Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-06

FRANC c. LosANo. program of a musical
entertainment by local talent was not thought
TO be complete unless it included few selec-
tons by Master Franc. and his rendition of
popular songs invariably called forth the most
enthusiastic applause of the public and the
warmest praise of the musical critics.
AFTER receiving common school education
at the Jefferson School IN this city he entered
ms fathers place OF business salesman;
January l, 1891. he became a partner in the
business, and is today the youngest merchant
tailor in this city. In 1889 he was married to
Miss Pauline Hersh Ellis a daughter of Hon.
John Charlton Ellis of Gettysburg. Pa.
HIS membership in the exchange does not
dat" back year. nevertheless his value as a
member is gradually gaining recognition. As
chairman of the committee on information he
Will no doubt fulfill his duties in manner that
will contribute much to the pleasure and con-
Venlence OF the hundreds Of visitors expected
here.
The program arranged for the opening of
the national convention Tuesday is as follows:
Prayer by the Rev. W. II. Miburn, d. D., chap
IAN OF the House of Representatives; address
OF welcome to the city by Hon. John W.
douglass, president board of Commissioners of
the District of Columbia: address by H. NJ
Parker, president board of trade; address of
welcome BY F. j. Heiborger, jr.. president
Washington exchange; address by b. r. Mer-
win, president merchant tailors' national ex-
change.
PROGRAM OF ENTERTAINMENT.
The members of the exchange have arranged
the following program for the entertainment
OF visitors during the week:
Monday evenng-Reception at the Ebbitt
House III honor of the president of the national
exchange. Cir. B. Il. Merwin and Mrs. Merwin.
| From 20 pm.
Tuesday-United States Capitol, national
Congress In session, United States Supreme
Court. United States Botanical Garden.
Nednesday-United States TreaSurv Dapart
ment, State, War and Navy Departments. re-
! spects to the President of the United States in
body at 1890 pm, United States National
| Museum.
9th and ID streets northwest. Play, Alexander
Salvini in Don Cesar
Thursday-U. S. bureau Of engraving and
| printing. U. S. Agricultural Department. L. S.
.ish commission. Smithsonian Institution, Wash
inSton monument
FrIday-U. S. Post Office Department. U. 8.
patent office, U. S. pension office; at pm.
pilgrimage to Mt. Vernon on the palace steamer
Charles Manchester; at pm, visit to the Cor
coran Gallery of Art.
OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE
The officers of the national exchange are
Berkly Il. Merwin, New York, president; Lewis
F. Lindsay, ST. Louis, first vice president; John
Bradley, Pittsburg second vice president; VIM.
Z. Merit, Washington, recording secretary;
"a u NoIDohm, milwaukee, corresponding and
financial secretary, and Charles L. Hyde,
Chicago, treasurer.
Executive board-The officers and Robert ].
Walshe, Chicago chairman: Edwin N. Doll,
New York (secretary); Robert T.. Koch, Cincln
natl: James 5. Burbank, Boston; w. H. Waters,
Philadelphia.
1t is expected that the attendance will be
greater than at any convention yet held by the
national exchange. Among interesting topics
to be considered is that of smuggling and its
injurious effects on the interests OF merchant
tallors 1t is expected also that the PROPOSE
ton to have fashion plate published by the
national exchange for the use Of members will
be discussed and acted upon.