The Carlisle independent., 1920-02-19
FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
Carlisle Chamber of Commerce En- terEained by ]. C. Small of State
 Agricultural Department

One of the largest meetings that has been held by the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce for many months was paH ui ipated in Monday night by mem bers and a number that were not members of the organization. The meeting was held over the Bank of Carlisle at o'clock with President H. 1. BGechley in the chair assisted by
 5ec- eta4y J. F. Gillespie, who read the minutes of the last meeting and gave a review of the many things that had been accomplished by the or ganization during the past year and outlining number of objects the Chamber has in view for the coming year, among which is system of wa ter works and sewerage, an ice fac tory, a steam laundry and several miles of gravel streets for the city, also any assistance that can be given our farmers in the way of good high way into town.
 Following MT. Gillespie's reading of the 2linutes and review of past ac. complishments, President Buechley introduced MT. J. C. Small of the State Agricultural department to the audience. Mr. Small spent about an hour in explaining the workings of many Chambers of Commerce that he had visited in other cities and mak ing suggestions that it will be well for our organization to follow. In his talk he made the statement that good live commercial organization can do anything it undertakes if it will only think so and put the right kind of energy behind the proposition.
 One of the points he dwelt upon was seed inspection, and it is good one, as he stated that the planting of inferior seeds cost so much in labor
 and money that the farmer cannot afford it, when it costs little or noth- ing to have his seed inspected and be on the safe side.
 MT. Small made a good impression on everyone who heard him, and we believe the Chamber of Commerce was I much benefited by his visit with us. After Mir. Small's talk re-organi- ] zation of the Chamber of Commerce ! was perfected and a call for new
 members and the payment of dues l made by MT. Jno. D. Martin. Twenty one responded, some of whom paid their five dollars dues and others who
 will be called upon for the payment
 of same by a committee appointed for the collection of same.
 After the collection of dues and the ! enlistment of new members, the offi- | cerS and directors to serve during | the coming year were chosen as fol- lows:
 H. I. Bueehley, President; Harry Gilbert, Vice President; J. r. Gillespie 1 Secretary; l.. E. krshka, Treasurer;
 J. R. Moery, M. c. Young, J. D. Mar tin, H. I. Buechley and Dr. E. A. Cal lahan, Directors.
 | IilIC4 tLlC CiCStiOA o4 OAiA$OAS N1AN directors delicious luncheon was served by the refreshment committee which was greatly enjoyed by all tho participants. A vote of thanks was
 extended to MT. Small for his very in-
 teresting and instructive talk, and to
 Mrs. Robt. Medendorp who prepared the luncheon.
 Nearly everyone present, who was
 not 9 member, became one at this
 meeting and the future of the Car lisle Chamber of Commerce is now
 eady and prepared to do much for
 the future of the town and community
 Every business man and everyone else
 who have the future up-building of
 our town is invited to become mem-
 Der and boost for all he is worth.