The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-20
TRIBUTE TO GATZERT
Touching Memorial Exercises
ct the kindergarten.
KIND WORDS FROM OLD FRIENDS
4 Birthday Observancs 1t Which LIT
~ Chiidren Arc Told Of the De-
Parted Philanfhropiss.

The beautiful building erected by Mrs
pailev Gafzert to perpetuate the memory
Of her husband. Bailey Gatzert. was yes
serday afternoon crowded 10 It's utmost ny
the friends OF the deceased. Promptly 81
3 O'clock the children were assembled IN
a circle by Miss Harvey and under her
guidance opened the exercises Each 1T
tie tot had wreath OF ivy IN It's hand.
and By looks fully appreciated the pa
thence and kindness necessary to bring
about the cleanliness and happy faces
After four songs had been sung BY the
children the circle began TO move. and
the taIiest child took fhe wreath from each
little one as IL passed and placed 1t on a
shelf directly under a handsome photo
graph OF Mr.. Ga,zert. which had been suit
ably decorated When some thirty vreatns
had been placed on this shelf. at a signal
the children sat down In a circle. and
from that time until the close OF the exer-
cises paid strict attention to the different
speakers.
Hon. John Leary. lifelong friend of
Mr.. Gatzert. presided. and spoke feelingiy
of his long friendship with the man in
whose honor the building had been erect
ed. ut is thres years today he said.
that one OF our most prominent and be-
loved citizens departed this life. and as
during his life little children had always
appealed TO his generous spirit, no litter
monument could have been erected than
this kindergarten which had been dedi-
Gated 20 the children Of South Seattle. In
every corner OF the city his kindness OF
heart stiii lives and remains as tribute
TO the man whose daily delight was TO DO
good to his fellow men.
Bailey Gafzert arrived In this city dur
ing lsss. and at once thoroughly .denti-
fed himself with the interests OF the city
he loved so well A great deal OF the COM
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this sterling merchant whose word was his
bond. He filled many positions Of trust
and was at the head OF the largest enter
prises and mercantile institutions in this
city. In 1879 he was mayor OF the city and
twice Was a member OF the city council.
During his honorable career in this city
none mentioned his name without respect
and admiration for the man who. during
his life. harmed no one, and who was will
ing at al. times to lend helping hand and
assist the weak AMI suffering. His good
deeds were never published TO the world
but quietly and secretly he went about re-
l!eving all distress coming under his no.
tice.
ITO the widow in San Francisco we ten
der our sympathy on this sad day and as
sure her that this monument will be an
everlasting tribute to the noble traits OF
Bailey Gatzert'
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Leary's remarks
Rev. DR.. Bagiey arose and in few fitting
words also paid tribute TO the good quail
ties Of Mr. Gatzert. saying among other
things that Bailey Gatzert was a man of
whose friendship he had been and always
would be proud; that the work of a good
man never dies. and In his opinion there
was no nobler aim than TO he instrument
tai In starting child through life ON the
right path. He heartily Endorsed MI. Lea
ryis remarks and concluded by stating
that many people are chakftable in
thoughts and words only. bit when 1t
come to financial charity tRtre were bat
Few people who would CONTINUE the good
work: and he pointed proHdly to Mr.. Cat
cert as man who at ~ times had been
willing 10 render finau1lal assistance to
any worthy chaxity.
Mr.. Leary TN introduced Rev. DR..
whitworth. anot Yer oil friend Of Mr. Cat
cert. who indo g he remarks of the
that more young men 49, not present 10
witness the ftNhg mo- ment OF a man
who through life had b13ls industry and
honesty accumulated hcient TO disiri-
butte his wealth in a b to assist help
hess little children. II WHOM every man
should have wargTspot in his heart.
Or. Whitworths n6yharks went TO show
cation OF these children would do for them
in the future. and how In years to come
they woted reverence the name of Bailey
Gatzert. the founder of this kindergarten.
When DR. whltworth had concluded
Mr.. Leary called on the friends of Mr.. Cat
zert. and Col. q. o. Haller, Hon. Jacob
Iurth and Mai Hayden In a few but feel
Ing remarks paid their tribute 10 the men,
DRY OF their departed friend
Hon. Thomas Burke made the closing
remarks. and In e short euiogy told what
. mach nobler purpose can be consum-
mated by an institution OF this kind. than
by higher colleges and universities: how
by taking children and moldiuC them
they become great men and noble women.
and bear the fruit which was planted By
INCARCERATION seeds. After a few more re-
marks Mr.. Burke closed and then Rev
Or. Whitwerth dismissed the audience
with short henedictlon
Mr.. Leary during the EXERCISES read A
note from Rev Father prefoutalne IN
which he s'aied he regretted exceedingly
he could not he present
Before leaving the visitors all inscribed
Their names In the regular visitors book.
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