The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
HEADQUARTERS OPENED
THE DRTMWERS NOW ~ THEIR
BEIUTTFUL HONE.
The Formal Opening Last Night In the
Presence Of a Large Gathering--In-
teresting Exercises.

The headquarters Of Post A. Travellers
Protective Association Of America, IN the
building at the southeast corner or Ihird
and Main streets. were formerly opened
TO the commercial men, both travelling
and resident, last night.
The house In which the quarters are
located is a fine old Richmond mansion
and for many years was the residence
of Mr.. l.. j. Warren, now city Audl-
tor. -.
virginia Division, T. p. A., was start
ed six years ago with nineteen MEM
bers and with Mr. r. 5. Christian as
president and George Gibson. Jr'' sec
Rotary The Division had room at
Murphy's Hotel. Its membership rap
idly increased and It was not very iohs
before larger quarters were needed al II
two rooms were secured IN the Cnanlper
of Commerce building.
Two years ago Post a. was formed
and Posts in other cities were soon or
gained. ,
BEAUTIFUL QUARTERS.
The travelling men have long teit tne
need of "A place that could be made nome
like. They now have such headquarters.
The building Is furnished with All tHo
conveniences that are needed IN oruer
that a gentleman may spend pleasalee.
day or evening there. Ihere Is d l"'
assembly room and well-equipped read
ing and writing rooms and convenient
ly arranged billiard room. A. very a.
tractiye feature IS the cafe-buifet whlch
will be conducted somewhat after the or
der of the Pullman car bufiets. NO
LIQUORS will be sold in the house.
The building will be kept open night
and day. All travelling men IN the city
whether or not members Of the Assocla-
ton. and all merchants and Other com
mercial men and manufacturers VIII IS
ceiVe a warm welcome ana nave slallu-
ing Invitation to spend their leisure Tune
az these quarters.
LAST NIGHTS EXERCISES.
Last night there was a large assemblage
OF travelling men and invited guests. ! ne
company gathered he Assembly Ioottll.
Mr.. x. w Splllman. the president OF the
post. presided over the meeting. Speeches
were made by Mr.. J.. r. JohllSD" ,tinor
]. TAYLOR Ellyson. Messrs q. q. Minor,
r. A. Dunlop. secretary OF the Chamber
of Commerce. &. r. Wingo, ana a. -,
Clarke Col John S. Harwood introduced
Col Charles Shields, OF ST. LOUIS, tlitE-
cling man Of thirty-fve years expert
ence. who made a pleasing address.
Messrs. f.. II. Cloves stuart Hopkins
Walker =. T. MURRAY, ". SUN beii' A.
Y. Shea. r. s Christian, charles -,
smith John G. Hagan. Julien Binford ana
others entertained the gathering with
songs and stories. ,,s.
National President Joseph Wallerstein
and National Secretary l.. r. Labeaume,
who were in Chicago attending a banquet
telegraphed their greetings.
REFRESHMENTS AND CIGARS.
A letter was received from the National
Board Of Directors regretting that the
press of business prevented their attend
anCc.
During the evening light refreshments
were served. Cigars IN abundance ana
tobacco with souvenir pipes, were dis
tributed among all in Attendance.
During the evening Local secretary X.
b. Waihall was kept busy receiving the
applications of those who desired To join
the post.
The smokers committee consisted Of the
following gentlemen; Messrs. George Glib
son, Jr (chairman). John ). llarwood, Ju-
lien Binford. J. n. Capers Jr., H. +. Ba-
ker. and II. 9. Watkins.