The Washington times., 1906-11-11

Stock Exchange was somewhat differ /
ent from the usual celebration for such
occasions it had a number of features
that were highly interesting and en-
tertaining
In the first place il came on the same
night that the general elections were
held. and as that event was Of deep
-and far-reaching Importance to all the
members the committee decided TO make
II the prominent feature by furnishing
the latest and most reliable inforI2a-
tion about the voting.
Then, again. instead OF combining it to
their own immediate family, the mem-
bers invited many of the most promi-
nent bankers and business men Of the
city. and desired them 10 ''joillhcate
with them. As il happened that the
ma aiority of those present We're on the
winning side II can readily be seen
that "a spirit of good Fellowship and en-
thuslasm was at times vociferousiy
evident.
Then too. the committee introduced
some neat little fake kilograms touching
upon the business peculiarities Of the
various members that made instantane-
ous hits. and were accepted in the best
spirit
Possibly two hundred OF more mem
hers and friends were present during
+ the evening, and their names would
read like a directory OF banE officials,
( though there was also sprinkling OF
Government officials and one or two
t from the diplomatic circle.
Some Notable Guests.
/ Taking a deep interest in the events
| Of the evening. and no doubt allowing
/ their thoughts TO stray back 10 the
| birth of the exchange the three %eter-
ans. Messrs. Glover, Williams, ana
( Paris. were at all times ready TO ex-
| tend the hospitalities Of the evening
Mr.. Glover had as his guest his son-ln-
/ law. Mr.. Won Swinderen. minister from
! the Netherlands. VINO. now that he mas
] a charming American wife. takes live
Inv interest in American politics.
/ Cen George II. HarrIes and George i.
/ Dunfop. local traction magnates, were
, specially interested in the returns from
I the Congressional districts
/ Charles J. Bell welcomed all comers
with hearty good wishes. The returns
kept him in the best Of humor, and ne
rellshod greatly the quips, even those
1 at his own expense.
Col. A Se!wyu TAFT, Of the interna-
/ tionaI Banking Corporation, was on
hand 10 assure both sides OF his hearty
good wishes or sympathies, as the re-
turns would indicate. Colonel TAFT pos
sesses the happy faculty OF always say
ing the right thing at the right time
and place.
| Edward p schwartz mingled with the
bank presidents. and was cordially
greeted as a late addition 10 the IRA
ternity. Secretary Worthington. OF the
Merchants and Mechanics. also drop
ped in 20 get the news.
/ Carroll Pierce. of Alexandra, who
had performed his duty early IN the
day as a citizen of the good old state
came up TO hear the latest returns. and
also To meet with his Washington con-
freres.
Orchestra Highly Praised.
A. Lisner dropped in and said the
IrnuSIc OF the orchestra which had been
provided was almost equal to that Of
the Boston symphony which had
claimed his attention IN the afternoon.
President Hibbs surrendered the chair
10 the committee In charge, and was a
close observer Of the returns from
CordonsviHe Va, his native town.
F. A. Drury OF the National City
Bank. together with Cashier Clapham.
found time 10 spend pleasant half
/. hour ENJOYING the fun.
Manager Hight Of the Willard Hotel.
looked In long enough 10 meet his many
friends among the bankers and brok-
ers. and exchanged congratulations over
the cheerful prospects.
l. r. Stanley Simmons and T. Franklin
Schneider represented the architectural
fraternity and were interested listeners
/ 10 the returns as they were read.
L. 3. Plat was an interested specta-
tor. and with Arthur G. Plant represent
ed the Traders Banks interests in the
election.
Vice President Blount OF the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company, seem
ed 10 enjoy the fun with his usual zesJ
for the bright side OF life. and paid
] marked attention to the reports from
his native State OF Indiana.
But the list is too long TO permit OF
I individual mention. The company re-
5 mained until the returns clearly indl-
| Gated the successful candidates. when
J with many congratulations TO the Wash
0 ington Stock Exchange for its healthy
! condition. and best wishes for many
! years of increasing prosperity. they took
- their departure the lights were turned
out, and the twenty-ffth anniversary
became pleasant memory.
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