The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-05-11

The dinner gwen by the Mer-
chants Club of the Chamber of Com
merce last evening in the Chamber
of Commerce rooms was largely at
tended and seemed to be very greatly
enjoyed by all OF those present. me
meeting was called to order by Mr..
James w. McCready, chairman OF the
Club and after a number of songs
the dinner was served.
After the dinner addresses were
delivered by Pros. J. w. Miller, head
of the Accounting and Business Al
ministration Department OF Goldey 5
Business College, Wilmington, Del.
and Mr.. Meigs Russell. of the Amer
lean City Bureau, the organization
which assists in the formation OF
Chamber OF Commerce throughout
the country.
Mr.. Miller discussed merchandise
Accounting and Business Administra-
,ion'' calling especial attention TO
the fact that prior to the passage OF
the Income Tax Law so many busl-
ness men failed 10 keep any books at
all. statistics showing that one-half
of the business men of the country
did not keep books, while only about
ten per cent keep books by the right
method. In discussing the two sys-
TENS. that of single and double en-
try, he stated that the first was
merely a make shift for book-keep-
ing. that there really was but one
real system of bookkeeping that OF
double entry. His address was
very Illuminating one for business
men and accountants and seemed to
be greatly appreciated by all OF MS
hearers.
The second speaker, Mr. Russell OF
the American City Bureau, in his ad-
dress upon Thoughts Of The Nom
ent," covered a great deal of ground
including craftsmanship, Advertising
Accounting, Business Co-operatlon,
etc. Citing as an illustration OF
what good follow up system some
business firms use. he stated that ne
is patronizing a concern that placed
his name on their mailing list when
he happened into the town to al
dress the Chamber Of Commerce, as
he finds their service prompt ana re
liable and their prices as good or
better than other merchants manu-
ling the same line.
He illustrated how the tired, i'm
oatient. uninterested clerk may drive
business away from a place by tell
,ng of his experience in going into
drug store to buy some cigars. Inc
clerk gave up the paper with sign
and waited upon him TO the cigars
but did not smoke nor did he ask
him if there was anything else ne
would like. He then asked Tor
toilet article and the clerk threw
the paper down and waited upon
him: desiring third article he ask
ed the clerk is he objected to selling
hi mand the clerk stated that he did
not but his manner had been so lack
ing in interest, SO inappreciatlve, so
bored, that he stated that he assur-
ed him that he would never bother
him angain.
Discussing the matter of co-opera-
ton he stated that il merchants ana
business men, generally, would gee
together now and then and discuss
conditions in their line they would
find that they had SO many interests
N common, that the few things upon
which they wera antagonistic were
completely overshadowed by the mat
rers of common welfare. Discussing
he matter Of delivery he stated THAI
lie had known cases where CO.
operative delivery had cut the price
from cents per article to cents.
I'm conclusion he stated that il the
merchants would realize that every
man has the right to live, to be In
business, to make legitimate proflt
and would get together now ana
then and talk over the disturbing
features, such as long credits, cut
prices, ETC., they would find that az
ter all the other fellow was a regular
fellow and would meet them half
way in settling the little petty
troubles that cause the rough places
in life's business highway.
The supper was served by the lad
les of the. First Baptist Church and
elected only favorable comment. the
menu was:
Fruit Cocktail French Dressing
Roast Chicken Giblet Sauce
Chestnut Filling
Mashed Potatoes Green Peas
Tomato Salad Pocket Rolls
Harlequin Cream