Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-24
STATE BUSINESS MEN.
Hola Their Annual Session in Water
 bury To-day.


 convened at Pythian hall this fore noon at 10 o'clock sharp, as arranged. and business was immediately got un- uer way. There were representatives from the principal cities in the state. apout loo III all being present The president, H. H. Guernsey, opened the meeting ln a few formal words, sum- nlar1zlnS the business situation as if came under his observation, in all polnts or the state. Then he read his Ipeor,, when will be found in full on page three
 Following were the delegates:
 New Haven: George B. Johnson. F. J. Linsay, s. E. Dibble, c. E. Hart George J. Bassett, c. H. Levere. Hen fy Hillman, W. J Wright.
 Meriden: J. B. Hyatt, Wilbur B. Ives, Frank B. Smith.
 Hartford: Dwight N. Hewes, AL eXander Harbison. A. Hollander, NJ. B. Rothschi1d, J. Samuels, T. Wise, G. A. French, J. E. Bruce, c. s. Hills. c. l.. Palmer, H. E. Church. H. Bun- son.
 Bridgeport: Joseph Torrey, R. F. Whiting, c. W. Fairchild Carl Foster, Dow R. Beebe, H.. c. Oliphant,, H. B. Shelley, W. H. Benedict, L. B. Silli- man, Harry Dufee, Charles Gaylord, E. L. Graves, George E. Bets.
 Norwalk: E. s. Adams, John F. Hayes, Charles E. Curtiss.
 Danbury: E. Stone.
 Waterbury: John Blair, E. F. T'itZ- gerald Warren L. Hall, o. A. Ziglatz ki. F. c. Cowles.
 Ansonia: w A. Fellows, J. N. Wise. Horace Wheeler.
 T n D,,11n ,,1 Perkins.
 The greater part of the forenoon was taken 0p with the reports of the various officers, as above given, and Il discussion of the vendors law. On the latter nothing definite was done. The meeting adjourned at 80 for din ner and resumed business an hour later. Matters pertaining to the wei fare of the organization were dis discussed in general way and about f o'clock the election of officers was begun.
 The secretary's report was as fol lows:
 New Haven Jan 24 1901.
 MT President and Gentlemen: It is with pleasure that 1 submit herewith my annual report as state secretary.
 The first annual meeting of the State association was held ill New Haven on February 1, 1900. Like all associa- tions of a similar nature it takes year or two to get under headway, and while your association has labored dil- igently to get into line where efficient work could be done, there have been various hindranceS, all of which. how ever. have eventually been overcome.
 We are represented by nine associa- tons in various cities throughout the state. nearly all of which are reported as being in q tiourishing condition.
 Four meetings have been held dur ing the year and from the present out look it is probable that double that number will have to be called during 1901.
 The Stafford Springs association has been looking into the matter of join ing the State association. but thus far nothing has been definitely settled.
 On June 21 the directors laid an as- sessment of p cents per member on each association, and nearly all have made payment. The association gave q summer outing on August 1t which was attended by over 200 members from various parts of the state, ac- companied by their friends. The party took steamer at New Haven and had an enjoyable sail to Branford Point, where fine dinner was partaken of. A return sail at sunset completed the days outing and all felt well repaid for the time spent.
 A summer and winter Gathering would assist ill bringing members into closer relationship and could not help but prove profitable and pleasure to all attending.
 An invitation was received from the Mefiden association on September to a sheep bake at Compounce Lake. Your president and secretary availed themselves of this opportunity and spent most enjoyable afttrnoon with the Meriden members.
 The meeting of December F was an unusually interesting one, several members not state delegates being present. who took considerable inter- est in the discussions. The itinerary vendors law was discussed and an eff fort made to have it altered for the benefit of the merchant at the next session of the legislature. It was also , desired to change the exemption law, for, as the law now stands, 1t is use less X lively interest was shown in the discussion relative to the collection department and it is hoped that some thing may be done at the annual meet ing to improve this very important de- partment.
 It is sincerely hoped that the next annual meeting will show the fruit of this years labor, and as we progress year by year, still greater results may be achieved. In leaving this office 1 desire to thank the members of the association and especially the board of directors for their courteous treatment which has done so much toward mak- ing my duties pleasure, and 1 assure you1 have endeavored to fill the office to the satisfaction of the members and with credit to the association. All of which is respectfully submitted.
 GEORGE AI. ADKINS, Secy.
 Treasurer Kellogg's report was as follows:
 Waterbury, Jan 24, 1901. 10 the Officers and Members of Con-
 necticut Business Mems Associations:
 Your treasurer reports the following for the year ending January g, 1901: Balance on hand at beginning Received From. Dues Asst Total. New Haven Ass n. .$10 $52.25 $62.25 Waterbury Assn :. 10 30.5O 4O.50 t