The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-19
THE FUNERAL
DIRECTORS WORK.
Their Eleventh Annual Meeting Con-
cIuded Yesterday Evening
RICHMOND NEXT MEETING PLACE
Mr. W. NJ. Bucher Elected President
MIR. L.. 4. Christian Unanimously
Re-Elected Secretary - other
Officers Who Were Chosen.

The Funeral Directors Association OF
virginia Yesterday completed its eleventh
annual session. 4 great quantity OF busi-
mess WAS transacted. So we'll were. tho
members pleased with their reception
here. that they determined TO assemble
in Richmond again next year.
Mr.. J.. II. Christian. of Richmond who
has for long time acceptabiy flied the
position OF secretary was honored by
unanimous reelection. The members
wound up the day yesterday by taking
special electric car TO Broad-strNet
Park. where they witnessed Pains Bonn
bardment Of Manila The majority OF
those in attendance from out Of town
viii leave for their homes this morning.
DIR. TAYLOR TO SPEAK.
At their next session they VIII have the
pleasure OF listening 20 AN address Dy
Or. william ~. Taylor, city Coroner anu
State Chemist who was dcuOminaied Joy
Mr.. j. W. Laube as ono OF tho wituest
and most interesting speakers IN this COM
munity
Tho meeting yesterday was called 70
order al Q O'Clock and. was inaugurated
bv series OK short speeches. Nearly
every member present had few re-
marks 10 make
THE OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Richmond was selected as the next
place 81 meeting. tie date TO be the third
"wednesday in August 1888. The election
OF oaicors for the ensuing year resulted
as follows
President, Mr. W. H. Butcher OF Har-
risonburs.
First vice president. Mr.. II. c. Smith.
Of Norfolk
second Vice president. Mr. George W.
Kurtz. OF winchester.
Third vice president, Mr. II. a. Fox,
Of Danyile
Fourth Vice president Mr. E. L. Cox.
OF Berklcy.
Fifth Vice president. Mr. G. W. Alex
anler. ol WavnlsbOro.
Mr. t. r. Christian. OF this city, was
unanimously reelected secretary
Sergeant james Poricy of Charlottes-
vile. was reelected treasurer.
The following delegates and alternates
were elected 90 the National Convention,
which meets 80 Omaha. Nob., October
9TH next:
Dclegates-W IT, Butcher. Of Harrison
burg; II. q. Smith. of Norfolk. and Ben
jamln Whoatloy. Jr, OF Alexandria.
Automatically. b. Johnson. Of Ports
mouth: r. w Townes of Danville. and
j. W. Blucv of Richmond
The following members were recon-
mCndcd 10 the Governor. one Of whom is
90 be- appointed on The State Board NJ
Embalmcrs. 20 hll the vacancy caused by
Tho expiration of the term Of Mr. J.. IT,
Christian:
Mosrrs T. r. Christian T. w. Townes
and IT. d. oliver the last named Of
Norfolk.
THANKS FOR COURTESIEs.
The association passed votes Of thanks
four cOurtcsics cteudcd. to the AssocIa-
ton of Richmond and Manchester 70
Rev Thomas y. Potts, and TO Professor
j. IT. Clarke.
Before adjournment Mr.. Christian. IN
n hearty address. requested the under
takers To remain in Richmond as long as
possible. and enjoy themselves
After the business meeting was con-
Guided the "Quiz' class. conducted by
Professor Clarke was resumed ana con-
tinuod until o'clock when dinner was
partaken of After dinner the Ass0cia-
ton proceeded 20 the University College
of Medicine whore q lecture on cmbalm-
Ing with demonstrations, was conducted
by Professor Clarke