Evening journal., 1914-02-17
Mr.. SINCLAIR
ASKS ALL TO
COOPERATE
New Chamber Of Commerce
SeCretaryiS Warmly Greeted
atLunCheOn Of Business Men
WILL OUTLINE HIS
PLANS IN SHORT TIME


About seventy business and profes.
aional men OF the city attended the
MONDAY luncheon of the Chamber OF
Commerce in the rose room OF the Ho-
tel DUPONT today and were introduced
70 Neil b. Sinclair, the new general
secretary Of the organization Reports
from the ehairmen OF the different sec.
tions of the chamber were also re-
ceived and the meeting was one Of the
most optimistic held since the recent
merger OF the chamber with the Mer-
camille Association,
Josiah Marvel, president of the organ
ization. He said that when hc visited
stated that he was selected by the
board Of directors OF the chamber, after
consideration of dozens OF men from all
parts OF the country. Mr. Sinclair isl
the son OF former Governor Sinclair oil
Tennessee and before coming TO VIII
mington was secretary of the Chester
Board Of Trade.
Mr. Sinclair in speaking TO the mem-
bers oi the chamber emphasized the fact
that he wanted them 20 crtcse himl
freely and that he would welcome sug
gcstions from any member Of the organ
ization. He said that when he isited
Wilmington several weeks ago it was to,
try 10 learn Che secret of the spirit OF
the local body so that he might create
it in Chester and his selection as sec
rctMy to an the place OF the man whol
had invited him here was unexpected.
with the spirit of cooperation
which you have shown here today"
said Mr. Sinclair, you will make my
duties pleasant, and If they are
pleasant l am sure that l can be
satisfactory to you. No man is
stronger than the support he re-
ceives." He urged the members to
come to him with suggestions and
told them that the city is strange 20
him and that he would gladly well
come any constructive criticism. Mr.
Sinclair said that as he had been
here only a week he had not under
taken TO map out any particular plan
for the development OF the city, but
was familiarizing himself with con-
ditions here.
George II. Spackman, chairman Of
the Mercantile section Of the Cham
Der told of the Dollar Day" sale,
which the section has planned for
February 25. and the benefits which
IL is thought will accrue from 1t to
both the public and the merchants
of the city. Mr.. Spackman read a
letter from Mary b. English, of the
social committee, and Alice r. Smyth,
of the civics committee OF the New
Century Club on the "Buy at Home"
movement. The letter suggested
general household supply store for
Wilmington. The report also sug-
gested luncheon for the principal
merchants of the peninsula to be
given In Wilmington. Plans for the
luncheon are being worked out
Henry r. lsaacs. chairman OF the
civic section, reported that although but
one meeting of The section has been held
IL was marked by great activity and
definite aims which viii be carried out.
He said the section would give attention
TO paving conditions in the city, con
ditions in the city schools, a new city
charter, the retaining of marsh lands,
Fairgrounds and parks and the foster
ing and aiding Of civic associations.
Mr.. Marvel voiced the opinion, which
is held by many members OF the cham-
Der, that better paving can result only
by participation by the abutting prop
erty owner.
w. W. Pusey, 2nd. reported for the
real estate section. He said the section
was for the good OF the real estate and
builders of the city. for the welfare OF
the Chamber Of Commerce and for the
boosting OF Wilmington.
William Z. Kurtz reported the pro-
gress of the Wilmington Develop
ment Company and announced that
$4,000 has been subscribed and
100000 is in sight. The committee
OF one hundred has been divided into
ten sections with a captain for each
section and they will start work as
soon as the printed matter is got
ten up which will be done in a few
days.
The dinner guests today were:
II. A. Butz. Charles H. Ten Weeges,
u. T. Bye, W. r. Lescure, j. j..
Powell, W. W. Pusey, Cd, Charles n.
Smith, Jr., with two guests; +. j.
Williams, with one guest; w. E.
Douglas, A. ID. Warner. William G.
Robelen. George W. Sparks, NJ. Mat
thes, II. b. Duncan, Jr., 0. G.. Good
en-, Walter ID. Bush, Jr, with two
guests; Edward r. Pusey, w. +.
Mack, with one guest; James Meharg.
Charles II. Gray, E. +. Tevis, Caleb
e. Burchenal. J. Bail Peirce, G. H.
, Speakman. Walter ID. Mode, W. J..
McCorkindale. with one guest; o. G.
/ Purdy. with one guest; w. f. Kurtz,
| Nathan Miller, with two guests; Fl.
I A. Casperson, Howell s. England.
William p. Bancroft, Joseph II.
Martin, with one guest; Hiram
Yerger, Samuel NJ. Dillon, with one
/ o,faef. Frank Alderman n = Long
aker, A. S. Reed and Brother, George
Carter. ID. c. Hosfeld II. 5. Rodear-
mel, with two guests; S. Il. Wilson
Jr.. Henry Wilson, ]. Leonard John
son, William c. Murgatroyd. Edgar
Hare. William ID. Mullen, Henry r.
1saacs, Charles II. Lefferts, William
]. Fisher, A. d. Warner, Jr., Charles
L. Story f. II. Steinle. NJ. d. Murphey
w. S. Prickett. Josiah Marvel anc
Neil b. Sinclair.