The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-04
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gon.
II. w. Marsh spoke briefly OF tn
splendid spirit Of cooperation which
had become manifest I'm the Chambe
OF Commerce, particularly during tn
past year, and gave a short prophec.
Of what might accrue to this city i
all would Join hands and work to tn
common end Of building a bigger ant
better Pensacola,
George Emmanuel followed Mr.
Marsh, and in five minute speech
recapitulAted some of the main fea.
lures of the past years work, show.
ing few Of the high lights that have
pointed the way to even greater de.
yelopment for the coming year.
Mr.. Emmanuel is chairman OF the
membership committee Of the Cham
Der OF commerce. and was largely in
strumental In raising the splendid sun
of thirty thousand dollars in the re
cent membership campaign, when the
enrolment was increased from 476 tc
62o.
Mas. Lois X. Mayes. publisher Of The
Journal. was called upon by the pres
ident for an expression, and spoke
briefly.
During the evening buffet supper
was served, consisting Of coffee
sandwiches and soft drinks.
Following is the complete report OF
the Chamber of Commerce and the
personnel of officers for 1921:
seeretary's Report.
January 3rd, 1922.
To the Members of the Pensacola
Chamber of Commerce:
The year 1921 has been an eventful
one in the history OF the chamber and
will be recorded as an inspiration for
the undertaking of larger and better
things in the years that are to come
1t has been eventful in accomplish
ments, activities and things striven
for, whether they We're accomplished
or not believing that
THE reward OF the spirit that really
tries
Is not the goal, but the exercise"
Through the civic generosity of our
press, the proceedings of the associa-
day and this report therefore will be
confined to brief, concise resume OF
some OF the more important detectives
for which we have worked, and for
which many of you have givcn hours,
days and even weeks of study and
energy. with the unselfish purpose of
serving your community, and without
thought of personal gain.
The number of committee meetings.
embracing special committees APP
pointed for some specific purpose. has
{ been sixty-two; there were seven
meetings or the chamber: forty meet
hundred and nine meetings during the
year.
Board OF Directors.
Endorsed closer trade relationship
between Pensacola and Cuba
An effort was made to secure bet
ter Pullman service between Pensa-
cola and washington.
y Voted on referendum on report of
special committee on taxation.
Invited President Harding to visit
Pensacola.
Endorsed proposed plan for an opera
house.
Employed a temporary traffic man
ager. (Previous to organization of In
dustrial Commission)
Member of the board as chairman
OF a committee secured funds for the
completion of the Lillian read.
Efforts made to afford remedial
measures of relief to the naval stores
producers.
Appointed special committees for
tho following purposes:
For the development OF the Gulf
Port Terminal Railway (previous to
organization of Industrial Commits
sIon).
For the investigation of steamship
project. previous to organization of
Industrial Commissionl.
TO assist health officer in work of
rat -proofing.
For the investigation and remedy,
ing of certain inconsistencies in the
rat-proofing and fumigation laws.
To investigate the Bayou la Grande
bridge.
no cooperate with the County Com
missioners in preparation of budget
These committees devoted much
time to their specific assignments:
were subsequently discharged after
obtaining objective or rather exhaus-
tive study indicated inadvisability of
further consideration.
Endorsed the following legislative
subjects:
A bill relative to building Escambia
county roads and the Ferry Pass
Bridge.
Certain propos, amendments and
additions to the present motor vehicle
law OF the state.
A bin proposing the adoption OF fire
prevention education in public schools.
The compulsory tick eradication
law.
A bin to grant federal aid in the
building and maintenance of state