The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-03

the retired list, instead OF $50 as it
Is now.
This arrangement was arrived at
yesterday afternoon at the meeting of
the Police Protective Association.
The annual meeting OF the associa-
ton was held yesterday. In the Hust-
ings Court room, and several speeches
were made ny prominent members or
the association, including Messrs.
Morris, Boyd. Halves and Forbes
The reports of the various commit
tees were most encouraging. The
treasurer's report showed that the
sum of $4,000 was In hand, and had
been invested. and that the interest
derived therefrom was $3.50.
Memoirs Of the board Of directors
were elected as follows
First District--Offlcers Sherry. Ma
thews. johnson and Duke: Second
observation-disclosures Neisz, Shoemaker.
Kraft and Tanner; Third District.
Ontcers Moors and Waymack; Head
quarters, Officers Pollock and Wilt
shire.
In his report, President Norris said
Richmond, Va, Nov. 2 ,1sl1.
10 the Members OF the Police Beneyo-
lent Association:
Charlottesville revolutions OF the
wheel OF time are more noticeable in
such association as ours than else
where. because each year brings it's
members nearer the point at which
accident or disease IL liable to make
them benefictaries OF the endowment
We undertake to provide.
Never have men united for 4 bet
ter purpose. In the springtime OK life
We cannot realize the inevitable
changes which the years bring forth,
and It is the saddest OF all thoughts.
that the latter part of our sojourn on
earth Is cheerless and dismal unIess
some provision has been made for the
comforts which age requires. Work
ing to this end, our association has
brought JOY to the hearts OF many
OF our comrades during the thirteen
years OF its career. Let US by con-
tinued diligence see to 1t that our
affairs shall be So conducted as to
insure like blessing to all who are
enrolled in our ranks.
This body OF men is more unique
In its organization than perhaps any
similar one In this country. With no
subsidy from either city or State gcv-
eminent. depending entirely on our
own efforts, we have steadily gained
in funds, showing to-day $4,000 as
sets. after paying to pensioners over
$4,000.
AT your last annual meeting you
acted with commendable consideration
toward your comrades on the South
side. You placed two OF the members
OF the police force in Manchester,
who had passed the age limit. in fun
fellowship. One of these officers was
shortly afterwards retired and is now
on our pension roll. We cannot esti-
mate how much good you did by your
generous impulse and I might re-
mark in passing. that while we ex-
psct to be Of great help to the men
who are old In service, yet 1t must not
be forgotten that the younger mem
bers are also liable to become In
capacitated. Two OF our members
placed On the pension roll during the
past year were from the youngest men
on the force. We now have nlnc PEN
sioners.
Since our last meeting ths police
department was increased by an addi-
ton Of thirty men. This. of course. in
creases our monthly receipts from
dues. but we should also bear In mind
that 1t also increases our liability.
Officer J. s. MCMILLAN. one OF the
oldest mem bers Of the force. died May
s. 1911. He had served the city long
and faithfully and had always mani
Tested great interest in our association.
The annual barbecue. which 10 one
Of the features in the life OF our city.
was the greatest success financially
We have ever had. We have heard
some criticism OF these gatherings.
because the large crowd present makes
it difficult TO serve all our guests
promptly: but l am assured by our
faithful workers In the cause that
ample provision will be made here
after 30 that everybody shall 20 away
satisfled.
The board Of directors recommends
to you an increase OF ave dollars 05)
per month to eur pensioners. making
1t thirty-fve dollars $3.50. feel
sure you will adopt this recommen-
dalton, thereby giving additional evil
dence OF our usefulness
Another resolution to come before
this meeting. also endorsed by the
board Of directors. refers to provision
tarily retire after twenty-five years
Of service. This II well In progress
sive institution like ours, but while
extending these benefits we must al
WAYS guard tho assurance saf pernlA-,
nance and safety.
Our relaticAs with the board Of
police commissioners are most cor
dial, they manifest the deepest in
terest in our welfare and are ever
ready to cooperate with liz.
The meetings of the board of direc-
tors are we'll attended and the men,
bers are alert to their duties.
We are indeed fortunate in having
such men as our secretary, Captain
Pollock. and our treasurer. Sergeant
Matthews, whose efficiency cannot be
excelled. My thanks arc due to both
for their invariable courtesy and as
sistance.
Our expenses during the year were
$3.50. ten dollars for bond OF treas
urer. three dollars for rent OF safety
box and $3.50 for printing.
In conclusion. want to again re-
mind you Of the great work to which
you have dedicated yourselves. TO
care for the aged and infirm Is un-
doubtsdly one OF tho highest aims Of
humanity. and when you loyalty aid
such a cause, thereby helping the
world to grow better. you have accom-
plished the task which the Divine
Creator has put you here to do.
Respectfully submitted.
l.. z. MORRIS.
President.