The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
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been placed in the box by delegates
followed.
Yeast Foods and Sweetening Agents
IN Bread Dough" was the subject of an
,address delivered ~ the morning scs-
sion by Professor George l.. Teller, Il
well Unknown chemist. Professor Teller
has devoted much of his time in study
ing conditions i'll bakeries throughout
the country, and when he finished his
address he replied 10 many questions
asked by delegates.
VI. y. Gray, IL well-known milling
expert. spoke. on Milling and Wheat,
AS II Applies to Bakers" He ex-
planned 10 the delegates just what re
suits may be expected from the use of
certain brands Of Hour and pointed out
the Importance OF making n selection
OF materials,
URGES ORGANIZATION
AS PROTECTIVE MEASURE
John f. Mckinley, head of one of tho
largest baking concerns in the coun-
try. was the next speaker. Value or
the National Association of Master
Bakers to the Individual Baker" was
his topic. Mr.. Mckinley stressed the
Importance OF organization. and urged
that members of the national associiS
ton seek 10 bring all bakers of tho
country into tho orSaniza ton as IA pro-
tective measure
Speakers at the afternoon session of
the convention. which convened at a:3O
o'clock were Frank StockdaIe OF Chi
cago. ILL.,, and l.. j. Kolb. of Philadel-
rhia, 4 former president of The associa-
ton. Keeping UP With the Rising
Costs" was the topic Of Mr.. Stoclidale,
while MIR. Kolb spoke on Causes
Which Have Contributed to the Eleva-
ton of the Baking Business" Both
speakers We're frequently applauded.
WANTS BAKERS HOME
~ ". kley. OF Phoenixville, Pa, is
one of the most enthusiastic delegates
attending the national gathering. AT,
the Wilkesbarre convention OF tie
Pennsylvania State Association OF Mas
ter Bakers. June. 1914. special com
mtttee was appointed to solicit sub
scr!ptions and devise ways and means
for j bakers home to be erected and
maintained by the csaft. 10 which
bakers and members of their families
may retire when oVertaken by the in
firmities of old age or by misfortune.
In Great Britain and in Germany the
Master Bakers have long maintained
such homes, and MIR. Kley, supported
by large numbers of master bakers
here attending tho convention, in
urging that the United States follow
the example OF the foreign countries
in this respect. The plan advocated by
the PENNSYLVANIA baker is believed to
be entirely practical and If the ma
tionnl association and the various State
associations join hands I'm the work it
is thought that the bakers home will
soon became reality.
The executive committee Of the ma
tional association has allowed subscrip-
tons for the proposed home to be
taken at the convention, and already
more than $4,000 has been subscribed
CONVENTION NEWSPAPER
ATTRACTS ATTENTION
The convention daily which is being
issued from association headquarters
by members of the staff of the Bakers
Weekly. of New York City, is attract
ing favorable comment. The daily,
Which is prepared by Frank s. Bam-
ford. n. l.. Bamford. Albert ISIopfcr
and IL. a. Cotter. contains n complete
registration of delegates and yisitors'
10 the convention, besides other sfea.
lures
To-day's entertainment program
promises to surpass any previous eff
forts of the local committee to enter
tain the visitors. The boat trip down
tho historic James River on the steamer
Pocahontas to Dutch Gap and return
liz the headlipcr OH the days card Of
anluacmcnts, but numerous other fear
tnrc,,5 nave been arranged. Cars will.
leave the Main Street entrance OF tho
JEFFERSON Hotey for the Old Dominion
Wharf at z o'clock this evening, and
tho boat will leave tho pier for the
outing ut s o'clock sharp.
DELEGATES no MAKE
TOUR OF INDUSTRIES
This morning at 10 O'clock members
5of the local committee will conduct