The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-25
FURNITURE MEN
ELECT OFFICERS
Z. A. snead, Of Clifton Forge, Is
Again Made Presi-
dent.
WILL MEET NEXT IN N0RFoLY
Automobile Ride and banquet
rendered Visiting
Delegates.

What proved to be the most sue
cessful convention in the history of
the Retail Furniture Dealers Associa
ticn of Virginia was brought to. close
In Richmond yesterday The associa-
ton was organized in September, 1903.
In very modest way. having at the
time but scattered handful of mem
bers In the eight years that have
elapsed since then, the organization
has steadily grown, and at the con
vention just closed. more than fifty
representative firms, doing business in
all parts of the State. were represent
ed
The morning session was given over
to the hearing of reports of various
committees and the discussion or
questions incident to the proceedings
Considerable time was given to the
discussion of legislation favorable to
the interests OF the furniture men
In presenting his report, President
E. A. Snead. of Clifton Forge. paid
many pretty compliments TO the city
or Richmond, and expressed his appre-
citation of the hospitality shown the
delegates. The report OF the secretary
showed the association to be at the
high tide of prosperity, with every in
dication of increased membership and
success. The report also showed that
q large per cent. of members had paid
their dues and that the organization Is
In better financial condition than it
has ever been. Chairman Simon r.
Jones, of the Legislative committee,
commended the members for cooper
atinS TO secure desired legislation
reports were also presented by the
chalrmen of committees on insurance,
m h.r ut,t.
ton.
President Snend Reelected.
The afternoon session was opened
with the election of officers and the
selection of the next place of meeting
After much persuasion on the part of
MS Fellow members, President Snead
consented to serve another term: like
wise j. a. Gilmore, of Charlottesville,
VINO. earlier in the day, had entered a.
protest against his reelection as sec
retary. The elections were made with
out opposition the nominations being
received, with enthusiasm, attesting
the great popularity of the incum-
bents. Many tributes were paid the
president and secretary by the mem
bers.
Norfolk was selected as the next
place of meeting, the date being fixed
L
Plans to increase the revenues of
the association were discussed at
length A motion to increase the mem
bershlp fees was rejected in favor NJ
suggestion that a subscription be
made by those present A sufficient
amount was raised on the spot to put
the association on sound financial
OASIS Tor the coming year The dele
gates also arranged TO provide the sec
retary with stenographer to assist
MIN IN the duties of his office. Action
was taken that should result in a
large increase in membership during
the coming year. The secretary was
instructed to put forth every effort to
secure new members, and it is proba-
BILE that he or some other members
Will be appointed to visit all parts of
the State with that object in view. An
invitation to join the association was
extended to travelling men
Automobile Ride and Banquet
Following adjournment shortly after.
4 o'clock, the delegates were taken for
an automobile ride about the city, and
the Jefferson Hotel by Richmond men,
bers of the association. The commit
tee in charge of the banquet was com
posed OF ]. F. B. Jurgens, G. b. sgd
nor and o. B. Hopkins.
A list of the officers elected follows;
President, E. A. Snead. Clifton
Forge.
Secretary and Treasurer, j. A. Gil
more. Charlottesville
Vice Presidents-S. p. Jones. Rich
mond; w. H. Fenton, Roanoke: D. w.
Hancock, Bluefield. w. Va: Davis
Carpenter, Norfolk; C. B. Clements.
Danville.
Committees: Finance-E. A. Thur
man. Roanoke; C. S. Reams. Lynch
burg: w. j. Adkins, Lynchburg.
Menlb ership--W. H. Wilson. Peters
burg: c. B. Clements. Danville; w. NJ
Pugh, Norfolk.
Grievance. w. Terrell Roanoke;
j. Fl. Jonessoff. Richmond.
Legislation-S. P. Jones, Richmond;
A. B. Hopkins, Richmond; w E. Roane
Richmond.
Insurance.. B. sydnor. Jr.. Rich.
mond; F. w. Pitts. Richmond; w. E.
Reams, Richmond.
ransportation--E c. Kent, Peters
burg; j. summerheld, South Boston.