The Washington herald., 1907-11-17
Vice Chairman Gait Happy.

Norman Gait. vice chairman Of the COM
mittee yesterday was very enthusiastic
over the progress Of the work Said he:
This is an enterprise affecting not only
the members Of the Chamber of Com
merce. but all Of Washington. 7 believe
that il is the foundation Of a permanent
campaign to enlarge the city's retail bust
ness. Other large cities OF the country
and those much smaller than Washington
successfully carry on such work and gain
for the merchants of the city great vol
ume Of business from out OF town that
would otherwise not be attracted. There
r. no reason in the world why Washing
ton cannot have the trade. al least at
certain parts Of the year, Of people from
the surrounding towns and cities Wash
ngton merchants. especially at this time
Of the year. have unusually large and at
tractive displays. There is no other city
south OF Philadelphia that offers 10 the
Christmas shopper such inducements as
Washington does / believe We are going
o. be successful in our efforts. not only
m this time, but permanently"
D. J. Kaufman, chairman VI the com
mittee. is expected 10 return 10 the city
tomorrow. he has been away for the
past week attending 10 private business
affairs. which he had postponed in order
10 work on the Out-of-town shopping plan.
Circular Letter Sent Ont.
The following letter was sent 10 each
member OF the Chamber Of Commerce
yesterday Afternoon. This letter was or
dered 10 be sent to the members al a
meeting Of the committee on Friday:
November Is. 1ao7.
Dear Sir; Al a meeting of the executive commit
Tee Of the retail tra1e committee held Friday after
noon. the writer Vas directed % send letter %
every member n the Chamber Of Commerce inviting
him 20 lend has assistance. both financial and moral
io the efforts being made 20 bring % washington
during the first two weeks IN December rrrss
number q shoppers from towns and cities in the
/ surrounding states.
Tuesday November T. Mr.. Norman CATS report
az lcc chairman. which enthusiastically received
and Endorsed contained the following paragrauh.
our committee would suggest that each member
az the Chamber u Commerce be- hereby empowered
a committee Of one. with authority 70 act and in
Te all Washlngt0nians ~ ard In the succrSS Of this
movement and participate In its benefits Il Is NOT
necessary that one should be a member Of the Cham
Der az Commerce IN order 10 take part IN this en-
tcrrrisc the Of which vii reflect credit on
every citizen
The merchants participating IN the plan already
over sixty IN number. viii stand the exrense Of re-
batting the fares Of those who cone 70 Washington
70 do their Christmas shopping. The committee
feels. however that tins is a movement affecting All
Of Washington. and especially the members ~ the
Chamber. and that the assistance and support ~
every member should he given. especially al this
time. when a great deal Of work aud expense is
necessary
Checks should ne sent Immediately II Charles T.
Walraf. secretary Of the committee 1873 q street
and checks made payable % A. Lisner. treasurer
RetJim envelope inclosed
May we not count upon You for whatever assist
ance sou may feel able To rendors
Yours. respectfully. GEORGE n GALL
Manager Retail Trade Committee.