The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-11-15
CHAMBER f ECTS
A NEW SECRETARY
R. N. Phillips is the
Unanimous Choice.
MEMENTO TO ALLEN
Retiring Secretary Paid Graceful
Compliment by the Chamber OF Com
merce. Resolution in Regard to
the Address of D. A. Tomp-
klns on December. 9Th.

The Chamber of Commerce held a
memorable meeting last night. and
the enthusiasm seldom reaches the
nigh pitch that was registered last.
Mr., r. NJ. Phillips was unanimously
elected Secretary, and Mr.. George AL
len, who was the life of the organiza
ton for ten ears was remembered
gracefully upon his retirement. and
presented with memento. as an ex-
preston of the appreciation of the
chamber for his very valuable services.
The meeting was more largely at
tended than usual. and there was. be-
Sides the strong sentiment of enthusi-
asm and patriotism, an air of business
that seldom marked the sessions of the
body The chamber has. figuratively
speaking, turned over new leaf. san
gotten down to real labor.
Mr.. Phillips will assume his duties
at once, and his Office will adioin the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce
and his entire time and energy will be
expended in the promotion of RAJ
eighs interests.
Mr.. TomDlins Address.
A communication was received from
President Alexandria Webb, of the In
dustrlal club. relative to the address
ed at a public meeting on the evening
of December 9Th under the auspecies
of the Industrial Club, and the Cham
ber of Commerce adopted the follow
ing resolutions. oered by Mr.. w. J.
Peele:
Resolved. that the Chamber of
Commerce and Industry hear with
pleasure that Hon. d. A. Tompltins will
address the Industrial Club and the
citizens of Raleigh on the evening of
the 9th of December.
Resolved. 2nd. That the Chamber
attend the meeting of the Industrial
Club in d BODY
The New Secretary
President Joseph C. Brown an
nounced that at the meeting of the
Executive Committee in the afternoon
Mir. K. M Phillips was a single choice
for the Secretary. and recommended
mis- election. which carried unani
mously. He stated that the office of
the secretary was one of great res
possibility and upon that officer lay
the burden of labor, as all the work of
the Chamber would devolve upon him.
He felt assured that the Chamber
would tender Mr.. Phillips its hearty
cooperation and strongest support
and back him in every eort he should
make for the city's advancement. He
then presented Mr.. Phillips to the
Chambre.
In responding 30 the remarks Of
President Brown and the applause of
the Chamber Mr.. Phillips said
Il desire to thank YOU for the pre-
ing me TO the secretaryshiD of this
ferment yoT have shown me in elect
body of business men. and in accepting
it L cannot say more than that in the
performance of my duties, | shall
at ali times use nv best Judgment and
and give to the work my faithful eff
for | lTe1 iod fC, hi
tunity to continue TO do what / can
to advance the material welfare of our
good capital city. To attain the ends
for which we are al striving no stone
that | can find. or that ] can move.
shall be left unturned- Through CO.
operation with YOU, gentlemen. | hope
TO be able TO contribute in a substantial
way to the growth and Improvement
of Raleigh The best that is in me
shall be spent in that direction. There
is work here for us all to do. If | NAV
be allowed to suggest one thing that
we need to emphasize above all 9TH
ers in the early stages of the work of
this reorganized Chamber Of Com
merce. is is perfect unity of purpose
complete cooperation. When the
members of this organization come to-
gether as one man and full with
fixed purpose in view the ends aimed
at will be attained. United we stand
divided we fall" Let our motto be
Unity, and the things we strive for iwll
follow in degree corresponding with
our exercises of good judgment and
properly expended energy.
Gentlemen. | thank you. and | am
yours for Raleigh.
Memento to Mr.. Allen.
Mr. Joseph F. Pogue, in behalf of
the Chamber. said that he had been
entrusted with a nigh privilege, and
one that afforded him infinite pleas
ure. He had been chosen to express
the appreciation of the Chamber for
the valuable services rendered it and
the city OF Raleigh by. the retiring
secretary, Mr.. George Allen, who had
held the office for ten years. He
declared that the Chamber owed MIR
Allen q great debt of gratitude, and
was sure that the feeling was shared
by the whole community. Much OF
the progress of the city, he said
could be traced directly to the efforts
of Mr.. Allen while secretary of the
Chamber Mr.. Pogue then presented
Mr.. Allen with Il beautiful gold
watch. bearing the inscription:
Presented to George Allen by the
Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce,
f905" and on the back of the watcn
were inscribed the initials of Mr.
Allen In conclusion, Mr.. Pogues
stated that the Chamber wished Mi.
Allen many more years of happiness
and prosperity and that the Cham
Der individually hoped he would wear
the watch as a token of their highest
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