Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-29
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werc strong aud tender. Ho formed tho habit on
ceasoiess toll, but his labors were always sys-
toinA tic and VOL dirocted. His whole life was
spopt In Richmond, whero his Integrity.
discretion, ana energy early won for him promi-
nsnce and leadership. In various ofDcial spheres
he served tho city well.
In church relations his fidelity wns narhed
and worthy Of high mediation. Far re-
moved from secisrianisn. and farther still from
bgotry, he was warmly attached 20 the denomi-
nailOn % his choice, and Ia their misaionsry
c1terprises he rendered long, valuable. and
Pratuious service. MIR. fllysOn was an ardent
advocate Of higher education, and unialtcring
IN his friendship for Richmond College. His
Office as president of tho Board Of Trustees con-
ferred an honor that he vorthily wore and i'm
posed trust thRt he ebyfulhiled. This posi-
ion established close relations between him
and the faculty. and they ever found
bim courteous IN bs0rinR and wise in
counsel We recognized his worth while
be liyef and pow doplore the loss his death has
brought 10 the college, % tho city, 20 the State,
and 20 the Church Ot Christ With hearts In
truest 1ympeihy with the heroayed family wo
commend them 20 tho grace Of the Heavenly
Comforter. As q testimonial Of our esteem We
cot apart IN the facaity- book n page 20 receive
hie name, the dGt0 Of his BIRTH. tho date Of his
DEATH and bis Onleisl relation with tho college.
~ an additional aiteststioD OF our respect we
shall attend In a body bis funeral. and request
our chairman 70 invite the attendance OF the
students.
Action Of the City Oficials.
A well-attended meeting Of the chief city
officials OF Richmond was held yesterday az
noon ia the Hastings Court room 10 take
appropriate action regarding the death of
MIR. EllysOn. Among those present were
Judge b. r. WellfOrd, Of the City Circuit
Court Mr. Il. B. Munford, Commissioner
Of the Revenue; Or. G. W. =. Brock, MalOr
John Poe. Jr., Chief of Police; Mr. Charles
j.. Boiling. Superintendent Of the CITY
NNu4gr NLlrEa. .fr lfha-lco (rpIdfn fllarI
OF the Chancory Court: Colonel John III.
Knowles. Of the Gas-inspectOI's Office; Mr..
William Z. Lawtou, Clerk of the Hastings
Court; Mr.. Il. r. RalstOn, Sergeant-at-
Arms Of the City Council: Mr. Miles Tur-
pin, City Auditor: Mr.. Benjamin II. Au-
gust, Clerk of the City Council; Mr.. ID. s.
Gates Sheriff Captain Charles Epps, City
Sergeant. and Mr. Peter j. Burton, Clerk
Of the Council committees and for several
years a valued member Of the Dispatch
staff.
REMARKS OF JUDGE wELLFoRD.
Mr.. August called the meeting 20 order
and alluded IN appropriate and feeling
language 10 the deceased. He stated that
the first thing in order was the election Of
a chairman and secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Childrey, Judge Well
ford was elected chairman OF the meeting
and Mr. Burton secretary.
In assuming the char Judge Welltord
made a very graceful eulogy upon the de-
ceased. Pew men said he, have lived
in this city who bore a higher reputation
for their virtues, and few have gone 10
their graves with more universal benedlc-
tions Of the community than did Mr.. Ely
SOM
A committee Of three, consisting OF
Sheriff Gates, Colonel Cutshaw, and Mr..
August. was appointed TO draft suitable
resolutions of respect to the memory of
the deceased.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
These gentlemen after retiring for few
minutes reported the following resolutions,
which were read by Mr. August and unan-
imously adopted:
The officers Of the city deem II appropriate
thai they should place on record their estimate
Of the Hon. Henry II. EllYson, deceased, for
merIy representative Of the city In the Legif-
laturo Of Virginia, Sheriff, and the ciiy'sho
Mayor:
Resoired That in tho death Of this eminent
citizen there has been removed from our midst
ono whose loyalty to RiChmOnd's interests wss
unswervinR aud who combined In his character
those qualities which made him respected ano
esteemed, and whose life was striking example
Of the highest type Of upright manhood. As n
representativc OF tho city in the Legislature he
was true and faithful 10 tho high trusts com
mitted 10 him as sheriff Of the city his record
~ pure and unspotteo, aud, as mayor at Inos'
critical and trying time In the cliys history hls
firm and courageous discharge Of duty under
the responsi bilitos doyolyed upon him won Tor
him the highest admiration Of bis fellow-'iuzens.
IctOfref THAT Wo tender 20 the fanhly or TIE
deceasod our sincere aud heartfelt sympathy
in this hour OF their sad bereavement, and the
Secretary il instructed TO forward them copy
OF these resolutions.
The sunday-School Meets for Action.
A meeting of the officers, teachers, and
adult pupils of the Sunday school
of the Second Baptist church, of
which Mr.. Ellyson was superintendent
for fOrtv-three years, was held last night
for the purpose of taking suitable action
in regard TO his death. There was large
attendance.
The lecture-room Of the church had
been tastefully draped III mourning, and
over the TOstrum q handsome picture OF
the deceased, heavily shroudod with black,
was hung.
Captain Walter Bowie called the meet
ing to order, briefly alluding to the
sad occasion for the gathering.
WHY CALLED TOGETHER.
After prayer by Mr.. James Leigh Jones
Rev. DIR. Landrum arose and SAID:
For the first time IN our lives we have
come in this room 10 see it draped. sup
pose 1t is as difficult for all of you as it is
for me TO choke down the grief uprising IN
your hearts. r,,
You know that whatever Brother Ely
son may have been IN the city, OF, IN the
Church itself, he was still more TO this Sun
dav school. II you had asked hlm what
was the highest honor that he had ever re-
ceived his mind would have reverted 10
this Sunday school"
Dr. Inndrum then said that he knew the
Sunday school would desire to be repre-
sented by some floral tribute at the tunee-
raj. and in its name he he'd ordered hand
some design which bore the inscrlptloh'
"Our Superintendent"
"You are also called together" contin-
ned tho speaker, THAT you may have some
idea what will be expected OF You to-mor-
row. and. as after his family you were next
dearest 10 him, would like 10 have the
officers and teachers follow behind the
honorary pail bearers as the procession en-
ters the church."
The Sunday school is requested to form
TODAY IN the lecture-roOm under the lead
ership of Mr. William =. Smith and await
the arrival OF the procession, when they
will enter the church and occupy the right
hand gallery.
TO PREPARE RESOLUTIONS.
Messrs. James Leigh Jones, jackson Il.
Wood. and William H. Smith, and Misses
Sye Roberts, Fannie Blake, and Helen
Sumner wore appointed committee to
draft suitable resolutions of respect and
hqnor 10 the memory of the deceased.
Dhese will be read before tho Sunday
school tomorrow.
AT the suggestion of DR.. George B. Steel
the same committee were instructed 10
select a memorial tablet of marble to be
placed on the lecture-room wall in memory
Of Mr.. Ellyson.
After a fervent prayer by DR.. Landrum
the meeting adjourned.
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Grove-Avenue Baptist Church.
The new house of worship recently erect
cd bg this congregations about completed,
and fhe main auditorium OF the building
.m i -. e. -, Ll,n ,rnrshin for thn