The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

Mr. George l.. Bidgood Pays . Beau'iini
tribute TO Major Gintef.

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gribute TO Major Gintei.
II has beer said "a good mar is the
nobiest work OF God The influence OF
such an one in % community cannot De
well estimated. especially when bis hAe
Is filed with charity and beneyolence.
The subject Of this sketch was pre-
emlnontly d good man, his works VIII
follow him long after this generation mas
passed away.
For nearly sixty wears he lived and
moved I'M this city. an active participant
in the events OF his time. He was honored
and respected by the entire community.
No man that ever lived hero so endeared
himself TO the people. His name has been
a household word i'm the homes Of the
high and the low. the rich and the poor.
His love FOR his fellow man was great,
and his bonefactions as large ana liberal
as circumstances DER anded. lie never
turned a deaf ear TO the cry of the poor
and needy. lie was ever ready 10 en-
courage and assist In every possible way
the working people. and was more
interested I'm this class than any man IN
the community, and was Instrumental III
keeping a larger number Of people en-
ploycd han any other man that ever
lived here.
There has not been anything or pupllc
interest I'm which ne did not take the
l~lvoliest concern. and contribute with n
generosity that commanded the aonlr'-
ton and applause Of all classes. lie mas
been tho foremost man I'm promoting the
welfare of this city. No man has zone 50
much as me in putting Richmond % her
beautiful environments In such consplcu-
Gus attractions before the world. I'm
whatever direction you look there may
Dee seen the touch OF his and in the
development and growth Of this historic
city. lie has built monuments to himself
that speak 20 us wherever we turn. No
marble shaft or bronze efigy could show
90 the world more.
A REMARKABLE MAN.
Major Gintcr was a remarkable man I'm
many respects. being endowed hy nature
with strong intellect. indomitubIe will.
perseverance. and good Jn~dsment-an
equipment so necessary for success In
the business OF NE.
when but n youth he came TO this city
10 engage in business. He was q stranger
ln a strange place. and ! do not know that
he ever had or asked for a letter or
introduction on oo~mncudation TO p one
of the proud citizens of the capital OK
the old Dominion.
Tie preferred rather TO make himself
known, not however by the trickcrle- OH
fhe present dly-the cObwebs set by cum
MIN tradesmon I'D catch the innocent
but by fair. straightforward, hD-
cral and honest dealings. and
he soon established himself i'm
the confidence and affections Of the best
people. who afterwards and 10 the end
were his friends.
he was % very humble man. modest
as a woman. and retiring. but MS brave
as "a sir knight Of the other days when
called TO defend the right.
lie had the faculty of making and
keeping friends close 10 his heart. No
man had more and truer friends than
he. His hospitality was without stint and
u~nbounded. Tie loved TO entertain. Moth
ing was too good for his guests. who We're
always given the heartiest welcome.
/ said be- was an humble man; ne was
also q proud nan proud y his name and
reputation. for 81 Is a synonym Of what
is honest. true and of good report among
men. and wherever known. ne was an
honest man in its fullest sense.
His early educational advantages were
limited. Having begun business ar "a very
early age. he was deprived Of scholastic
training. lie was. however, "a student.
fond Of reading and travel. aud a close
observer of business and political events,
which Dc made use Of. 10 the ciih-
cation OF others. His associations from
early life were with the best and most
learned men. by whom he was regarded
as "a man of strong intellectually.
HAD FINE JUDGMENT.
Major Ginters opinions were highly re-
garded on political. financial and social
matters. and his Judgment seldom at
fault. Tie was a well-rounded man. His
record from the time he first put his foot
on the soil of his adopted city and
State D. what any man should De- proud
Of. His loss is % calamity.
Hc-had his rcvcrses. as do most mon.
which came 10 him after tho result of
20 four years cruel war betweon the
states. nj the sound of which he gave NO
"a large and paying business TO cast his
fortune with the State a. his adoption.
Io was iu The war from the start 10 finish.
ANA made for himself "a good reputation
as an officer iu the very important and re-
spOnsihle position hC held.
Uc soon rallied from the misfortunes
that overlook him and. with gripsack I'm
band. started on the % as traveller
io sell tho goods which ne had begun TO
manufacture. and which he soon sue
ccoded in establishing in his and other
countries. and OHt of which Doe made his
prihcclv fortune. with which he was en-
ahlol To do so much 90 build up this
beautiful CITY. and TO bless mankind,
which vas thc lelieht Of his soul.
GEORGE T. BIDGOOD.
DIR. Carmichael's Sorrow.