brief
sketch of His Life-Honors to His
Memory.
Death has been playing havoc Of late with
the best men Of Richmond. and the TIMES
has the sad duty this morning Of chronicling
the death of Captain George \. Ainslc who
died at his residence No. 2c6 east Grace
street Yesterday morning nj II 30 O'Clock.
Although Captain Ainsic has been i'm bad
health for long while. his many friends
were shocked and surprised 10 hear of his
immediate death. Although he has been
great sufferer for nearly two years, and was
"A physical wreck. he was not confined Ia his
bed but a few days. lie was able to walk
around his residence last saturday, but took
10 his bed that day, and was confined there
there until his death.
his PRIVATE LIFE.
The deceased was born in Mathews
county in the month Of December, 1926,
and had nearly reached the age of sixty and
three. His father was Rev. Peter Ainslie,
of Mathews county. The deceased was
wdOwor at the time Of his death, his wife
hayin. died but Il few months since. she
was a Miss Currie Of this city. and sister
Of Mrs. Captain George W. Allen. Three
children survive, all Of whom are sons
Mr. Peter Ainslie, Of Lynchburg; Mr. David
\. Ainslic. our popular young tOwnsman,
MYhHarryy' Institute.
Last summer his health permitted trip
10 Europe, where he went i'm the hope OF
rcgaining his health, but OF no avail. lie
returned only 10 find his health steadily
giving away, and since then he has been
declining. 10 the sorrow OF his wide circle
Of friends.
lie was man greatly beloved. N0twith-
standing hi, declining health he was often
seen on our streets, the same cheerful ana
hopeful man.
Captain Anslie came to Richmond about
hity-liSc years ago. About five years after
wards he went into the carriage manuiac-
tory business. which pursuit he has ever
since followed. At this he worked as nm
apprentice, jOumcyman, master mechanic,
and finally as proprietor. by his upright
ness and honesty with all men, he soon won
the confidence and esteem of all with whom
hc had dealings. This was the secret OF MS
great Success He founded one of the largest
bu-inesse. Of its Kind in the south. llis
fame ~ such soon spread all over Our Nir-
ginas. for whenever he recommended his
goods they never failed in coming up to
what he claimed for them.
All the men in his employ, large mum.
Der, loved him and placed the utmost conii-
dencc in him. and to-day they are The Chief
mOurners. and surely the greatest losers,
for he at all times looked carefully after
their nterc-ts.
HIS PUBLIC sPiRITEDNEss.
The public life Of tue deceased was Of
most successful character. Early in lie
he iOincd the volunteer service Of Richmond,
and was an officer under the old regime.
lie afterwards received the commission OF
captain, which he fulfilled with credit to
himself and prolific his country, which he 80
dearly loved. lie succeeded William Allen
Charters rs chief Of the Fire Department,
which position he held for yeays, lie was
often asked 10 serve his community in the
Council and General Assembly, but de
clinod log he had no aspiration for that KIND
Of public life.
Ills popularity wa5 trucly attested in the
very large vote received by him when he
was candidate before the Democratic
primary for Mayor against our present
chief executive, VINO was one OF the most
popular men in the city.
The deceased was one Of the most public
spirited men in tho city. lie had every
/ good institution at heart. He was great
friend Of the Mechanics Institute, aud It's
accomplished and worthy president for
years, and fog a nuIaD.r vt years lac was the
efficient and untiring president Of the Cham
| Der Of Commerce.
I'm fact. In every institution with which
| he was connected, he always acted such n
prOminent part and was 80 useful 10 it that
| he wa. soon recognized as "A leader. II can
be truly said Of him that he was, "a prince
and great man has this day fallen IN
! ls,oal.~ And truly the lend Of this man is
peace
lie IS dead yet he liyeth, for his example
aud good deeds will. Ia the years % come,
l.t.Uf tlA IA
| guide their weary feet into the path
OF right honesty and their duty to the
most hgh God. In his private life
he was pattern Of propriety. In
his public life, he was ever at his post Of
duty. lie was IN all his dealnens with men
open, frank, noble, recognizing first the
great duty uan owes to his maker, and
next 10 his fellow men. His heart was ten
der and generous, his-hand open and hospi
table, his life free from every guile, malice
and deceit, his friends were legion, MS foes
ncne.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
evening at O'Clock from the -eyenth-stree
Christian Church.
ACTION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A called meeting Of the Richmond Cham
Der oil Commerce was uclu dl tue IOomS y
the Chamber yesterday evening AT O'Clock
10 take action in respect 10 the memory o
Captain George A. Anslie. Hon. Georg'
l.. Christian, who presided over the meet
ing. announced the sad intelligence of Cap
tain Ainslie's death, and paid most feel
, ing and appropriate tribute 10 his worth a
a man, a citizen, and especially As an OH
Ger Of the Chamber.
: Upon motion Of Mr.. 'B. +. Johnson th'
, chair appointed a committee, consisting q
Messrs. johnson. Whitlcck, Iiawes, Fray ~
and Bodeker to prepare suitable resolution
in respect 10 the memory OF Captain Aims
lie.
The committee retired 20 an adjoinin
1 room. and, having consulted, submitte
(, the following preamble and resolutions
r which. after some remarks by Mr.. X. Il
4 Whi,lock suitable 10 :he occasion, wei
a adopted, upon motion OF Mr. Isaac
i Tower
o Whereas. ii has pleased Almighty God
a call from labor here 10 life above our e
D teemed fellow-ctizen and honored pres
r dent, George A. Ainslie; and whereas,
E, the death OF President Ainslie this Chamb'
loses one OF the most active aud eficiel