Evening journal., 1910-01-29
SATURDAY, JAN. 20 1910
WILMINGTON in THE NATIONAL EYE.

TN HE good work that has been done by the
4 Wilmington Board of Trade in making this
city better known throughout the country can
be fully appreciated by those who may chance
to be at meetings of the National Board of Trade
or at some of the social festivities that attend
such gatherings. One of the objects of the To-
cal Board is to keep Wilmington before the
eyes of the business and manufacturing world
and the Board has undoubtedly accomplished
this object. We are convinced that other city
of the class of Wilmington stands promi-
.Rently before the men of the greater cities than
does Wilmington.
The National Board of Trade is composed of
representative business men from the large cit
les and from many of the smaller cities of the
country Some of these leaders in commercial
life come miles and miles, across the conti-
nent in many instances, to attend these national
gatherings, and at them is presented the best
thought Of the great captains OF business who
have made the United States a commercial
nation known throughout the world
Millions Of dollars were represented at the
meeting of the National Board and the dinner
with which the sessions wound up at the hotel
New Willard on Wednesday night. 1t was
truly wonderful gathering breathing all that is
best in our commercial life, gathering that
seeks TO cultivate the most friendly relations
among the great powers of the earth gather
ing that spreads peace and good will
High honor then is il to Delaware that resi-
dent of this city, Mr.. Josiah Marvel, should fill
most acceptably and satisfactorily the important
post of chairman of the committee on the din
ner. It is a honor not only to Mr.. Marvel per-
sonally, but to Delaware.
The Importance of Delaware in this matter was
also recognized at the sessions of the national
body by the noteworthy positions held by Viii
mingtonians on the various committees appoint
ed during the session of the Board. Certainly
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that Wilmington is decidedly "on the map as
the expression goes.
The good thing about it all is that Whining
ton has solid grounds in this matter for its pre-
tentions. Located most favorably in regard TO
water transportation, with the great railway
lines of the country passing through the CITY,
with rich agricultural region adjacent within
short distance of New York, Philadelphia, Bal
tinlore and Washington. where could more de-
slrable place for business or residence be found
It IS well that the Board of Trade should con-
stantly keep these matters before the country
and there IS no more effective way of doing this
than by being represented at such gatherings as
that OF the National Board Of Trade
Truly it would seem that with the activity
being displayed by men who are working to ad.
vance the interests of Wilmington the f,tur,
OF the city holds season of great prosperity. OF
material advancement, of wonderful growth
And this can be attained BY all WORKING, togeth
er for the advancement Of Wilmington, bv help
ing those who do business in Wilmington b,
creating civic pride, by welcoming strangers
by cultivating good feeling of fellowship anon,
those engaged in trade and manufacturing II
this city.
All this is not mere idle talk, for the city dur
ing the last few years has advanced wonderful,
Persons who have been absent notice the i'm
provement on their return and comment upon 4
Our stores are brighter and better than ever bs
fore, our streets are being improved, our park
always attract the visitor, handsome homes an
great buildings here, we are commandin
more attention than ever before and Whining
ton IS surely coming TO be recognized as III
metropolis of this peninsula, and the center {
life here in fact as well in name.
The extent and rapidity of our progress depen
upon the efforts of those active in the affairs ,
the city. The conditions are ripe. Loud is ii
call to bigger and better Wilmington.