The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-16
REGRETS EXPRESSED
OVER SEPARATION
Farewell Words Given Alderman
Christian and Councilman Cheat
wood by Fellow Committeeman.
BODY ApJouRNs SINE DIE.
Madison Ward Members Retire Amid
Shower Of Verbal Bouquets'--Ordi-
nance Body Goes Into History. Leav-
ing Clean Docket Behind.

Pleasing fluctuations were ex-
changed at the meeting of the oral
nance committee of city council last
night, when goodbye" was given the
retiring members-Aiderman L. l.
Christian and Councilman l.. j. Cheat
wood
The occasion was the last regular
meeting of the committee, the ooos
going out of existence with city couh-
Gil on August 81.
The docket of business had been
cleared. and a motion to adjourn sine
die was in order when Alderman
Lawrence Paul arose and In SINGER
and feeling expressions Volceo NE
sentiments regarding the entrance INTO
the committee OF the retiring mem
bers, their activities during the pas'
two years, and the regrets, wnicn ne
felt every member held at thelr re-
trement.
Il express my sincere regret az ti's
retirement of our two brothers. salo
Mr. paul. I'VE have been closely as
ISOLATED for two long years, altogether
too short. and we have woven ues OF
close friendship which 1t VIII take
years to wear out. We have diHereo'
honestly, on many subjects. put tne
differences such as TO draw US closer
together, If anything, and we never
for a moment lost the high regard
for each other. May God lead you
both along the path OF righteousness
and OF right, and may you pc as steao
fast in your work for the good OF the
people in the future years as you nave
been during your association Win Us
on this mmittee.
Cheatwood Replies.
Mr. Cheatwood was very mooest II.
his acknowledgment. Never much OF
a speaker, he did manage TO express
his thanks for the good wishes or MS
com patriot.
Il have done my best he SAID
and my association with you gentle
men of the committee has taught me
many things which l shall value TO my
dying day, The differences we nave
had over matters OF policy ana
expediency have always been sincere,
and they have never led us apart In
our warm friendship for each other
II is with regret that | sever my OF
ficial associations with you. and /
thank Mr. Paul for his kind express
ions"
Major Christian, who had just
few nights previously, had occasion to
respond TO II farewell expression al
the meetings OF the board of aldermen.
gracefully thanked Mr., Paul for ms
words of regard. He. too. regarded
the retirement from the the commit
tee as one Of the incidents which
bring sadness for time, because of
the fine enjoyable association occa-
stoned by the meetings OF the body.
II have been asked why l stuck
no closely to Mr.. Paul he said, gently
slapping the bald pate of the Clay
ward alderman, and | have always
said that It was because he stuck to
his opinions. and that he could not be
swayed by elusive persuasion rms
has been the rule with all the mem :
bers Of this committee. We have
been almost bitter at times In our
opposition to ideas and suggestions of
one another. but the beauty of II alt
In that we have never allowed our
personal friendship to be sullied. ana
we have come out OF our differences
feeling better toward each other, win
or lose. Though / retire from the
committee as an active member.
shall always take an interest in the
affairs of the city, and as private
citizen shall be with you from time
TO time"
Chairman Expresses Thanks.
Rrets at the loss of the two members,
and said they had always treated him
with consideration and kindly feeling.
He looked back over the past two
wears as most profitable to him by
such association.
II have been member of this
committee for about six years, said
Mr.. Gunst, land / have fully enjoyed
IT, for there is much 10 learn always,
and feel that have learned good
deal In the past two years l hate
TO see our colleagues leave us, and
wish to express my regrets as forcibly
As | can. The differences of opinion
have been nothing. as compared to
their reaction in solidifying our
friendship l want to thank the en-
tire committee for its kind treatment
of me, and assure each one that
am extremely grateful for the courte-
sizes extended during my term as
chairman OF the committee"
Mr. Roden referred to himself as
the baby member" having just COM
plsted his hrst term in council and
nrst period as member of the COM
mittee.
Difference of opinion is what
makes the world, after ALL" he said.
while / am new in the counsefs of
the city appreciate the opportuni-
ties that have been given me to learn
4 great deal from you all. l consider
this one Of the most important COM
mittaAs In council. and ! am grateful
In being one of YOU 1t is with regret
that we will not have our fellow mem
bers with us next term. for they have
taught me many things in our short
association" D
On motion OF Major Christian a vote
OF thanks was extended the chairman
for his courtesies during the term,
ana the committee adjourned.
SnOvward Civilian Aide.
In recognition OF the good service