The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-09
Those Of General N. c. Butler and
Lieut.. Col. PeylQn Wise,
TAE PRESERVATION and ACCEPTANCE.
eloquent Brief Addresses BY General fi'i'
hugh Leo. Mr.. W. l.. Royaib Judge
George l., Christian and Col. John
B. Cary-Major Ginter's Death.


that pictures OF General NJ. c. Butler and
Lieutenant Colonel Peyton Wise were to
be presented. There was still another at
traction, General Fitzhugh Lee was an
nouucod as one Of the speakers.
About one half Of those In attendance
were ladies. = distinguished visitor was
Gneral Dabney H. Maury. who had been
unable to attend The camp meetings for
some time.
General Lee reached the hall at SIS
o'clock. Mrs Ice accompanied him. The
Generals appearance in the hall was
the signal for loud and long-cOntinued
"a plause.
Commander John NJ Warren presided
over the meeting, and Rev J.. r. Mason
opened the proceedings with q beautiful
prayer. Following this. the Doxology was
sung under the leadership OF Captain
Frank A. Cunningham.
Tho routine work was soon disposed OF.
a letter was read from Mrs. \. V. Ran
dolph, corresponding secretary OF Lee
Camp Auxiliary, stating that tho auXil-
ilry would be glad 10 assist In any way
in its power the camp on the occasion OF
the reunion soon 10 be held i'm this city.
The offer was accepted with thanks.
Miss Nina W. Randolph. sponsor for the
reunion of the Grand Camp. sent a com
munica0on informing the camp that Miss
Annie Gray, daughter Of Past Commander
James r. GRAY, had consented TO serve as
maid of honor at the reunion.
CITY Sergeant Claiborne Epps applied for
membership IN r.. T.. Lee Camp, no. !,
Sons OF Veterans and the application was
iavorably reported TO the sons.
MAJOR GfNTER'S DEATH
Tho death Of Major Ginter having been
announced. General r. A. Brander moved
the appointment Of q committee TO report
resolutions expressive Of the sorrow the
camp felt This motion was adopted, and
Afessrs. James w. Fegram, n. v Ram
dolph and r. A. Brander were appointed
as the committee.
While this committee was ont Rev. Or.
James =. Smith paid an eloquent and a
beautiful tribute 90 the life and character
of Major Ginter.
The committee reported the following,
which was adopted
The aphOrism. "Dcath loves a SHINING
mark" was never more fully eXemplihed
than i'm the demise of Major Lewis Gin
ter. our beloved comrade. and coadJutor
I'm am Of the enterprises this camp mas
undertaken. and under the blessing OF
God, been so successful In accomplishing
OF maintaining.
Major Gintcr's character seems 20 have
been based upon the teachings of Gods
Word lie did unto others as he would
have them do unto him, and compelled
the admiration and regard OF all VINO
knew him. Ills unostentatious charity
gn It's broadest sense, coupled with
m0desty and consideration Tor the feel
ings OF others. deservedly won the respect
and confidence of all who came I'm contact
with him. A more valuable citizen, gem
Sal comrade or lovable character it would
DE hard 10 conceive.
Having served with distinction in the
Confederate army. he associated himself
with his old comrades in this camp, and
loving the cause Of which this organiza-
tion and the Soldiers Home, were con-
stant reminders he gave to them, as he
had given TO that cause his loyal devo-
tion.
HIS LOVE FOR LEE CAMP.
Although he was pre-emuenuy a man
OF affairs weighted with the care and
direction of enterprises vast I'm scope and
bewildoring iu intricacy. he was never
too busy 90 give active personal attention
Co the affairs OF this Home as one of its
Board of Visitors. From the date Of their
organization TO the date OF his last Illness,
the history Of r. H. Lee Camp. No. /,
and its Soldiers Home. Is a record of his
benefactions. OF his heartfelt sOlctude
for their welfare of his earnest sympathy
with their objects and his wise counsels
in their behalf These organizations
never had TO importune him for aid-tho
need only had 90 be made known TO him,
and his response was always spontaneous,
generous and flowing as from one who
esteemed IL privilege 10 give TO such
cause.
Naturally, this camp and the Board
OF Visitors Of Lee Camp. Soldiers Home,
desire 90 place on record their deep sense
OF grief over tho loss of such an esteemed
member; therefore
l. Resolved. That I'm the death Of Major
Lewis Ginter this camp has lost most
valued member. and the Board Of Visitors
OF the Soldiers Home an associate whose
life and example viii DE cherished as
memories eloquent I'm incentive TO those
who are left behind
O. Resolved That we extend to the rela-
tvcs of our deceased c0mrade our heart
felt sympathy. and Join with them I'm
mourning their dead
g. Resolved. That this testimonial be
spread upon the records Of the camp and
Soldiers Home. and copy be furnished
the relatives of our deceased friend.
The death of Major Gintcr made n va
cancy on the Board OF Trustees OF the
Soldiers Home. Mr. =. H. Mayo was
nominated to succeed Major Ginter. Tn
over one week
COLONEL WISES PICTURE.
Colonel John Is. Laught0n from the
Portrait Committee. reported that two
pictures would be presented to the camp
The first was that OF Lieutenant Colonel
Pevton Wise. OF the Forty-fourth Vir-
cfnia Infantry Ex-Judge George L.
Christian was introduced 10 present this
portrait 10 che camp The picture rep
roscnts Colonel Wise as he appeared dur
ing the war in his Confederate uniform.
II was painted by Mr.. John +. Walker
and was given 10 the camp by relatives of
the Colonel judge Christian after
speaking Of HIS intimate acquaintonceship
with Colonel Wise and his warm friend
ship Tor him. read highly Interesting
sketch of Colonel Wise's life. giving
special attention TO his war service. In
speaking ~ Pcyton Wise's unfinching
devotion 10 the Confederate cause Judge
Christian said he believed he sacriheed
his iife n serving this cause. for az
chairman OF the Executive Committee in
charge Of the arrangements for the Con-
fedorate reunion last year. he overwork-
"a himself and his health continued TO
far until death came last spring.
REFERENCE TO G. A. r.
Judge Christian ln speaking OF what
vac accomplished by the ex-COnfcderates
afto. the war and OF their remarkable
acblevements said OF those veterans
And vet these are the men who few
.-thank God. they are very few-of our
....e...tr. .,sotsld now fuab acfdo a.