The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-05

another citizen whose ability and dispo-
sition 20 do good would be equal to Ma
jor Ginters.
DIR. KERR's PRAISE.
| Rev. DIR. r.. T. Kerr was the first
speaker introduced and spoke but few
minutes. Always eloquent. he held the
closest attention OF the audience. DIR.
Kerr talked chiefly OF Major Ginter's
splendid philanthropy in making a mag
nificent gift TO the Union Theological
Seminary. In this connection. DIR. Kerr
said when the scheme was first mention
ed to Major Ginter. and when be 80
to think over Il. he said. he believed II 10
| be good idea To have such institutions
near a city ~here students might not
| give so much time TO the study OF the
ology as to the study Of human nature
and to the practical things fthis life.
THE ELOQUENT M'CABE.
Col. w. Gordon McCabe. the next-speak-
| or presented, opened his remarks by an
| apt reference to the old quotation that the
heart FEELS most when the lips move not.
Eloquently and graphically. the scholar
and orator. made brief analysis Of the
character or Major Ginter, whom. he
said, he had known for thirty years He
talked of Major Ginter as an open-heart-
cd philanthsopist. sapguine business man.
and a friend OF the needy. and closed
with most beautiful eulogy on the de-
ceased as a grand old gentleman, in all
| that the term implies.
A BEAUTIFUL EULOGY.
| Rev. DR.. Il. N. Calisch, Rabbi OF Beth
| Ahaba Synagogue, the next speaker,
said he could not plead personal and in
| Innate acquaintance with Major Ginter,
and. therefore. would speak only about a
few characteristics OF the life Of the de-
| ceased which might not have been touch-
| ed upon by othor speakers. lie spoke Of
how Major Ginter appreciated tho obli-
| cations that wealth brings and beautiful
| ly. eloquently and pathetically did he
picture to his hearers the life's race Of a
| man who uses his talents and riches for
| the benefit Of mankind.
MIR. MUNFORD'S TRIBUTE.
Hon. b. b. Munford was then called
| upon, and SPOKE in a tender and beautiful
| way Of the life of Major Ginter among
| other things he said:
virginia is illustrious for the great
| men she has given TO the world: states
men, soldiers, and iurists-but while hon.
orng these II is none the less grateful
\ to turn 20 those who in the simple. every
| day walks Of life have exhibited the
| characteristics OF true nobility To such
| an one II is our privilege tonight 10 offer
| Strong intellect. business capacity, Guilt
waited taste. catholic sympathles. fervid
| patriotism, and pure life-the friend Of
labor the patron OF struggling youth. the
benefactor OF the aged and the poor!
What higher encOnums could we pay bis
memory than TO count him worthy OF
these appellations?
FRIEND OF WORKING WOMEN.
There is one point, Mr.. Chairman, 10
Il. Ia
me have not alluded. ! refer to the IN
falling interest which Major Ginter ever
evinced in the working-women Of this
city. | use the term in its most compre-
hensive sense. For every daughter of
toiP'-for every woman yearning to work
but bafled by hci inability to find a
place. he turned with a helping hand
and a sympathetic heart. I am told he
was the first man in Richmond 70 en-
ploy a lady clerk. and from his humble
beginnings with this one woman helper.
we know how. with advancing prosperity
he opened wider and wider the opportuni-
ties for women to earn a livelihood and in
dependence But not only was he the
pioneer I'm the employment of women. but
he was first and foremost among en-
ployers in demonstrating his interest in
all that concerned their welfare while
in his employ. Their health. their COM
fort. their homes. all the influences which
could lift up and sustain them i'm their
unequal contest with the world were OBJ
jects near to his mind and heart
I'm the last conversation which I ever
had with Major Ginter, now some six
months past, he expressed to me with
out ostentation. but simply and with evil
dent sincerity, the interest which he felt
in all those. however humble, in his en-
plOy and referred with pleasure to the
self and those in his service.
LABOR AND CAPITAL
1--WE hear in this day much Of the great
conflicts between labor and capital We
know in truth that they are inter-de-
pendent. and It Is only when the rights
OF the one or the other are invaded that
they become hostile To every employer
of labor. honestly seeking to solve the
problems. point 10 Lewis Ginter. In his
sense Of responsibility 10 God for his
stewardship of wealth in his feeling Of
brotherhood for every son Of toll will be
found the cure for many OF the unhappy
conflicts between capital and labor which,
from time to time. afFlct our land.
while from our marts OF trade and
the directories OF business institutions.
and from the hearts and homes OF all
our people will come forth sincere ex-
pressions Of regret Mt the death OF Major
Ginter. yet ! believe that among no class
will his death awaken n keener sorrow
than with the working-women Of our city.
I account II his noblest eulogy that he
was the friend Of the helpless. and the
Observation-Disclosures henefactor OF the
working-women OF our land"
PRAISED BY MR. KIMBROUGH.
Mr. w. J. Kimbrough was then called
upon and told how he and his children
and friends enjoyed the beauties made
nv Major Ginter. He did not know Major
Ginter. and never saw him more than
twice. His little daughter once suggested
that her father write n letter OF sympa-
thy 10 Major Ginter while he was ill ~
Bar HarbOr. She wanted to do this be-
cause she appreciated the MANY heaut-
full improvements of the mans hand. He
knew OF one case whore n woman who
had given up her place applied to Major
Ginter to restore her TO II. He said he
would do so only upon condition that she
would apply on paw day and draw her
wages. but 10 remain at home and nurse
her sick husband all the week This was
an example Of many kind things the man
had done along the same line.
The speaker said he was glad TO be able
TO testify TO the goodness Of the man
and to honor the memory OF him who had
done so much for Richmond and her citi-
zens.
JUDGE LEWIS REMARKS
Judge L. l.. Lewis spoke of
the fine judgment and common
sense Of Major Ginter in his
re- IL moe 81 NTH the