Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-19
The Memory Of
R. II. Wright.
Memorial Services In
St. PauI's Church.
Addresses Given by Promine n
Men.

Memorial services were held at st.
Paul's Episcopal church Sunday even
ing for the late Reginald Heber
Wright. Mr.. Wright was one of the
strongest members of the church and
his death was keenly felt. Addresses
were given by Hon. George w. Grouse,
Major q. Mercer Adam and Judge u.
l.. Marvin.
In introducing the speakers, Rev.
Blake said: I'VE have come tonight
to commemorate one in whose life was
present the gift Of the holy spirit as
guide and instructor, and to show how
its guidance entered into his business
life"
Hon. George w. Grouse, who was the
first speaker, had been associated in
business with Mr.. Wright for 80 years.
Mr.. Grouse said:
"Mr. Wright attempted to lead an
exemplary life and so far as am able
to judge he was successful in degree
beyond that attained by any one who
comes within my circle Of acquaintan-
ces. He took strenuous view OF life.
His chief characteristic was his de-
votion, whether to business, friends
church on family. His sole thought
toward his family was to give them
such advantages as would equip them
to cope with the perplexities and prob
lens Of life. In business he was a hard
worker. He had great responsible
ties resting on him, greater almost than
he could bear. He was always the last
his business home with him. In 80
years he was never absent from his
duties with the exception of few
months spent In Europe last year.
He was highly respected by those
with whom he had business CORE
spondence and many kind words have
been received from correspondents at
home and abroad since his DEATH"
Major Adam told of Mr.. Wright as
nelghbor and Il member of the parish.
He said In part: ",The death of Mr..
Wright came as a sudden and painful
surprise. He was an active, staunch
and devoted member of the church. We
miss his influence and example. 1t
was as IL neighbOr that we learned to
know and love him. He was without
show or hypocrisy. His religion was
not a garb of pretense. 1t was the
kind we all wish for"
Major Adam then read resolution
drawn UP by the rector and the vestry
of St. Paul's church, touching upon
the death Of Mr.. Wright.
Judge Marvin was the closing speak
er. He said: "Mr. Wright had one
distinguishing element of character.
He had that courage which led him
to do fearlessly what he thought was
right. He was always governed by n
sense Of the rights of his associates
in business. He bore his troubles cour-
ageously. No layman In the parish
did anything like the work which Mr..
Wright did. We realize that a useful,
earnest, devoted Christian man has
been taken from us. He held public Of
flee only when he knew he could do
good for others He asked no reward
for public services. The consciousness
of doing good for others was n sutf-
cient reward for him."
After Judge Marvins address. Rev.
Blake spoke briefly Of his relations
with Mr.. Wright.
Memorial services for Mr.. Wright
were held In the Sunday school In the
morning. Mr.. Wright had been teach
er and superintendent in the Sunday
school for 80 years. Resolutions were
adopted and these We're read at the
evening service by Mr.. w. II. Talbot.
superintendent of the Sunday school.