The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-08
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

ut A MEETING OF THE OFFICERS
and directors of the Richmond Cham
Der of Commerce. called at IL NJ
to-day, the following resolutions of
respect to the memory OF its de-
ceased treasurer, MIR. JOHN 4. MON
IAGUE, were offered by Judge
George L. Christian, seconded by Mr.
O. H. Funston, and unanimously
adopted by the Board:
The Richmond Chamber OF Com
merce has the sad duty of recording
the death of its oldest officer and
HENRY MONTAGUE. who. at the
close of his long and useful life yes
terday afternoon, had served tho
Chamber as its treasurer for thirty
seven years, and in It's ranks for
longer perod.
Eighty-nine years of ago in July
last, by his death link which joins
tine present with many decades Of
the past was broken, and this Cham
Der mourns his loss not only as an
esteemed and faithful officer aGd
member, but as Christian gentle
man and good citizen, OF the old lypc
OF which so few remain. CROWNS
old gracefully. in his green old age
he was most conspicuous exception
TO the general rule that though men
four-score years. yet Is their
strength then but labor and sorrow"
for. with the dignity. experience and
rich fund of interesting remnis-
cences which came with accumula ted
years, he had keen interest in cur
rent events and n warm sympathy
Tor and congeniality with the present
generation. By birth Virginian, and
brought 10 Richmond in his infancy,
practically his entire life was spent
here He was prominent in tho bank
ing and insurance circles of the
Guy in late years; in earlier
life he was connected with some
OF Its leading industrial enter
prises, and up. to a few weeks
prior to his death was remark
ably active in business. In mat
ters relating to the public well
fare he was Identified with that past
generation which before, during and
Immediately after the War Between
vices to the community. Beyond the
age for active military duty, he be-
longed to that band OF venerable
patriots known as the Home Guard. 4"
who did continuous guard duty in
the city. and went to the front
whenever its fortifications were Sc
riously threatened. He was also an
active member of the Ambulance
Corps. composed of Richmond's
most prominent and patriotic citi-
zens. which ZealouSly performed
those duties that now win for the
Red Cross Society" so much admir-
alton and esteem. But perhaps Mr..
Montague IVES most conspicuous for
admirable qualities in his home and
In social circles. Possessed of n
bright and cultured mind. with a
kind heart. keen sense of humor
and quick wit. always tempered
with consideration. he was a charm
ing companion and conversationalist.
appreciated no less by his wide nc-
quaintance among the young than
in his extensive circle OF older
friends. The present generation
owes debt of lasting gratitude to
the older citizens. who did so much
for Richmond In the trying period 8
of the past. and may we'll remember.
admire and emulate the qualities
and virtues which they possessed
BE II therefore resolved. That the
Richmond Chamber OF Commerce
sincerely mourns the loss OF it's
highly esteemed Treasurer and mem
Der. who has served it faithfully and
acceptably for an exceptionally long
period.
That it tenders It's sincere SYM
pathy TO his family In their bereavc-
ment. and that as mark of respect
these proceedings he recorded upon
the minutes OF tho Chamber, and
the officers and members of its Board
of Directors attend the funeral cere-
monies of the deceased.