Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-05


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mttee to draft suitable resolutions Ine
committee reported the following Which
were unanimously adopted:
In common with our fellow-citizens. we
lament the passing away OF TINS oistln-
guIshed citizen. who has left an example
of what can be accomplished by energy
and perseverance in the conduct or busl-
ness. He was not appalled, by disaster.
and was unspoiled by prosperity. Dis
tinctly, his life is an inspiration to every
young businessman in our community
for all time.
He followed the fortunes of the com
munity in peace and war. rejoicing with
them In prosperity and surrendering with
them at Appomattox Courthouse. In the
severest test OF q man. the responding
TO the demands of those in need and N
distress he kept his heart fresh ana
ready In cheerful response and unwearicd
attention 10 the troubles and misfortunes
OF others, whether they had claim on
him or not.
His claim 10 our admiration rests on
his earnestness In an effort 10 estabnsh
a great manufacturing plant in our midst.
the employment OF those willing to work,
and he was unwearied in his attention
be II
Resolved, That in the death OF Major
Ginter we lose a friend and supporter
whose place cannot be supplied We
have left only the inspiration of his busi-
ness career, which teaches US not TO De
APPALLED, by disaster, and that work ana
perseverance have their reward.
Resolved, That we mourn with our fel-
low-citizens and with his family in their
and our great loss. out OF respect 10
his memory. the works will be closed on
Tuesday, October s. 1897 that all may at
tend his funeral on that day.
Resolved, That the secretary OF TINS
company record these resolutions in the
minutes and send copy TO his fanny
He will also publish the same in the city
papers.
The CIenring-House Association.
At a called meeting of the Clearing
House Association of Richmond, Va, held
i'm said city this October T. 1881
Resolved, Deeply moved by just APP
probation of the irreparable loss that mas
come to this community In the death Oh
Major Lewis Ginter, we unite TO attest
the general bereavement. In the VarIeu
phases of human life-as man, as mer-
chant as citizen-we find n character
composite, beautiful in each detail the
remembrance of which must serve the
purpose of "A noble emulation to this com
rnunitv. and create in our hearts monu-
ment more enduring than bronze or stone
Guided by a clear sense of the power com
mitted to his hands, holding a just view
of its responsibilities, he has conserved
his stewardship among us so wisely
that his beneficence is fifty crowned win
the affectionate approval OF this com
munity. blessing him who gave and those
who have received.
Resolved, That these brief expressions
of our affectonate remembrance OF the
life and services Of Major Lewis Glnter
as well as expressions of deep sympathy
i'm his untimely death be spread upon oui
records. published, and copy thereof
conveyed TO the family of the deceased.
The virginia Trust Company.
Office of Virginia Trust Company
Richmond. Va. October 4. 1891.
A called meeting of the directors OF Inc
Virginia Trust Company, TO take actloi
ON the death OF Major Lewis Ginter,
director of the company, was held to-day
The president, after referring to the los'
sustained I'm the death OF this distin
guished citizen, appointed committee t'
draft suitable resolutions. The commit
tee reported the following, Which ""'
unanimously adopted:
orr city has sustained a great loss, mo-
only to our business interests, but t'
many households in private life. me
upright life of Major Lewis Ginter anl
his unbounded charity which was DIS
pensed regardless of denomination, peo
ME. or race. are known from one end o.
our city 10 the other. His big heart wa'
i'm sympathy with all in sorrow or trouble
Surely be was a benefactor in the trues
sense of the word. As his associates II
the directory of the Virginia Trust com
many. who came in contact wi,n him II
business. we desire 10 put on record oui
admiration for the nan and merchant, Io'
his high sense of honor, and his earnest
desire to advance the welfare or ms
adopted city, which he loved so wen
having proven his devotion to the state
and city by monuments that VIII i've Iol
| generations to come
| We tender to the members OF his FAMILY
| our sympathy in their great sorrow, an'
rejoice with them that, though dead ms
memory will always be cherished IN th'
| hearts OF our people.
Resolved. That we attend his funeral II
/ a body at ST. Paurs church tomorrow
/ and that the secretary of this company
/ be requested to record these resolutions
on our minutes and send a copy to th'
| family; also publish the same in all th'
| city papers.
! JAMES n BOYD, President.
John Morton, Secretary.