The herald., 1896-02-14
THE BOARD OF TRADE TALKS
Ia Defense Of Veterans 10 the Soldiers
Home
Fence BuildIng-A Ticket Under DIS.
cussion--PersonaI Notes

SANTA MONICA, Feb. 13.-The cham
Der of commerce met in re.
gular session Wednesday evening
at the Toun Hall, President r. F.
Jones in the chair. The committee
on election reported the results OF the
recent annual election, the gentlemen
elected being declared the official and
board of directors of the chamber for
the ensuing year. The president ap-
pointed the committee.
The report of Treasurer M. b. kim.
ball for the year was received and FL ed
and bills presented, referred to finance
committee. The approaching visit Of
the Hotel Mems association, on the
18th OF April was then discussed and
committee consisting of Roy Jones,
r. G.. Gillis, J. B. Proctor and M. H.
Klmball appointed to map out pro-
grsn etc, for entertaining properly
our guests on that date.
The following resolutions were ad-
opted:
Whereas: at the meeting of the
board of trustees of the town of Santa
Monica on Monday, February certain
rsmarks were made by Mr.. T. A. Lewis,
accusing the members of the Soldiers
Home, and.
Whereas, Such accusations are on
their face gross misstatements and
consequently unjust and insulting to
every veteran soldier, and.
Whereas, The citizens of Santa Mon
lea entertain the greatest friendship
and respect for the vast majority of
said soldiers, therefore.
Ba it Resolved, That we as the cham
Der OF commerce of the town OF Santa
Monica, do hereby repudiate the
ISLANDERS uttered by Mr.. Lewis and
heartily regret that they should ever
Qave been spoken of In a meeting of
the town council.
Be it further resolved, that the Sec
retary be, and hereby Is, instructed to
spread the foregoing upon the minutes
of the chamber, and that he forward
copies to the authorities of the Sol
diera' home. John A. Martin post, G..
A. r., U. s. Post, G. A. r., Fort Fisher
post, G. A. r.
H. Rowland Lee then made few ex-
temporaneous remarks on the question
of tree planting advocating the plant
ing Of the black wattel on Ocean ave.
nue.; also, on the adjacent foothills.
1t was referred to committee con-
sisting of Roy Jones, t. FL. James, M.
Fl. Kimball and III. r. Lee.
Judge T.. Fl. Wells was then elected
secretary and the chamber adjourned
to meet tuesday evening.
POLITICAL
In tho political arena the fight, or
rather, preliminary fence erecting, goes
brsvely on. There seems to be deter.
mination to nominate ticket of citi
zsns, irrespective Of all factions and
cliGues by a number OF citizens.
The following has been given out a:
one ticket, being pretty generally dis
cussed:
For trustees, M. H. Volkman, j. 8
Wilson aud Andrew Mills; treasurer
Fl. r. Lee; clerk, q. H. Thomas; mar
shal, Il. B. Carlisle, with s. r. Ohatf1eld
a candidate for street superintendent
and DIR. Kuhns for health officer
should they be successful in electing
the trustees mentioned.
The friends of A. Mooser have de.
termined to place his name bsfore the
public for trustee. If the gentleman
will consent he would make an excel
lent official. being one of our most
progressive citizens.
Messrs. A. A. Alvord, E. J. Stratton,
James Res and J. W. Henry bagged
sixty-five doves and quail.
The Episcopalians enjoyed parting
dance end Valentine social on Tuesday
evening at the Parish hall.
Mrs. George B. Dexter gave an East
ern Star tea Wednesday, which was en-
joyed by two score ladies.
A charming social was given by Mrs.
s. +. Carpenter tonight at her resi-
dence on Fourth street.
A Good Templars' social will be
given at 0. Westerns residence on
Third street Friday evening.
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