Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-09
CHAMBER'SW0RK
ANNUAL MEETING OF THIS IMPORT
ANT BODY HELD LAST EVENING.
Judge Christians Review of the Years
Work-0ficers Re-eiected-Reports
on Number OF Subjects.

tHIiStlhu, lue prcSlucut, Occupleu tbb
chair. and there was quite a full attend
ance. The session was rather long ono
and great deal of important business
was transacted.
Judge Christian submitted his annual
report, giving careful and interesting re-
view OF the work accomplished during the
past year, the twenty y-sixth in the history
of tho organization. IN opening the presl-
dent says:
81 Rrisyc 10 hive T. record. in tho first place,
that since our last annual meeting the cham
Der has sustained tho loss OF several OF
among them General Joseph X. Ander-
son and MIR. T.. q. Noting. each OF whom
had hlied With signal ability and hdeity the Of
icc Of president OF the chamber and hessrs.
Hay y. TalaicrrO md Robert II. WhitlOck, both
q whom had boon prominent and useful MEM
bers Of IT. Board OF Directors. Our chamber can
lily afford tho loss of sucn men as those; ana
their hvcs and especia ly thor work IN the cham
bor, should be an incentive 10 nll of ia 20 strive
10 emulate their virtues AMI examples. In my
cYiniOn there can scarcely be offered better
ties, Of good ciilzonehip IN this community tnan
ina. Of good membership and devotion 10 tie
current WORK Of thii chamber
MEMBERSHIP AND rISAECgs.
Tho president. continuing. says that tho NOM
bnrship Of the chamber is 59O-an Increase OF
- IN twelve monihs-but that many members
have not paid their annual dues. lie suggests
that dehuquents be strenuously urged 10 meet
this small obligation, which Is 80 important 10
tho increased NOrI AMI usefulness OF the chnm-
Der. Ngid economy has been practiced no
president says, 10 avoid encrOachlng upon the
einsing fund III meeting necessary expenses.
This condition OF our affairs tho report
proceeds. as, Of course, largely due 81 tho pres
euro Of the personal demands on members
during recent perloas Of depression snd anxiety,
but the revenues, growth, and prosperity OF tho
chamber should not be imperiiled by temporary
stringency In money or other troubles. AZ at ju-t
such times may IT'S usefulness DO eXemplined IN
many ways. At this iurcturc, when we arc
about 10 incur heavy additional outlay by re-
inOvnl 10 our new and cpmmOdiOus quarters, we
are especially admOnished that IL Is necessary
tor every member to pay his dues promptly;
and further tnat in the near iuture, as has Deth
suggested by our zeal chairman on member
ship. Mr.. B L. Johnson, nnd also contemplated
by the Finance Committee Of the building, an
effort should DO made TO gain considerable a.
cessIons 10 our ranks ana surely this VIII not be
di11cult 70 accomplish when we have ample
room % afford us not only u lmiOriable au1 AT
iractive place OF meeting. but a house OF our
own which is regarded as an ornament TO our
city"
BUSISEs; OUTLOOK.
"The showing ol our tusiness situation in the
January statements was an exceedingly gratl-
fyIng one IN almost every line. IL Indicated
steady and considerable mel ease IN the tobacco
ana iObbing trades and IN the total output OF
our varied manufacturing interests. Tho con-
dition Of these Interests is believed 10 be sub
stantially tho came at tho present time, with
lcsscned activity Of lats in most lines, as, OF
course, MAS inevitable from the strngoncy III
the money markets Hul the feeling OF uncer-
tainty due maiuly to the state Of tho currency
question
Reference Is made to the number OF large
buildings being erected in tho city or conteH-
plated, and 10 tie general improvement ol our
banks: tho great trades parade last iall, the
publication OF "The City on the James and
the proposed publication OF Mr.. Jhn SkeltOn
10. "a a n a.
the South are referred 10 rs beneficial results
OF the chambers efforts the steps taken 70
lower or rate Of mortality ana In securing the
appointment OF the state Board OF Health are
reviewed; what has been done to secure street
IMPROVEMENTS where needed. better country
roads. letter mail and telegraph facilities, and
TO try ami effect the repeal Of the compulsory
piiOtage law is told In brief chapters.
Judge Christian emphasizes tho importance
Of the atiempt commenced last fan TO nave a
proper relation established between the locals
90 aud from Richmond on sOuih-lound busi-
ness with through rates in the s1m9 direction
and declares that "untl n perfect parity be-
tween these rates ia established we arc az dis
advantage Wi;n whtch We should not rost con-
tcut" lie dWells upon tho Importance OF oc-
yelDping oar fOreiCn-truie relations NJ Newport
New and other seapOyts and suggests tho ndyi-
salility Of extending 70 Mr.. ingalls,, president OF
the Chesapeake ana ONO railroad, formal m
vltatiOn 10 visit Richmond at some time In tne
near future Tor the purpose OF meeting our
merchants and manufacturers VINO are intc-
rested IN this sub cci with the view oi LOOKING II
up IN an earnest and vigorous manner.
MaTTERs or LEGIsLATION.
The President rofers TO tho action Of tho
chamber on several matters Of nStlOnai legi3la-
ton; speaks OF ITS part IN entertaining the
southern Governors and in raising money Tor
the help u the Clarksvlle sufferers; quotes the
resolution adopted december Z. lSSY, request
ing tnr family OF eX-PTcsiieut Davis 10 permit
MS remains 10 be buried in Richmond. and
speaks with prlIe Of the impressive ana graily-
lnz manDeI IN Whicn on May 3lst the south phld
its tribute Oi love and respect 10 the great
leader. The president returns his sincere
tla.ks 20 secretary Dunlop and Assist ini-Sccte-
tary LuXfOcd for the eflcl"nt ana courteous
manner in whi n they have discharged their du-
ties uud assisted the president 10 discharge
those dcvolying on him. lie pays similar COM
pnments 10 tle other on ,ers aud committees.
The report of the treasurer. Mr.. John
II. Montague, was also read, and both
papers were appropriately disposed OF.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Colonel John y. Purcell nominated
Judge Christian for reelection as presl-
dent The latter asked that he be e6-
cuscd from further service, saying that ho
thought a businessman rather than law
yer should be at the head OF the orgaaIza-
ton.
nomination and Judge Christian was
unanimously reelected. the secretary
casting the ballot. Mcs5rs. 5. II. Hawes
and =. ". ITayers were reelected hrst
and second yIce-prCsidents. as were Mr.
John II. Montague treasurer and II. A.
Dunlop. Esq. secretary.
Messrs. 5 II. Hawes, John Il. West, j.
G. Leigh, Jr.. John B. Purcell. and n. '.
Randolph were appointed committee 70
nominate directors and later on they sub
mitted the following names. all of which
were approved: Mossrs. Thomas l.. A.
friend. J. t. Antrim, q. II. Baushman, :.
H. Christian. Jr.. q. Harvey Clarke. J.. -.
Crenshaw. Jr.. +. II. Ferguson, G. IL.
Fleming W. IS. Freeman. X. II. NJ. Harrl-
son. +. r. Jehress, J.. l.. Morris, J. B. Mos
by, John $. Munce, J. II. Olcott, Edward
:. Rose, k. Carter Scott, Ashston Starke,
IL. J.. Staples. Il. l.. Iraylor. j. Il. Tucker,
Jr.. q. G.. Valentine, {. ID. Wingheld, j. ii.
Witty, and 4. X. larbrCush.
THE OYSTER 1SDUsTEY.
The Committee on Legislation sub
mitted quite an elaborate report upon the
oyster Industry, which was adopted. The
paper speaks OF the vast importance Of
this industry. commends the presen; law
as T. step IL the right direction, declares
that the peculiar nature and exposed con-
ditiou OF tins property demands most
vigorous, weil-defined, and uniform sys-
TEN. ana urges an active and immediate
pNuC3flDnNl ClinlAlIn. iLt'A. NA'4ftNi4' -
recommend thee the commercial OrSauIIa-
tIons throughout the state be requested
to give this question. III all its bearings,
Their early and serious consideration, and
TO send delegates to meeting Tor con-
ference N Richmond during the approach
inC summer at some time 20 he agreed
upon: and that representatives OF tho
tongmen, dredgers, ana planters. as well
Gs experts who have given the su 0lect Spe-
c.al investigation and study. DO invited 10
address this meeting.
The chairman Of the Joint committee Tor
procuring aid Tor the State Board OF Healih h
submitted a report. saving that Richmond
and Manchester mad been divided into
twenty.clght districts, and that alter con,
ferring with members of the State Board
of Health the committees will commence
q systematic canvass.
The Committee on Inland Trade through
Mr.. 5. W. TrayerS submitted report.
showing what had been accomplished IN
the modification OF high freight rates be-
tween Richmond aud northern cltles and
urping "the importance of continued ana
renewed diligence 10 seek for Richmond
the benefits of competing transportation,
TO which our city Is entitled by virtue on
her geographical position and theimmense
trade carried on Mt this point as distrl-
buting centre" The committee lakes
strong ground against the consolidation OF
water and rail lines OF transportation.
IN ITS NEw HOME.
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