The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-04

I1oilCc BeHeYOleHls 9tSSOC!ihioll WhS aIltia
yesterday afternoon and besides hearing
an appropriate address from the president
MI. l.. n. Morris. the association elected
4 Board or Directors for the next twelve
months. B
Irhe constitution was amended so as to
have Ave members from each Police Dis
ltrict four members choscn from among
the life members, two at large and the
chieftof police. ,,,...
mer. Weaver, Mathews. Tally, Pollock;
h srSoRa aa 1!f1s. MsM a,sH laFss
Howard. Epps: lif, members; I, 4 ~ !, MOI y,
Halves and CHIEF Hulce.
Mr.. Morris's Address.
PRESIDENT siorriss admirable address address
To the Members OF Tie Police Benevolent
r'entlemen.--We have convened In an
nual meeting, and, according 70 You. ,,I
laws, II Is my duty to present you Wit,
an account OF the .actlons. OF your. Board
lions as may appear 10 be prcretnent TO
the welfare OF lie Association.
Major y. +. Howard, who has been the
president since the INCEPTION e. the asx %
July meeting OF the board and ! WIS
elected to succeed him. It was matter
OF profound regret that crcunstan noes
udNs ChuSCu gtHHe }FtlTcIIlelIls FIl GLaJ-
Howard. and the board appointed a com
,,,ittee 10 draft suitable resolutions e 2;
pressing The sense OF the board on ne
severance Of It's official relations with
is. accepted the Office with much re-
liictance. not because was unwilling to
do anything In my power for the ad-
vanccn7ent Of the great work wll,c en- We
have undertaken, but because FELT that
the honor should have been bestowed up
on someone who could bring TO the dis
charge of his Important duties larger
experience and more undivided attention.
1t Ia indeed a most worthy cause
Taught from my earliest recollection TO
care for the aged and helpless. ! feel
that we have n sacred duty to perform
and In this good work ihern sh no, for Pe
out hes t offrts to make his association a
blessing to those who may In time real
the benefits OF our labors. E,
point OF a citizen. ! realize tina, without
the mid OF our fellow-members Of this
community. we can peyer expect to reach
the most perfect success. For this .
communal work. your cont ribntions alone
can at best accomplish but a small part
OF what we desire to do. Therefore I
charge you that 1t liz your duty 70 give
TO your city the very best service ~
forth not only the commentator OF your
officers, butSth sympathy and support Of
z the people at large ga55
5, Our cause SHOULD appeal TO al who be-
llevc ! the upliftig OF men, When those
who, by reason ofsage or bodily ailments,
are no longer able to discharge their
duties. shall be properly cared for by this
arc relieved to some extent at least Of
the anxiety OF dependent old age and
that you can rest In pea CO and quetude,
awaiting the call of the Master
who are each receiving the sum Of TWEEN
ty-five dollars (s25) monthly. During the
year two Of our pensioners have passed
away: T.. G. Wilkinson. who died Novcm.
March IS, 1904.
/. 1T IS comforting to know that their last
days were seotlled by the good Offices OF
bers Were sso eaed due'hg s pas
year 10 :heir eternal homes Messrs
Philip Gibson. Isaac N..Jones. Robert s.
Bosherg and Eirgi MUS Newton.
In our association should serve as a
stimulating example for others to follow.
The treasurer Will report to you IN de-
tall the transactions Of his Office during
the last twelve months. ~
MY citizen colleagues on the Board Of
Directors. Messrs. ia mes n. Boyd s. IL.
a1iawes. Charles II Phil 'ps, arc so favor
bly, known for their readiness to particl,
pate In good works q all times, that
need only mention their names and 1t
Will be the Judgment OF all that the sue
cess OF this association is largely due to
their efforts They deserve Your sim
cere tlf1nks.:SI Il
/ desire to return my grateful thanks
to your secretary, your treasurer and the
members Of the board for their readiness
TO assist mo In the discharge OF my
duties.
Several aniendmets to your laws. which
have been approved BY the Board OF d.
rectorS. will be submitted to this meet.
Ing for consideration.
In conclus'oh,1 beg you. one and all. to
take an active interest In your associa-
ton and under the guiding care Of Provi-'
-dcnce, trust that our work will continue
to prosper and prove q blessing to, the
community. I'll