Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-19
Exchange in New Quarters.

ssrhe wear has been marked by the
occurring 81 new quarters for the Ex-
change in the washington Bunolng,
rernovai from the American Security
A. trust Co. Building being necessary
on account of the new building opera
saofas of the company named. Inc
board room is adequate Tor the use o.
the Exchange for many years, Is at
tractiveIy furnished and has all mod
ern couyeniences for the transaction
of business. Karl w. Corby was
tine generous donor of the beautiful
|. jfloor covering, which adds greatly 70
the appearance of the room.
"During the year the Exchange lost
through death one Of its oldest mem
hers. Albion K. Paris, who occu-
pied for many years position OF proml-
hence in our city and who was nelo ~
the highest esteem by the people OF
washington. The passing Of Mr.. Par
ris is a great loss TO US, and he VIII De
missed Mr. Paris served Is preSi-
dent of the Exchange during the year
1894.
New Lisaings and Seat Sales.
a.rhe following securities were ad-
rnitted to listing during the year
K5.OTO shares, EmerSon'S Bromo SETTER;
1000 shares, Columbia Medical Build
ing Corporation, and 10000 shares,
wPrfnce Georges Bank & Trust 90.
transfers Of seats during the year
were as follows: A. H. Reeside to M.
=. Westheimer, estate Of Charles =.
Beu to Charles E. Howe. Frank b.
PRYOR to John F. Brawner ana James
n. Green to Q. @. Parker; n..-.
at wish to tender my fellow oncers
and the members of the Exchange my
sincere appreciation Of their co-opera-
tion during the year in conducting the
daily sessions Of the Exchange and for
he continued spirit Of fairness, court
eTv and consideration which has pre-
vailed in our business contacts"
treasurer Also Makes Report.
James NJ. Johnston, treasurer Of the
Exchange, reported the organization In
excellent financial condition. The ex-
penses were naturally larger than IN
most years on account Of the moving
into new quarters.
Secretary C. j. Gockeler, who has
Sbeen secretary of the Exchange for the
past five years, performed his duties IN
the usual able manner. The secretary
makes no extended report at the annual
meeting.
TOday's Trading on ExchEage-
Trading on the Exchange took place
before the annual meeting. There was
q turnover Of so shares Of Capital
Traction at SO: Potomac Electric Power
81 per cent preferred came out at LOT
and closed at l07A.
In the unlisted department 10 ten
share lots OF Raleigh Hotel stock sold
ut a and 20 shares Of Chaplin Sachs
9 per cent preferred moved at los.
Washington Gas, Railway 81 Electric
q and Capital Traction SIS were in good
demand in the bond division at recent
price levels.
Financial District Notes.
The directors Of the Mergenthaler
Linotype Co. yesterday declared the
0uarterly dividend of $50 per share,
payable December 81, TO stockholders Of
record December g.
Net profits Of Peoples Drug Stores,
Inc, for the nine months ended Sep
tenaber 80 were $3.50, $50, after charges
Dand Federal taxes. For the September
quarter profits were Sl55.11l.
Vice President EDWARD j. McQuade
Of the Liberty National Bank is in New
York to attend the annual meeting Of
the stockholders of the Mergenthaler
NLinotype Co. Mr.. McQuade has been a
director for several years.
Eliot H. Thomson Of the Washington
Loan & Trust Co. and Robert l.. Flather
Of the American Security & Trust Co.
were luncheon guests yesterday Of the
Financial Advertisers Association of
Baltimore. The Baltimore association
plans to invite the national convention
to meet In that city IN 1882
ceives SI,056,e 26 and the Southern
Railway $456,5T5 through the payment
Of an extra $50 dividend by the Gin
A. cinnad, New Orleans Texas Railroad.