The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-14

for me TO remind you OF your obligations
to the periodical literature devoted espe-
ciallyto theinteress OF brickmakers. We
note its gradual growth In excellence with
peculiar satisfaction. To the well directed
efforts OF the editors OF these papers we
owe much OF the success OF our associa-
ton. Tho accuracy and completeness Of
the reports Of our first meeting in the diff
ferent trade journals served TO awaken the
interest OF those who were unable TO be
present, and was the most fruitful cause OF
the increased attendance upon our second
convention at Chicago The gathering ut
Cincinnati was experimental. That at
Chicago clearly demonstrated that the as
ISOLATION was an established fact The char
acter Of the papersg and discussions indicated
that the objects OF the association are
clearly understood by the delegates II is,
indeed, a pleasure TO mo 10 greet such a
gathering rs this. II is pleasant TO see 80
many familiar faces, and doubly so 10 OK
tend cordial welcome TO those who meet
with us for the first time. But my friends,
while we congratulate ourselves on the
prosperous condition OF our society, and
have reason TO be thankful that tho earn
est, progressive brickmaker is alive TO his
necessities, let us remember that tho pre-
liminary work only has been done. We
should be untrue 10 ourselves, and untrue
10 the vocation we love and whose inter-
ests We ondeavor TO promote, did we fail
20 admit that our future needs arc
greater than our present power to supply.
Our association IL national, not sectional,
We reveal no trade secrets, We take no
action that Affects the prices OF labor or
material, we indorse no system, machine
or process, neither do wo condemn any.
We simply come together 10 compare
notes. 20 impart and receive information,
and, in n philanthropic, unsellish way,
endeavor 10 secure the greatest good TO
the greatest number, In this spirit let us
continue our deliberations and proceed 10
the election OF officers for the ensuing
year.
The reading OF the address was listened
10 with great attention and interest, and at
lis conclusion tho speaker was awarded
with a hearty round OF applause.
ELECTION or OFFICERS.
Tho Chair then announced that the next
business in order was tho election Of
officers.
Mr.. Crafts, OF Connecticut, roso and said
81 am willing 10 follow Horace Grccley's
advice when he said, Go West, young
man, and as a representative OF the cx-
tremc Fast, nominate Mr.. lttnor, Of ST.
Louis"
Mr.. Ittner, OF ST. Louis, thanked the
gentleman for the compliment, but lie
clarod his inability ut present TO accept
the honor. but suggested the nomination
Of citizen Of Memphis or the State OF
Tennessee"
Mr.. Crafts said ho did not think Mr..
Itincr should b. allowed TO sit down on
himself in that style. Laughter.
Mr.. lltner nominated MIR. John Cub
bins Of Memphis, who declined on ac-
count Of agc.
Mr. lttnor then nominated Mr.. Il A.
Speed, OF Memphis. Applause
Mr.. Speed attempted To decline in favor
OF Mr. lltnor, but that gentleman would
not listen 10 any such suggestion.
BY general consent the regular order was
suspended 10 permit a committee Of the
Merchants Exchange to extend an invita-
ton 10 tho convention. Mr.. r. h. Trcze-
want on behalf oi the exchange advanced
and invited hs mcmbers 10 visit the cN-
change this morning. The invitation was
accepted with thanks and the proceedings
resumed.
Mr.. nattley, OF Kansas City, Kas, nom.
mated D. W. Blair, oi Cincinnati.
Mr.. hair made an eloquent speech Of
doclinatlon and urged that thc honor go 90
the Sunny South, hence II Nashis pleasure
10 second the nomination ct Mr. Speed.
Secretary Randall said ~ 1t was evident
Mr.. Speed was the unanimous choice OF
the convention be- moved that the Sccrc-
tafy b. authorized 10 east tho ballot OF the
association for Mr.. Speed, which was done
accordingly.
The result VIZ "--'"a''''u hhd received
with gree applause.
~ NJ Speed advanced somebody asked,
whats the matter With SpeedY and "a
mighty shout answered. Hes all right
NJ. Speed was conducted 10 the plat
iorm, aud briefly thanked the convention
lot the honor conferred upon him, but aid
lac was not accustomed 10 speech. muk inn
and could ouly s1y that whatever be- could
do 10 contribute 10 the pleasure II thscn
Ncnlion, or to further tie Interests oi Inc
association, would be- done cordially aud
earnestly iApphussl
Tho following gentlemen were then
elected vice presidents Anthony ltncf.
o. 81 louis John Mckuin, ul Denver
Col; l.. \. Poe, OF Fayetteville, y. G.
For pcording SECRETARY, ChN T. Nor
WIN, 81 lorlin, Conn, was unanimously
elected. Nj. Nvrwin is scholarly look.
Ing grntoman, who will doubt.oss lll he
bill admirably.
Mr. T. 4. Randall, the present incum.
bout WIS unanimously elected correspond.
ing secretary. In fact, tho convention
WIS 20 anxious 90 compliment Mr. Randall
That dulau Delegates were Oh thp flour at
The same time ior the purpose oi ursinr
Nj Randall recollection. Nc Randall d
editor ~ the DGHurlr. a trilc iouual
published a. indianapolis, AMI devoted 10
the huyhmaking industry. llo isa faith.
iul worker iu Coo cause, aud llH done
much iu advance tho inter o. ui ihu Or
GauHu1n OF which bis Journal is tuc on.
Ciul urs.u
Ne Randall Acknowledged t,o commit.
mchi oi Die unanimous reelection n "A
graceful little speech in which hs p'rI..I
himself 10 devote bis best cuurIrs i1 In.
thcr ihu Interests Oi brick mHuulrirfrrI
Mr. john hckeuul, of Chicago, was
elected ircsurr ui the association. 1HH
uHnkct The convention for DIS election.
assuring them that u any VI thum gu.
broke during their stay Toe Memphis AMI
could furnish good security hc would s.I
Mat they dii not leave the town short.
llAughirr AMI applause.
The Organization having hprn romnlptrl
lftsdrut burlington rttInri and rayc way
10 noWly-t.eCtpd
rnntukNf EuurUT A. rrrrn.
oi memphis who. boz .umIur thc chair
again assured tuV convention IIlt lrvDuIl
do bis beet 90 tcfyu tilm.
The following paper hy NJ. H. Dino.
berg, Of Berlin, Germany, Naa thpu mad
by SECRETARY Randall.