Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-28

LIE tllBIlSSL peak OF It's existence In
point of membership, Mr.. Murphy re-
ported.
ISL New Members.
Through the excellent efforts of our
Membership Committee, under the
Craftsmanship of William r. Ellis, ISL
new members were brought into the
organization during the past year." Mr.
Murphy's report states.
AT all of our monthly meetings we
have endeavored to give programs of
outstanding national speakers on topics
which would not only prove of interest.
community and the country the valu-
able assets and fine organizations in
the National Capital" the report states.
The officers and directors feel that
their thoughts along this line have been
amply justified through the phenome-
nal attendance on the part of the en-
tire membership of the board at these
meetings, which has been regularly
from 800 to 1000 men. a. record which
stands unique among the achievements
OF any organization anywhere in the
country.
THE attendance at our committee
meetings has ranged from IS to IS per-
sons, all working for the interest of the
community"
Mr.. Murphy lauded the work of Theo-
dore w. Moves. one of the directors of
the board, in the fight for national rep
resentation for citizens of the District
He said:
Praises Mr.. NOyes.
''You have all seen the splendid work
cone by Mr.. Noyes in the cause of ma
tional representation. This cause has
progressed by leaps and bounds during
the past year. I may explain to those
who do not fully understand 1t that
national representation provides for
representation by the citizens of the
District in Congress and their right to
vote for President and Vice President.
1t does not advocate the election of To-
cal ofhcials or any ward politics in the
District OF Columbia. To Mr.. Moves
the Board OF Trade is indebted for his
splendid work as a director and as a
public-Spirited advocate of Justice and
equity for the citizens of this COM
munity'
With reference to the financial status
OF the board, which at present has a
balance in excess of $62, 900 in its treas
financial condition Is in excellent shape.
The organization took an active part in
the Community Chest, sponsored and
raised funds for the police and fire.
mems parade. Our chairman, OdelI
Smith. headed the police and firemen's
ball game Q929), which raised many
thousands Of dollars for their pension
1und. The board contributed gener-
ously to the Presidents Cup regatta.
It has raised some Sill 900 to date to
make survey OF the city. Under the
Craftsmanship of John j. Esch it has
mace an exhaustive study into the
freight rate situation"
Detailing the work of the various COM
mfttees, the report of the president
states: To Lawrence e. Williams, chair
man OF our Aviation Committee, the
washington Board of Trade owes a
oeep debt OF gratitude. He has worked
Gay and night to secure the much
needed airport for Washington, and he
and the members of his committee have
sacrlnced great deal of time and per-
Sonal effort, which has resulted in the
Dill now before the House and Senate.
which will provide for an adequate air.
port Sfor the National Capital closer to
the business district than any airport
in the United States.
Other Work Cited.
ut was with deep regret and great
sense OF loss that We witnessed the
death OF Frank l.. Averill, chairman of
our Bridges Committee. who worked
almost TO the last in his efforts for a
new klingle Road Bridge and a new
Dridge over the railroad tracks at New
YORK avenue and lexington place. Mr..
Averill was responsible for many splen-
did bridge Improvements in the District.
Our Committee on Community At
lars mas a very responsible task before
~ namely, its work In connection with
the 1882 celebration of the two hum
dredth anniversary of the birth of
George washington. So effective has
been the work Of this committee that
the chairman, A. X. Shipe has been
given the distinction by the District
commissioners of being placed on the
ofnc1al District commission for this
event. A subcommittee of this COM
mlttee. under the Craftsmanship of
CLAUDE W. Owen, has been doing very
nne work in the way of obtaining
memorial stadium or coliseum for the
National Capital. and in this connection
mas secured the interest of the Allied
ArchitectS OF Washington in designing
suitable ediflce.
To G. Phillips Hill, chairman of our
Industrial Interests Committee. I ex-
press on behalf of the officers and direc-
tors our warm appreciation. Starting
with an exhibit in the Board Of Trade
rooms, he gathered together the leading
printers. photo-engravers and lithogra-
pliers of the city with the buyers of the
largest concerns in an effort to retain
Washington business. This has been
extended to the architects, builders and
contractors and to other industries.
The committee is now actively engaged
In sponsoring an adequate and tolera MT
smoke law. for the District Of Columbia.
Law Committee Active.
Our Law Committee, under the
Craftsmanship of Joseph A. Burkart.
has been extremely active. This
committee Is highly technical
one, composed of some of the most out
standing lawyers in the community.
They have considered many important
pieces of legislation which strike at the
very vitals of the community's welfare.
This committee has done excellent work.
DIR d. Percy Kicking, chairman of
our Public Health Committee, has made
some extremely interesting surveys of
local hospitals, with regard to the mount
ing cost of medical care and hospitaliza-
ton for persons of moderate means who
cannot accept charity. So interesting
were these surveys that they attracted
the attention Of the American Medical
Association. This committee has done
fine work also with regard to restaurant
inspection and other public health
measures.
The Public Order Committee, under
odell S. Smith, Is always active. Urging
an increase In police and firemen's pay
and number of other important meas
ures, this committee has been constantly
active. It had endeapred to uphold