Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-29
THECHAMDER'SHOME
y5olli New Building Formally
01aleI Yesterday Afternoon.
rHr KEYS TURNED OVER.
pr,vsr by Dr. HOge and Speech by
Captain DimmOck.
Pie KEYS TURNED OVER.
rD6E CHRISTIANS ADDRESS.
o,.,. The History Of the Organization
and irges the Importance of Its
Work Entertainments Served.

j ,,. mi rs well by the interest mani
Il 49,. , the occasion as by its signih-
4 IN evidence OF Richmonds pro-
Il go formal opening OF the Chamber
n -.--c4,,c building yesterday after
an event in the business history
y q, e,B..sHond.
- WAS sa0 and the hands OF the
. tsd hardly pointed 10 IL before
... large elevators OF the building
t.rs pressed 10 their utmost ca
.. o., convey tho crowd OF expectant
.. ., the chamber floor proper. where
were Hospitality received by the
.--.,.e,, OF Reception. These gentle
-.- ..,carcd in FUN dress with white
... ..etteS and badges. Tho committee
Il .-.....s a Messrs. J. Randolph Tucker,
n N whittle. Jr, Jo. lane Stern.
Il .-.. ~.ihott. J. Il. Purcell. w. r. Trigg,
- ramFe. @. Il. McAdams. NJ. S.
r.- J.. i. Mosby. and l.. d. Cren-
u t,v Jr.
II o'clock the corridors offices, and
4 .,-. N the firth or chamber floor were
j .-.rs. with citizens representing every
81 .-l.s and industrial interest and pro-
.~ IN the city. and the cry was, still
q ,.. me- Every one showed az well by
i-srtng as by his conversation that
.-,s proud 81 the chambers new home.
ID trat he entered most heartily into
... .u~e- warming
. c,rner-s stone Of the building was
tlCust ~. lg2
THE RECEPTION.
--. arrangements for the reception and
---tanment were admirable. The re-
-,.l.rent bowls. thres in number. Inn
ans, IN size, and delicious as to their
.-.- were In the dining-room Of the
-,s-alrani on tire sixth floor and the
i . tables were spread in the corridor
z 20 .ae third and fourth floors.
-he formal ceremonies Of the opening
4 r.s place IN the assembly-roOm.
r-omptly al G:SO o'clock Dr. Hoge, es-
--,ed 10y Judge George l.. Christian and
90 S II Hawes. ascended the plat
~. the band which was stationed In
. e .outheast corner of the hall meantime
-1yluc march They were followed by
i ... P4.saption Committee. headed by Gov
4 r-or Mckinney and Mayor Ellyson.
rr Hoce opened the exercises with a
went prayer. in which ne thanked the
mighty for the erection OF this elegLlt
,uilding. and invoked divine blessings
rpon the officers and members OF the
rrlLber
TURNED THE KEYS OVER.
,lr. Hawes. vice president. and chair
IN Of the Building Committee. intro
fd Captain Marion Dimmock in few
-.orcpriate words and delegated him TO
ru over to the President Of the Cham
.-- the keys 20 the building.
mis- nc did. in the following address:
-rc Chamber Of Commerce Of Rich
-'.f va. was organized IN the year 1861
,.. n membership Of 3s3. IL has now,
q .Es a resident membership OF CO., and
4, ressdent 40 While this shows growth,
30 .lmerical prosperity OF this associa-
IS not as great as u should be- when
.... - this city IS considered. The
....1t work or the chamber IL ac-
v.eigcd throughout the State. and ito
-,. 20 improve the business interests
...z felt more and more every year.
-. -'t aid and support should be given
@fther the EFFORTS OF this organizd-
wNich is to-day on stronger foot
-s .aa 10 has ever been before. Every
,--s1-man in the city of Richmond
f-,l II his duty, as well as MS
.....-. % enroll his name as a member
..s Dhamber Of Commerce.
-aE CHAMBERS NEW HOME.
--. saw nothing further in this con-
..r as there are those present VINO
o.. ...t.r 4ble 10 set forth the claims OF
rtvr than ! am. ] can only speah
building. The Home OF the
..-..- ~ Commerce" which you have
4 f.- --i here tonight TO inspect ~
-. mined by the chamber In 1871
--s.- e building which should contain
.--.- .Fg. accommodations for It's IN
.-.-.l work and an assembly room Tor
.. .--..l meetings OF Its members. etc,
F- rra,n1er Of the building TO be de-
r- General Office purposes giving
-t- -... srrangements for comfort anu
-.-.. 10 occupants and retsrnlns
i ..t revenue 10 the chamber
.l. aiding Committee asked Tor plans
a' e..uat-s Of such building fom
a .- -,. .-cts Of this city, and finaliy Sc
--l f. rlan after which this build
Il .f ... ..r1 erected To examine, COM
.-s select from the several plans
-t.r Nss a difficult task. but the
.-. worked long and faithfully,
Il .-.- work has continued throughout
.-...u DO and completion OF the build
tte thanks OF the chamber II due
a ..- Gentlemen for their untiring
i - the details during the pro-
Al .-. no --. work. The chamber is % be
Al ~I for the public spirit shown
n '. l.r.fion Of such an important buhl-
II .r. the approval Of the pubic ~
.-. ~ the rapid manner in which
Hrg has been occupied by the r1sl
it 10 tenants.
Il -lE WORK WELL DONE.
II 20 q. .eriai used IN the construction is
a ~. brick and erraIcOtta nreprOof-
tle Interior partitions; wire lath-
4 --s .--rn used 10 receive the plaster
II t -.. rolled iron for all the girders,
and stairways. and non-com-
material has been used In con,
.-.f.- % as FAR as the money appropriated
t Low. The workmanship through,
4 -. r-- been faithfully performed. ana
4 ling eompares most iavoraD,S S dny
Il . ter office-buildings OF the day
4 t.. 20 fH. FQrpA cost
A l. -ow. Mr President OF the Cham
A .f 20 . f.merce. as the architect OF the
-rr ? deliver the same TO you, ana
1 rs .nl and those present Tor ther
'-- -''.. .ti1n.
ildfess of Judge Christian.
Il '.f- Christian accepted the keys In
u :. wing words:
II I 70 the building. and congratulate
Il y" r.l. CAPTAIN Dimmock, and the
ii -lt- Committee on the magnificent
4 -.'. .lich We now occupy
i ..tering upon his speech, Judge |
Il said.
-. here 90 inaugurate formally
RI ,ful building, erected by TINS
n 20 be dedicated as temple TO
Il 20 Z the trade and commerce or
Il '' wing city. We feel sure that no |
i ~ will deny that this is one !
i " most Interesting, as well as one |
Il H Important. events that ever |
j tt ir the history OF Richmond !
Il iy linked with the most historic |
q a'rs,iug events that have ever |
i -l on American soil. That TINS !
~'t .s d credit 20 our city Is uni
q '5 conceded. The design OF the
'f as well an the execution OF
~e So by our contractor ana ms /
st''i.' under the intelligent and Nigi-
.'i slierdsion OF our Building Commit
3 reflects the highest credit on eacn |
~ a.i u them, and Will ever stand as
4 monument of their skill. taste. ingenu-
4 ~ ana fidelity. We have erected here
4 only permanent home for this
1- chef trade organization OF our city, |
81 which We can always repair with COM
f 10 consult az 20 the best means OF /
Hnonng every interest Of our city and |
"et bat We have In this building sup |
- lDng-felt want In the erection OF
s.'aai once building. second to but
4 ln The land, with every service ana /
h every comfort 70 make II attractive
/ pants Of every desirable class ana /
Dhg Here we have ALREADY housed /
ae ~ the leaders In the many Hines OF
business and professions OF our city, |
sIR all of the best Offices having been |
assh before the building was completed: |
-. above ana beyond this, as said be-
- We have here this commodious, !