The Washington times., 1924-06-03
PRESIDENT
Of BOARD
SPEAKS
John E. Weedon Tells Dele
gates Why They Should Be
Interested in D. G.

Realtors representing 500 cities
Of the United States and Canada
were welcomed to Washington and
hidden to feel a sense Of owner
ship in the Nations Capital in the
address Of John C. Weldon, presi-
dent Of the Washington Real Es-
tate Board, at the opening session
Of the seventeenth annual conven-
ton Of the National Association of
Real Estate Boards today in B. F.
Keith's Theater.
"Smce you are here in the Ma
tional Capital, let me call to your
attention the fact that the Ma
tional City should hold for you
both a responsibility and an
ownership, because you help to pay
our taxes" Mr.. Weldon told the
assembled realtors.
j. l.. Weaver Speaks.
Washington as 1.-THE home Of the
United States Government" was de.
gcribed by John L. Weaver, past
president of the National Associa.
ton, who also extended word of
welcome.
SIT is the home Of tens of thou
sands Of Government employees and
officials and of those who have been
selected by you to do your bidding
in the nations councils" said Mr..
Weaver. ''It is the home Of super
men who at times are chosen to be
President Of these United States.
One Of these is the incumbent
wise, patient and fearless Calvin
Coolidge" This reference to the
President brought loud applause and
cheers from the delegates.
''Most Beautiful City"
washington has no industries, "
continued the speaker. Freight
cars come In laden and usually go
away empty. for a reason have
not time to discuss now" He
characterized Washington as "a
place where the hospitality Of the
nation is. dispensed" and said it is
1.-THE repository of the moneys, Sc
curities and records belonging to
the nation" Mr.. Weaver termed
Washington "the most beautiful city
on the western hemisphere" but
added that there are still many
things to be done to complete its
beauty.
H. r. Ennis, national president. in
responding to the welcoming ad-
dress, told the delegates that the
gathering Of representatives of ap-
proximately 500 real estate boards
In Washington will have it's effect
on the city planning of communi-
ties over the United States.
Effect Of d. c. City Plan.
''The visit to Washington, the
first American city to have a city
plan, is a wonderful opportunity for
realtors whose work is so intimately
connected with city building" Mr.
Ennis said. EVERY American has
a pride Of ownership in this city
the Capital city Of the greatest ma
ton on the face of the earth. The
impression of beauty that we gather
here will be taken back with us
into our future work.
1.-THE events that transpire In
the nations capital bear the STAMP
OF the committee we represent
These events have their effect In
the most remote communities OF
the United States.
1--WE are met with our Canadian
brothers here. The opportunity
which this association holds for the
working together Of the two coun
tries in our field Of concern with
land problems is an influence work
ing for the peace and happiness OF
the world. We can join here, un
der two flags, in singing the last
two lines Of America, which apply
to Canada no less than to these
United Stat6s."
Doctor Finley Talks on Homes.
Doctor John H. Finley, former
Y1nIniaaiOnar of ndlIna Ainrn nR ATnur