Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-10
CLOTHES FOR EVERY OCCASION.
Extensive wardrobes OF the Merchant
Iailors' National Exchange Delegates.

Extensive wardrobes of the Merchan,
Isilors' National Exchange Delegates.
But THEY HAVE COME HERE FOR SOMETHING
MORE THAN TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE WELL
pREssED-REPORT OF THE WASHINGTON Ex-
cH.SGE-oTHER BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
The appearance of the convention of
the merchant tailors' national exchange
when assembled this morning in the red
parlor of the Ebbitt House for the second
days session showed qnIte a marked
contrast with that OF yesterday. The personnel
Of the delegates the same and the contrast
lay in the change of garments. In honor Of the
opening session yesterday those who attended
appeared dressed in garments of unexceptiona-
BILE cut and stylish colors. Today most OF them
we're able to repeat their triumphs of yesterday
and to show to the eyes of admiring experts
that all their taste and skill was not expended
In one suit Of clothes. In fact, most of the del
sgates make a point when they attend these an
nual gatherings 10 bring a trunk full Of hand
some new suits
SUITS ros EVERY OCCASION.
They have garments for morning wear. even
ing wear and afternoon wear. In fact, for
most any hour Of the day for any occasion
the appropriate suit is at hand. 1t is unneces-
sary 10 add that the convention is composed Of
vell-dressed men, and the changes made pos
sible owing to the extensive wardrobes
at the command OF the members
In not the least interesting feature
OF the convention. 1t goes without saying
that the clothes worn by the delegates are no
ordinary garments they are devised by men
who stand at the head of the sartorlal profess
sior in this country. and as every one knows
America leads the world in the production Of
velI-made clothes OF good design. These
men are creators, original designers
and in the clothes which they
are illustrated TO a large extent their latest
ideas. merchant tailor must always be OF
the alert to originate, and if he isn't his pro-
duetions, As far as style and cut are concerned,
become very similar TO ready-made cloines
Most any well-dressed man can see IN this con-
yention the variety of styles and cOlors that he
will have a chance to select his own wardrobe
from for the next year For this reason 1t may
be said that a visit 10 the convention by those
who desire 10 be well dressed Will have an
educating influence.
IBE WARRINGTON EXCHANGE REPORT.
II any one supposes however, that there is
nothing in this convention but clothes he
would make very serious mistake. The va
rious exchanges are represented in the national
body by bright, active men, who are good
takers and the discussions are interesting and
well sustained The session this morning was
occupied mainly with the reception OF reports
ports were verbal and others were written.
The Washington exchange reported through its
president, Mr.. Heiberger. that during
abe past year the membership had in
creased 45 per cent, and that therefore
the exchange entitled to another
delegate. Next year they hope to be able to be
entitled TO another delegate. The feature,
however. Of the report was a humber of i'm
pOrtant resolutions and recommendations.
One of the resolutions thanked the Treasury
Denartrleut for the efforts made To stOn the
smuggling Of clothes from Canada Also a reso-
luton indorsing the bill to prevent the manu-
facture Of clothing in unhealthy places and the
Sale of such clothing.
THANKED FOR IT'S INTEREST
The report was accepted with thanks to the
Washington exchange for their interest in the
work of the national body and the recommen-
dations were referred TO the appropriate COM
mlttees- Mr.. Helberger believes that the ma
t;onal body has important duties to perform
and he likes to see all the members show an
active interest. His remaks this line were
rather forcibly and plainly put and exception
was taken to il by some of the members on the
ground that MIR. Helberger was trying to lee
ture the exchanges such purpose, however,
he promptly repudiated and his disclaimer was
accepted by the convention and business re-
sumed its even course.
stated that in addition to keeping a credit list,
or, In other words list Of those
persons who were in the habit Of con-
sidering that it is not important to pay their
tailor bills, crank list was also Kept up. This
latter contains the names of those men who are
for one reason hard to suit, and who have a
tendency to throw the clothes back on the
tailor. They are for this reason classed as IN
desirable customers, and all the members of
the exchange are notified of their character
and then if they undertake to make clothes for
them they do 1t at their own risk.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES REPORT.
The report of the executive committee
which was elaborate and contained recon-
mendations on a number of important mat
tiers, was read and acted upon 1t was decided
10 place the trade school III operation in New
York city under the charge of the national
body.
At 10 o'clock the committee took a recess in
order to make visit to the White House
The delegates will witness the play at the
Academy of Music this evening the guests
of the Washington exchange
This morning large number Of the dele
gates took a rlde on bicycles about the CITY,
MIR. L III. Schneider was the escort and the
trip was a delightful one. The smooth streets
Of the city were highly appreciated BY the
cyclers, who are not accustomed to such road
ways at their own homes
THE FASHION PLATE.
Last evening meeting of the stockholders
Of the company to publish fashion plate for
s3c eASAosAsc use VI WHO are members
Of the exchange was held. The following were
elected directors to serve one year: VIM. c.
Mertz, Washington, ID. c.; Albert Beebe, Day.
ton. Ohio; L. 5. Davidson, New York city; W.
y. Hammes, st. Louis; Chas f. Hyde, Chicago,
Ill; A 5. smith. Allegheny, Pa, and Henry G..
Hale. Pittsburg. Pa Officers were elected as
follows Albert Beebe president; l. S. David
son, vice president; W. C.. Mertz, secretary
and Henry G. Hale. treasurer.
The first plate will be issued next fall and il
Ia the intention 70 make it the best plate that
can be executed.
Richard c. Notbohrn, corresponding and
SHANGHAI secretary Of the national exchange is
"forty-niner' of the
N badger state" and
0 prosperous citizen of
Milwaukee. When but
- - Nl lad lac became imbued
with the progressive
.kxA-N Is western spirit, and upon
A SsSN reaching his majority
HX N% he began an active bust
zNS</ N ness career. MIR. Not
H1SS I'm BONN SAYS that no city
having a merchant tail
ZSN y ors exchange can show
y N.Y. ~ more Jealous and har-
" nonlous society than
Milwaukee. nor is there