The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-25
DEYBER TALKS
To DISTRICT
BANKERS
President of Association
Opens Annual Convention
on Optimistic Note
BY RICHARD HATTON.
Times Staff Correspondent.

4AA4A68 6b4A1 CONTEMPORARIES
HOT SPRINGS, Va, June Is
this country was never 50 good as
IL is now. President Victor .. Dey-
Der, OF the District Of Columbia
Bankers Association. opened the
seventh annual convention Of the
organizat on here today. In his ad-
dress President Deyber pointed out
the broadening scope OF the annual
convestions since the first meeting
in 1919, the vital subjects con.
eidered, and the prolific fruitlon Of
accomplishment for the betterment
OF the banking business which has
offended tNe efforts OF the associa-
Speaking Of the annual conven-
tions, President Deyber said: CLOSER
tea of friendship have been formed
through the delightful social inter-
course which they afford, and .
clearer vision Of our daily PROB
lens has been made possible In the
performance OF our official duties
and responsibilities, and they have
lighted q candle Of understanding
in our hearts which / believe viii
never be extinguished. but viii burn
ever brighter through the coming
years
Purpose Of Convention.
President Deyber spoke Of the
serious purpose OF the convention
and the constructive program 70 be
carried out, touching briefly upon
the thigh spots, In the national
situation which, he said, was Of
marked Importance to bankers and
should have their serious considera-
ton. He mentioned the influence
Of the world war upon the credit
situation, and said that Il behooved
the bankers to acquaint themselves
thoroughly with the situation and
the means at hand TO carry on"
with the minimum Of danger and
the maximum prospect OF success.
The prosperity and. in large
measure. the happiness Of the peo-
pie Of this country" declared Pres
the impartial. wise administration
ok our banking system, unhampered
BY political or partisan domino
ton.
President Deyber paid 4 high trib-
ute to the work Of Chairman Harry
". Haynes, Of the protective com
n1ittee OF the association, and rec
commended q etilI broader field Of
effort for this committee. He also
outlined the work OF the law and
legislation committee under the
Craftsmanship Of Henry II. Mckee
and lauded its accomplishments
although expressing regret that the
McFadden BIN had failed Of passage
IN Congress.
Proposed Legislation.
President Deyper mentioned sew
eral proposed legislative measures
Oe interest to bankers and outlined
the work done during the year by
the several committees OF the as
ISOLATION.
.sThe question of unprofitGble
business" he declared, els of the
greatest concern to bankers through.
out the country and IL . most
serious one locally. and you are.
therefore urged to give the report
your undivided attention"
Continuing, he said: AT the be-
ginning Of the present year the
membership Of the association con.
sisted OF forty.two fun member
banks and eighteen branches, or a
total Of sixty. At the close Of the
administrative year the membership
Is as follows: Forty-two fun mem.
Der banks and twenty-one branches,
or total OF slxty-three."
Pfaising the. weekly luncheons
held by the association, President
Deyber said: These luncheons may
well be termed forums, at which
such matters az the uniform dis
cIaimer, uniformity OF Christmas
Savings Clubs as to dates and con.
ditions. advertising cooperation, the
purchase OF Confederate memo
rial coins. ETC.. have found their m
ception and resulted in cooperative
action by the association and the
clearing house."
Optimistic on Future.
In conclusion President Deyber
said. Permit me to express the Cd.
tirnistic opinion, tempered with q
word Of caution, that taking All fac.
tors into consideration, business In