Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-10-14

palms, ferns and flowers. Above
and around this was the scenery of
the stage. In the centre was the
photographers expensive outfit for
the purpose Of taking a flash light
photograph Of the Association. u
nited States flags were festoonel
and made to drape and ornament
the upper fringe of the curtain and
the boxes were similarly treated.
When IL is stated that this is the fin
est theatre in Washington and one of
the finest in the country, the scene
can be better imagined than de-
scribed. The golden appearance sym
bolc of value added to the pictures
queness of the scene. The incan-
descent lights with their golden
flood of light tended to increase the
maSnidceHt aud emphasize the glory
Of the scene.
Bankers, many Of whom are worth
millions, accompanied by their ladies
crowded tbc main floor OF the theatre
It was a scene Of bewildering lowell
ness. Money has not been spared
and it is estimated that the cost Of
the local entertainment by the com
mittee Will approximate $4,000.
In the midst OF all of this aggrega
tion of wealth and ability sac the
only cOiOrcd delegate. John Mitchell.
Jr, president OF the Mechanics S3-
wings Bank of Richmond Sow ANA
then q delegJtc would start az the
innovation look and pass on. bat the
great majority paid no more attCr-
t1n to him than TO any other mem-
bcy. again. a friendly delegate Wo-ti
ercct hiu and ask for an exchange
of cards. The question OF color did
NOT figure ANA the fact that ne was
there for information has been ac-
copied by the members and officers
OF this great financial institution.
Az the session this morning seats
were at q premium.
President Swinuey called the body
Go order ana prayer was offered
Chairman Mac Farlaud of the Dis
trict Committee delivered the ad
dress of welcome in most fcucitous
manner. The response was deliver
cd by President Swinney of Kansas
City, Mo, who afterwards delivered
his annual address.
Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw, Secretary Of
the Treasury was "a general favorite
and his Appearance was the notice for
an outburst Of applause. His speech
was devoted TO a discussion OF trade
and commerce and was an able plea
for the encoura cement and re-estab
lishment of American shipping on
the high seas He was frequently
applauded and at the conclusion Of
the speech was the recipient Of re-
peated aud long continued applause.
The Protective Committee made Its
report. A feature OF the meeting
this morning was the introduction of
a resolution commencing President
Roosevelt for his position in promo
ting the peace OF the world by the re
establishment of peace between ia
pan and Russia. It was adopted by
a rising vote Of the Association The
report of the Executive Cuncil was
read. 10 contained a resolution pro
viding for the dropping from mem
bership in the Assn OF any Bank
upon the two third vote of the EX
ecutive Council. It was adopted.
The officers Of the Savings Bank
Section as elected yesterday are as
follows:
President, Mt Edward ID. DuN,
vice-presidcnt OF the Peoples Savings
| Bank of Pittsburg. Pa; Nice-pres-
ident, Mr.. G.. Byron Latimer, Secre-
tary OF Irving Savings Institution of
New York; Secretary, Mr.. VIM. Han
hart OF New York. Members of the
Executive Committee: Mr.. John +.
Flack president of the City Savings
Bank. Omaha Neb. Mr.. ]. II. John
son, Cashier Pennsylvania Savings
Bank of Detroit Mr.. c. G. Purves,
president of Philadelphia Savings
Fund Society.