The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-09
Most Whole-Souled Welcome,
Delegates Declare, In His
tory of Association
JAMESTOWN EXCURSION
THE PROGRAM TODAY
Picnic Luncheon at Lakeside
and Reception at Night Yes
terday's F eatures,---Down
to Business Tomorrow
PRbGRAM TO-DAY.

Special excursion to James,
town on the steamer Pocahontas.
Street cars leave Main street en-
trance of jefferson hotel at 6:45;
steamer leaves Old Dominion
wharf at 1880 o'clock sharp. Re-
turns at $3.50.
With the largest attendance in the
history Of the organization. and the
most cordial reception, the members
voluntarily declare, in their expert
enCe, the ninth annual convention OF
the Har1 ware Association. of the
Carolinas and the first to be held out
side its own territory, was formally
tnaugIIratGd. vest erday morning -, at.
the j eli -rsy2iA fstttvsi .ss'@e* =. r 4..s !,
The visitors. who number three
hundred. beard welcoming addresses
from Governor Mann, Mayor Ainslie
and w. r. Dabney and arranged for
one Of the brightest members-E.
Randolph Preston, Of Charlotte, n.
C.-to respond to the greeting, role
the general counsel filed with con-
summate grace.
Outdoor Lunch at Lakeside.
Following the formal opening ses-
sion the visitors and their hosts were
taken for sightseeing trip of Rich
mond, and its environs on special
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objective point. and here they en-
joyed the novelty of an outdoor
luncheon under the shade of the trees.
Last night the delegates were
guests of the entertainment commit
tee at an informal reception in the
main dining room of the Jefferson
which began at $50 and continued
ad. lihitum. The word had been
passed that 1t was to be strictly In
T. x,.1
the injunction. Nobody was dressed
up" and everybody enjoyed himself
or herself, If the general air of con-
genialty and good fellowship that
prevailed can be taken as criterion.
1t was not a social event" in any
sense of the word, but a get ac
Quainted" gathering, and the hosts
and guests made the most of II. A
delightful buffet luncheon was served
and kessnlch's orchestra furnished
music.
To jamestown Today.
Today will be given over to spe-
cial excursion to jamestown Island.
on the steamer Pocahontas. the boat
leaving the old Dominion dock at
1880 o'clock this morning and return
ing at $50 tonight. A continuous
buffet luncheon will be served for the
excursionists. and music and other
entertainment provided. Tonight the
visitors will be free 10 rest from
their trip IL they are tired. or amuse
themselves as they see fit
Both the association and its auxil-
larry, the mutual fire insurance annex
will get down to business in earnest
tomorrow morning, and both organi-
cations Will hold two sessions daily
Thursday and Friday.
The social events arranged for to-
morrow are the luncheon at the Cour-
try club at noon, and the roof gar
den party at the Richmond hotel at
night. Friday the mere men are to
take in the baseball game. while
special entertainment Is to be ar
ranged for the ladies.
Deep Note of Cordially.
The welcoming addresses at the
opeing session of the ninth annual
convention of the Hardware Associa-
ton of the Caroliuas not only BREATH
ed the Richmond spirit of hospitality;
there was a note that struck even
deeper for these Carolinians are not
only next-door neighbors in a social
sense. but are Richmond's best Gus
toners in business way. W. 7.
Dabney found the keynote. when. In
opening his remarks, he addressed the
delegates as fellow citizens" and this
greeting struck responsive chord
in the hearts of the visitors.
On behalf Of the State of Virginia
the delegates were greeted by Gov
ernor William Hodges Mann--prac-
tically his first public appearance for
three months--while Mayor George
Ainslie did the honors for the city
of Richmond, and Business Manager
Dabney. who was largely instrumental
in bringing the association here. rep
resented the city's business interests
In his welcame.ss,, The response was
made by Hon. e. Randolph Preston.
general counsel of the association. IN
behalf of the visitors.
Held in Dining Room.
The opening meeting was held In
the main dining room of the Jefer-
son. the auditorium being given over
to the exhibits, and was called to or
derby President Al BeHaeitt of Daf-
Iington, S. c., at 10 o'clock. After
prayer by Rev DR.. Russell Cecil, the
president presented w. A. Smith, OF
the Smith Courtney company, of Rich
mond who introduced the speakers
Governor Mann paid tribute to the
valor of Carolinians on the battlefield
and stressed. the community OF interest
and the friendship of the three States
There are no keys to deliver to you"
he concluded. because we heard YOU
were coming and opened wide all the
DOORS"
| introduced as Richmonds hand
some mayor the capital citys execu-
tive spoke briefly but gracefully. ex.
tending a warm welcome to the Caro-.
linians, and voicing Richmond's. ap.
probation at the honor OF. being host
to the first convention of the assoctA-
ton held outside the Carolinas.
Mr.. Dabney strikes keynote.
Business Manager DAbney's well