Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-22
fHE LUMBERMEN.


RESOLUTIONS OF thanks were tenuereQ 10 tht
lumber dealers Of Springfield for the very
liberal and generous manner in which they
have entertained the Association, and espec.
tally for the invitation to banquet. Also tc
the officers of the l. B. & W. Railroad
for the courtesies extended, enabling the As
sociation to view the industries of the city
Thanks were extended to the retiring officer
OF the Association for the able and efficient
manner in which they discharged their
duties.
The committee on time and place fer hold
ing the next meeting reported in favor OF
Pittsburgh, Pa, as the place, and the third
Tuesday in January, sc, as the time, which
was adopted.
The election of officers resulted, viz ::
President, Geo. Sadler, Of Ravenna; Vice
President, Harry C. Wright, of Dayton;
Secretary, J. NJ. Campbell. of Canton; Di-
rector, F. D. Terrence, of Xenia.
Secretary Campbell was granted discre-
tionary power in publishing the constitution
and bylaws. Il. C. Wright appointed
committee on railroad matters. The salary
Of the secretary increased from $3.50 to $500.
Article first OF constitution was amended to
include within the requisites OF a dealer, that
he shall, in all proper hours, keep an open
Office for the sale OF lumber
Article III was added to the constitution
providing for the admission Of wholesale
dealers as honorary members, by payment of
regular dues for membership.
After the business session, which was
largely attended, the Association, headed by
the Big Six Band, marched to the Arcade
Hotel, and in obedience to the command OF
the Master of Ceremonies Captain Asa Bush
nell sat down to the
BANQUET.
The spacious dining hall of the Arcade
Hotel was elegantly decorated for the occa-
sion, in which were displayed appropriate
notices, and words of welcome TO the lum-
bermen.
The menu cards were highly artistic, and
The fare embraced the usually well-provided
spread of the welI-known Rock6ed of the
Arcade. Over one hun ired and fifty chairs
we're occupied by the Association and in-
Vited guests, and it was bordering on the wee
small hours when the master of ceremonies
called the
Welcome Address, G. c. Rawlins. Mr..
Rawlins, in a very happy manner turned
over the city to the Association, and invited
hem to 'take it."
Response by Pres. Geo. Ssdler: Though
ne are lumbermen we are not woodenmen.
We know Springfield; the names of your
are household words with us,
md the chick of your manufactured articles
g heard in every cline under the sun. We
,ome to enjoy your hospitality, but it has filled
Is too full for utterance, but We never take
'nything tina, is beyond our reach. Your
generous reception merits the hearty thanks
,f the association, which have the pleasure
If extending to you.
The Lumber Dealers Association. response
~ Secretary J. N. Campbell: We are capa-
Die of reaching over many feet (ot lumber) to
get what We want, as you will perceive. The
dea OF our association was first conceived by
Mr.. D. A. Wilhelm, of East Palestine. and organ
zed at Canton oue year ago last November.
is first regular meeting was held at Dayton
asst year. We number one hundred and
iIty y-six, and our object is the protection of
he retail against the wholesale dealers, but
We ask nothing that is unreasonable, aud We
invite the cooperation Of the Wholesale dealer
a our efforts to build up q legitimate, relia-
lie trade.
The Wholesale Dealers, response by John
}. Foster, of Greenville, Mich: Mr.. Foster
Toiced the good will of the wholesale dealers
oward the association briefly but pointedly,
md suggested that the retail dealers publish
pamphlet containing the names of all legiti-
nate dealers in the various places as guide
o wholesale men.
The railroads of the North, West and
south, bound TO the lumbermen by thousands
# Ties. Response by Mr.. Coolridge, of De-
roit, Michigan: | have been consulting
With gentleman of your association in regard
o what should say on this toast had
houeht to tell you something CT Muskegon's
lumber resources; but they said to me, never
mind that, tell us ali about the girls. can't
10 that; for am innocent. However, when
you are there, we will speak in action rather
han words.
The Press, response by J. R. Hale,
If the GLoBE-REPuBLIo. Modesty for
bids further notice OF this effort, but it is fair
10 say that it was done wholly in self defense,
and without malice aforethought.
The Ladies, respose by Robt. Brain:-Is am
not authority on ladies. and feel shaky in ad-
dressing the lumbermen on this solemn sub
ect. You are indebted to your mothers for
your earliest lessons in the lumber trade, es-
pecislly in Judging of shingles by weight
The manufacturers of Springfield, by Capt.
Bushnell. The Capt. was caught by the Pres
ldent of the Association who proposed this
toast as a voluntary.
Mr.. Bushnell sketched the history of the
interests in this city, and
noted their alliance with the lumber dealers
He closed the banquet with expressions of the
best wishes of Springfield for the continued
pleasure of the Association during their trip
to Muskegon, and for continued and increased
success in business.
sTUB-sHoTs.
The Big Six Bands serenade concert during
the banquet was one Of the features of the
grand success