Evening star., 1940-09-30


All the changes are effective Octo-
Der !.
Mr.. Myers was one of the found
ers of the firm, which was estab-
lished in 1926, and Mr.. Hill was ad-
mitted to the firm as general
partner in January, 1899.
Mr. Quail has been with the firm
of Y. E. Booker e. Co. since its Or
ganization and for a number of
years has represented the firm on
the Washington Stock Exchange He
is we'll known throughout the fl
nancial district. He is graduate
of Georgetown University Law
School and a member of the bar of
the District of Columbia, is secre-
tary-treasurer of the Bond Club of
Washington, member of the board
of the Catholic Charities of Wash
ington, D. c., and Prince Georges
County. Md. and member of the
Washington Board of Trade.
Mrs. Morton. the new special part
ner, is a sister of Y. E. Booker and
lives at historic Agecroft Manor in
Richmond, Va.
Harry w. Finney. who has been
with the firm since its organization,
continues as general partner.
Insurance Leader Honored.
George c. Campbell, who today
completed his Goth year of service
with the Washington Office of the
Mutual Benefit Insurance Co. Of
Newark, was rendered a luncheon
this noon at the University Club by
H. Lawrence Choate, general agent,
which was attended by all staff
members and others.
Vice President Oliver Thurman of
Newark presented Mr.. Campbell
with the Veterans Club emblem,
gold set with pearls. A special
letter of commendation from Presi-
dent John R. Hardin was also read
and he was paid glowing tribute
by his Washington associates.
Mr.. Campbell went into an insur-
ance Office to work when he was only
IS years old ard has made an out
standing record.
Brewer Joins Stock Exchange.
John Newton Brewer, jr.. who is
connected with the investment firm
of Robert c. Jones & Co.. was elected
to membership in the Washington
Stock Exchange today. Mr.. Brewer
is known in both investment and
banking circles and prior to join
ing the Jones organization was an
assistant national bank examiner.
1t was stated today that Mr.. Jones
will retain his membership on the
exchange but that Mr. Brewer will
attend the daily sessions.
James C. Dulin. jr. for several
years treasurer of the American Sc
curity & Trust Co., who recently
resigned to take up the practice of
law, will open an office in the Hibbs
Building tomorrow. october l. Mr..
Dulin has been an active member
of the District Bankers Associa-
ton and will be much missed in
banking circles He succeeded the
late Charles E. Howe as treasurer of
the trust company. after holding
several other important positions.
He is member of the District Bar
August Gas Earnings Of.
The Washington Gas Light Co.
reported to the Public Utilities
Commission today seasonal de-
crease in net income in August of
$58,134 against a decrease in Au-
gust. 1899, of s33,879. In the first
eight months of 1910 net income
totaled s997 Ass. an increase Of sl49,-
915 over the like period year ago.
On the Washington Stock Ex-
change today, 10 shares Of Real
Estate Mortgage g. Investment pre-
ferred sold at 5ss. $4,000 Anacostia
e. Potomac River r. R. SIS at l02S,
$50 shares of National Mortgage &
Investment preferred moved at 4
and Washington Gas common reg
istered 25-share sale at Is and the
preferred 20 shares at l04.
A. B. A. Convention Echoes.
Robert V. Fleming was chairman
of the committee which escorted
Senator and Mrs. Glass to the plat
form for the conventions glowing
tribute. He was also a member OF
the Committee on Resolutions.
Ronald Ransom. vice chairman of
the Federal Reserve Board, reported
that the larger banks of the coun-
try had $4,000 900 900 ready for de-
Tense loans. That means that the
total is a great deal larger.