The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
THE TAILORS' BANQUET.
THE CONVENTION BRoUGHr TO A
BRILLIANT CLOSE.
Governor Tyler. Mayor Taylor and Dele
gate freddy Among the speakers--1hc
Ofsccrs Elected and Installed.

been photographed on the roof garoeh
of the hotel.
Mr.. Mcadcrs. Of Kansas City, asked
permission to make the report OF the
Kansas City Exchange. and the chair
told him 10 proceed. The report show
cd that fine tailoring was progressing
nicely in that city The report was sent
10 the Executive Board.
Mr. Doll, Of New York. reported a
telegram he had received from Mr.. John
Bradley. Of Pittsburg, thanking the Con-
,cntion for honors conferred.
Tho chairman % the Committee on
Time and Place announced that Detroit
had been selected as the place, and the
time the FIRST Tuesday in February 1880.
The report did not meet with entire
approval Messrs. Doll Of New York,
and Mathews. OF Chicago, said that they
Thought that the convention should go
South. 1t was shown. however. that II
was best 10 20 Northwest ana the con-
NentiOn so agreed.
y BIG SUCCESS.
President Chace declared that the
conven. lion here had been success. lie
eaid that the social features were
the finest he had ever enjoyed. and that
after another year In the North, another
Southern city will be selected The rail-
road ticket matter was explained by Mr.
Mat Kiefer. Of Baltimore. and the MEM
bers satisfied
Mr.. EbeI OF Richmond here called
the attention Of the body TO the fact that
another treat was IN store for the Nlsi-
tors. and hoped that all would be able
10 60 10 Lakeside Park this morning 10
enjoy an oyster roast.
The Executive Committee reported on
the Beaver Valley matter. II was sug-
gestcd tina; the exchange be dropped, and
80 this the body agreed. but allowed the
two members who had held on 10 become
individual members.
Messrs Frank SOmmers. George Ma
thews. Frank Merwin. and Jules Weiss,
discussed fashions at some length and
liveries. sporting. hunting. and military
style was talked about. The result was
a resolution passed asking the Fashion
Committee to report correct livery
STYLES.
Under the head OF new business Mr..
T. NJ Doll, chairman of the Committee
on Subordinate Exchanges. arose and
stated there was present tailor who
was not member OF the exchange, and
had frequently attended meetings. and
asked that the tailor leave the room.
This brought a member Of Beaver
Valley to his feet. and there was spicy
argument NUiiu lf1hilih III tAh mat
ter being referred to the committee TO
report at once. The committee retired,
and in ten minutes submitted its report.
The Beaver Valley Exchange was found
10 be all right. the exchange brought
back into the camp and everybody was
happy, and the record of the proceeding
was wiped out. and three cheers were
given for the Beaver Valley Exchange.
The meeting adjourned 10 meet at 2:SO
O'Clock.
THE OFFICERS ELECTED.
As usual. instead of meeting at 2:5D
O'Clock in the afternoon, the convention
did not get down 10 business until al
most $50 o'clock. President Chacc an
nounced that there was very little bust
ness left for the convention to do. ana
suggested that the meeting take re
cess after the election OF officers until
7:3O o'clock, when the installation would
take place.
Mr.. Doll. Of New York. then intro
duced Mr. A. Simon. Of this city, who re-
sponded I'm a neat speech.
Mr. Haffa Of New York, moved that
ex-PTesdent George W. Mathews OF
Chicago. cast the ballot of the convention
for the officers nominated yesterday.
This motion was carried, and Mr.. Ma
thews voted for Mr.. Charles T. Hyde. OF
Chicago for president. Mr.. George Brad
ley. OF Pittsburg. First Nice-Prcsident.
Mr. Frank Sommers. of Boston, Second
Vice President: Mr.. Frank c. Croft. Of
Chicago secretary and Mr.. r. {. Not
bohm. OF Milwaukee. treasurer and Pre-
sident Chace declared the gentlemen duly
elected
EVERYBODY THANKED.
On motion Of Mr. Jones Of Boston
rising vote Of thanks was rendered TO
officer who adj
dressed the body, thanking II for the
honor and promising TO always look after
the interests of the organization.
Mr. Chacc took occasion TO recall some
OF the good things that had been accom-
plished In the past and predicted further
success.
Mr.. Haffa then moved that the thanks
OF the convention be extended To the
other retiring officers. and the motion
was carried
Mr.. Hama was requested 70 make Few
remarks. and did so.
on notion a vote OF thanks was ten
dered to the Richmond Exchange for the
hospitable and elegant way In which the
National Exchange had been entertained
Mr. Ebel thanked the convention ana
assured the gentlemen That they would
be welcome at any time.
Mr. Birmingham. OF Milwaukee. next
made a very nice little speech assuring
the convention that he had greatly en-
5oyed himself here.
on motion of Mr. Merwin. or New
York, seconded by press" Mccarthy. Of
chicago. q vote OF thanks was rendered
60 the press for the faithful and accurate
reports OF the convention.
on motion of Mr.. Doll. Of New York. ?
vote of thanks WAS rendered - Mr.. T. NJ.
FRY. manager OF the Jefferson. for his
many acts of kindness
Though II was agreed To meet I'm the
ladies' parlOr az 100 o'clock TO witness
the installation Of new officers the MEM
bers did mot assemble until almost 2
o'clock and tho new officers were Install
ed i'm tho presence ~ tho members OF
the exchange. Governor Tyler. Mayor
TAYLOR and other invited guests When
the officers had taken the chairs and
made speeches the parry In command Of
Master Of Ceremonies Doll. marched 10
the banquet ball. lead by two members
bearing the colors Of tho United states
and Virginia,
THE BANQUET
The banquet was a grand affair in every
sense. and the following menu vas ad-
mirably served:
Blue Points
Celery Sailed Almonds Olives
Green Turtle Clear
Amontillado
Petits Bouchees A La Refine
Salmon En- Crepinette Au Beurrre Dan
chois Haul Sauterne
Sliced Cucumbers Pommes Delmonico