The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-04-17
E-TElNG D.,xyN WORK.
Meeting of tn e Cham Der Of Co merce
Monday Acknowledged Of
Constitution and Bylaws.

Constitution and Bylaws.
The Henderson Chamber of Com
merce met at O'Clock Monday after
noon, to hear reports of the various
committees and to effect an organiza-
ton by the adoption of constitution
and bylaws, SC. President Parker
presided, and the minutes of the pre-
vious meeting were read and accepted.
The committee on Constitution and
Bylaws reported through its chairman,
Mr.. A. c. Zollicoffer. On motion of Mr..
j. r. Young it was read by section and
such alterations and amendments as
the Chamber deemed proper were made.
Having been read and passed upon in
this manner the document was then
accepted as whole.
The committee appointed to solicit
names for membership made report,
the result Of its work being so satisfac-
tory that the same committee was con-
tinued in force until next meeting.
Mr.. J. r. Young presented a letter
from Col. A. c. Davis. Superintendent
of the Davis Military School, at La
Grange, relative to removal of same
to Henderson, which was read by the
secretary. Referred to Committee on
Enterprises.
Mr.. A. G. Zollicofier read a letter
from a prominent business man of
Reidsville, touching the question of
building a railroad to connect with the
Seaboard Airline System at this point.
Referred to Committee on Railroads
and Transportation.
Col. w. H. S. Burgwyn stated that
he had received similar letter also,
which was referred to the same COM
mittee.
On motion of Mr.. w. E. Gary, the
question of building railroad from
Henderson to Nashville, was referred
to the same committee.
On motion of Mr.. J. A. Harrell, it
was ordered that upon payment of his
membership fee, each member be fur
nished with a certificate of membership.
On motion of w. E. Gary the secre-
tary and treasurer was instructed to
procure Suitable books for the purpose
of keeping record of the minutes,
correspondence, &C., of the Chamber.
On motion of Mr.. J. B. Watkins it
was ordered that the constitution and
bylaws be printed in pamphlet form.
A question arising as to the number,
and character and amount of certain
matter suggested to be embraced there
in, on motion Of Mr.. J. R. Young, il
was referred to the Board of Directors
Mr.. A. G. Zollicoffer moved that thu
Chamber proceed to consider the propo
sition made by Mr.. Arlington thereto
fore reported). Col. Burgwyn moved
that the proposition be accepted ant
that the treasurer be instructed to SEM
Mr.. Arlington check for the necessar,
amount. Mr.. J. R. Young offered a
substitute that the matter be referee
to committee Of three. and That the,
be instructed to enquire further int
the matter and report at the next meet
ing. After some discussion participate
in by the President, Col. Burgwyn
Mr.. w. R. Henry, Mr.. j. B. Watkin
MI. J. r. Young Mr.. A. C. Rollicoffe
: and others, the matter was referred.
Mr.. J. B. Oatkins suggested as sue
committee Col. Burgywn, MI. Youn
, and the President, and that they repor
at their earliest convenience.
The following standing committee
7 have been appointed by the President
in accordance with the provision of tn
; constitution
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.
: W. E. Gary,
; DR.. F. S. Harris.
A. G. Zollicoffer.
= COMMITTEE ON MANUFACTURING.
t w. w. Rowland,
: r. L. Daingerfeld,
? NJ. Dorsey.
: COMMITTEE ON TRADE
f E. G.. Davis,
f J A. O'Neii,
e J. w. Purefoy.
: COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS ENTEI
8 PRISES.
n Samuel Watkins,
: Thad r. Manning,
: DR.. w. T. Cheatham.
COMMITTEE ON RAILROADS AN
TRANSPORTATION.
D. Y. Cooper.
DR.. J. r. Tucker,
j; Owen Davis.
e COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.
{. J. II. Lassiter,
A. B. Daingerfeld,
II G. B. Harris.