Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

An Important National Organization Meets
Mt the Ebbltt House
YnEsYDEST MERwIS's ADDRESS AND PLEASANT
WELCOMING REMARKS BY MEssRs. n NJ. PARKER
AND r. j.. HEIBERGER--GErTISG DOWN TO BrsI-
NEss-6ooD WORK OF The LOCAL COMMITTEE.
The red par,or Of the Ebbitt House did not
begin to accommodate all those who desired this
morning to attend the opening session of the
seventh annual convention of the merchant
tailors national exchange Of the United States
In fact good many Of the delegates were able
to get no further than the door.
This was due to a large extent to the presence
of the ladies who decided to attend the open
ing session. A large number of the delegates
IRE accompanied to the city by their wives and
daughters and they showed their interest in the
convention by their presence. The handsome
costumes Of The ladies and their bright faces
gave pleasing variety to the convention
which il seldom seen IN meeting of business
men for business purposes. As the delegates
to the convention are expected in the course
of business when at home to hold up III their
persons the mirror to fashion. they make TO
change in this particular when they go abroad
THE BEST DRESSED SET OF YEN.
Il is not surprising that the delegates
body are the best dressed set of men that has
ever assembled in this city. There was not
badly sitting coat in the convention hall.
and the result was rs fine dis
play of {. manly beauty as is
possible to see. 1t j. also but Just to say tia.
the beauty did not all lie in the clothes. but
the garments served merely as an approximate
setting for the individuals in assemblaGe
that is made Up OF bright, active, enterprisiug
business men,
Owing to the hospi:alities which the dele
gates enjoyed as the guests of the Washington
exchange Last evening the convention was not
called to order at the hour named on the pro-
gram. The interval pleasantly passed by
the members in social conversation, and the
corridors OF the hotel were filed with groups
of delegates who we're exchanging greetings
after a separation of year.
PRESIDENT MERwIy CALLS TO ORDER.
Finally about IL O'Clock the president. Mr..
B. r. Merwin, raped for order. and the buzz
of conversation ceased As the delegates looked
upon the handsome figure of their president
they felt that they were well represented in the
man who held the chief Office in the gift of the
exchange. 4ir- Merwin is not only a hand
some man and well dressed, but he is a very
capable presiding officer.
Prayer was offered by Rev. W H. Milburn
ID. D.. the veIl-known blind preacher, who is
now the chaplain of the House. Commissioner
Douglass was down on the program Tor an adj
dress of welcome, but instead of putting
ing that his official duties required
his presence before the House committee on
appropriations. He reminded the members
that here In the District well elsewhere
the question of appropriation is only second to
the old flag.
WELCOMED BY NR. L. VI. PARKER
The president of the Washington board of
trade, Mr.. ". VI. Parker however was present
and in his usual happy vein he welcomed the
delegates to this city in such terms that left no
doubt in their minds that the people Of WASH
ington were glad TO sec them. Mr.. Parker's
gallant nature would not allow him to omit
reference to the ladies and ne said in comment
ing on that fact that it the fairest and most
attractive convention he had ever welcomed TO
this city The delegates will be glad to hear
this and it is probable that the ladies did not
object as they were observed to beam upon the
speaker with approval IN their looks. Although
Mr.. Parker did not have on his best suit of
clothesh be did not hesitate to dwell upon the i'm
portance of men being we'll dressed. Such
man, he added, has your respect even though
he be ugly, and the delegates Endorsed this
sentiment
PRESENT TO Mr. HEIBERGER-
Further words of welcome were spoken by Mr..
+. J. Heiberger, the president Of the Washing
ton exchange. This pleasant duty was dis
charged in a very graceful and effective man.
ner, and after Mr.. Heiberger concluded he was
surprised when President Merwin, on behalf
Of the Washington exchange, presented him
with q handsome gold-headed cane. AS his
work as the head of the organization in this
city Is thoroughly appreciated this recognition
met with the general approval of the cOnven-
hon, as indicated by hearty and prolonged ap-
plause- Then Mr. Heiberger was Obliged TO
make another little speech
After this pleasant episode the delegates gave
their attention to the annual report of the
president Dir. Merwin is suffering from a
cold. and after reading as long as his voice per-
ed IN he NJ ~ a
Aertz Of this city, who relieved him.
THE PRESIDENTS REPORT.
The reportwas Of great interest and reviewed
In detail the work Of the first year, with recon-
mendations that would tend to facilitate the
objects Of the organization and lead to greater
Usefulness.
Reference was made in the report to the
question whether. as trade, afashiOn plate ''of
confined styles for our own and sole
use would be advisable" lie stated
that II they have a special plate for the
members of the exchange which would not
be made known until the actual opening
OF the season, say March and September of
each year, the clothing houses would be
wholly in the dark to the styles the custom
trade would use While such publication
might not prove to be financial success
the President thought that IL is certainly
worth all il will cost to give it a trial. He
therefore recommended that tine fashion COM
nittee prepare plate in ample time for dis
Clbutlon Tor the Ia!l trade OF lo92.
FoREIOS-AaDE CLoIHIyG.
The report further recommended that the
various exchanges take action on the PROPOSE
ton to refuse to alter foreIgn-made clothing.
and to give customers information in
advance that If they see Mt to make
purchases of clothes abroad they mus.
not look to the members OF the exchange
10 help them out when their garments need al
terstlon- The report stated that as these gar
ments we're IN most instances SO miserable
only the aid OF the American tailor can put
them IN condition to be of any value whatever
The report called attention TO the fact that the
resolution regarding the limit OF credit 10 sixty
days has not been put unanimously In practice.
II was urged that this rule be followed.
The address was referred to a committe with
Instructions to take into consideration the
various recOmme ndatiOus.
NATIONAL EXCHANGE BuRGFE
The president then announced that the con-
veniion was ready for business; but before the
delegates were allowed to consider the details
of business Mr.. Heiberger, behalf OF the
Washington exchange. presented to the ma
tionAl body burgee. which displayed on the
blue center the initials Of the organization.
Around the border we're thirty-one stars which
represented the number of exchanges belong
ing to the body. IL is the intention to have this
burgee displayed over the building whep the
annual conventions are held.
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