The Detroit times., 1909-05-06

was never a bitter partisan and many
OF his appointes were Republicans
The Cadillac bicentenary and the get
coal" convention were TWO OF the i'm
portant events of his regime. lie did
more than any other man, In all prob
ability. To win for Detroit her fame as
a convention center and hospitable
city.
Administration Was Popular.
Mr.. Maybury's administration as
the city's executive head was one OF
the most popular In Detroits history
A man of great educational attain
men,s, ready and fluent speaker, lib
eralminded. large-hearted and pos
sessing "A most genial personality, Mr..
Maybury had qualifications that made
him, In the opinion of his many ad-
mirers. an ideal mayor He was al
ways In demand at public functions.
No matter what subject he was called
on to discuss. he was always prepared.
Some of his welcoming speeches. were
classics. and he had happy faculty
of making visiting delegations 10 the
city feel perfectly at home.
AS token OF the esteem in which
he was held. the citizens of Detroit
presented MIR. Maybury with a mag.
nihcent silver loving cup on the occa-
sion OF his sixtieth birthday. which
was celebrated by banquet IN his
honor az the Hotel Cadillac. This was
one OF the most notable gatherings
in the city's history. No executive In
the city's history had ever been more
signally honored.
Poor VIII Miss Him.
Mr.. Maybury was noted for his
charities Regularly every Christmas.
during his term as mayor, and even
after he left the Office. he made a tour
OF the city's charitable Institutions at
Christmas time, distributing substan-
tial gifts as well as good cheer to the
inmates. young and old. His passing
will be sad news for hundreds of little
orphans. and particularly 10 the aged
inmates of the home conducted by the
Little Sisters OF the Poor. His period
zeal visits were red-letter events in
the lives of these unfortunates, many
OF whom Mr. Maybury kept literally
supplied wi,h little comforts.
In many OF the institutions he visit
ed, particularly the orphanages, it
was the custom 10 hold special exer-
cises in the mayors honor. and the
good Santa Clans, as the children came
to look upon him, always contributed
his full share to the program. The
little talks he made at these gather
ings were gems of their kind. His
simple kindly words went straight to
the hearts OF the homeless waits and
endeared him TO them for all time.
They Will never forget the yuletlde
visits of the mayor bountiful.
NTs 4.
yate funds TO charity. No man or
woman ever appealed TO him in vain
for aid. and a large part of his salary
as mayor was devoted TO this cause.
For number OF years, Mg. May.
bury had been managing director OF
the Standard Life a. Accident Insur
ance Co. He was also the senior
member of the legal firm OF Maybury.
Lucking Emmons d Helfmann.
A. n. Grffiths Tribute.
William c. Maybury was to me a
unique character. combining so many
unusual characteristics with a most
temperament" said Director
a. n. Griffith, Of the Detroit Museum
OF Art. For many years ! was brought
into almost daily contact with him, and
no matter how trying or vexing the
question, there was a genial numor In
lis makeup that made tie difficulty
less troublesome. and brought ray Of
sunshine TO gladden. the moment and
cause you to forget the Earring note,
Generaus to fault. his hand was
ever In his pocket for those In need.
and his heart oyerflowing with sym
patty for those in distress. His splen-
did imagery and wide reading
combined with an eloquent flow
OF words. made him peer
among speakers and welcome
guest everywhere. But it was among
a few intimate friends, however, thar
tie was IT his best Here his wit and
" isdom were given full sway, and one
was sure there would nor be a duh
Nor were these talents confined to
this city. Go where you would and
speak Of Detroit at any gathering, and
tho name of William c. Msybury was
sure TO be heard i'm the most compli-
mentary terms, for ne ha1 welcomed
so many public gatherings in such a
manner that men remember
ed his glowing words and spoke OF him
as 4 part of the commonwealth.
His passing from among us will
leave n place hard TO I'LL in the hearts
OF those who knew him best.