The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-20

vannah association called the meeting
to order. Prayer was offered by Rev.
A. NJ. Williams. Alderman F. M. Oh
liver was introduced for the address
of welcome. in the absence of Mayor
Myers. Several funny stories, which
were appreciated by the delegates.
were told by the speaker. In extend
ing the welcome the alderman said hes
hoped the grocerS would make living
cheaper in some way.
The address was responded to by
Secretary c. A. Won der Lieth of Ath-
ems, who expressed the pleasure of the
delegates at being in Savannah and
thanked the representative of the
city for the cordial reception given.
President Hand Was Ill.
1t was announced that a telegram
had just been received from Presi-
dent Hand, stating he had been taken
suddenly i'll and would not be able to
arrive for the opening of the conven-
ton, but hoped to be present before
the sessions concluded.
On motion, Mr.. A. w. Farlinger,
of Atlanta. national president of the
association, was called on to preside
until the arrival of Mr.. Hand. In ac-
cepting the chair, Mr. Farlinger stated
the convention would at once get down
to business. All delegates who had
not done so were asked to register
with the secretary.
In a short talk Mr.. Farlinger en-
phasized the good of such an organiza-
ton as the one in session through its
delegates, and declared that by work.
ing together much financial good could
be accomplished.
1t was then announced by the chair
man that speech making would be in
order while the committee provided
for on the programme were being Sc
lected.
Mr.. George ]. Williams, Southern
organizer of the association, was call
ed for and spoke of the need of a state
organizer. An attendance on all gath
erings, local and state, was urged on
the members.
Short Talks Made.
Short addresses were then made by
G. w. Harper of Brunswick G. M.
Bullock of Cordele, ]. 1. Campbell of
Fitzgerald, c. A. Won der Lieth of
Athens, c. S. Hardy of Waycross, and
others, giving a statement of the con-
dition of their local organizations.
Some reports showed flourishing as
sociations, while in other cases interest
had Jagged.
Mr.. John Bratton, editor of the
Southern Merchant, spoke of the plans
of the Atlanta organization. Much
had been done in the way of collecting
old accounts. He condemned the
trading stamp PLAN his sentiment on
this line being heartily applauded.
A communication was read. address,
ed to Secretary Donlan of the Cham
Der of Commerce, from the Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company.
giving information of a rate of one
fare for the round trip by boat to Bal
timore and Philadelphia on Aug. and
Aug. 20.
The following committees were an
nounced by Chairman Farlinger:
Committees Were Named.
Ways and Means-F. II. Marshall.
Nicholas Lang, c. A. Won der Lieth.
G. NJ. Bullock, c. S. Hardy. George ]
Williams. John Bratton.
Credentials. l. Campbell. p. G.
Busbee, Nicholas Lang, John f. MAY.
Lee f. White.
Rules and Order-L w. Roberts. L.
r. Roam, G. A. Munster G.. w. Harper.
c. II. Monsees.
By-laws-G. w. Harper, ]. e. Camp
bell. NJ b. Ehrlicher, B. f. Shepard.
James McGraw.
Neutrality-suspicious. ]. Williams. f.
II. Marshall. John Bratton, A. M.
West. C. NJ Bullock.
In the afternoon reports were heard
from Committees on Credentials and
on Rules and Order Secretary c. A.
Won der Lieth read his report for the
year showing much hard work done at
considerable expense to himself Mr..
f. II. Marshall, treasurer of the assoc
citation, presented his report showing
a small balance on hand, with an UNI
paid bill hanging over. The report of
the treasurer was referred to an audit
ing committee composed Of the follow
ing: l.. w. Roberts. Leigh NJ White
and G. W. Harper.
Grocers ought TO Unite.
Mr. A. W. FarlinRer, Of Atlanta
president Of the national orRanizstion'
spoke OF the work IN Georgia, He
urged that the retail grocers stand to-
gether against the encroachment OF
all opponents. The need Of an or
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