The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-03-20
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Smoker Was Great Success and
the Reorganization Effected Prom
ises More and Better Work in the
Future.

ises More and Better Work in the
Future.
From the Daily Item March IS.
The Chamber of Commerce smoker
which was held in the Sumter Light
Infantry Armory last night was well
attended, a successful and pleasant
affair. Less than sixty invitations
were sent out by the committee of ar
rangements and there We're nearly
fifty of the representative business
and professional men of Sumter pres
ent. There was no attempt made to
have an elaborate supper, but the
luncheon, consisting of turkey and
ham sandwiches, bread, coffee, cakes
and punch, was daintiy served and
contributed no little to the success
and enjoyment Of the occasion.
The meeting was called TO order by
Mr.. II. L. Scarborough, vice president
of the organization, and at his request
Mr.. Fl. c.. Haynsworth, to whose ini-
tiative the smoker was in large
measure due, stated the object OF the
meeting. He said that the object Of
the meeting was the reorganization Of
the Chamber of Commerce on basis
that would give new life and spirit
and insure more systematic and effec-
tive work in future for the upbuilding
OF Sumter.
The election Of officers for the ensu-
ing year was then entered upon. Mr..
R. 7. Manning was elected presi-
dent by a unanimous vote. Messrs.
II 1. Scarborough and R. F. Hayns-
worth was reelected first and
second vice presidents respect
lively. Mr.. E. I. Reardon was re-
elected Secretary and Mr.. D. r. Nc
Callum. Jr., was elected Treasurer.
Mr.. H. a. Moses offered the follow
ing suggestions as a basis for the re-
organization, which, after discussion,
| were adopted
Whereas, the Chamber Of Com
merce has for the last many months
been in stat somnolence akin
closely to nor-> 1istence, that we,
those present assembled, hereby reor-
ganize the Chamber of Commerce AID
subscribe ourselves as members
thereof.
..That it be the plan Of this organ
ization that its members come togeth-
er once a month at smokers.
s'That the dues Of this association
be 25 cents per month; and % cents
additional to be known as smoker
dues. That all dues be payable in ad-
vance, and shall be paid to the treas
urer at the smoker for the month fol-
lowing.
ssThat hereafter all members must
apply for admission, and must be
elected by ballot That in order to Sc
cure a representative membership
committees be appointed to work the
following territory; Ward 1, business
section; Ward 2, business section;
Ward 8, business sector; Ward 4,
business seton; the manufacturing
and wholesale section.
''That the Chamber be divided into
committees as follows: Executive
Committee Of five members; on freight
arrangements; on passenger arrange
ments; on manufactures; on public
| works; on new enterprises; on public
| ity; on streets and roads; on enter
/ tainment; on finances; on invitation;
on constitution and bylaws and vari-
| Gus other committees as there may be
necessity for from time to time. That
| every standing committee organize by
electing secretary and chairman;
that the finance committee provide
suitable compensations for the Secre-
tary and Treasurer; that every stand
/ ing committee meet once month,
Chamber all committees shall render
reports.
'That at all meetings all address
es shall be limited to five minutes in
length, and no member shall be al
lowed to speak more than twice on
any subject, except by request. That
it shall be the duty Of the presiding
officer to enforce this rule strictly"
A motion was adopted empowering
the President to appoint all commit
tees at his leisure.
The President was requested to ap-
point several members to prepare
brief papers to be presented at each
monthly smoker, as the subjects for
discussion.
All present enrolled as members Of
| the reorganized Chamber Of Com
| merce and the interest and enthusiasm
| manifested indicated that it will be a
| working organization and that it will
accomplish much for the develop
ment of the city.
The features Of the meeting that
| most Impressed those present were
the remarks Of President Manning on
| taking the chair and a. brief address
| by Mai. Marion Noise, who was called
| on to make a speech.
A vote of thanks was rendered the
committee that arranged for the
| smoker, the ladies who served it and
Mr.. H. A. Moses for the suggestions
! made by him in reference to the plan
of reorganization and future work.