The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-14

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city should do somthing 10 strengthen
the hands of the Chambers active work
sTs.
Those who are in the front. bearing the
heat and burden" of work for this city $
advancement. would be greatly encOur-
aged did they know that the sympathy
and monetary aid of the general public
was behind them. II costs only SO per
year to become member Of this organi-
zation. ana that furnishes the 'sinews Of
war" 10 the commercial army. The sue
cessful conduct Of the business interests
of this city rebounds 10 the benefit Of
every 'one who has his habitation here.
No argument is needed 10 enforce this
assertion. All who send i'm their names for
membership will help their city and
themselves
DO you ever take time 10 look apon
the beauty Of this royal city. and do you
realize what a legacy is yours in ms his
toric associations
Let me suggest that YOU leave the din
and dust of your business streets now
and then. and 90 10 some overlooking
lin and see how beautiful for situation
,ur Richmond IS, She should be the
bride ana joy of the whole state. Rich
nond's interests and those of the state
D. Virginia should bee the same. The
capital city should Dee cherished by the
state, There is no county which has
Tot a son or kinsmm here.
Moreover. she takes 90 her neart every
rue man who comes 90 cast IN his lot
With us-from whatever section Of Our
BROAD country ne may hail and holds
him as her own
PULL ALL TOGETHER.
The past year has been a pull all to-
ccther" one as regards this Chamber OF
Commerce No committee has shrkcd
Is duty-nor has there neen any hating
Or hesitation i'm single instance where
duties have been imposed, calling for
work from members Of the Chamber.
Lack of cooperation is thing of the
raSt. his state Of affairs is pleasant
10 look back upon and an earnest of the
mercy and enthusiasm OF the future. /
congratulate my successor upon having
such a body Of men at his back. who are
~eady and willing 10 work for the good
II our city
thank YOU. my friends for all of youi
courtesy 10 mo as your presiding officer
Not once during my three terms as pre-
sldent has there been any storm Of dis
.ension upon this floor. OF course. there
have been differences of opinion. hut
gentle courtesy has ruled the hour In
every debate. Life is too short To leave
tho charm o. courtesy out OF business
mems lives we pass this way but
once" Let "a always remember IL.
The fragrance OF pleasant speech re-
mains for AN time to bless him who re-
cci,ss II and it is pleasant after
thought 10 him who gives H.
g., sibly this limo Of my speech may 7oom
somewhat out OF order as strictly bust
ness" talk You will ! am sure. con-
done IL when YOU realize that | am look
ing back upon twenty-five years of ser
vice as director and officer OF this
chamber during which time have form
ed. so many friends I'm the organization
who have become dear 90 ms.
TRIBUTE TO THE SECRETARY.
take great pleasure In bearing wit
ness to the efficiency and indefdtigabla
work a our secretary Mr. Il. \. Dunlop
have not words 10 express my full APP
probation OF his admirable work and un-
falling interes; ir an That pertains 10
me good ~ the chamber.
our Traffic Bureaus work speaks for
Itself The manager. Mr. T. ; Good
msn is ne incarnation Of figures work
ing for the good OF our city Let me ini-
press upon you the necessity OF earnest
End persistent interest IN this bureau
7, has saved 10 this city thousands of
dollars and is invaluable to all mer-
chants.
In conclusion. again thank YOU for
all courtesy shown me. ] have apre-
ciated q from the bottom Of my heart
and shall carry your kind thoughtfulness
IN memory until life shall end. May
God bless you-"each and every one
:. II. HAYES.
President.
Afer the applause expressive OF the
feeling with which the members of the
chamber listened 10 the kind and charac-
teristic expressions contained in the re-
port Of the president the report of the
treasurer was submitted and referred TO
the Committee on Finance.
MIR. TRAVERS PRESIDENT.
Mr.. HAYES then said that as it was a
well known and accepted fact that he
could no longer be considered in connec-
ton with the Office of president. he would
take the liberty OF retaining his seat to
facilitate the proceedings of the meeting
until he could surrender u 10 his success
sor. and announced as the first business
I'm order was tho election of president for
.he ensuing term.
After 2 pause indicative of the regret
~ everyone in the audience 20 take any
step looking to the severance OF the official
ties which had 80 pleasantly existed dur
ing The cncumOency OF Mr. Halves. Judge
Christian was called upon 10 make a
nomination. In response he said that
while he did not know tina, 4, was his
particular function 20 do this. that as he
mad been aware for some time that Mr.
Aawes would retire on this occasion. and