The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-29
featuring and financial position. From these

featuring and financial position. From these
facts let Us gain an inspiration that Will give
Us a courage and confidence thas are bus
the hsrbinger OF greater growth and develop
ment. Let each and every member of tHfs
body feel that he has contriossei Dis -
10 the upbuilding of what we are and a4s W.
will be Give its officers your co-os eative.
cheerful and loyal supper Az eciatc
what the functions OF a Chamber o. Com
merce. IL should be the high belief st IL
is founded the bsdrock OF al u .isn
every business interest OF the ely {, a. airs
and use information tOuchiaz every = ass
Of city's life. and always acting im2arti. NY
and unselfishiy.
Spirit of Cooperation.
The Richmond Chamber Of Commerce
co-operates with every other conms rciai
body of the city which is founded for special.
specific purposes. and always stands ready
to give them its aid and supper II public
measures touching their particular needs
To its board of directors is conveyed tue power
TO act for the whole body. and this board Is
made up of men. representatives OF various
branches OF the interests of the Chambers
membership. IL is composed of the leading
men I'm their several callings; men who are the
builders OF their own positions and con-
dit;ons: whom money could not pay for
the time and thought they give the chambers
interests. but it is given from a sense OF civic
duty and pride. No one has ever heard OF
any officer in the chamber advancing any
selfish purpose promoting any personal end
When subjects are considered by committees
especially selected therefore. every phase OF
the question Is brought out and both sides
are always heard and their decisions confirmed
by the board of directors. and they should
De. and believe are. true ami correct
We have nearly 800 members representing
practically Richmonds commercial. manu-
featuring. financial and. for great part.
professional interests. and for this great
power there comes a like responsibility. ana
every position taken by the chamber should
be carefully considered before acting.
This report would not be complete without
proper acknowledgment being made to tho
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pend. not only for the publication OF our
activities and purposes. but for that expressions
commercial and civic interests OF our city
Our relations with the various branches OF
the city govern ment are absolutely harmoni-
Gus. and it Is ever the chambers desire to
cooperate and back up with its whole strength
every measure introduced for our citys good
aud development. and that this relationship
should exist Is recognised by all As being most
desirable.
The Administrative Board has just come
into office and should. and we hope VII:
be n great means to the end OF an economical
and scientific method of handling the city's
great business.
A great opportunity is given at this time OF
appreciating and meeting the needs OF present
conditions and great future developments OF
the city
Loyalty Of Members
1 wish particularly to accentuate the fact
that this chambers work and prestige Is duo
to the intelligent. persistent and loyal work OF
the several heads of their departments.
then they fade away: but the secretary. the
business manager and the manager OF the
traffic bureau have become permanent fnstt-
buttons. and in their several capacities no
president OF this body could give the service
that the office demands without their counsel
and aid each in his respective department
I wish personally to thank the vice-press-
dents and the other members of the executives
committee for the interest and the whole
hearted manner OF giving up their time sndbeso
thought when called upon to solve some knot
ty problem OF policy or detail. and. gentlemen.
they are numerous The board OF directors.
and especially including the ex-presidents. are
not only due the warmest thanks OF the prest-
dent for their manifestations of public spiris
IN the chambers work. but to them are due
the thanks Of the whole commercial interests
or the wise. broad. comprehensive views ana
D. sitions on the many questions that CONS
before it.
The rank and file OF the chambers member
ship I wish TO thank most heartily for Their
Illustration OF confidence and esteem. and their
universal commendation in the chamDers
work has. indeed. been a mighty help
Now gentlemen. the time has arrived
which ends my term as president OF your
body and l cannot ind adequate words 10
express my appreciation OF your loyalty.
and responsive spirit in all the
matters under my administration Let your
faith enthusiasm and work continue and
your influence will cause the further accom-
pltShment OF the Richmond Chamber OF Com
merce to be bot the shadow Of the coming
event of its power for good in this city.
T. NJ CARRINGTON- 4