The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-19
TELEPHONE RATES TOO HIGH
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vote.
 With the plans now under contem-
 plation it will be possible to hold fre-
 quent general meetings at which it is
 hoped matters may be carefully dis
 cussed by the members. A full and free
 expression of opinion is desired and
 every opportunity will be given mem-
 bers of being heard Special meetings
 will probably be arranged for and in
 teresting speakers may be secured. In
 the near future there will be a meeting
 of the state association in this city,
 and later undoubtedly our own annual
 banquet, which has grown to be one of
 the most representative gatherings of
 business men held during the year. In
 all these meetings the general member ship Is urged to take part. Your pres ence will help the association, your ac- tive participation will be beneficial and we will all come closer together in the work of the association, Remember
 that your interests are the concern of this body and that your cooperation is needful for it's success and the fur therance of it's plans. Your executive
 board may work ever so hard, but it is the live active interest of the mem-
 bers that means success.
 During the past year new by-laws and articles were adopted, and al- though by no means perfect they have been found better adapted to the pres ent needs of the association. Several social meetings were held and good timewas passed by those who attended. Delegations from other organizations were with us on several occasions and added much to the pleasure. During the summer a large business mems outing was held at New London, and this winter general gatherings have been held in nearly all the societies represented.
 Many matters will come up during the coming year for your considera- ton. Act calmly conservatively and with due regard to all interests involv- ed. And if our action is guided by these considerations we shall have no fear of criticism.
 Gentlemen, unite with your new board of officers and board of directors to be elected here tonight, in carrying forward the work of the banner busi- ness men's organization in the state. ship is urged to take part. oYur pres the consideration and help that has been afforded me since my election as your presiding officer, and to extend to the ether officers and direct ITS ny appreciation of their support in carry ing on the work of the past year. They have worked unselfshly in your inter- ests and deserve the thanks of the as- sociation.
 The address was heartily applauded at it's conclusion.
 Following President Guernsey's ad- dress came the report of Secretary Earle Mr. Earle reported that during the last year 117 new firms had been taken in and seven had withdrawn from | the association. The membership now includes PA firms, an increase of 114 | over last year.
 Secretar Earle reported that increas- ed correspondence has been going on with many outside organizations and said that letters were received from Colorado, Texas, western Pennsylvania and other states making special inqui- ries as to the method of the collecting department and other points of inter- est The report of President Guern- sey and Secretary Earle were accepted and placed on file.
 Treasurer c. P. Wilson reported that the association had received $512 05 dur ing the year and that the expenditures amounted to S494.28, leaving $1777 in the treasury, with outstanding obligations. The election of officers then took place, resulting as follows
 President-Henry H. Guernsey.
 First vice president-George P. Jolln- son.
 I1,;o .Jo
 Secretary-George M. Adkins
 reasurer-Clarence B. Wilson.
 Assistant secretary-John B. Kirby.
 All of the above officers were elected by exclamation.
 President Guernsey appointed Messrs. Johnson, Dibble and Linsley commit tee to name board of fifteen directors They reported the following, who were elected: B. I. Atwater. M. E. Cosgrove, s. E.. Dibble, G. J. Bassett, L. Heller, George D. Post C. M. Parker, c. F. Messinger, G. E. Hart, J. B. Judson, Henry Hillman, George w. Crane, E. ] L. Norton, F. B. Walker and John Brown.
 On motion of Colonel Post, Chairman Guernsey appointed the following to act IS delegates at the state convention to , be held here probably on February i; President Gurensey, s. E. Dibble, F. J. Linsley, Colonel Post, c. E. Hart, l.. I Heller, c. M. Parker, c. P. Wilson and ( M E. Cosgrove. t IT. N. Hughes and W. H. Hazel were r reelected auditors. V The banquet question was discussed, r md it was finally voted to hold an an- | lual banquet and that two dollars be ,harged a plate. Messrs. Linsey, Ha- t ,el Wright, Earle and Atwater were V appointed a committee to make all the t necessary arrangements. O It was voted to invite the other asso- S iations of the state to send two deIe- r rates to attend the banquet. o A vote of thanks was extended to the l'v etiring officers for their efficient ser 1, ices. f The question of the rates charged by h he Southern New England Telephone e was discussed al length and everal opinions were given. Mr. Lins- F sy, as chairman of the committee which a Tas appointed to confer with an official W f the telephone company, reported that n schedule of rates had been given him, Ii 5hch he read to the members. h MT. Atwater believed that the rates II +; ;rI, +i,on