Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-04
As CONVENTION CITY
Wants Washington Permanent
Meeting Place Of G. A. R.
COMMERCE CHAMBER ACTS
Plans to Entertain the Virginia Press
Association.
SECRETARY STRAUSS ADDRESS
election Of New MISUNDERSTANDING
ments for Base Ball Game-Mu-
nicipal Building Opening.

A systematic campaign in advocacy OF
Washington as the permanent convention
city of the Grand Army of the Republic
was decided on AT an executive meeting
of the board of directors of the Chamber
Of Commerce yesterday afternoon in the
rooms of the chamber. 18th and F streets.
The G. A. r. is to hold its annual en-
campment in Toledo. Ohio. this year. and
II is understood that the question of max
ing Washington the permanent place of
meeting is to be considered. 1t was de-
cided by the board of directors TO have
the secretary of the chamber commune
cate with every Grand Army post in the
country and with such other organizations
and individuals as may be of benefit in
accomplishing the desired result.
To Entertain Visitors.
The entertainment of the members of
the Virginia Press Association who are
10 visit Washington in body the early
part of July was also discussed. 1t was
decided that the committee on conven-
tons and entertainments proceed
with plans for the reception and
entertainment of the visitors and ar
range such program as 1t may see
fit. provided that Ii does not cost the
chamber more than $3.50 Thus far it is
the intention of the committee mentioned
to have formal reception in the rooms
of the chamber. visit the public buildings.
visit Luna Park and take boat ride on
the Potomac as far as Indian Head.
BY recommendation of the committee on
conventions and entertainment ii was de-
cided to do away with Washington
birthday celebration next February. be-
cause OF the fact that the date so closely
precedes Inauguration day.
President Harper. who presided. an
nounced that next Tuesday evening the
last meeting until next fall will be held
sd on that occasion Secretary Straus
the Department of Commerce and
Rbor will deliver an address. Mr.. Har
per, with the consent of the board di-
rected the secretary to communicate with
the business men of Washington who are
not members of the Chambe! inviting
them to be present and hear Mr.. Straus.
A letter from Cuno Rudolph. member
OF the board of directors. was read by
the secreta ry the writer requesting that
his resignation from the board be ac-
cepfeu. He gave as his reason pressure
of business and the fact that ii would
be impossible for him to attend the meet
ings every Monday at noon. as is pro-
posed. On motion of Mr.. T. C. Moves
Mr.. Rudolph's resignation was referred
to the executive committee. with the
view of having Mr.. Rudolph withdraw
IT. The resignation of Jacob Slidt was
referred to the membership committee.
a 14isner treasurer read a report of
chamber that showed a balance of ss77.
The following new members were elect
ed: Walter A. Johnson. Thomas Grant.
T. L. Townsend. Louis Hirsh. Thomas E.
Ogram, NJ. W. Moore. j. c. Wineman
and r. z. Yellott. Allan Albert of the
membership committee urged that eff
fective means be adopted to secure new
members.
Will Play Real Base Ball.
According to Ralph Lee. chairman of
the committee in charge of the base ball
game to be played at National Base Ball
Park June % between the Chamber of
Commerce and the Board of Trade. the
contest will be rare exhibition He an
ncunced that there is to be a meeting of
candidates for the chamber team next
Wednesday evening and that Arthur
Moses has been selected as chairman of
a committee to arrange special features.
The committee. according to Mr.. Lee.
will provide novel and amusing stunts
for the enjoyment of the patrons between
the innings
Mr. Moses chairman. announced that
the names of j. D. Callaghan and John
Flynn have been added to the committee
on manufactures.
Charles j. Bell chairman of the spe-
cial committee to plan for the opening
or the Municipal building. reported that
the ceremonies will be commenced in the
morning. Following several short ad-
dresses an informal reception is TO be
held In the building by the Commission
ers In the evening there will be a DIS
play of fireworks.
Following informal discussion of the
question of having photographs of the
members of the chamber taken to be
framed and hung in the quarters of the
chamber, the meeting adjourned.