Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-09
THE cHAmBeR's NEW BUILDING.
Additional Subscriptions Asked For
Maps Ordered-To Visit Mines.

THE CHAMBER'S NEW BUILDING.
Additional Subscriptions Asked For
Maps. Ordered-ro Visit Mines.
4 called meeting OF the Board OF Di-
rectors of the Richmond Chamber OF
Commerce was held yesterday evening
at o'clock. Present: Colonel John B.
Purcell, president Hon. George u.
Christian, first vice-president; Mr.. s. h..
Hawes, second vice-presidont Messrs.
Thomas ". Carter, Arthur b. Clarke,
James ID. Crump, B. +. johnson, A. ID.
Landerkin. George A. Smith, II. b.
Tsliaferro, L. ID. Taylor, II. Waerstein,
directors, and by invitation OF the board.
Messrs. y. Archibald Cary, T. l.. Chris
tian, and r. II. M. Harrison.
Mr.. Arthur b. Clarke, chairman Of the
Committee on Manufactures, stated to
the board that meeting of his commit
tee had been called at $50 for the pur-
pose OF inspecting the map OF Rich
mond and Manchester and the adjacent
territory extending five miles out from
the State Capitol, prepared by hessrs.
James I. Redd Il Co. for the Chamber,
but az there was not quorum present he
conld report no formal action on the
part of his committee.
THE MAPS ORDERED.
He, however, called the attention of
the board TO the map, and requested tho
authority to have two thousand copies
upon a reduced scale Of, say about 36x36
inches, made for the use of the Chamber,
surrounded by such cuts Of our leading
manufacturing enterprises and build
ings as would afford fair idea of the
magnitude and importance OF our
interest Of This character and Of
our facilities and advantages as O
manufacturing centre. be also stated
that if parties would be willing to
pay such price for having cuts of their
establishments printed upon the margin
of the map that il would materially aid
in defraying the cost thereof. The board
granted the authority requested Ivy Mr.
Clarke TO have the 1000 copies of the
map made as suggested.
OUTLOOK FoR TIE BUILDING.
The next business in order being the
completion Of subscriptions to stock in
the Chamber of Commerce building, the
lists directed to be prepared at the last
meeting Of the board were taken up for
consideration. 1t Was found that about
one hundred and twenty-five parties had
not as yet subscribed, who, it was
thought, would readily agree to do so
now that the erection of the building at
some time in the future is foregone con-
L. cffll rannfrg1
to purchase the third lot on Main street,
to defray certain expenses. &c, 1t was
believed would be promptly forthcoming,
and an active canvass will be made be-
tween now and Thursday the 1lth in
stant. when it is hoped the full amount
will have been subscribed for.
At this point Colonel Purcell being
obliged to leave the meeting on account
of an important engagement, requested
Hon. George l.. Christian to take tho
chair.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Edgar d. Taylor
the Secretary read over the list OF the
present subscribers to stock in the build
ing, and it was thought that many Of
them who had subscribed for small
amounts when the move WAS first set on
foot would probably now be willing to
increase their subscription, and these
will be seen while the canvass is being
made for new subscriptions.
The work was apportioned to the
members Of the board and 70 the other
gentlemen who were present, and from
remarks made by Messrs. ). W. Trayers
and 7. Archibald Cary in regard TO the
revenue derived from such Office build
ings in other cities, the Canvassing
Committee will feel confident that
in asking parties to subscribe they are
not only inviting them to do or to help
do what will be Of great benefit to the
city of Richmond, but are really Offering
them the opportunity Of making a good
investment
TO Go TO THE MINES.
The Chair then laid before the board
an invitation from Mr.. Ware b. Gay,
president of the richmond Coal-Mining
and Manufacturing Company. to the
president and members of the Chamber
TO visit the coal-mines at Gayton, Hen
rico county, to-day. This place is
fifteen miles from Richmond, and the
train will leave the Richmond
and Allegheny station, foot Of Eighth
street, at $50 a. NJ. to-day and
returning will arrive in Richmond at
noon. Every provision will be made for
the comfort and enjoyment of the visi-
tors TO the mines, and they will be sub
jected to no exposure, as the
train will land them within a few feet
Of the plant. 1t is hoped that
Notwithstanding the short notice given
many members OF the Chamber will be
able to avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity of visiting these mines, which are
especially interesting on account OF the
peculiar and valuable character Of the
coal formation and OF the costly and
complete outfit of machinery, &c, used
III preparing the product for market.
Upon notion of Mr.. r. Archibald
Cary, DR.. A. Monterio was elected a
member of the Chamber. There being
no further business the board then ad-
iourned.