Evening star., 1924-01-16

ceipts were $25.4T1.0s, and the total
assets were $9.665.23.
Giving details of the work Of the
chamber and its committees. Isaac
Cans, in his annual report. said that
the chamber was both a chamber OF
opportunity and chamber OF service,
and should be an active branch OF the
municipal government. the right hand
OF the city administration. an In
valuable aid in upbuildinG of the city.
AS I briefly recount the more I'M
portant achievements" he said. Il
wish l might have before me those
members of the chamber who. while
they are members and pay their dues,
never have been properly sold on this
organization-those who write their
checks for dues and consider they
charita BILE act. To this class l would
say that a careful investigation Of a
live Chamber Of Commerce will show
a balance sheet which would be ac-
ceptable to any auditor in the city,
which will prove beyond a doubt that
for every dollar invested in dues ten
dollars In absolute benefit is returned
to the community.
In this brief recapitulation 1 de-
sire. first of all. to congratulate the
OF harmony and cooperation. One
for all and all for one has been the
watchword. And in whatever mat
ters the chamber has undertaken
loyal effort on the part of all con-
cerned. During 1923. several un-
Idertakings have stood out with great
pre-eminence."
Sketches Work Of Year.
He then took up the work Of the
committees and briefly sketched
their accomplishments. following
which he said:
IT should be greatly remiss in my
duty IL failed at this time to
ispeak Of the wonderful cooperation
shown by the several newspapers OF
1.-The city. They have been very gen
Ierous with their space; ane heen tnel onen
to record the doings of the chamber.
They merit and should receive spe-
cial thanks for the many courtesles
extended"
Finally" he continued. may I
urge you to renewed and greater ef-
fort for the growth and betterment
of our Chamber Of Commerce. We
are not satisfied with the results
achieved. As individuals the excuse
is that you cooperate with your fel-
low citizens. The prosperity OF the
city depends to larger extent than
you realize upon the prosperity OF Its
chamber Of commerce.
Enjoyed Heading Chamber.
"And now may tell you how deep
lily I appreciate the honor 1 have en-
5oyed as your president during the
past year. have thoroughly en-
Joy such meetings as this. My serv-
ice as your executive has given me
much broader outlook upon life and
a keener appreciation of my duties
I'm the following and concluding
words ! can best express my feelings
at this time.
''The desire to accumulate this
Usually this accumulation takes the
form Of stocks. bonds. gold or titles
The safeguarding OF these collaterals
requires a metal box in the vault Of
some financial institution. guarded
by great locks and two keys"
Box Of Memories.
Personally. I may have little use
box in which I keep the collaterals 1
have accumulated in my journey
through life-the collaterals I value
most Ny box is not made of metal,
box is made of experience. bound by
the ties of friendship. locked by the
bars of time, and its only key is the
golden key OF memory. ! keep in
this box only the pleasant things that
have happened to me in my life
my association with men and women
who are worth while-the kindnesses
have received from them. And in
my hours OF stress. be they mental or
physical, I like to unlock this box
and go over the evidences Of wealth
fnd therein. At some future day.
when / again take the golden key Of
memory and open this box will find
an added and greatly cherished
treasure there-t'will be the memory
of this hour and the past year of
service with you"