Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-17

BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE.-While
the attendance at the meeting OF the
Business Mems League last night was
not large, the proceedings were spir-
tied and those present manifested
determination to carry out the pur.,
poses of the organization. Several
new faces were noticeable in the gath
ering. representing as they did most OF
the branches OF the city's trade. Be-
fore the meeting was called to order
those present engaged in conversation
touching the more important and ur-
gent matters which were to be eonsid-
cred by the league.
Shortly after eight o'clock Mr.. M. B:
Harlow called the meeting to order and
in a brief manner stated the business
the league would be called upon to
consider. He referred to the fact that
the constitution and bylaws bad been
printed in pamphlet form and distrio-
uted among the business men OF the
city. He succinctly showed the OBJ.
jects of the association and the material
good which would follow should all
the members work with will towards
accelerating its aims. The fact, he
said, that there had been no large turn
out OF the business men of the city
should be no deterrent to those who
were interesting themselves in this
movement. as twenty-five practical and
earnest men could accomplish much.
He was satisfied the league would
prove decided success and an Alex
andria institution.
MIR. John w. May, the secretary,
read the proceedings of the last meet
ing, together with the names of those
who had become members of the
league. Several new names were add
ed to the list. The membership is now
composed of most of the prominent
business men of Alexandria.
Ex-Mayor Strauss favored perma-
neut organization. The merchants, he
said. had been notified of this meeting,
and there was no reason why officers
should not be elected tonight.
Mr.. Harlow was nominated for presi-
dent. That gentleman was disposed to
decline the honor, preferring to work
in the rank and file, but MIR. f. E. An
.derson and others would listen to 40
excuses or declinations and he was
unanimously chosen president. Mr..
Harlow thanked those present for the
confidence expressed in him and said ne
would labor assiduously to give salts
faction, and said he earnestly hoped
all present would make it convenient to
be present at all the meetings and en-
deavor to bring others with them in or
der that the association might event
ually embrace all our mercantile COM
mupity.
Mr.. Isaac Eichberg was then elected
first vice president and Mr.. Worth HUI
fish second vice president.
Mr.. J. w. May, who hes acceptably
filed The position of temporary secre-
tary, was unanimously elected treas,
urer.
The election of a board of directors
was deferred. This board will select
the secretary.
1t was decided that the league be q
committee of the whole on membership
and that each member should endeavor
to procure additional members.
A committee on rooms-Messrs. j. O.
Smoot. R. f. Knox, Gardner Boothe,
FEE. Anderson and Justus Schneider
was appointed. 1t is the object to pro,
cure suitable rooms where trade journ'
als can be found and where the mem
beers can meet and exchange notes III
regard to the city's welfare.
Practical remarks were made during
the evening by ex-Mayor Strauss, ane
Messrs. Worth Hulfsh, W. E. Carne
Isaac Eichberg, F. E. Anderson, Robert
Elliott. George Harlow and others.
1t was determined to give banquet
sometime next month, to which proml
nent men would be invited and al
opportunity affored for the bnslnes:
men of the city to come together ant
form more solid tie for the common
good. Messrs. ]. G. Smoot, Park Ag
new, Noble Lindsay, A. D. Brockett
Charles King, ]. Aitcheson and L Il
Hammond were appointed COMMITTEES
TO make the necessary arrangements.
Mr.. George Harlow and Mr.. Isaac
Eichberg called attention to severa
matters now before the Legislature
which were of interest to Alexandria
and the secretary was directed to com
municate with Mr.. May, our Delegate
and procure copies OF the bills.
MIR. r. F. Knox said be hoped th'
leaens would take some decided step
toward re-establishing the old-fashion
ed and time.hcnored whipping post.
The meeting, after the discussion o
some other measures, adjourned.
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