The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-29
OUTING
DATES SET
Bx RICHARD HATTON

BY RICHARD HATTON
nhe first cali for the annual con-
NentIon of the District of Columbia
Bankers Association. just issued by
bairman W. w. Spaid. OF the gen.
eaf convention committee, has
9mulatcd interest In this yearly
k4thering and called forth many
&4pressions of pleasure in local
AanciaI circles.
Those who attended the gathering
1T Hot Springs, Va, last June re-
member with keen delight their ex.
] Dsrtences from the standpoint both
n constructive business transacted
and Of a happy social week of
athletic relaxation. The trip to the
Virginia mountain resort last year
Z gEas cool and comfortable, with
ample train accommodations under
the personal direction Of an official
tf the railroad.
The memories of last years con.
tention will assure the attendance
again this year OF nearly all those
who participated in the 1926 event.
IN addition. II is expected, that
many who failed to attend . year
$50 win join the migration 10 Hot
Springs this year.
The call just issued by Spaid an
nounces the date of the convention
Is June II. Is, 10 and co. and 1t
stresses the great SdesirabiIity OF
large representations from all banks
members OF the association. At
tendance should not be confined to
bank officials, according to those
IN charge of the convention. for
there viii be much of interest to
al bank directors taking place dur
ing the business sessions.
On the other hand 1t pointed
cut that there is no better oppor-
unity for directors and officers to
ming1e for their mutual pleasure
and benefit than during the time
which viii be spent at the Virginia
resort. FAMILIES also win find an
enjoyable outing, with an elaborate
ontertainment arranged for them.
AS has been the custom In the
past with marked success, the BUSH
ness sessions have been arranged
Tor Thursday, Friday and Saturday
of convention week, closing early
enough each day to assure those in
attendance ample opportunity to
epend the afternoons and evenings
TN recreation.
The mountain resort is famous
for its golf links, tennis courts,
motor drives OF picturesque beauty.
horseback rides and evening Dances
AS It is the desire OF the commit
tee IN charge that as many mem
bers as possible arrange to take
their wives and daughters on the
trip, plans have been made to re-
peat the popular family dinner"
held at the close OF the meeting
last year.
This huge gathering win be held
% the great main dining room OF
ne hotel ana will bring together
practically the entire banking and
financial family Of the District OF
Columbia. The dinner last year
Was memorable for the spice OF its
and its many special fea-
lures. 1t is OF especial interest to
the wives and daughters Of the
bankers who later danced in the
ballroom of the hotel The date
for the family dinner this year is
june 10.
Arranrements for the trip in
ctude an aIl.Pullman train which
viii leave washington on Wednes-
day evening. June 16, arriving at
Hot Springs in time for breakfast
Thursday morning. Returning, the
train will leave Hot Springs Sum
dAy evening, June 20, arriving at
Washington at z o'clock Monday
morning.
THE committee stresses the necess-
itf Of making early reservations for
transportation and hotel accommo-
datfons through the transportation
cdrnmittee. TIL q applications
should be forwarded to Hilleary G..
Hoskinson, chairman OF the trans
portation committee, care Of Riggs
National Bank.
kThe present officers Of the Dis;
tHict Of Columbia Bankers Associas
TIN, who will cooperate with the
anneral convention COMMITTEES and
snb-committees are:
> aFrancis G. Addison, H., president;
Howard Moran. firsts vice president;
". w. Spaid. second vice president.
and chairman OF the general con-
v6htIon committee: Robert V. Elem
ing, secretary, and Miss Grace NJ.
Bromley, assistant secretary.
Pre-convention publicity is in
charge of committee OF which
Frederick p. H. Siddons Is chair