New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-16
MEN WHO KNOT HOW no MAKE CLOTHES.

NINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE MERCHANT
TAnLoRs' NATIONAL EXCHANGE
The ninth annual convention OF the Merchant
Tailors National Exchange held in Pittsburg
at the Monongahela House, on February o. I, and
g. The convention one of the most harmonious
and enthusiastic held by the association. and
although, because OF the hard times. many ex-
changes mo-. represented. It was felt that
more practical work done than at any previous
convention. The report OF the Committee on Fash
ions both minute and exhaustive. and VIII
be published early this spring for the benefit Of
the members. AS an adjunct to this report, there
was a large exhibition Of garments made up to
represent the styles recommended. This ex-
hbition of garments is new feature with the
Exchange, and at the next convention. which will
be held in Buffalo, It IS arranged that the exhibit
will be at least ten times large as that at Pitts
burg 1t will be open to the public
A movement set on foot looking toward the
establishment Of home for aged and nfrm
taiors. and in connection herewith technical
school, A committee appointed to solicit sub
scrlp,ions and adopt practical scheme whereby
the success OF the movement may be assured 1t
suggested that the tailors subscribe % cents a
Month. which. with the subscriptions promised Zone
OF which is for 5000 from n Washington talon.
would make fund sufficiently large
The Committee Worlds Fair handed in is
report which showed a balance on hand. The
vention raised $4,000 for the erection and
maintenance Of a separate building in which TO
exhibit the products OF the merchant tailoring in
dustry at the Fair. The members OF the committee
devoted several hours each day for n year
make the exhibit success. and were untiring IN
their labors. a series of resolutions thanking the
committee were heartily approved
The Wilson bill came up for discussion. II
felt that nasmuch the monster petitions sent
to the Ways and Means Committee cOndemnng the
proposed change In the duties made-up clothing
had been pigeon -hOle1. and the request the
Finance Committee of the Senate for a hearing 10
be granted TO the trade had elected reply the
only remedy for the trade at the polls.
Resolutions were passed resentng the statement
made in the House Of Representatives that the
employees only signed these petitions through fear
of the employers. and calling the attention OF the
Senate to the fact that the House OF Representatives
passed bill unanimously at the ffty-first session
OF Congress limiting the amount of wearing APP
pare on the free list to 800.
The proceedings wound up with a dinner. the
four of the leading taors in the country in silk
velvet dress coats. satln-brocaded waistcoats satin
knee-breeches. silk stockings and all the other ac-
cessories Of the style Of evening worn by men
100 years ago. IL Is expected that more than two
thirds or those present at the dinner will appear
at the next convention In velvet and satin. The
tenth annual convention will meet In Buffalo I'm
February, 1888. The following officers were elected
for the coming year President Edwin n Doll OF
this city; first ce-presdent H. G. Hale Pittsburg;
second vice-presldent. Thomas w Chace Proy-
dence secretary. T. Twyeffort this city and treay-
urer, r. C. Notbohm. Milwaukee