Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14

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Virginia, which State represent.
So spoke w. II. Thompson Of Rich
mond, Va, one Of the members Of the |
National Association of Municipal |
Electricians, whose convention closed |
yesterday week.
But Mr.. Thompson was not the only |
one to remark on the magnificent re-
ception given the electricians, all |
agreed on that. Expressions of opinion |
on that and other points are appended. |
To Gov. Ebe W. Tunnel, who was one
of the special guests, the convention |
came as revelation of what Whining |
ton can do Even residents of the town
have found themselves surprised by
the spirit shown this week.
GOV. TuNNELL's EYES OPENED.
Gov. Ebe w. Tunnel had his eyes
opened at the electrical exhibition. He
was interested in inspecting the fire
alarm mechanism there, and was in
formed that the same system was in
use here 81 often wondered why
Wilmington had so few fires" said the
governor to the writer; land think
see the reason in that you are so well
protected with an electrical fire sys-
tem.o
Speaking of the convention, Gov.
far beyond my expectations, and the
hospitality is just immense. Every
thing seems to be in fine shape and
well-arranged, and the promoters of it
and managers Of it deserve great deal
of credit.
~ believe it will be a means of
doing great deal of good here; of
being great benefit to the city.
"PERFECT CONVENTION TOWN"
Morris W. Mead, superintendent of
the Bureau of Electricity OF Pittsburg,
said: ~ am extremely well impressed
with Wilmington; it shows that the
name more than implies Willing
town. ?" He was pleased with the
lovely homes and the broad dis
positions of the people, and was in
love with the place. He averred that
one can tell at once whether he will
care for a person or a town, and that
the feeling OF friendship was apparent
100 miles away from Wilmington. He
has travelled from Denver to Boston
and knows the towns, and Wilmington
does not suffer by comparison. 1T is
a perfect reception town; and good
convention city, said Mr.. Mead, who
is the new president of the association.
SMALLER CITIES FOR CONVENTIONS.
Frank L. Perry is the assistant
business manager of the Western
Electrician Of Chicago. He is at
present located in New York. Mr..
Perry is not only newspaper man, but
is an electrician of experience and has
lectured on the subject Of electricity.
One of his inventions is an electrical
head which winks, smokes cigarettes
and shows longing for rum. When
exhibiting this head, MIR. Perry makes
up as Svengali. The curious invention
is now in Chicago. Mr.. Perry has re-
ceived a letter from the representative
of the managers of the Paris Ex-
position with reference to the electrical
head, but has not decided whether or
not he will exhibit it there.
II have been close attendant at all
sorts of electrical conventions for
number of years." said Mr.. Perry to a
Gazette reporter, lin both the
editorial and business ends of my
paper, and | have noticed in later
years growing conviction on the part
of those who attend those gatherings,
that the smaller cities, that is, small
in comparison with Chicago and New
York, seem to be better suited for
electrical conventions, in that these
smaller cities show proportionately
larger amount of enth usiasm towards
the delegates. In fact, one often hears
the remark that there is nothing like a
small city for a convention. The en-
thusiasm of the people helps the cause.
From all that l can hear this has
been the most successful convention,
and needless to say it is very largely
due to Mr.. Mason and Mr. Aydon.
'.1'll go away with a very delightful
impression of the hospitality of Will
mington.
WILMINGTON MEASURES UP.
Frank @. Mason, superintendent Of
the police telegraph of Brooklyn, who
has been active in the arrangement!
for the electrical exhibit, spoke Of tn,
magnificent reception, the hospitalit!
and the decorations, and said that tht
question would never be asked again
"Why did you go to such city Al
Wilmington to hold your convention?'
That question was asked by severa
people in New York; several of then
are here. and they are well pleased
that the convention did come here.
WIRE COMMISSIONERS FLOOD SPEAKS.
Thomas W. Flood, commissioner o
wires, Boston;
.'This is my first extended stay dow
here, and / find it very nice city AMI
its people are very hospitable. hav
the pleasure Of meeting your HONORABLE
mayor, Mr.. Fahey, and MIR. Dolan
your chief of police. and Mr.. Joyce
assistant chief in the fire department
must say the treatment have receiy
ed is very magnanimous, and / hav
only the kindest words to say for tn
city of Wilmington. -
CITIZENS HAVE HELPED COMMITTEE.
James Jones, Jr., of New York: !"
feel much as many of the others do
that Wilmington has shown itself
very open hearted city, and the citi
zens certainly have done all they coul
in receiving us. The only trouble s
far is that | have not had chanc
fully to see the city. Not only tn
committee have done all in thei
power, but also the citizens seem /
have turned in and helped in wa
that was almost unexpected. l g
away with very happy remembrance
of Wilmington. Speaking of Wednei
days parade. he said II think it wa
a fine one. You made an exceller
showing of the two departments. Z"
Clarence Stump Of Brooklyn: g
think Wilmington is one of the nice.
cities we have ever met in. There
one thing: The people have outdon
themselves in receiving u.s.
Adam Bosch of Newark, N. j.. g
think IL is a very pretty city. and I'll
best part of Wilmington is the neon
that are IN it. 1t is my first visit hel
and ! will carry very pleasant reco
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