The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-15

The factories have been busy; the large
industries are increasing their capacity f:
the British-A merican Tobacco Company
is constructing two large and substantial
brick factories with an annual capacity
of 20 600 900 pounds OF tobacco. and -
building ten warehouses with storage
capacity of 100000 pounds, seven
eighths of the plug and twist tobacco
manufactured for export in the United
States is manufactured in and ex-
ported from Petersburg Practically all
the cigarettes manufactured in the
United States for export are now
manufactured in and exported directly
from Petersburg Another notable de-
velopment of the year, which VIII re-
suit in great benefit TO this city. is the
establishment of the Du Pont plant
in Prince George County, for the man.
ufacture of dynamite and smokeless
powder.
Various other matters of interest
are discussed in the report Buying
at home and supporting local mer-
chants is urged, as is the building OF
memorial hall, dedicated jointly to the
memory of the Confederate soldiers
and to the use of the militia as an
armory. The need OF large new hotel
is discussed, and trade excursions are
advocated. The needs of the Chamber
are set forth TO make the organization
as useful and influential as II Is de-
signed to be.
Election of Officers.
Following the reading of the report,
which elected much favorable COM
ment, the Chamber proceeded to the
election of officers for the ensuing year,
Annual Banquet
At the conclusion of the business
meeting members of the Chamber and
guests proceeded to the Stratford
Hotel to enjoy the annual banquet.
The spread was elaborate. with r. H
Mann as toastmaster. Many toasts
were offered and happy and congrstu-
latory- responses made Among the
speakers were: Mayor Cameron. Sam
uel w. thinner. and a. s Ackley. of
Richmond number of individuals
were called to their feet by volunteer
toasts.
Annual Bank Meeting
The annual meeting OF the sock
holders of the Virginia National Bank
was held at noon today. and the .0i-
lowing directors were elected
Bartlett Roper. Sr.. z. Fleetwood.
II. Heinemann. II. r Hunt. VIM. z.
Poole. w. W. Warren. J. l. Shepherd.
r. J. Collins. W. a Totty. Chas.
Lansford. Thos. b Msclin. o r.
Wright. J. F. Young. H. T. kinsey.
Officers Elected
The directors met after the stock
holders meeting and elected the fol-
lowing officers. President. Bartlett
Roper. ST. vice-preeidents. O. c
Wright. w. r. Poole cashier. John W.
Young: assistant cashier. r.. O. Sprat-
ley.
No change was made in the clerical
force. The report Of the president
showed the bank 20 be in a highly sat
isfacsory condition. with increased
and increasing business. The bank
has a paid in capital OF $50 cN. and
circulation edUaiing that amount
National Bank Of Petersburg
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of the National Bank Of Peters
burg was held this afternoon at .
O'Clock and directors were elected a.
follows.
=. A. Hartley. George Cameron. II.
Alfred Fricard. Jr, l.. a. koscnstock,
NJ. A. finn. VIM l.. Nenaoie. l. r.
Heath.
Officers Elected.
The directors At a subsequent meet
ing elected the following officers
President. George Cameron. Jr.. vice
president. r. A. Hartley cashier. ~
y. Jones. assistant cashier. r H.
No change was made In the clerical
force. Tho past year was prosper
Gus one with this bank.
Ens.gement Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trevor HoTerton
Whayae. % LOUISVILLE. XIV. snnonncc
fhe ergzScme-f 81 their daughter.
Miss Jessie Dcanc Wbaync. - Sci~ye
Barton Hosg q Pctersburs. The we'd