The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-10
TA|LORS ROUND UP
RICHMOND MODELS
Local Men Promise to Appear at
Convention Fashion Show III
Gorgeous Raimcnt.
MANY DELEGATES
ARRIVE
Governor Stuart and Mayor
Ainslic TO Welcome Association
at Opening To-Day.

the fifth annual convention of the Ma
tlonal Association Of Merchant Tailors, |
VIII feature the convention which be-
gins NJ the Jefferson Hotel at 10 o'clock
this morning, if it is possible to Sc
cure such models IN Richmond
This was the decision reached at a
meeting OF President Harry Fisher, OF
Buffalo: Secretary Samuel IT. Spring, OF
Boston. and the members OF tho exccu-
tive committee at the jefferson last
night. Mems clothes do not show to
advantage ON dummies" said Q. \.
Mccarthy, of Chicago, chairman OF the
executive committee. while livinl;
models bring out the distinctive style
OF the garments. For that reason. if
1t is possible To secure men in Rich
mond who will wear the garments be-
fore the delegates in tho convention
hall, VIC viii feature the nth annual
convention with living model exhibits
Of the garments submitted by tho best
merchant tailors in more than nifty
cities of this country"
Tom Paimatnry Some Model.
Nathan Simon. chairman OF the local
reception committee. also member
of the national association. was de-
lighted with tho idea when the deci-
sion of the executive committee was
announced, and he began tho work OF
selection, first gaining promise from
L. j. Palmatary to serve as one of the
models. Atessrs Simon, Palmatary,
Horace Smith and other Richmond men
spent the evening at the Jefferson
greeting tho delegates as they arrived
| and making each feel Mt home
The tailors who had arrived up to
last midnight brought moro than 80
| garments, and tho indications are that
| the fashion exhibit will be the largest
| ever made at any convention. Every
| garment worn by man Will be exhibited,
! each being made according to the style
| idea of the best tailoring experts of
the country, and the exhibition Will
be n symposium or what the styles for
| spring, summer and fall will be, to-
! gether with tho proper garment or
| garments to wear while engaging in
the various outdoor sports, including
| golf, tennis and horseback riding.
| Coming by Special Train.
! Because of change in the plans of
the Chicago delegation. that body did
not arrive by special train last night,
but with members from Denver and
delega lions from Cleveland and Balti
more, will arrive on a special steamer
or the Chesapeake Steamship Company
early this morning. The Baltimore
and Ohio special train landed tho Chi
cagotes safely in Baltimore. where 1t
was decided TO give the visitors the
benefit of part daylight and night
| trip by water from Baltimore to this
city.
Tho New York delegation will ar
rive this morning by special train, and
delegates from ST. Louis, Memphis.
Boston. Buffalo and other cities will
arrive in time to attend the opening of
the convention. Several delegates
from Buffalo. Cincinnati and Philadel-
| phia have been here for n day or so,
and will be Joined by othcrs to-day.
Colonel G. j. Haffa. colonel of regi-
mcnt In New York State, accompanied
| by Mrs Haffa. is among the prominent
Buffalo delegates. Colonel Haffa and
President Harry Fisher are ex-mem-
bers of the Buffalo Board Of Aldermen,
and both are active In the business in
terests of their city. John T. Gard,
member OF tho executive committee.
accompanied by his daughters Mrs.
Edna Gard Ferguson. and Mr.. and Mrs.
! s. ]. Auer and c. f. Dunn, OF Buffalo,
are also registered.
| One OF the live wires of tho conven-
ton will be Herbert w. Gardner, 81
Providence. II. T. Mr.. Gardner hasten
ed to the relief OF Host Nathan Simon
last night, ;ind rendered excellent ser
vice in entertaining the arriving dele
gates. John McDermott and John \.
Bergman are among the providence
tailors here to exchange ideas with
tailors from other sections.
Tom Conlon on the Job.
Peter Thomson. treasurer of the ma
boys suits and sailor suits for chill
dren. is accompanied by Mrs Thomson
and their two daughters. They are
from Philadelphia. from whence also
come Wilbur Stewart, Il. j. Miller. AL
bert II. Rier, Joseph Mlasoysky and AL
A. lifting.
Happy" T. c. Conlon, of Charlottes-
Vile, Il member Of tho fashion COM
mittee, is here to assist in tho proper
arrangement of the fashion show
Among others who will be prominent
In the deliberations of tho body will
be III. o. Perry and C. r.. Hecklinger,
OF Baltimore; j. Ii. Frederick, OF Pitts
Buffalo. the latter having charge of
the hangers and forms on which the
greater number OF tho exhibits will
be shown.
Program for To-Day.
Following is the program for to-
days session.:
At 10 o'clock meeting called to order
by President Harry Fisher
Opening prayer by the Rev. H. ID.
c. Maclachlan. pastor OF the Seventh
Street Christian Church.
Welcoming addresses by Governor
Henry c. Stuart, Mayor George Aims
lie and President w. L. Reed, OF the
Chamber of Commerce.
Women guests Will be excused from
the business session proper.
InGn VIII Hollow Inc roll call, the
address by President Fisher reviewing
the work OF the year. and the reports OF
the executive COMMITTEES, OF the secre-
tary and the treasurer and of stand
ing committees.
No practical work session will DO
held to-day, but beginning tomorrow
afternoon ut 8 O'Clock there viii be
a session at which Charles IIeclllinger.
OF Baltimore: r. G. Conlon. OF Char
lottcsville; Charles a. Edbcrg, OF Balti-
more. and August Johnson. OF New
York will give technical and pracu-
cal talks on ''Overcoats." Riding
Brooches and LegSins." Getaway
Coats" Dress Coat. Tuxedo and Sack"
The delegates We're greeted by L. j.
Palmatary last night, aud each re-
quested to register in his little memoir
andum book. lie furnished the pencil,
one with "rubber-lead." and general
laughter followed when the newcomer
bit
The social features for to-day are:
automobile sightseeing tours for the
women visitors beginning ut 1880
o'clock: smoker ut Belvidcrc Hall at
night, n genuine Virginia darby show
n .ts