The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-07
THE HARDwlsH JOBBERs.
A Harmonious Bns.no.~ Session-The Tired
sgtr Works Excursion.


The hardware jobbers got down TO
business in fine style yesterday. They
had long executive session IN the din
ing-rOom OF the ballard house and numer-
Gus committee meetings.
The morning hours were devoted princi-
pally TO committee meetings at which
the manufacturers were invited 10 con-
fer on the best methods of trade. and
the reports were made 10 the general
meeting I'm the afternoon.
The conference between the jobbers
and the manufacturers were OF the
most harmonious character and full
and free interchange Of opinion was
given.
The suggestions made by the jobbers
were. as a rule readily accepted by
the manufacturers and all are Of the
opinion that much good will be accom-
piished by the manufacturers securing
better knowledge Of the needs OF the
southern trade. and better acquaintance
betw the manufacturers and their
customers.
TIE secretary was directed AT the after
noon session 10 send a telegram OF con-
dOience TO Mr.. ". A. Gregg, of Atlanta,
VINO has just lost his mother.
The ChattanOOga Tradesman Is repre-
scented at the convention by Mr.. W. II.
Wilson and }. l.. Whittier The Trades
man has a very handsome souvenir pro-
gramme Of the convention. containing
photo-lithograph Of many Of the prOm!-
nent members and altogether ii is 4
nice piece Of enterprise, and does great
credit TO the popular southern trade
paper.
The Iron Age IS also ably represented
in Messrs. X. r. Williams and Darvell.
Both papers will have very full accounts
OF the proceedings of the convention.
Among the members Of the association
present not already mentioned are Mr.. II.
w. Ford. of II. w. Ford q Company.
Nashville who is full Of life and bust
ness, and does his share 10 keep things
moving Mr.. lrby Bennett who represents
the Winchester Arms Company, is, per-
maps. the most popular man Of the visit
ing manufacturers representatives,. lie
has a cheerful word for everybody and
is in great demand socially.
Among the rev arrivals yesterday were
Mr.. L. Bernet. OF Lansing, Micn. an6
Mr.. Martne. Of the CaRe Iron and Steel
Company, Ironton, Ohio.
THE TRgDiGAR EXCURSION.
In spite Of the most unpropitious wealth
er. the Tredegar Works excursion last
evening to the Hardware JObbers was
splendid success. The steamer Ariel left
her wharf a few minutes after o'clock
with about one hundred persons on board,
i2cludng a large contingent of the Hard
ware JObbers Association with the lady
visitors. "A number Of invited guests, and
the officers of the Tredegar Works.
A jOlier or better pleased party never
embarked on the staunch little steamer
Ariel, and though the rain poured and
every view, the trip was very enjoy
able one.
Music was an attractive feature Of the
occasion. and from the grand automatic
orchestrion TO the banjo and comic sorgs
Of Mr. j. a. Page an emplOye Of the
Tredegar Works. the visitors showed
high appreciation Of the efforts for their
amusement. Especially did they seem TO
enjoy the plantation melodies sung by
Messrs. Cunningham, Gloves, Miller,
Greenwood and others. Refreshments in
profusiOn were spread upon the lower
deck. in charge of Forester, the colored
caterer.
The occasion was a very pleasant one,
and the visitors expressed cordial appre-
citation OF the efforts OF the Tredegar
Works for their entertainment.
The jetties, the monitors, Warwick Park,
and Dutch Cap proved points of real
interest 10 the party. who showed an in
quiring and practical mind in connection
with every feature Of the trip.
The Ariel which has recently been
fitted up in elegant style. looks very
neat and comfortable, and MIR Irwin
Weislger, the Richmond agent Of the
company, who supervised the excursion.
was watchful of everybodys comfort
and interchangeable in his efforts for the
pleasure of others
The Ariel returned to her wharf about
10 o'clock. and all expressed themselves
well satisfied with their trip.