Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..

The monthly meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce was held Monday night. In the
absence of the President. who was detained on
important business, Capt. G. g. Gooch pre-
sided. The proceedings were mainly in refer
ence to the general progress of the institution.
Through its officers and by committee ap-
pointed to confer with Mr.. Tucker in relation
to the application for a Government building
in this city, much good work has been accom-
plished. A communication, dated 3lst ult.,
from Mr. Tucker was read to the Chamber. He
speaks encouragingly. The matter has been
well managed and from precedent. as well as
upon the merits of the application, the opin-
ion is entertained that it will be successful. A
letter from another member of Congress to one
of our citizens is of the same purport.
A few words in reference to this organization
will not be out of place, well as to contrast
it with similar organizations which are being
instituted in other towns in Virginia, with not
halfth population or resources of Stanton
The means they afford for concentration and
we'll directed action in every business enter
prise are wel-estabishedI facts and the
stronger they are made in numbers the more
united and the more assured are the good re-
suits TO follow. The mem bership of ourChamber
Is large, considering the general fndispositfon
to form such associations. but there are many
business men and firms who have not yet
united with it, mainly from the suppostion
that as previous and rather spasmodic efforts
failed of realization to complete schemes of
progress when it was not in existence, SINH
lar fate will befall all which may come within
the purview of its plans. This is not the ex-
perence of other cities and towns which are
now moving forward in business prosperity
and have found out the real value which
boards of trade exercise in promoting develop
ment. Our Chamber has not met with success
in every effort it has made, but, nevertheless
it cannot be said that any of its work has been
in vain. There are many evidences to the con.
trary, and persistent continuance in its pur-
poses. which are the most laudable that can in
cite community TO unremitting efforts, will
achieve results worthy of it and OF the men
who labor in these fields of progress
The Chamber has appointed committee of
its members to call upon and counsel with
those engaged in business pursuits who are not
members, for the purpose OF inducing them to
become such, and by thus strengthening the
association they are laying sure foundations
upon which to build greater prosperity. Ad
nit that the work is of slow advancement.-I
Any that is made is better than none or to al
low the talent. energy, and resources which
can be made available through united counsels. |
to remain dlsjointed and unserviceable, ex-
cepb Dy INDIVIDUAL appllcatlon LIS coors are
open to alto the professions. manufacturers, |
laborers. merchants, farmers, and 10 every |
man who is inclined to unite his efforts with |
his brother in promoting the best interests of
Stanton and Augusta county, and all the |
country in trade intercourse and business re- |
lations with us. The Winter is past and the |
time for labor, cheered in its efforts with the |
hope of future reward. is at hand. and let us |
all, in town and county, give "a long pull,
strong pull. and pull altogether