The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-05-19
BOARD or TRADE NOTES
Regular honthly Meeting Held at
Masnaurhtans

on May 10th within the hospitable
walls Of Maenaughtan's, and the
spacious dining room was especially
decorated for the occasion. The
piece de resistance" was a display Of
numerous hundred dollars worth Of
printed matter, advertising good
roads" Macnaughtan's and incidental
ly. practically all OF Manchester's at
fractions, trades, manufacturers and
professions, all printed in Manchester.
addressed BY the deft fingers Of Mac
naughtan's faithful and efficient lieu
tenants. and ready for mailing.
The recent applicants for member
ship, who now number nearly fifty,
were invited TO attend this meeting.
and the procession Of automobiles
which included many makes Of cars
from Ford trucks to luxurious limou-
sines, brought an attendance Of rs
men TO an interesting and enjoyable
occasion
This was the second Of the regular
monthly meetings Of the membership
Of the Board of Trade which will be
held during the year
The important business Of the meet
ing included reports OF committees on
membership, road signs, and "clean up
week" Mr.. Marsden, chairman OF the
committee on road signs, had samples
Of a road sign In the form Of an
arrow with the word Manchester" Of
which the committee recommended
that sixty be placed at various points
on roads Leading to Manchester, and
also q model Of larger sign to be
plced at intersecting roads, with the
recommendation that eight be placed
at suitable places within the town. The
committee was authorized to have the
signs made at an expense not TO ex-
coed SIPS.
The matter Of fire protection occu-
pied considerable place in the busi-l
ness Of the evening and committed
were appointed TO investigate suitableI
fire alarms and chemical fire extn-
guishers. The inadequacy Of alarm byl
bells, as now given, and the import
ance Of chemical apparatus for small
fires is recognized by all and immedi-
ate action was favored by those speak
ing on these subjects.
A committee was appointed to look
into the matter Of Illuminating thel
town clock in the Congregational
church.
Mr.. r. II. Derrah Of Boston, who
was a guest at the meeting, told the
members fact that most Vermonters
do not know and appreciate, and that
is, that Vermont has more real at
fractions for the city people, both as a
resort and as an ultimate country
home, than either Maine, New Hamp
shire, Massachusetts or New York
State. Our mountains are not as
grand as those Of New Hampshire,
our lakes not as numerous as those Of
Maine, and our forests are not as ex-
tensive as the Adirondack wilds, but
we hae a combination of mountains,
hills and valleys, Of lakes and ponds
and streams, Of forest, field and
farms which is not equalled by anvil
other state in the Union. Our scenerylI
is coy, home like and restful and here
the city man finds his ideals realized.
Mr.. Derrah Is commercial man,
but incidentally he is a crank on YER
mont scenery and carries II as "side
line" III
Mr.. Derrah was voted in as mem-
Der and promptly paid his dues.
Mr.. J. W. Fowler rose to move that
the original booster" for Manchester,
John Stockwell, the venerable stagel
driver who has always spoken well Of
everybody in Manchester and who has
and for long time sung
the praises Of everything and every
body in Manchester, be made an hon
orar member. Mr. A. f. Martin sec
onded the motion and it was unani-
mously carried
Mr.. Frank Regain then offered the
Of Carsden Inn for the
next monthly meeting and II was vot-
ed TO hold the next meetin at Carsden
Inn on June 18th. at p. m.
After the business meeting was adj
journed bountiful and delicious lunch
Of coffee, sandwiches and cigars was
served. II was Macnaughtan's treat
and he did Il in his usual handsome
manner.
A rising vote Of thanks was given TO