The banner-enterprise., 1883-06-14
An Address to the Members OF the
Industrial Association.

An Address TO the MSmUoIs VI eAo
:. Industrial Association.
FAYErTEvILLE, n. c., Oct. "a, 80.
II is said cit is the early bird
that catches the worm In order
that we may be ready to catch as
large a worm as possible, in the
beautiful and attractive shape of suc-
cess, it is important for us to begin
the work of arranging u plans, and
getting everything in good shape for
the next Annual Exhibition Of the
"North Carolina Industrial Associa-
ton" This Association is the only
institution and enterprise THAT am
aware off hat is organized by, and
is under the entire control of the col.
ored citizens of the State. 1t may
then very properly be called u in
stitution. | need not therefore say,
for it cannot be otherwise than APP
parent to you, that the perpetuation
of on, institution and the success of
our next annual exhibition will de-
pend largely upon the individual, as
well as the united efforts of its mem
bers, with proper and united efforts
we can and will succeed.
We have the material and resour
ces within ourselves to insure sue.
cess. All hal we have to do is to
50 arrange our plans asto bring these
forces into active and harmonious
operation.
Tn purpose Of this communication
is mainly to call your attention to
ahese facts, and to solicit your earn
est, active and hearty cooperation in
every legitimate effort that may be
put forth to build up u o~rganiza-
ton. | will do everything in my
power to obtain this most desirable
end; but my efforts will be in vain,
unless you aid me. Let me beg you
to put behind you any differences or
misunderstanding that may have
heretofore existed, and 90 to work
this year and next with renewed vigor
to win success. expect to draw up
a system Of rules to govern MS in our
operations in the future. In order
that | may formulate such a system
Of rules as will meet the approval
and command the support of all, |
will be greatly obliged if you will
favor me Immediately with your
views and suggestions apon the mat
ter.
Now, Colored North Carolinians,
Members of the Association, Breth>
rem aud Friends In union there is
strength. In division, weakness de,
feat, and perhaps disgrace. a zeal
to your race pride, and rely ~ |
your innate manliness to aid me an
other officers in tying to make the
next annual exhibition of the Assoc
citation a success
Very respectfully,
JOIN S. LEARY,
President.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE n. c..
INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION FOR 1854
j. s. leary, ex otiicio President,
Cumberland ; John Okelly, x
o%iicio, Vice President, Wake; j. H.
Williamson, ex-otfici' Secretary,
G. w. Hoover, eX Off no, Treasurer,
Stewart Ellison, Wake; n, W Hail
lee, Richmond; w. G.. Coleman, Ca
bauus; Stewart HARDY, Halifax; Jas
n. Harris, Wake; +. II. Wilkins,
Wake james II. Jones, Wake
Oliver Roane, Wake George T.,
Wassom, E, f. Smith, Wayne; John
C. Dancy, Edgecombe; E. W. Turner,
Vance: w. Ii. Sumner, axe; }. NJ.
Macarthur, Robson; &. n. Hunter,
Wake; j. W. Poe, Caswell; A. Tate,
Wake; j. z. Price, Rowan; F. h.
Howell, Caesar johnson, Wake ; f.
e. Green, New Hanover; JAS. II.
Young, Wake; F. 7. Thomas, Wake;
A. b Vincent, Alamance; Norleet
Jcifries, Wake /; Frank Johnson,
Wake; b. B. Comes, Wake.