Evening journal., 1899-09-13
Mr.. AYDON'S LETTER
States That Electrical Con-
vention Was a Grand Succc SIS.
AN EXPRESSION OF THANKS

TO THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED
LARGELY TO THE EVENT. AND
WHO USED UNTIRING EFFORTS
TO MAKE THE EVENT ONE TOI
BE LONG REMEMBERED BY ALL.
Ex-President Jonathan w. Aydon, Of
the International Association of Mu-
nicipal Electricians, has issued the fol-
lowing letter of thanks to those who
contributed to the success Of the af-
fair:
The fourth annual convention OF the
National Association OF Municipal
Electricians, which was held in this
city last week, was a decided success
in every particular. Delegates were
present from all parts Of the United
States, and Canada was also repre-
sented.. The proceedings Of the several
sessions were of much interest to the
members, and they were more deeply
impressed with the fact that, represent
ing as they do, the responsible positions
of various electrical departments Of
municipalities, through whom depends
that quality of service which will tend
to develop the efficiency of the fire and
police telegraph systems, two very inn
portant departments of public service,
thus exerting a great power to reduce
loss of life, risk to property and to
improve public morals.
l, as president Of the association,
during the preparation for the conven-
ton and the reception and entertain
ment of the visiting delegates. with
their wives and daughters, am deeply
grateful to the citizens who assisted to
make the affair a grand success in
every particular. Our delegates we're
surprised and pleased at the decora-
tions and brilliancy Of electric lights
so generously displayed on public and
private buildings, but above all, for
the hospitality you extended to them,
From their arrival to their departure
they were warmly greeted and made to
feel at home, and this they appreciated
fully. Nothing occurred to mar their
pleasure and from beginning to end
everything passed of nicely without
the slightest interruption. They car
never forget the people of Wilmington
and the name will be carried 10 distan
points and cherished for years Il
: come.
1 Among others. / particularly desire
to mention the following who have rem
dered valuable assistance:
To the press of Wilmington, wh'
have been anxious from the very start
nearly a year ago, to assist in making
p public matters concerning the conven
= tion. and who have rendered valuable
service.
To all contributors to the expense o
e entertaining the delegates and friends
= which was an important factor in tn
5 success accomplished.
e To Henry Bothman, proprietor o
the Clayton House, who kindly per
r mitted the several committees to NEE
Y in one Of the parlors OF the hotel, an
= who handled the large nam
e bers Of delegates with muck satisfac
e ton, and with credit to himself an
the city. He also deserves specia
praise for the elegant lunch serve
= upon the steamboat Endeavor
+ To the committee appointed by Cit
: Council, and the president and mem
o lbers Of City Council for their dee
4 interest manifested and excellent wor
e done. The word Welcome" in electri
Il lights put across Market street in fror
n of the City Hall was a very commend
Is able affair and highly appreciated.
/ To the Wilmington City Electr
= Company for many lights furnished.
i, To the Wilmington City Railwa
s. Company for special cars furnished an
s. qrecognizing delegates bades. The sp
cial cars were always at our dispose
and we are much indebted to the con
pany, and especially Harvey Wand
grift, for their time and attention
7 looking so thoroughly after the ente
II tainment and comfort Of our guest
The parlor car so handsomely decorate
ae with electric lights, flags and buntil
Of was a very pleasant feature. This C
" was used in escorting his honor, q
It, mayor, and his excellency, the COVE
nor, to the Clayton House, exhibits
nd hall, Grand Opera House, Brandywi
Ia, Springs Park, and on other formal
Mt lcasions.
To the Wilmington and Brandywi
er, Springs Railway Company for spec
he cars, decorated in attractive desig
in which carried part of the delegates a
,e- friends to the park and also for spec
lp- decorations at the park.
ngl To the First Regiment Band VIII