The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-13
CHAMBER TO TAKE PART.
The Organization VIII Participate in
the Big Civic Carnival.

A regular monthly meeting Of the Board
OF Directors Of the Richmond Chamber
Of Commerce was held yesterday even
ing at . o'clock Present, Mr.. 5. W. Tray-
ers, president, occupying the chair; Mr..
L. Il. Morris. first Nice-presldent, and
Messrs. G.. u. BOsher John stewart Bryan,
NJ l.. Marcuse, Thomas l.. Moore +. T.
Noting y. RI Savage, K. l.. IrdylOr, and
S. NJ. Woodward. directors.
Under the call OF standing committees
brief reports were submitted by Mr.. +. Il.
Noting. chairman OF the Committee on
Arbitration: Mr. l.. Il. Morris, chairman
OF the Committee on Banks and Currency,
and Mr.. Thomas l.. Moore, chairman or
the Committee on Health and Sanitation.
Mr. John Stewart Bryan. Of the special
committee composed OF representatives OF
the Chamber ana the Young Mems Busi-
ness Association. having under consid-
GRAFTON the invitation Of the authorities
of the Philadelphia Export Exposition, TO
name day upon which special induce
ments and facilities would be offered
Richmond business men to visit this expo
sitiOn reported that at "A meeting last
week little progress had been made, as the
time for launching the 'Shubrick' had not
then been determined, and the committee
wished 20 avoid all DOS sole conf vi n
the celebrations at Richmond incident 20
that OCCASION but he briefly outlined the
plans Of the committee. as far as formu-
lated, which were approved by the Board
and the 3lst OF October having been fixed
upon for launching the "Shubr!ck." the
matter Of making such arrangements as
the committee deemed most feasible for
visiting the exposition was continued in
the hands Of the special committee
The question OF receiving freight az the
various depOtS In the city uD % a later
hour than IS now customary with most OF
them. was discussed by the board. and.
upon motion Of Mr.. Woodward. the Inland
Trade Committee was requested 10 inyes-
tigate existing arrangements ana report as
soon as possible what imn~ovenan.s
conld be made for the convenience OF the
shippers Of Richmond.
Upon motion OF Mr. Morris. the some
committee was asked to ascertain II
ticket Office could not be established I'm
the new depot at Elba Station. for the
convenience OF the travelling public many
of whom were IN the habit Of boarding the
North-bound train at that station.
lt having been suggested 10 the Cham
Der. In view Of the fact that next year
j. the census year. and for other consid-
erations. that IL would he desirable 10 ex-
tend the corporate limits OF the city of
Richmond uDOn motion NJ Mr. WOodwa--l
this question was referred 10 n special
comr''ffee 90 che Cha-~hnr 70 he aupoirse>l
by the President. which. with n similar
Committee which the Young Mems Bust
ness Association would be requested to an
point. should promptly look into the ques-
ton and report such measures as were
deemed advisable.
The pronre'v of the Chamber as IN or-
gsnizaiion being represented IN the an
proachln- trades' narade havirg heen sr..
rested the president and secretarv OF the
Chamber were requested 10 take the mat
ter up with the Trades Parade Commit
tee and make such arrangements for IT.