Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-09
CHAMBER COMMERCE.
APPOINTMENT OF STANDING COMMIT.
TEES FOR TIE YEAR lss6-'s7.
A Tribute to Mr.. z. z. Blankenship-
James River Improvement Com
mittee-Licenses, &c.

mittee-Licenses, &C.
A special meeting Of the Chamber oil
Commerce was held yesterday eve
ning-George A. Ainslie, ESQ.,, the pre-
sident, IN the chair. The following
members Of the James-River Improve
ment Committee we're elected on the
part Of the chamber: Messrs. George
W. Allen, S. II. Hawes, James W.
Allison, r. A. Dunlop, Z. o. Noting,
John Purcell, and L. b. Tatum.
The Chamber having adjourned, the
Board Of Directors held meeting with
the following present: George A.
Ainslie, president; R. A. Dunlop, first
yice-president; George L. Christian,
second vice-president; Henry Bodsker,
2. A. Catlin, o. L. Cottrell, A. II.
Christian, Jr., Clay Drewry, N. ID.
Eargroye, S. II. Hawes. John f. Mayer,
J j. Montague, Ashton Starke, j. II.
Witty, and r. F. Williams.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
President Ainslie announced the fol-
bwing standing committees
Arbitration.-George L. Christian,
:. o. Noting, Clay Drewry, Robert 5.
Bosher, and John G.. Spots.
Manufdctures.-Ashton Starke, N.
| d. Hargrove, w. NJ. Archer, j. j.
Montague, and B. D. Chslkley.
Oatrdrd 7rade.-R. f. Williams,
L. B. Tatum, j. r. Williams, John +.
Mayer, and Charles E. Belvin.
Commerce. A. Dunlop, Waltor
Bowie, Frank E. Patrick, Z. G. Leigh,
Jr., and II. Wallerstein.
Fndnce.-IIenry Bodeker, j. II.
Witty, Alexander Cameron, N. W.
Bowe, and j. W. Cringan.
Inland 7rddc.-John 5. Elicit, John
B. Purcell, o. L. Cottrell, Edgar D.
Taylor, and A. II. Christian, Jr.
Accounts. A. Cstlin, l.. I. Levy,
W. II. Powers, B. F. johnson, and
John A. Kratz.
Nines.-S. II. Hawes, Charles
Branch, William S. Donnan. Robert
Wendenburg, and William McBain.
DECLINED.
Mr.. L. Harvey having declined cleo
ton as a director, Mr.. John W.
Cringan was elected in his stead.
LICENSE TAXES.
The following was read and referred
to the Committee on Inland Trade
BOARD or TRADEAND EXCHANGE, }
PORTSMOUTH, Va,
June 10, 1886.
To tie Secretary of the Merchants Err
change. Richmond, Va:
Dear Sir,-At a meeting Of our
Trade Committee on the 18th instant
the following resolution was adopted :
ReSoired, That the secretary be
instructed to correspond with the Sec
letaries Of the various organizations Of
merchants in the State and ask the fol-
lowing questions Are you in favor OF
changing the present State law requir-
ling licenses to be paid annually (Jy
making the same payable semi-annudl-
llU? viii you use your endeayors
to bring about this chaDgeE' What
90 you think Of the propriety of hold
ing a merchants convention in the near
iu,ure?'"
Please let us hear from you at an
early date. Respectfully,
Ii. c. NIEMEYER, Secretary.
scOTTsvfLbE.
A communication from the merchants
lof ScOttsville was referred to the Com
mittee on Inland Trade.
MIR. BLASKENsHIP.
Mr.. Dunlop offered the following,
with some very pleasant predatory re-
marks;
whereas Mr. Z. r. Blankeuship has served
1.-The Richmond Chamber OF Commerce the
hast nVe years as its presiding Olticer, ana
lat the annual meeting In Jane pos'uNely
declined 10 be again nominated FOR the posi-
ltiOL-
Ecsolrcd, That this Board, speaking ne 70
lcourdently does for all the members OF the
lurganiZatlon. desires 10 give some expres-
II on 10 It's appreciation OF his valuable ser
Iyices. In the position Of president al MS
Idutirs were charged with such cOnsplcu-
Gus decision, foresight, and Intelligence rs
TO cntitle him To the gratitude OF tne COM
imunity at large as well rs OF the CnamOer
Itself. During his Official career he has
lprOIY ed and advanced many measures or
lpubnc Interest. and while exercising due
i egaId to the Just claims of other sections,
iWas ever ready with energy 10 oppose what
was inimical. and with zeal 10 supportwnaL
" as iaN orable TO the interests OF the city OF
Z Nk.N.r N.aWAf to
lose The services OF such member while
lhe has surrendered his seat at our head, We
lsti!l hope aud expect toenjOy the bene1tot
his counsel and assistance.
RcsGE,cd Jurfhtr, That a committee OF
Three be appointed to secure and place upon
1.-The walls OF this chambers a portrait oi Sir.
lRlaukenship, TO serve rs Rn agreeable re
lminder oftiie pleasant relations we enjoyed
under his sdminstration as president.
Judge Christian heartily seconded
the resolutions, and in doing so review
ed someWhat OF the work Of the Cham
her for several years past. lie urged
The members to take more interest in
their duties here, and to do all in their
power to stimulate the community to
greater enterprise and to encourage CO.
operation in public matters.
AIr. Ainslle, putting the question on
the adoption of the resolutions, very
cordially expressed his concurrence.
The resolutions were adopted and the
following committee appointed Messrs.
II. A. Dunlop, o. L. Cottrell, and ID.
Montague.
PARNELL FUND.
A communication from Mr.. James L.
Capston with regard to subscriptions to
the Parnell fund was laid on the table
as not coming within the province Of
this Chamber, however heartily the OBJ
ject may commend itself to individual
members.
On motion Of the Hon. George L.
Christian, Z. d. Starke, Esq, was
elected a member Of the Chamber.
Adjourned.