The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

The Country Banker, by Mr.. {. \.
I,vans/cashicr Bank of Reidsville.
The Bankrupt Law, by Col John W.
Iiinsdalc of Raleigh.
These were followed with short talks
by the following members. who related
their trials, experiences and hopes as
bankers:
j. =. Sawyer, of Ashcville.
Jno. NJ. Miller Jr., of Charlotte.
j. c. Gibson, of Concord.
Leo ID. ueartt, of Durham.
s. A. Ashc. of Raleigh.
+. J. Gill. of Laurinburg.
G. w. Montcastle of Lexington.
]. a. Stone, of Pilot Mountain.
JOS. G. Brown, of Raleigh.
c. \. Evans. of Reidsvllle.
JOS Il. Batchelor. of Raleigh.
Il. s. Jerman. of Raleigh
II. l.. Watt. of Reidsville
w. T. Old. Of Elizabeth City.
Thos. II. Battle, of Rocky Mount.
j. c. Braswell, of Rocky Mount.
Caldwell Hardy, of Norfolk.
Allen *. Smith, of Smithficid.
Lee III. Battle, of Wilmington.
+. II. Fries, of Winston.
Hon. Kemp Z. Battle. Of Chapel Hlil.
w. a. Blair of Winston.
Col. Burgwyn, Bank Examiner.
.yno. Il. Bruton, of Wilson.
After these speeches came the cleo
tion of officers with the result above m
dicatcd. and after their installation the
adjourncn sine dle.
Il hate to put the notion SAID Pres
idcnt Brown. We have enjoyed your
stay among us and we nope 1T has not
been unpleasant TO YOU. we nope
yo,l'U come again next year. and the
next and still the next, and indeed we
see no reason why this should not ne
come the permanent home of the asso-
ciation.'
And in this Mr.. Brown but voiced the
sentiment and hop, o. the people OF hal
eigb. for the Bankers have captured the
city. The people Of Raleigh have en-
ioyed having them here and they regret
ted exceedingly to see them go away.
That the regret was mutual IS evidenced
by the bouquets thrown at us III the
following resolution passed by a r1slng
vote at Yesterdays closing session:
"Rcsolvcd. that the hearty and SINCERE
thanks of this association are hereby
rendered to the Capital Club, Whuch mas
so gracefully entertained us i'll its de
Iightful rooms, to the newspapers,
which have with commendable enter
Prise so fully and so faithfully reported
our proceedings, to the good citizens OF
our capital city who have contributed SO
to our comfort and pleasure and
who have SO Hospitality entertained us.
.Resolved further. that we ALSO thank
the railroads for reduced rates and the
hotels for kindnesses and courtesies eX-
tended"
And not satisfied with generalities in
he way of thanks, the convention went
INTO bill of particulars, taking hrst
.he Raleigh bankers:
''Resolyed, that the most hearty thanks
If this association are due and are here
Nv rendered to the bankers of Raleigh
for their whole-souled hospitality and for
heir warm, cordial and most enjoyable
.ourteSies. 1t has been good for us to
be here. and our local friends, as a re-
suit of their kindness, now have to their
credit heavy balances in all our institu-
tons and we desire to assure the Raj
Ugh bankers that if we could see any
room in their vaults for more deposits
we should give the matter favorable con-
sideration. AS local borrowers do not
use all the funds available here, we
hall be glad to- recommend some of our
friends and can possibly use goodly
portion ourselves"
Next was the following vote of thanks
TO Mr.. and Mrs Charles II. Belvin:
"Whereas Mr.. and Mrs. Belvin have
so greatly to our pleasure by
kindly opening to us their hearts, and
home and lawn, therefore be it
Resolved. that the North Carolina
Bankers Association return to them
heartfelt thanks and wish them long life
and happiness
Nor were the ladies forgotten in the
bestowal of thanks:
Resolved. that the ladies of Raleigh.
having contributed so largely to the
pleasure of our members, are entitled
to an expression of our appreciation auld
thanks.
"ReSolved further that we are pre-
pared to say Il good word for them
everywhere and most heartily recon-
mend to the unmarried ones certain gen
tlemen who are members of this asso-
Also n resolution of thanks was ten
dcrcd TO Mr.. Caldwell Hardy, of Nor
folk. for his excellent address to the
Likewise Il vote of thanks to the re-
firing officers was unanimously passed
Also to the Board of Public Grounds
and buildings and to the keeper of the
capitol for the use of the hall.
FELL THIRTY FIVE FEET.