The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-06-14
the ballot Of the Chamber for the abov,
directors.
PERSONAL.

the ballot Of the Chamber for the above
directors.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. II. ID. Adam submitted some re-
marks. calling the attention of the
Chamber 10 the failure Of some com
mittee TO meet last year, and expressed
the hope that IN the appointment of
committeeman hereafter an effort
would be made to secure the services Of
such men as would give strict atten-
ton TO their committee work.
On motion Of Mr. Cans S25 was ap-
propriated TO purchase some suitable
token Of respect to be presented 10
Captain Ainslie on mis- departure for
his European tour.
TnR NEW MOVEMENT.
MCssrs. Walter Bowie, IL. Waller
stein, and l.. G. Younger. from the
Committee on Commerce. reported that
their associates, Mcssrs. George ID.
Thaxton and b. +. Johnson. were abb
cent from the city. but the committee
have been continuously work, and so
far have secured 1874 new members. max
ing a grand total Of membership of 3S7.
The guarantee fund so far reported
amounts to 81, 800, but several of the
soliciting committee have failed to turn
ia their reports, and it is expected
that when that is done the sum will be
much larger than it now appears.
They propose hereafter to submit re-
port giving the names Of all subscIib-
era. The sum of SOL 80 was appropri-
atcd by the Chamber to cover a deficit
In the expense account of the commit
tee.
SOCIAL GATHERING.
Mr.. II. H. WhitlOck, while cOngratu-
lating the Chamber upon ito prosperous
career. thought its usefulness could be
very largely increased by bringing the
members together TO hear the objects
aud aim OF the organization explained
and to allow those who have sugges-
tions to make TO present them. The
rooms of the Chamber are entirely too
small for such a meeting as We would
and should have. \ suitable hall
should be hired, and perhaps it would
be well TO provide refreshments. The
affair need not be very expensive, and
il could be made largely productive Of
good.
Mr.. r. B. Lee seconded the sugges-
tion and hoped it would be adopted.
Mr.. Thomas Christian thought very
well Of the idea. but was inclined to
believe that inasmuch as so many peO-
pie 90 away in the summer. it would
be well to postpone the gathering until
the fall.
Several of the members thought diff
ferenily. but after some further discus
sion. Mr.. j. II. Witty moved that "a
committee Of FIVE be appointed to con-
sder the feasibility and advisability of
holding general meeting and banquet
of the Chamber at an early date. with
authority TO report either to the Cham
Der or Board Of Directors.
The chair appointed Mes,rs. j. Ii.
Witty. Heurv Bodeker. Il. H. Whit
lock. +. G.. Leigh. Jr.. and Thomas
Christian as the committee.
CITY RAILWAY.
The Chamber having adjourned and
the old board convened with Wee
President Hawes in the CHAIR Mr. i.
$. Myers, chairman os the Committee
ON Information and Statistics. submit
ted a COIrcSp pOudeuCe Wlih the officers
OF the City Railway Company with
reference TO street car service. III which
il was stated that efforts were being
made to remedy the evil complained cf.
The letters were placed in the hands
OF the secretary to be turned over to
the new board.
CITY CONCESSIONS.
On motion of Mr.. S. d. Crenshaw, the
committee heretofore appointed to
wait uDOn the City Council and solicit
concessions Of free water. free gas, &C..
to new manufacturers. asked to be dis
charged, aud that the matter becontln-
ued in the hands of the new board.
Agreed TO.
FXCIS ,s.
Excuses for absencs from the Cham.
Der were received from Colonel +. NJ.
r.. Talc0tt. Mr.. j. b. Tree and Colonel
Thomas Whitehead.
A communication was received from
a citizen asking the Climber TO inquire
what can be done TO secure q greater
of water-power for the use Of
new manufact0ries. The communica-
ti0n was referred to the Committee ON
Information and Statistics when APP
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