The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-20
PREPARING FOR the MEETING
Of Real Estate Msn in Roanoke
in January.
The Special Committee on Constitution
and bylaws Mcct ana Perform their
WorS-strons Resolutions Adopted.
AIR. Sharp, II Norfolk aIc.uour OK ti:o
Committee, Interviewed.

The special committee appointod by
the real estate agents conference at
Norfolk to formulate constitution and
bylaws to be submitted to tho conven-
tion in Roanoke next month met
Thursday in Lynchburg. There were
present: j. Il. Wingicld, chairman, of
Roanoke; ii. l.. Page and Walter Sharp.
OF Norfolk; Louis Rawlings, of Rich
mond, and s. E. Morris, of Lynchburg
The bylaws and constitution which
will be submitted to the convention,
were read by Mr.. Sharp and adopted, as
were also the following resolutions:
Resolved, that l. systematic and COM
bined effort be made
10 advance the interests Of tho real
estate business in Virginia by properly
and extensively advertising the re-
sources of the State.
To accomplish for tho State at largo
the same splendid results that have ac-
crucd to some of our cities through the
efforts OF the local exchanges.
To exercise such just and united in
nuence over our Legislature as will
secure equitable laws for our protection
"ntt tONbucemonG.
10 bring together the brain and
energy OF our calling so that from their
deliberations and general exchange of
views new ideas and plans may be
evolved.
10 maintain principles of honesty and
Fair dealings in The operations of Ii
censed real estate agents aud auc-
tionecrs and to crush out all efforts of
wrong-doers in Misrepresentation or
otherwise
To accomplish by joint effort what
has hitherto been impossible under our
old methods.
10 urge the organization Of local real
estate exchanges in every city and town
In the commonwealth net now so orran-
lied.
10 bring toGe thcr ;he real estate mon
OF Virginia i'll closer business and social
relations.
lie it further resolved. That tho namc
OF tho body be tho Real Estate Ex-
change of Virginia.
That the bylaws and constitution "a
read by Mr.. Sharp DO adopted.
That 4 certificate or membership ba
issued To and badge worn by the mem
bers Of the state Exchange
That the committee present no namcs
to The convention. but suggest that the
officers be appOrtioned to the different
sections of tho State.
That rs soon rs practicable eftcr or
gan!zation Il bureau of information
be established in tho city of New York.
IhatMessrs. Sharp and Page he ap-
pointed committee Of two to attend TO
the necessary printing, etc.
That vote Of thanks be extended
the LyDchburg Real Estate Exchange
for their kindness TO the committee.
A.. Waiter Sharp, OF Norfolk. mem
Der Of the committee on constitution
and bylaws, is at uotel Roanoke. 1t
is his busy brain and untirimg efforts
that tho movement for State real
estate exchange is duo. He is one of
tho leading citizens OF Norfolk and
prominent real estate operator.
lie is the man who went to Richmond
and fought through tho amendment to
Nortolk's charter, taking in the big
stretch OF land and river front running
up to Lalnbert's Point. In person he is
OF medium heighth, well set, with
Slight black moustacho and vital a@-
grcssivo way OF asserting himself.
we are coming up strong from Nor
folkn ext month and want tho conven-
ton to be great SUCCESS" said he. at
is our opinion that Richmond should be
the headquarters of tho exchange and
that we want to establish real estate
paper 10 give expression TO our viOws
and forward our interests and the in
terests OF the State"
Mr.. Sharp and Dr. T.. A. Parsons will
go TO Norfolk this morning
Sec our Christmas Chimes advertise
ment On tho third page. It's q thlns. OF
beauty.