The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-15

When the visiting motorists who
will attend the nrst national con-
vention OF the American Association
for Highway Improvement arrive in
this city. they viii find the Rich
mond Automobile Club prepared to
give them a warm welcome and en-
terrain them with all the hospitality
for which the Virginia capital Is ia
nous
At special meeting Of the club
held last night Chairman r. b. ALI
port. OF the special entertainment
committee, made a report OF what
he ana his associates had accom-
plished the past few DAYS, and the
members listened attenuyeiy and ap-
proved.
The real hit OF the evening, how
ever. was when a speaker referred to
the trials Of the good Samaritans
who loan their cars for the good OF
the cause. II is a droil but estab-
lished fact that when the club men,
berr place their cars at the disposal
OF guests and delegates. civic digni-
taries and other public men, take
them 10 convention or banquet hall,
tn eobiiging owners OF the cars are
left outside to wait patiently until
they, the members of their party.
are pleased to appear again.
1t was suggested delicately that the
car owners. too. should join in the
festivities or whatever else went on.
Mr.. Atkinson's Opinion.
Ought to get a place at the chauf-
feur's table. anyway" said Sam At
kinson seriously. The rest roared.
sim there Is no doubt that the
members were OF the opinion that
their courtesy should receive proper
recognition.
President j. II. PaImatory was in
the chair when the meeting opened a,
sac o'clock Secretary Fl. Grim Peel
read the minutes OF the last meeting
which were approved. and the mem.
bers took up the regular order OF bus
mess.
1t was voted to dispense with thu
summer clubhouse on the estate o.
Mr.. Gregory. as few OF the member
were able to make use OF the privi
leges.
Secretary III. Grim Peck was chosen
delegate to the national assembly OF
tho American Automobile Association
which will be held in New York De
cember s. Then q matter pertaining
to increasing the club membership
Plan for New Members.
Mr.. Airport suggested that a mum,
Der of teams be appointed by tn,
president to compete for trophies K
be offered by the club for the tear
that secured the largest number d
new members.
Secretary Peck took the floor ant
seconded Mr.. Allport's motion. HI
said that there were 500 automobil,
owners In tho city and the club mum
bsred 250 and 500 mann hers !. He suE
gested that five team leaders be ap
pointed by the president and tina
each leader choose two associates
and the team that obtained the mos
applications for membership up t.
tho January meeting be awarded tro
that the regular fee for membership
should accompany each application
Mr.. Peck. be 1t known, II treasure
as well ~ secretary OF the club.
The joint suggestion was made int
a motion and carried. save that thu
amount for the trophies was increased
to SIS.
Appoints Team leaders.
President Palmatory then appoint
ed these team leaders: Il. G. Pelouxe
f.. NJ. loadley, Mosby West. n. w
Wilson and DR.. Angus r.. Nichols
Mr.. Pelouze promptly appointed Mr.
Airport as his first assistant.
Sandwicned between this regular
business the club heard the report o
Chairman Airport. OF the special en-
tertainment committee. Mr.. Allpor
said that tho committee proposed I,
swing large banner ~r streame
close to the entrance to the clul
| rooms l9lI.1s21 West. broad ntreet
| to let the visitors aAnd Delegates know
where ths Richmond Automobile Clul
| has TIA headquarters.
| Two thousand cards inviting thes
delegates and visitors % partake 0
/ the hospitality OF the club have bee,
| printed. These invitations will be dis
| tributcd at the several ses.aons Of tn
convention. the club holding opel
house from noon next Monday to mia
night Thursday night.
LADIES' Auxiliary COalNndt1ec.
ladies' auxiliary COMMITTEES ha
been appointed. Mr.. Airport stated
| TO look after the visitors OF the faire