The daily sentinel., 1910-09-27
BANKERS :
HAVING GREAT
MEETING HERE

The forenoon session of the Am
erican Institute of Banking session of
the state bankers association was held
at the La Court hotel. 1t was a well
attended and interesting meeting.
William o. Bird, president of the
Denver Chapter delivered his annual
address and Page Lawrence talked
on the value of the A. |. b. to bank
ers. These talks were followed by a
general discussion.
Among the subjects considered
were the proposition of having all
corporation pay checks made payable
TO bearer, the roundabout routing of
collections and the matter of exchange
charges. The discussion was in
charge of j. b. Lippit of Denver.
Nj. E. Weston gave a very interest
ing address on the suggestion of a
central bank. He was followed by
A. b. Olson who offered some sugges-
tons for uniformity of methods.
The regular sessions of the state
association proper began this after
noon with an address by Frank n.
Briggs. chairman and he was follow
ed by the secretary's report, which
showed the organization to be in ex-
cellent condition.
Hon. Frank E. Cove, of Denver,
was also on the program for an ad-
dress on financial subjects.
A general discussion followed by
the members on the postal savings
bank law and its probable effect on
state banks. State banking laws also
came In for discussion during the
afternoon
General business of the convention
and reports of committees. then took
up the time for an hour. s-
The election of officers was then
held and resulted in the following
being chosen for the ensuing year:
James p. Miller of Lafayette,
chairman.
Paul Hardy, of Denver, secretary.
This evening the delegates, ladies
and visitors Will be the guests of the
Majestic theater, where special films
will be exhibited for their informa-
ton and entertainment.
The following is the program for
tomorrow:
1880 O'clock.
Convention called to order at the
Park opera house by the president,
Mr.. c. c. Parks.
Invocation, Rev. John Wallis Oil,
pastor of st. Matthew's Episcopal
church, Grand Junction.
America" by the convention in
chorus. Directed by Edwin A. Sher-
man.
Address of Welcome. (a) On Be
half of the City of Grand junction by
Mayor 7. NJ. Todd (b) On Behalf of
ha RanEarS Of L,,
Samuel G. McMullin.
Response. Mr.. James P. Miller,
cashier Lafayette bank, Lafayette,
Colo.
Annual address of the president,
Mr.. C. G. Parks.
Response, On Behalf of the Ex-
Presidents. Mr.. Gordon Jones. presi-
dent United States National bank,
Denver
Report of the secretary-treasurer
Mr.. Guy l.. Emerson.
appointment of Committees: (a)
On Resolutions. OBJ On Examination
of Treasures Report. (c) Chairman
of the Nominating Committee.
Adjournment.
Group Meetings.
Immediately after adjournment the
different groups will hold their reg
ular annual meetings. presided over
by the group chairmen. at which time
group officers for the ensuing year
will be elected, and member of the
nominating committee from each
group will be selected.
Members of group 1 will meet In
the northeast corner of the conven-
lion room.
Members of group will meet in |
he southeast corner of the conven-
ion room.
Members of group will meet In |
he northwest corner of the conyen-
ion room.
Members of group will meet in
he southwest corner of the conven-
ion room.
Afternoon Session.
2 O'clock.
Address. The National Monetary |
mmission," Hon. Henry NJ. Teller.
member National Monetary Commits
lion.
Adjournment.
$3.50 p.m--Interurban ride to
rruita.
1880 p.m-Banquet at Auditorium.
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