The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-19

Association elected new officers
heard interesting reports from those
who retired, and discussed in most
optimistic manner the outlook for fur
ther work.
Tho meeting was largely attended
and was entirely harmonious. Pres!-
dent r. s. Christian called the session
to order about $50 o'clock. and at
once submitted his annual report,
which was read by the secretary. The
document showed that the post has
borne all expense to date and still has
a balance OF $2n.o4 in Its treasury
It's membership has increased during
the past twelve months from 7lt TO
s31. During a whirlwiad campaign
within that period 135 new names were
secured in one month. The report
e,ates in general terms that the con.
aitEon OF the post is better than at
sny previous time In its history. and
reviews at length It's work In connec-
tion with the State Fair. the James
Iowa Exposition and other pubic
meetings.
TO Entertain Conventions.
one o. the most Interesting and im-
portant recommend dat tons of the outso;
nd prss,deYstssYssstrststt aGl 4ya coancH
make an annual appropriation for the
entertainment OF the various conSeh-
tions that are held here. from time 70
time. a plan that was heartily indorsea
ny Mr.. Christians successor. Mr.. w. *.
Rache. upon assuming the gavel. The
iaea5 Ia to have this fund disbursed upon
the vouchers OF Joint committee
composed OF the various business ot
carnations OF the city.
'Tnere were two other importAnt
recommendations One was for an up-
to-date bridge between Rlchmend anu
Manchester sufficiently strong 10 HI
low the Petersburg cars to come az
rectIy into the city, and the other was
for an appropriation for improving
local water transportation facilities.
Thesa matters were likewise Endorsed
hv Mr.. Bache in his brief inaugural
speech.
by thanking the members, other ot1-
GERS and directors for their co-opera-
kion during the year. and by PREDICTING
that great benefits would result to the
business interests OF the city out OF
the continued activity OF the organi-
bation.
The presidents report showed thnt
the following members have died dur
Ing the past year: Messrs. ]. w. Trib-
bett, T. D. Young, B. "A. Bryant. G. -.
Gregory, C.. D. Larus and NJ G. Brooks.
other Reports.
Mr.. Bache, who was chairman of
the board OF directors. submitted the
report OF that body. which set out ut
the start that the books OF the secre-
tary and treasurer had been audited
and found to be in proper shape. Con-
tlnuing the report. he commented upon
the heavy increase In membership. and
showed that II the same ratio should
obtain during the next year the total
number would reach 1900. One death
loss and thirty-five accident claims
had been paid within the past twelve
to to ;7.53e.s3. or more than the post paid
during that period into the national
treasury.
Secretary Harwood presented his re-
port. which dealt mainly with matters
previously referred to by the president
ana chairman OF the board OF directors.
The chairmen OF the various standing
committees submitted their reports, but
they ware largely routine In their ma
ture. The secretary read a. list show
Ing how many new members had been
{ brought In by old ones, and when he
said champion Fleming, ninety" there
was loud applause. The number drop
ped from ninety down to fifteen, and
was then scaled down as low as one.
Mr.. Fleming s record was perhaps the
nnest ever made by any member In the
State. is5is il
Nominations Made,
Colonel John S. Harwood made a
brief speech, praising the work Of the
retiring president. and on his motipn
the post gave Mr.. Christian rising
vote of thanks. M sa
President Christian spoke briefly In
Nxrressing his Appreciation, and urged
that strong. live business men be
chosen as officers for the ensuing year
Ae named the following committe on
Nominations: Messrs S. J.. Allen. (chair-
mani, u. D. Quarles, John G. Hagan
b. n. Ellington and William Jenkins
yr.
@ They reported later. recommending
The officers whose names appear above
md who were unanimously elected.
j The following cha1rmen OF standing
committees were chosen:
mbership-Hampton Fleming.
Railroads--Milton y. tMarcuse.
ohm G. Hagan.
Employment-Julien Binford, Jr.
: Sick and llliam G. Bent,
lsy. &
Hotels James H. Grant.
3 Press-J, M, Bell. Il q
The new president assumed the chair
amid much applause. He spoke only
4 p few moments. indorslng practically
1fonflnued q FlfFh PaEe,l. y