The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-22
THE ma TION.AL
HARDN ARE MEN
Influential Association in Session at
the Jefferson.
MUCH BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
Polk KILLER Entcrtains the Visitors at
the smoker-Grcat Celebration
Last Night-Prosrammc
for To-Day.
Influential Association in Session at
MUCH BUSINESS TRANSACTED.

The National Hardware Association
| convened in its sixth annual session in
the convention hall at the Jefferson Hotel
at II o'clock yesterday morning. The at
tendance WIS larger and more represent
alive than ever before in the history of the
organization. On the roll-call not less than
1I5 of the 200 members responded to their
names.
Mr.. John Bindley, of Pittsburg, presi-
dent Of the Association, occupied the
chair. and with few Introductory re-
marks he called upon Rev. Dr. w W.
Moore, of this city, 10 offer prayer. AT
ter the invocation By DIR. Moore, the
! assembly sang the national hymn,
America
a letter from Governor J. Hoge Tyler
was read, expressing his regret a his in
+ ability TO be present because OF i pre-
vious engagement to attend the unveilins,
exercises at Charles City.
The visitors were welcomed on behalf
of the city by Hon. Richard NJ. Taylor,
Mayor Of Richmond, who Informed the
members of the Association that he had
arranged with Justice John to make ex-
traordinary provision for all of those
who came before him during this con-
vention.
y most Interesting address. on behalf
of the commercial interests of Richmond,
was delivered by Col Archer Anderson
who made, as he usually does, a most ex-
cellent speech.
The minutes OF the convention OF 1899
were read and We're followed by the
address of President B;ndley, reviewing
the work of the association during the
last twelve months. The president refer
red to the spirit Of cooperation that had
hardware men. He said he believed that
within the next wear or two practically
all the hardware dealers in tho United
States would be members of the associa
ton, for the purpose of promoting the
common good. He declared that he
thought the future OF the association was
very bright.
The report of the secretary-treasurer,
Mr. r James Ftrnley, of Philadelphia,
was read and showed that from a numer-
zeal and financial point of view the asso-
CATION had made a rapid, yet substantial,
growth during the past twelve months.
Addresses WERE. heard relative to the
progress being made by the Canadian
Hardware Association. the speakers beng
Peleg Rowland. president of the orsaai-
zation: ce-President William Starke and
Secretary J. Hardy. ali of Montreal.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
After a recess of two hours the after
noon session began al 2:30 o'clock, when
the future of the jobber was discussed by
r. e Dickinson. OF the American Tin
Plate Company. and others
The Association put business aside last
night and engaged in a smoker, given in
the banquet hall Of the Jefferson. There
were present two hundred and fifty per
sons including many ia0ies. Polk Miller
&C occupied the center of the stage. and vita
his famous songs and stories entertained
his audience for an hour or :ro-e. Re-
fresnments were served. after which the
ladies retired but the feasting continued.
The Association viii hold a business
session this morning. and. according to the
programme. the visitors will be driven
owes the city, visiting the principal places
Of interest.