The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-21
BANK CLERKS DINE
AND HEAR ORATORY
Comptroller Ridgely ON
Opportunities III Banks.
CHANCES FOR YOUNG MEN
Dr.. Needhan,, of George Washington
University, Discusses Value of
Organization.

The second annual banquet OF the
Washington Chapter Of the American
Institute OF Bank Clerks was held IN
the American dining room of the Ar
lington Eatel last evening. and was the
most successful affair yet given under
the aaspie es of the chapter.
Besides he members OF the chapter,
Numbering about 2o9. who were present,
there were also a number of invited
guests. among whom were Government
officials and prominent citizens. Several
members from the Baltimore chapter
were also III attendance
The banquet was arranged by com
1nittee consisting Of Francis r. Dooley.
Wallace Mex. Stowell and Samuel
Henry. and to Them Is due the credit
for making 1t the success that it was.
W. Frank D. Heron acted in the Ca
pacity OF toastmaster.
Guests of Honor.
The guests OF honor, who were also
the speakers OF the evening. were Will
lam 3. Ridgely. Comptroller of the
Currency; Charles w. Needhana. presi-
| dent Of George Washington University
y. K, Paris. president Of the District
of Columbia Bankers Association, Ell
lis II. Roberta. Treasurer of the United
States; George NJ. Allen. of New York,
secretary Of the American Institute OF
Bank Clerks. and Alfred Barrett. OF
New York. chairman Of the Minneapolis
Convention Of American Institute Of
Bank Clerks.
me dining room was decorated with
flowers and palms, and the banquet
table was decked with roses and carna-
tons AT each plate WAS white caraa-
| ton and a menu.
The menu vas unique feature of the
banquet. 1t was IN the form of a de-
post book. Besides the list Of speak
efs ana the courses 1t also contained a
check on the Washington Chapter Bank,
payable to the order OF the bearer. an
/. o. u. for lone good time" 1t was
signed by THE Fun Makers From
| the ends OF the deposit book two notes
Bank. for 500 each.
Music and Dinner.
! The dinner was served in ten courses
During It's progress an orchestra dis
coursed sweet music. A program of In,
sfrumental and vocal solos was given.
Those who participated in this program
were William Claybaugh. Philip Lee
seantian, A. Walker Bacne, George
oConner. William H. Schultz. M, D.
Hensey. ard Edward auth
The literary part OF the program be-
gan at IL O'Clock. The retiring presl-
dent OF the local chapter, George O.
| Watson. called the meeting to order and
made a short address of welcome. after
which the presLdent-eiect, Francis r.
Dooley. was installed He was escorted
TO the Presidents chair by John Poole,
the vice president-eIect. and William
King, the secretary-elect, while the or
chesfra appropriately played Mr..
DooIey.''
Mr. Dooiey. IN assuming the presi-
dents chair. expressed his appreciation
OF the homer that had been conferred
upon him and reviewed the history Of
the chapter, He closed by introducing
w. Frank D. Heron. past president Of
the chapter. who was to act as toast
master during the evening
Benefits of Organization.
Mr. Heron spoke briefly on the BEN
efts derived from the organization. and
introduced the Hon. William p Ridgeiy
Mr.. Ridgeiy took for the subject the
young men in the banking institutions
and pointed out the opportunities.
THE man who takes life seriously"
he said. is the one who will get there.
1t is the work q young man does while
he is young man that decides his fu-
tur@
Never before were such opportunities
presented to him as are before him to-
day This is young mans time, and
| this Is young mans country
DIR, Seedham was the next speaker
He spoke OF the benefits derived from
the local association OF bank clerks, and
said the organization was one of tho
best laboratories in the world for the
young man. as 1t afforded him chances
for the interchange of ideas with his