3n iHemoriam 



George Walter Vincent Smith 



It was the happy lot of our late associate, George Walter Vincent 

 Smith, to make for himself a fortunate life, and to be given the satisfac- 

 tion of knowing that the ample fruits of his labors were to remain for 

 the enrichment of this community. Over years far beyond the scrip- 

 tual span of life, Mr. Smith was permitted the joy that lay in his unsel- 

 fish quest after objects of high artistic merit. It was a service rich in 

 results for education and craftsmanship in the present and the future. 

 How surpassing was his spiritual and cultural achievement is revealed 

 by the treasures in the Art Museum, as is the thought fulness of his 

 generosity by the fund provided for their care. Fitly placed under his 

 direction, these fine possessions are to be studied and enjoyed to the 

 profit of our people, whose gratitude, it is pleasant to remember, was 

 often expressed during the life of the giver. 



Impressive in its suggestiveness to the men and women who seek 

 enduring ways of serving their fellows, was our friend's exceptional 

 accomplishment. The City Library Association of Springfield has been 

 fortunate in its appeal to wisely generous benefactors, and never more 

 so than in this conspicuous instance. The members of the Board of 

 Directors pledge themselves and their successors to constant and sym- 

 pathetic nurture of this noble gift, by which Mr. and Mrs. Smith are to 

 benefit the public to an extent beyond reckoning. 

 Adopted hy the Board of Directors, April 17, 1923. 



Henry H. Skinner 



Henry H. Skinner placed at the service of the City Library Associa- 

 tion his informed and wise financial inteUigence. He recognized every 

 responsibility brought by membership in this body, both in the giving 

 of money and of himself. Constant in his attendance at our meetings, 

 he was fruitful in suggestions that helped advance sound conclusions. 

 His quick and resolute mind and winning personality were revealed at 

 their best in his long and helpful work for the development of an insti- 

 tution that steadily grows more important to Springfield. In this 

 expression of lasting respect, so amply earned, we touch only one phase 

 of a life, too soon ended, that gave Mr. Skinner high place in the regard 

 of the community whose best interests he fostered. 

 Adopted hy the Board of Directors, May 19, 1923. 



Azel A. Packard 



Into his relations with the City Library Association Azel A. Packard 

 carried the same faithful and friendly thought that made him so highly 

 regarded as an employer. The qualities that marked him in business 

 life won for him the esteem of his associates in this body. No one was 

 more scrupulously attentive to his duties as a director, even after ill 

 health came to hamper his activities. In this continuing interest was 

 reflected Mr. Packard's abiding sense of public duty. 

 Adopted hy the Board of Directors, May 19, 1923. 



