The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10

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ors OF New York He too has expressed
himself as highly pleased with the city.
Mr.. George S. Matthews. of Chicago.
is one of tn. leading men Of the Illinois
city. and like all good home people,
thinks his town Is all over the map. lie
is popular with the members and power
I'm the meeting.
LOCAL TAILORS GOOD HOSTS.
All the Richmond tailCrs are turning
over every stone to make the visitors feel
at home. President II. Whitlock, OF the
local exchange. rs Ike busy bee and he
finds able. industrious assistants In such
people as Messrs. +. G.. 5Ebe, y. simon
Barney Myers and y. Simon.
Mr.. \. Simon who is the local vice
president Of the national organization. is
"a very popular man with the members
and has renewed the brOtherly feeling
and his son. Nathan. has been more than
active assisting in every way President
Chase and the officers Of the Exchange.
Barney Myers is "A sticker. He has been
telling the visitors that Richmond Is the
finest spot on earth and promises TO
make them think so. before they go home.
lie Is an Elk and he was perfectly
delighted when he discovered that many
Of the delegates had worn horns.
Edwin Doll Is "a whole bunch of fun, and
with Charls Straub keeps many Of the
delegates from being home-sick. lie
comes from Greater New York. and ne IS
as bright as any new dollar Uncle sam
ever turned out of the mint He is on
time every time and II the other delegates
will Just follow his example there will be
nothing but a grand success lie is busl-
ness and believes "a stitch in time saves
nine" his remarks are never cutting
they are always hitting" and suit ev-
ery5ody.
Mr.. Dolls reports as chairman Of sew
eral important committees make model
for the others to follow. but some OF them
can't. TO say the whole thing, he Is all
right a yard wide and true blue
1t won't be out of place To speak Of
Bob Stewart again. and 10 Is this: After
looking the field over he is herewith given
the medal. that will some day be present
ed to the best fellow and the hardsom-
est in the bunch"
a QUEER BRAND.
Bob is very popular with his towns
people in Quakerville. and one OF them
Tuesday sent an express package Now
Robert is known as the Commissary
General and the favored few thought
some kind fellow had sent something
good. SO all went to his suite. and wit
messed the opening of the box. IL con-
tanned eight quart bottles but there was
nothing 10 drink. at least no one could
be found brave enough 10 tackle the IL
quOr 10 was OF every color one could
think Of and the whole crowd Is guessing
\ reward, "a cigar. is on red 10 the person
" no will arayzc the stun.
Charlie Laney Mitchell's man, Is one OF
the best fellows i'm the crowd. He never
tires doing favors and can be found Civ
ing pointers almost anywhere. lie is
dresser too. To get 4 look ~ him. you
will see an up-to-date' dressed man
Nothing fiashy mind you, simply neatness
and splendor mingled. He is an old
newspaper man. having done work on the
Sun" in New York, and is one Of those
happy people who has been able 70 get
out Of the business. His advice has been
sought by many Of the tailors and when
al home in New York, members OF the
swell clubs who enjoy his acquaintance
never hesitate to consult him before or
derlng q new suit OF clothes.