The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-12-31

Considerable enthusiasm was mani
tested at the reorganization meeting
of the Pensacola Commercial AssocIa-
tion held at the San Carlos hotel last
night and those who attended the
meeting evidenced their interest by
paying strict attention to everything
that went on during the session.
The meeting was presided over by
c. E. Dobson, president OF the old
organization, who stated the purpose
of the meeting, which was to reor-
ganize and establish a board OF trade
for the city of Pensacola Mr. Dobson
said that he wished il distinctly un-
derstood that this was not a meeting
of the Pensacola Commercial Associa-
ton.
MIR. Dobson was chosen chairman OF
the meeting and was subsequently,
elected president Of the new organiza-
ton for the ensuing year. his cleo
ton was unanimous. the secretary OF
the meeting being instructed to cast
the ballot Of the meeting for RFr Dob
son for president OF the new Organiza-
NAME IS CHANGED.
The name OF the organization was
changed from the Pensacola CONNER
cial Association to the Chamber OF
Commerce, OF Pensacola
AC SACGLA0I u Ae4AAAA8 EElE OIKa
zation was left open for discussion
and the above name was proposed and
was adopted. there being no opposi-
ton to it
ELECT DIRECTORS NEXT WEEK.
The only officer elected at the meet
ing last night was the president. It be-
ing decided to walt until the Eext
meeting to elect the board Of direc-
tors
The constitution and bylaws we're
providing for a board Of di-
rectors Of fourteen besides the presi-
dent, who viii also be a members
Of the board.
After a considerable amount Of dis
cussion, it was decided that the presf-
dent should appoint a nominating
committee Of fve to place before the
next meeting fourteen names to be
voted upon for members OF the board
Of directors. It was also decided that
any four members may place in noIni-
nation any name at the next meeting.
which is to be held next Tuesday
night at which time the board of
directors will be elected
The nominating committee is to
send the names selected by them 10
The secretary not later than Friday
night in order that every member OF
he organization may be furnished
With list of them in time 20 look
hem over before the meeting Tues
lay night Any four members vino
wish to make a nomination may also
lend the name of their choice TO the
ecretary before Friday night and this
lame will also be furnished the mem
,ers of the organization.
The constitution and bylaws were
cad and adopted by sections and the
Meeting was a rather lengthy one.
The following were present:
w c. Diffenderfer, r. n Wells. y
=. LiIlard, W. w. Watson. II H
'hornton, w. 2. UrquhaFt J. r. Cut
nan, Ed. Forcheimer, H r. Mcr,vii,.
ieo. w. Owen, T. L. Cant r l. RIayes.
z. Wolfe, F. H Henning, B. s VII
ans. Alex Lischkoff. z. D. Beygs.
no P. Jones, Thos. G. Watson. Geo.
L Hervey. p. Lindenstruth, Capt Me
cod, c. H. WitheriIl r. V c. Smith.
}. ]. Semmes, ]. T. Peele, David
foore, W. z. Cooney, Henri Jeude-
inc. S. T. McAdams. ". 3. Ferris. J.
!. Keller, L. ". Nelson, A. S. Ed
ards. J. d. Carroll. W. L. Bright.
lex Friedman, L. w. Hardy, G. K
LcQuarrfe, ]. c. Watson. II. A Ldsch-
of M. ]. EIIan, Harry Bau, w A.
Eoore, J. T. Wright. c. z. Dobson.
J. Henderson.