Evening journal., 1914-02-04
SINCLAIR is
SECRETARY OF
TRADE BOARD
Chamber Of Commerce Also
Names George b. MCGcvern
Assistant TO thief
NEW OFFICIAL
COMES FROM CHESTER

Directors OF the Chamber OF Com
merce yesterday afto loon selected
from list Of twenty-five namoa Nol
3. Sinclair Of Chester to be general
secretary Of the Wilmington Chamber
OF Commerce at salary OF $4,000 q
yearf. Mr.. Sinclair was formerly Soc
retary Of the Chester Board OF Trade.
George II. McGoyorn. former secre-
tary Of the board. was elected as Mr..
sinclair's assistant Mr.. McGovern
had recently rendered his resigna-
ton, but the directors urged him 70
serve the trade body again and he
finally acquiesced.
Josiah Marvel, president Of the
Chamber OF Commerce win remain
for the present He has repeatedly
asserted that he would not accept the
presidency for another year.
The directors held a lengthy ses-
sion yesterday and carefully consid-
cred the report Of the Office manage
ment committee. Among the appH-
cants on the committees list was the
name OF 4. G. Neunmacher. formerly
president OF the Louisville, KY.
Chamber OF Commerce and recently
connected with the National Manu-.
iacturers' Association. John $. Ham
ilton, publicity manager for the past
year, win remain in that capacity.
with the resignation OF Robert NJ
fiudell the FIRST Of the year as in
dusirial manager, the board of di-
rcctOrs cndeayored To secure a person
who would take full charge OF tho
Chamber OF Commerce headquarters.
10 is understood that Mr.. Sinclair
VIII act I'm this capacity and Mr.. Nc
Governs and Mr.. Hnmilton's duties
viii be practically the sumc as be-
fore.
At the meeting Of the directors a
resolution was adopted providing for
a reception to Mr.. Sinclair by the
members OF the Chamber of Com
merce at an early date The commit
Tee on house and social features were
directed TO arrange the details OF tho
reception.
Mr.. Sinclair organized the Ameri-
can Chamber OF Commerce OF Naples
and Paris. Tho Naples Chamber of
Commerce has n membership OF about
five hundred. and the Paris Chamber
Of Commerce has membership Of
twelve hundred Tie was also connect
cd With the American Embassy at
Rome
One Of the most forceful letters in
his behalf was sent by the Hon. Lloyd
G. Griscom, formerly American Am
bassador 20 Italy. Former vice-pres-
ident Fairbanks wrote In the highest
terms OF Mr. Sinclair Tn addition TO
these. there wero q large number OF
letters and telegrams from business
men cerufying TO his qualifications
and fitness
The board Of directors OF the Ches-
ter Board Of Trade az a session yes
terday afternoon before Mr. Sinclair
had received definite word of his se-
lection by the Wilmington body.
moved that Alr Sinclair be re-em-
ployed by the Chester body for the
ensuing year. Before the motion
could be put TO a vote and carried.
Air. Sinclair interviewed 20 prevent
such action on the part of the body,
making Il clear that I'm no circum-
stances would he continue to serve.
a. Rae duBel, who for SOME time
has been serving as assistant treas
urer Of the Chamber OF Commerce.
was formally elected 60 that posi-
tlcn at the meeting.
The mercantile section of the
Chamber OF Commerce win meet in-
the Hotel DUPONT tonight. John
Hamilton, publicity manager Of the
Chamber Of Commerce. and David
Snellenburg will head the meeting.