The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-12

ing generosity. his death was nc less loss
| 10 the community. than TO those who were
the recipients of his unostentatious char
ity. Even in death his benefactions ceased
not for by his will he bequeathed thous-
ands TO many noble institutions IN our
midst whose maintenance during his lie
had been the objects OF his fostering care
The death of such man. so public spir-
tied, so capable and so humane. awaken
cd as well n might, sentiments OF SIN
cerest regret among all classes BY every
means in their power our people sought to
show fher sorrow at his death, and aHec-
tionate regard for his memory.
These sentiments. so universal. found
further expression in a movement 10 erect
some suitable memorial which should
make known TO those who are, and those
who are TO follow. the record Of his hon
orable and useful life. and the high re-
gard in which he was held by the people
OF Richmond.
This movement has taken definite form
in the organization Of the Ginter Memorial
Association, in whose name this call Is
made.
Many forms OF memorials. monuments,
statues. hospitals and libraries, have been
suggested. II is believed. however, that
1t would be in accord with his feelings,
and typical of his life. 10 endow some IN
stltut1on which through all the years to
come would help the minds and hands or
tnosc who labor. The Mechanics Institute
Of this city, a night school Of technology
Is such an institution. II is confidently
submitted that no more appropriate me-
mortal could be created than the endoW-
ment of this school. In its success he al
WAYS felt a deep interest, as evinced by
his constant contributions during life and
generous bequest at his death.
The Mechanics Institute Is we'll worthy
Of the support Of our people. Having its
origin in the admitted necessity for such
a school II has by sheer force OF its right
TO live commanded support. and year after
year enlarged the sphere OF It's usefulness
until to-day. with corps OF thirty In
structors and 231 scholars. 81 stands one
of the noblest Institutions which adorn
our city.
II has no endowment The building now
occupied is n rented one. and inadequate
TO accommodate the young men who seek
admission TO ITS classes.
TO honor tne memory of Lewis Ginter
the Ginter Memorial Association propose
10 raise by popular subscriptions the sum
OF 10000 with which 10 erect suitable
buildings. and provide the nucleus OF an
endowment fund for this institution. It's
name will be changed to the Ginter Me-
moral lnStltute. anu mus, upOh q az ia
basis Will be established an institution
which shall at once be monument TO his
memory, and benafaction to our people.
We invoke the aid Of the citizens or
Richmond. We deem II their privilege. no
less than their duty. to contribute TO such
a cause. The city will honor itself by do
ing honor to the memory and worth or
such a man. Respectfully
BEVELEY u. MUNFORD,
JOHN p. BRANCH.
A. BARGAMIN,
Committee for the Memorial Associa-
tion.
AS TO THE NAME.
M. Randolph said he did not think the
changing Of the name Of the virginia
Mechanics Institute would be satisfac-
| tory TO everybody and he thought the
| suggestion made in the address might
| be improved upon.
There was much discussion as TO the
name for the Memorial participated IN
| by Messrs George l.. and l.. T. Chris
| tan Hutzler. Munford and others, and
| on Mr.. Hutzlers motion the name was
| amended so as TO read the Ginter Me-
| chanics Institute.
| CAPTAIN w. 6. Fuller paid tribute 10
| the life and character OF Major Ginter
| and said the firemen would contribute
| as far as possible to make this move
J ment a success.
There was no other business transact
| ed.