New Britain herald., 1921-03-12
BANKING CHAPTER
 ENJOYS BANQUET
Good Speakers Are Heard at
 ElkS' Club

Stewart D. Beckiey. president of the American Institute of Banking, and cashier of the City National Bank at Dallas, Texas, gave an interesting talk on banking and it's economical fund amentals. before more than 125 mem bers and friends of the New Britain Chapter, American Institute of Bank ing. at the Elks'N club last evening. This was Mir. Beckley's first official visit to this city, and was marked with the occasion of the first annual ban quet of the local chapter. Mir. Beck ley travels considerably throughout the country on speaking tours for the institute. and congratulated the local chapter on its efficiency and the excel lent enrollment for its short period of establishment. He complimented the instructors in their work at the courses offered the members of the chapter. MT. Beckley briefly outlined the work of the banks and stated that the success of a banking house de- pended mainly on the support offered it by its employees. The demand is growing for clerks of ability and fu- ture houses will undertake to employ only such capable persons. The re-
 
 banking business. but bakers are look ing forward to a sound market basis. and the years to come will be crowded with opportunities for men and wom- en who are in a position to handle the problems that confront the bank officials daily. he said.
 The majority of the young people do not realize the necessity of pre-, pairing for the future or of gaining a thorough knowledge Of the work they are upon or about to enter, and Mir. 1 Beckley advised them to obatin a ! sound basis for learning. He urged the young people to get as much out of life as there Is to gain. providing it comes through knowledge and preparation of business standpoint. [
 Banking Opportunities.
 The bank offers unlimited oppor- tunities, said Mir. Beckley, for young men who are entering that field. and they should avail themsetyes of every chance for learning what they can.
 He encouraged the study of the bus mess and the particular work they are executing. with a point in view of broadening out into Q larger position.
 
 constantly confronted with complex ing problems and banking is not only business, but also a profession. It must be studied as one would to be A lawyer or doctor. said Mr. BeckIey. The American Banking Institute offers a great field in this line for ed- scational matters and gives one an opportunity to lay the foundation for ! successful future. The aim of the institute Is to lay before the members thorough study of economies which s so important to the banking men. employer and employees are working ogether more today than ever. and cooperation is seen daily. Pleasant sorking conditions exist as n result of his method and Mir. Beckley urged this movement to be kept up with n great tim in view of having closer rela- ionship between the worker and the 'mployer. Success would come through this medium, asserted MT. 3eckley.
 W. F. Atwood. president of in. Vew Britain Trust company. gave a hort talk. Mir. Atwood spoke in 'iaee Of A. J. Sioper, who was unable O attend due to slight illness. Mir. Atwood gave brief outline of his xperience fin the banking world and he change of methods used at the present. time, from those Of years ago. ie was pleased with the local chap CT and felt that they had accom- l lished n great deal in a short time. gave each member an opportunity Q broaden themselves should they so esire. and he complimented the bank mployes on their loyalty. Mir. Att rood gave as the reason for the sac- ess of the banks of today the un- united cooperation Of employees and aid they could do a great deal to- fsrds tho welfare of banking house.