The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13

invocation by Rev. John i Smith,
pastor OF the Church Of Christ Of
this city, marked the beginning Of
the evenings events. Promptly az
$3.50 supper was served. during which
time the Lubbock Orchestra furnish
ed splendid music.
As the meeting was Of a business
nature, business was the biz item OF
the evening. At the annual meeting
each year five members Of the nj
teen who constitute the Board Of d.
rectors Of the Chamber Of Commerce
retire and new directors are elected,
and also a president. President p.
L. klcit, in order 10 remove any sus-
picion OF a premature decision on the
nominees for the directors, appoint
ed three nominating committees. The
committees were composed Of three
each, all Of whom were well acquaint-
ed with the personnel 81 the member
ship ms body
George W Briggs was then intro
duced by President Klett. As this was
20 be Mr.. Briggs farewell talk 70
the members in a body in the capaci-
ty of secretary. because ~ ms de-
cision To resign IN June 90 attend
more strictly 20 his growing business.
survey Of the work done during the
past year was made Mr. Briggs spoke
Of the help the Chamber of Commerce
had been In receiving the two-thirds
vote necessary 20 establish the coun-
ty parks In this respect. Mr. Briggs
spoke very highly ~ the progressive
ness Of the County Commissioners.
He told of what advantages would
l. I.rtss.I - H. rs.rAsa .~N - Fhs
improvements that were being plan
ned 20 make L an attractive place,
one that would bring much travel
through Lubbock and , place ~ out
ing for our own people Mr. Briggs
outline ~ part ~ the plans for the
park embraced the setting ont of
trees. building of suitable housing.
establishment Of winding driveways
and the creating of . lake for bath
ing and fishing by building dam
across the Canyon. Other phases 81
equal or more importance was dwelt
upon shortly by Mr Briggs. such as
the helm IN boosting Tor the paving
which has already started and the
exhibits that were placed In the var
ious fairs. Mr. Briggs believes that
Lubbock is one of the most forum
ate town IN Texas. inasmach AZ q
had been known in Northern States
along with FIVE - the larger cities
of the State he claimed this was due
20 the incessani and effective advcr-
tising done BY the Chamber of Com
merce and that u was the duty or
the obligation - the citizenship 81
Lubbock to help more fully finance
the Chamber Of Commerce 40 that
greater work could be carried on. lie
declared that the work % carrying
forward this great work had now
grown TO shch magnitude and being
unable 70 deivote the time he thought
necessary. he should resign He also
expressed himself 10 the effect that a
good man, man 0f broad inteli-
gence and a man experienced in this
field should be selected and intimat-
ed that the Chamber of Commerce
should not be too hasty in making
is selection He stated that the budg-
et should be raised to care for the
growing needs.
Following Mr.. Briggs. Committee
No placed the names Of their
choice for the nominees An address
was then made by Hon. J. r. Wick
erS. Judge Nickcrs heartily recon-
mendcd a secretary for the Chamber
Of Commerce who would be paid suf-
hciently 70 work diligently for the
interest Of the Chamber Of Com
merce and apply all his time 10 that
as the work now had grown 90 such
extent that 20 care for il rightfully
demanded this precaution Judge
Vickers explained. however. that in
saying that, he offered and referred
no criticism TO the present secretary.
Other items Of interest were dwelled
shortly upon by Judge Vickers.. how
ever. he gradually crept into the
"Boosting Spirit" and opened up
good and strong for Lubbock asd
West Texas. lie exclaimed. "that
when | cAroe 10 Lubbock | intended
10 remain FIVE years. and now have
passed that time limit by six years
and II | am fortunate enough to live
sixty yean longer. my days viii be
snent in Lubbock" fle also added
that Il was his opinion that practical
~ all those present Tuesday evening
we're Of the same mind and that when
a person lives here FIVE years. that
person becomes a Lubbock aud South
Plains fixture. Judge Nickers also ex-
pressed his high estsom Of advertis-
lng and believed that happenings Of
Lubbock should be IN the large pa
pers ~ the country regularly, even
"dog fights" and other matters ~
which be meant were not of start
ling character should be sent % these
papers Ne told Of how. when he
was visiting In various section away
from home. Lubbock. that he would
become exceedingly ans lous ID learn
~ conditions AZ Lubbock. aud would
purchase q paper locking for news
from home and would find where
hno rains of other matters ~ equal
lmporlaafo. had Happened since he
una away ln various towns ~ len
Importance than lhla point nnA nnl
! uoni from iuhAn0k iuigo Nl0k
ars ended lhh discussion hY eHola|m,
lnn. ",hal hnI|e4n hat Il a would
Ialn unl|| automobiles, wagons and