Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-12-09

One of the largest and most repre-
sentative business and social gather
inos in the history of Hendersonville
fp9sted at banquet given by the
Greater Hendersonville club at the
Kentucky Home Tuesday night, when
well-arranged program of timely
erceches was heard. a president for
the organization elected and steps
taken toward a thorough reorganiza-
ton of the city's commercial organi-
cation.
The event was a notable one in
nanv respects. 1t was one Of the
greatest get-together meetings ever
held in Hendersonville Approx
mateIy 100 of the leading men and
women of the city feasted on a 81 80
dinner for only fifty cents made possi-
bic through the kindness and gener-
osity of Mrs. A. NJ. Cover, proprietress
of the hotel, and enjoyed excellent
addresses On timely subjects nf great
Importance to Hendersonville and
community.
The program and arrangements
committee, which consisted of F. S.
Wetmur, w. S. Miller and Noah NJ
HoIlowell, had planned the details and
arrangements. all of which were car
ried out in accordance with the pro-
gram
In addition to the large number of
club members and well-wishers or
HeIdersOnville, there were some re-
cent visitors in the city in attendance.
Uncertain as to Presidency.
Noah NJ. HollowelI, who was elect
Ell president to succeed Capt. J. w.
Bailey, who was elected in September
but who later came to the conclusion
that he could not s5Nrve owing to the
time required in connection with his
business and official duties; stated
that he did not feel equaTto the situa-
ton and could not at thai lime see mis-
wey clear to serve the club He has
the matter under advisement and viii
at an early date announce whether or
lot he will accept the Office
Extracts From Speeches.
Owing to the fact that the Demo-
crat is published on the day following
the banquet, it will be impossible to
90 into the details of the excellent
addresses made, therefore no attempt
will be made to cover in full the
speeches.
The meeting was opened with
brief prayer by Rev. r. N. Wilcox.
Mr.. Wilcox Speaks.
T. W. EWbank happily filled the po-
sltlon of POSTMASTER and after a few
tlmely remarks he introduced Rev. II.
N. WILCOX, who recently resigned the
presidency of the club after a term
OF three years, during which time the
Cub did work that gave it perma-
nent place in the commercial life of
this city. Mr. Wilcox declared that
the club was without head and
therefore was in a bad condition;
tjlat organization was necessary; that
the club needed the cooperation of
the people, who should exercise more
everyday Christianity and work in
harmony and look a little further
ahead than for selfish interests AMI
thelr immediate family. He declared
Il.at it was the duty of the people to
give the club both time and money.
lie advised organizing and operating
ol. g plan that would mean co-opera-
Goh among the members to the ex-
ei'slon of those who would not sup
port the club so that business inter
e"ls not interested enough in the city
% nelp it grow would be ignored by
'hose who were trying to make it
grow. He pleaded for thorough or
SANITATION.
Merchants to Cooperate.
f. z. Morris, who was to speak on
secretaryship, was absent Mr.. Nor
tIS was a member of the committee
rom the Merchants association to in
iolih the Greater Hendersonvifle club
tnat the Merchants association had
slshihed its willingness to cooperate
III unemployment of a joint secre-
taIy by giving $25 per month on his
salary.
Mr.. Station Speaks.
n. II. Station in speaking of indus
tries said that the city needed them
ana that it would never occupy ITS
IlEhtful position until it had them III |
o!Cer that employment might be fur
IIshed LI the younger generation OF
Il1ehdersonvflle He stated that the
.odr1st u business was good but that |
~ T4e city should have industries also |
ne advised the purchasing of lots at |
pI4CeS anu tue Ou6E1uS u
ul'em with the exemption of taxes and |
water rent for a number of years to
~ Cnstrles that would furnish employ
lent to Hendersonville people. He
baiu tnat farming was a good indus
sly and that by reason Of the farm
- tonlonstration work the crop values |
LAO recently doubled in Henderson |
nGthty .;.I and that her cribs are bulging
m!tn prosperity. He said that the |
Uthers ,l:,, and parents of Henderson
me should be especially interested
II me question of industries in order
- " ind employment at home for their
Mr.. WetmUr Speaks.
= 8 Wetmur in speaking OF the