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>1 . MINUTES ' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING NATIONAL PAINT, VARNISH & LACqUER ASSOCIATION, INC. MAYFLOWER HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C. OCTOBER 29th, 1940 A regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Paint, Tar nish and Laccuer Association, Inc. convened at 1:45 P. M. Tuesday, October 29th, ljUo at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D, C, with the following in attend ance! T, J. CAMPBELL E. A. FOY, JR, M. L. KAVEY HOWARD KELLOGGS. R. MATT ACE L. P. KOCRE E. E. MORTON S. S. PHILLIPS J. V, REARDON WILLIAM RICHTER CHARLES J. ROH A. V. 31 ITTEL F. L. SULZBERGER ERNEST T, TRIGG E, E , Vi'EE S'* uR H. S. V,THERE.FIT VAL WURTSLE Guests E. D. GRIFFIN GEORGE JZNKIN H. A. KFLUM A.ssociation Staff H. A. G&EDNER m, q, Ma c d o n a l d RSUEL W. ELTON Absent D. W, FIGGIS W. I. LONGSTORTH Call to Order BENJAMIN PAT. .:A SON, Jr. C, N. SEIDLITZ The Chairman, Kr. Charles J. Roh, called the meeting to order and extended a welcome to the guests. Minutes of the Last Meeting On a call for the minutes by the Chairman, the Secretary stated that the minutes of the previous meeting had been mailed to all members of the committee, and that the agendum for this meeting would take .care of any unfinished busi ness carried over from the last meeting. The Chairman, stated that if there were no objections the minutes of the last meeting would be approved without reading. It was moved by President Trigg, seconded by Mr. Campbellt that the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee held on July 25th, 1940, be approved with out reading. Motion carried. ^ Report of the Budget and Finance Committee and of the Treasurer The Treasurer, Mr. S, R. Matlack, stated that at the meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee held this morning, a recommendation was presented for con sideration in connection with the possibility that certain employees of the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association might be called in connection with the selective service program of the Federal Government. At the request of the Treasurer, President Trigg stated that seven employees of the National \J NC A 0 02992  Jt -2- Association are subject to registration under the Selective Service Act and the Budget and Finance Committee was of the opinion that some provision should be ne.de regarding the continuance of employment by the Association of these employees if and when any of them cay be called into the federal service* Following a general discussion of the subject it was moved by President Trigg, seconded by Mr. Eeardon, that the following provisions apply in case any employee of the National Faint, Varnish and Lacquer Association is called into service under the Federal Conscription Act: 1. For any possible future considerations, we will consider said training period as included in the employeers service record with us. 2. That we will continue their coverage under our group life insurance policies during the training period. 3. That the positions now occupied by these men will be made available to them after the training period or one equally as satisfactory, 4. That transfers and promotions to temporarily fill vacancies will be con sidered only temporary. 5..Any new employees which may be hired to fill vacancies will be considered only tXl temporarily employed. 6. That the foregoing statement of policy is limited to peacetime military service for one year. 7. That said policy will be rescinded in the event the United States enters the war during said year. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Reardon, that a committee con sisting of the President, the Treasurer and the Chairman of the Executive Committee be appointed to which individual cases of induction into the federal service will be referred as they arise for consideration of any financial adjustment deemed advisable. Motion carried. The Treasurer reported that the 3udget and Finance Committee at its meeting had reviewed the comparative balance sheet for the year ending September 30th, 1940, and the statement of income and expenses for the fiscal year ending Septem ber 30th, 19^0 (copies attached). He pointed out that the omission of the item on depreciation which is strictly a bookkeeping item would give the Association a working surplus for the year. He stated that the transfer of the headquarters from 2201 New York Avenue, N.Y. to 1500 Rhode Island Avenue, M.W, would show a net profit of something mere than $5*000.00. Mr, Matlack stated the Budget and Finance Committee had reviewed all of the accounts of the Association and considered the Association to be in good financial condition. He stated that the accounts had been audited by Ernst and Ernst, and that a copy of the auditor's report was avail able for review by any member of the committee who might care to see it. Chairman Ron stated that the Budget and Finance Committee had found no ex ceptional items in the reports of the Treasurer or of the auditor, and stated that the budget had been in effect a control budget which had worked out exceptionally N C A 0 02394 -3' veil. He pointed, out as an instance of this close control the fact that the hudget for administration had teen $98,900*00 whereas the expenses for- administration vere $92,749.00. Referring to the Treasurer's comments on the item for deprecia tion, he stated that the.organisation- takes care of its accounting ty charging off certain amounts for depreciation, amounts which have no place in the costs of operating the Association and that "by eliminating the depreciation item the Asso ciation is operating in the black as it has been doing for several years. Ke stated that the .Association has maintained a good cash position throughout the years and is in a sounder position this year than last due to additional cash re sulting from the change in the Association Headquarters. It was moved by Mr. Vfurtele, seconded by Mr. Webster, that the rc-port of the Treasurer and of the Budget and Finance Committee be accepted and filed. Motion carried. Reinvestment of Funds The Chairman stated that the committee appointed at the last meeting of the Executive Committee authorized to invest $40,000.00 realized on the sale of govern ment bends which had been called, had performed its duty. Ke referred to the fact that the .Association has approximately $100,000.00 ir.rested in government bonds and $10,000.00 invested in municipal or state bonds. At the request of the Chairman, the Secretary read the following report; ,!The Rxecutive Committee at its last meeting authorized a committee made up of the Chairman of the Executive Committee, the Treasurer and the President to invest funds realized on the sale of U. S. Government bonds in the amount of $40,000.00 which were called and which, on the recommenda tion of the Riggs National Bank, were sold. "On the recommendation of the Riggs National Bank, and with the unanimous approval of the committee of three, the $40,000.00 was reinvested in the fol lowing government securities; $15,000.00 in United States of America Treas ury two and one half percents due December 15th, 1953"^9 &t 105 18/32nds. '$22,700.00 in United States of America Treasury at two and three quarter per cents due June 15th, 1954-51 at 107 15/32nds.B . / u attacks --Re2p--o-r-t---o--f---S--c--i-e--n--t-i-f-i-c----S--e--c-t-i-o-n- -- -LOTf5'Y/ ecoyaj. Dr. Gardner stated that the Scientific Section Committee had hald its usual meetings during the year, and that a detailed repdrt had been printed and mailed to all members and that in the interests of tine he did not deem it necessary to present the report in detail at this meeting.^ He stated that just a week ago an rrrangement had been completed with the manufacturers of asbestos shingles in con nection with their method of advertising. He stated that practically all of these manufacturers had based their sales very largely on their statement that their product needs no paint; through correspondence a conference had been arranged with their representatives at which time it was agreed that from now on manufac turers of asbestos shingles would refrain from making any statement reflecting upon paint or upon the .paint industry. Dr. Gardner expressed the hope that the paint industry would reciprocate in this action and that the members thereof would re frain from making any statements derogatory to the use of asbestos shingles. Ho stated that manufacturers of asbestos shingles are beginning to realize that in order to havo thbir product look beautiful and wear a long time it needs to be painted. He stated that he had been advised that five hundred million square feet NC A 0 02995 -4- of cement asbestos siding had been sold this past year. He stated that the manu facturers of asbestos siding had tested many products and at the present time seemed to favor chlorinated rubber paint which is available only in limited sect ions of the country. He stated that they are anxious to find some general product which will be available throughout the United States, and he said that he had advised them that tests conducted by the Association for the past four years in Florida and in Washington indicate that a primer coat of varnish followed by a regular linseed oil house paint with varnish added will give satisfactory results He stated that seven producers of asbestos shingles are now cooperating with this Association in the development of seme rather extensive tests on the products made by c-ach of those producers in three different sections of the United States. He stated that the asbestos siding manufacturers will furnish their materials, the paint industry will furnish the paint and the labor, and the tests will be set out early this winter. Ur. Gardner stated that the producers cooperating in this test are as follows: The Flintkote Company; Philip Carey Company; Lee-Hone Company; Tyler Hoofing Company; Asbestos Limited; Jc-hns-tfar.ville Corporation; and U. S. , Gypsum Company.. He stated that SQ$ of asbestos siding being distributed at this ^ time is white, but that it does get dirty, - it does mildew, - and it is not water proof. He stated that these manufacturers are convinced that paint will cure those troubles. Dr. Gardner reported on a new product being manufactured by the asbestos siding people in the form of a vitreous finish. Their ordinary product is sprinkled with powdered glass, passed through a high temperature furnace in which the glass is fused, and comes out of the furnace as a glass or vitreous tile. It is produced in various colors and in the opinion of the manufacturers will never need paint. Ur. Gardner stated that only time will tell whether or not the material will crack or flake or develop other failures. Dr. Gardner reported on the effective work being done by George Priest as Technical Field Director. He referred particularly to the publication by Agricul tural Colleges of booklets on painting subjects which do not present a fair picture from the paint manufacturers' point of view. He referred to a booklet just about v_ to be issued by the North Dakota Agricultural College and stated that hr. Priest had been successful in arranging with the author of that book. Professor Garrick, to agree to a preview of- the copy for the publication and to make certain changes which in his opinion will make it possible for paint manufacturers to recommend the use of that booklet in connection with farm painting. In answer to a question by the Chairman, Dr. Gardner stated that he did not know of any startling new developments in connection with substitutions for China Wood Oil, He stated that as nearly as he can ascertain there may be as high as ten million pounds of American tung oil available this coming year which would be the largest domestic crop ever produced. He stated that information from Brazil indicates that there will probably be twenty million poinds of oiticica oil avail able. He stated that there is groat activity in the laboratories of the country in treating soybean oil and linseed oil, and he said that there is every reason to suppose that the industry will be using more linseed oil than it did last year in replacement of some of the quicker drying oils. President Trigg stated that Sir. Priest's appointment as Technical Field Dir ector has been very well received by the members of the industry and that he has already be^n able to establish very good contacts with the various departments of the State Government, and that immediately following the convention he will be following up these contacts made through correspondence by personal visits. He stated that Mr. Priest has carried cn considerable correspondence with agricultural N C A 0 02996 i -5- departments and extension departments in many of the states, and has found a quick acceptance of the 'Association*s' suggestion for cooperation in connection with their paint problems. Eon-Exchar.ge -- J. 3. Harris Company The Secretary read the following memorandum to members of the Executive Com mittee by President Ernest T. Trigg! "A report of alleged violation of the -Eon-Exchange Agreement on the part of the J. E. Harris -Company* 'focster, Chio,. handled thru their Atlanta branch, has b&en the subject of considerable, correspondence which has re sulted in a settlement on their part. "This correspondence which, started out vith a considerable misunderstanding* has resulted in a clarification of the purpose and operation of the hTonExchange Agreement as evidenced from a sentence in a letter from Hr.Harris dated August 2^th last, reading - 'The interpretation you have given ay reaarks, I believe fully justify you in your conclusions as stated in the second para graph on page two of your letter of June bth. In fact, I agree v'ith you that the present Eon-Exchange egreeaent is intended to prevent the manufacturer from accepting, under any circumstance,, the return, exchange or disposal of a competitors products.* "In concluding this report'to the Executive Committee,..I desire to quote from Mr. Harris*`letter of September 19th, with which he sent check in settlement as follows: *It is my understanding that in settling this matter, you will in corporate in your files our position that ve have not willfully or actually violated the terms of the Eon-Exchange Agreement.* By-Laws - Executive Committee Advisory __ Membership The Secretary read the following memorandum presented by the By-laws Committee! "It is proposed to revise Article 3 of the By-laws by changing sections 11 to 14 inclusive to sections 12 to 15 inclusive, and adding new section 11 as follows! 'Section 11* Any individual representative of a Class A member of the Kational Paint,- Tarnish and Lacquer Association who has rendered distinguished service to the Association or to the industry may upon unani mous nomination by the Executive Committee be elected an advisory member of the Executive Committee by a two thirds vote at any regular meeting of the committee. Such election shall be for the term of one year and no advisory member shall be eligible for re-election as an advisory mem ber for more than three consecutive years. J Advisory members of the Executive Committee ahall have full privileges of discussion at all meetings of the committee and shall be eligible for appointment to any sub-committee of the Executive Committee. Advisory members shall not have the privilege of vote, At no time shall there be more than six advisory members*." Hu o 029yy The Chairman reported, that all members of the committee had received copies of this proposed revision of the By-laws for their consideration and he requested an expression of their wishes. It was moved hy Mr. Fhillips, seconded "by Mr. Reardon* that the proposed amendment of the 3y-laws he approved. Motion carried. Reports of Resolutions or Recommendations The Secretary reported that no other resolutions or recommendations were in cluded in committee reports for consideration by the Executive Committee. 19Ul Conven tion Invitation President Trigg stated that Mr. Trank C. Clarice of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company of St. Louis and Mr. J. Vincent Reardon of St. Louis had requested per mission to present to this committee St. Louis* invitation for the 19^-1 convention, Mr. Clarke was brought into the meeting and was introduced to the members of the committee. Mr. Clarke stated that he had been appointed by representatives of the industry and of the city of St. Louis to come before this committee to request that some thing be done which had not been done in more than 20 years, namely, hold a nat ional' convention of the Rational Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association in the city of St. Louis. He stated that since the convention of 20 years ago hotel facilities have been greatly improved, and that, practically all of the major conventions of the country had been held in St, Louis during the last 10 years with the exception of this, the most important convention of all. He stated that this invitation was not the result of hasty thought, that it had been given careful consideration for the past 2 or 3 years, and that the invitation had only been sidetracked in the past 2 or 3 years because it appeared logical for the convention to go elsewhere. He presented to the committee a f rmal invitation in book form containing letters from the Mayor of St. Louis, from the Chamber of Commerce - various civic organizations the Hotel Mens Association, and from the St. Louis Faint, Varnish and Lacquer Asso ciation, and he expressed the hope that this committee would give the invitation sc-r ious consideration and stated that the industry in St. Louis would very much like to have the, invitation accepted. Following this presentation nr.Clarke was excused from trflC IT1G6 The Chairman stated that the policy heretofore followed by the Executive Com mittee in the selection of a site for the National Convention was to appoint a sub committee at the organization meeting in January with authority to select a meet ing place for the next convention. Mr. Reardon stated that the members of the St. Louis Local Association thoroughly understand that procedure and are not sug gesting any change in the procedure. The Chairman stated that if no change in procedure were requested, the invitation presented by the St. Louis Association would be considered by the special committee to be appointed in January. Mr. Reardon thanked the members of the committee for their consideration. Membership The Secretary reported the receipt of applications for the reinstatement of the following Class A memberships: GENERAL FAINT CORPORATION, San Francisco, California THE GULDEN COMPANY, Cleveland, Ohio and applications for membership from the following concerns* NCA 0 02998 -7Class "A" AMERICAN PAINT MFG. CO., Birmingham, Alabama _HZMICA1 PRODUCTS CO., Baltimore, Maryland J. D. HARRIS AND COMPANY, Cambridge, Mass. JAMSSTOWN FINISHING FEODUCTS, INC., Jamestown, N.Y. PAINT ENGINEERS, INC., Hawthorne, N.J. RED SPOT PAINT & VARNISH CO., Evansville, Ind. Class "3" KSTDEN CHEMICAL CORF., Garfield, N. J. MICHIGAN ALKALI COMPANY, Wyandotte, Mich. NATIONAL RUBBER MACHINERY CO., Clifton, N.J. TAYLOR-LOV-OHMSTEIN CO., Mobile, Alabama Class "3" BELKNAP HARDWARE c. MANUFACTURING CO., Louisville,Ky. It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Webster, that the applications for membership as presented be approved. Motion carried. President Trigg stated that in connection with his report to the industry he expected to again report an increase in membership for the year just ended. He stated that each year for the last seven years since the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association was created, an increase in membership over the preceding year had been reported. He stated that one of the gratifying indications in the membership results for the past year is in the fact that a substantial number of concerns who were at one time members, and who for one reason or another dropped out, have now come back into membership* The Chairman expressed particular satisfaction in connection with the re instatement of the membership of the General Faint Corporation since that member ship had been cancelled because of the company's refusal to accept the uniform dues schedule. He stated that the question of dues schedule does come up once in a while, but that the approved schedule is based on the stake that each company has in the industry as a whole with any preference there might be given to the smaller units in the industry. He stated that the return of these large organi zations is a justification of the principle of "one for all and all for one" with all members contributing to the cost of the organized promotion and protective program of the industry on the same scale. He expressed the belief that members of this industry should get satisfaction from the knowledge that with very few exceptions all of the larger interests in the industry are supporting the Asso ciation program with dues based on their stake in the industry. The Secretary presented the follov/ing lists of memberships for cancellation! Class "A" Bradley Manufacturing Co., Boston, Mass. - out of business. C-ates Paint Manufacturing Co., Charleston, W, Ya. - account collected through attorneys. National Products Company, Detroit, Kich. - financial difficulty. Norfolk Faint and Varnish Co., North Qaincy, Mass. - account collected through attorneys. UZk Q Q 2 9 9 9 H. Peterman, Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. - financial difficulty. F. 0. Pierce Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. - company in reorganization. St. Germain Bros., Inc*, Duluth, Kinn - practically out of 'business. Superior Varnish &. Brier Co,, Kerchantville, 1!.J - business almost entirely with printing ink industry. Tripod Faints, Inc., Atlanta, C-a. - discontinued manufacturing. Class B National Starch Products, Inc., New York - interest too remote. Sharp Manufacturing Co., Los Angeles, Calif. - Not sufficient interest in paint industry. It was moved by Mr. Reardon, seconded by Mr. Eavey, that the memberships ..of the firms listed be cancelled. Motion carried. Birmingham Faint Dealers A?sn. The Secretary read a communication from the Secretary of the Birmingham Paint Dealers Association requesting the affiliation of that association with the National Faint* Varnish and lacquer Association, and agreeing to abide by the By laws as proposed by the National Association. In answer to a question by Mr. Reardon regarding the possibility of changing the name from "Birmingham Faint Dealers Association" to "Birmingham Faint, Varnish and Lacquer Association", President Trigg suggested the advisability of accepting the association under its present designation and to continue to work for a change in the name to the same form as used by a majority of the other affiliated organications. It was moved by President Trigg, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the affilia tion of the Birmingham Faint Dealers Association with the National Faint, Var nish and Lacquer Association be approved. Motion carried. Election of Advisory Members President Trigg suggested that in the interest Of saving time he would like to propose the election of Mr. Herbert Rice and Mr. Parmer Fuller as advisory mem bers of the Executive Committee subject to the approval by the convention of the amendment to the by-laws proposed earlier in this meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fhillips, and was duly carried. Legislation Mr. Macdonald reported that vrithin the last <-eek or ten days Association Head' quarters had received a copy of a painters license ordnance presented in the city of Denver, Colorado. He stated that it contains the usual provisons - a board of examiners - examination - a license fee of $25.00 - suspension of license, and so on. He stated that it follows very closely the usual objectionable bill and that Mr. Pitt, Vice-Chairman of the National Legislative Committee, has communicated with members of-the Association in Denver-vith the Building Owners and Managers Association--the Hardware Association--and the Lumber Dealers Association. Mr. Macdonald stated that a prison paint plant has been proposed in Vest Virginia, and that while the latest information is not available, it is under stood that the equipment has already been contracted for, having been contracted NCA 0 03000 * i -3- for before any member of the Association staff vas informed of the situation. He stated that one of the difficulties in connection with detecting the establish ment of prison paint plants is the fact that no legislation is required to es tablish then as a_rule.since the prison.administrators have full authority to con duct the work of the shops and can select their own line of activity. He stated that another prison paint plant is projected in FSrth Carolina. He stated that rather early news vas available on that situation and that a protest had been made to the prison authorities and to the entire North Carolina Highway Department, which has jurisdiction ever state prisons in North Carolina. Mr. Macdonald stated that the Virginia Formula Labeling Law which has been on the books since 1922 has suddenly cone to life.. Although this lav has never been enforced in Virginia, word has been received from the administrator within the past ten days that he is planning to enforce the law.. The law is very broad and is not clear as to the type of product covered - it follows- the general pattern of all state formula labeling laws and it is our understanding that the officials are planning to have it applr.d to products other than house paints - for example enamels, stains and roof coatings. The Richmond Faint, Varnish and Lacquer As so-ciation is to have a conference with the state enforcement officers and it is proposed that representatives of manufacturers from adjoining states and repre sentatives from association headquarters be invited to be present. He stated an ef fort will be made to limit the law to the usual scope of such law's, that is to say, to house paint. In answer to a question by Mr.- Sulzberger, Mr. Macdonald stated that an en gineering concern by the name of John Wald Company-of Pennsylvania is promoting the sale of not only prison paint machinery, but all kinds of equipment for prison industries, and that the company will not only sell and.install whatever equipment prison administrators may be interested in,, but will also arrange for competent supervision of the plant until prison authorities can take it completely under their own supervision. Mr, Macdonald stated that prison administrators are pressed today as never before for a diversification of prison industries and in view of recent legislation still further curtailing the market for prison goods, will probably be even more alert to increase their own activities. Mr. Roh referred tothe fact that in New Jersey where they have a good prison administrator a committee of paint men called on the administrator to endeavor to persuade them to stop making paint. He stated that the paint men had practi cally no answer to the administrators question as to what to do with prisoners if they did not occupy their time in constructive industry. He stated that the administrator convinced two or three members of the committee that they should assist the administrator in his efforts rather than ask him to give up this activity Unfair Competition In answer to a question by Mr. Richter, President Trigg stated that the Unfair Competition Bureau and the Special Unfair Practices Group are doing a splendid job. He stated that practically all of the concerns of consequence doing business in the futaiture field have accepted the Cincinnati agreement, and that the group in their enthusiasm for what they are doing is getting stronger right along. There followed an informal discussion of the work of the Association in this field. NcA 0 03001 v t. -10- Assignment of Claims Against the United. States President Trigg stated that representatives of the Painting and'Decorating Contractors of America had called on him just prior to this meeting to discuss the question of financing government contracts on which the contractors could not realize any payments for from sixty to ninety days* Ke stated that he had ex plained to the painters* representatives that the Association has nothing whatever to do with terms granted "by members of the industry, but that he had called their attention to the fact that under date of October 9th, l$Uo, an a-endr.snt to the Killer Act became a law authorizing the assignment of claims of $1,000.00 or more on the united States to a bank, a trust company, or other financial institution, including federal lending agencies. Following a discussion of this general subject President Trigg stated that this matter will be pres-, -ted in a letter to all mem bers of the Association. This letter is now being pr.pared and there is attached a copy of the memorandum "Assignment of Claims Against the United States." 1/ Executive Committee Agenda In the interest of more general discussion at ^Executive Committee meetings, hr. Pichter suggested that at the time notices are sent out calling a meeting of the committee, members of the committee be requested to submit subjects which they would like to have discussed at the meeting, and that several days before the meet ing an agendum for the meeting be prepared and mailed to each member of the com mittee so that each member might be better prepared to discuss the subjects under consideration. President Trigg stated that the procedure would be followed. Annual >.rage In answer to a question by Mr. Toy as to whether or not any manufacturer in this industry is using an annual wage instead of an hourly wage for his employees, the Chairman stated that he did not know of any such and no other member of the committee volunteered any information on the subject. Spray Painting Dr. Gardner reported that six representatives of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America had called on him this morning to request information regarding the correct method to be used in applying paint on government canton ments with spray guns. He stated that these representatives were much pleased with the authorization to use the spray gun in connection with the painting of cantonments, but stated that house paints were inclined to fog when applied in this manner. Dr. Gardner advised them that the spray guns they had been using were probably too highly atomized or under too great pressure, and that the satis factory use of the spray gun would be merely a matter of equipment adjustment. Farewell to Betlring Members President Trigg expressed appreciation for the industry and for the Asso ciation to the six members of the committee whose terms of committee membership terminate with this meeting in accordance with the By-laws; Messrs ?oy, Kellogg, Patterson, Heardon, Seidlitz and tfebster. He expressed appreciation to these men for the very attentive service which they have given to the affairs of the industry, for the interest they have taken in this work, and for their attendance at the meetings, and he expressed to them the belief that their interest in the / ^ N C A 0 03002 -11- future welfare of the industry and of the association will continue unabated even though they do not* by force of circumstance, continue to have membership on the committee. It was moved by President Trigg, seconded by Mr. Sulzberger, that the remaining members of the Executive Committee express to the retiring members of the committee their keen appreciation for the services which they have rendered. The motion was unanimously carried. Miscellaneous President Trigg reported that he had received a communication from Mr. C. F. Seidlit* stating that a. sudden and severe case of neuritis had caused him to cancel his reservations for the convention, and expressing his great regret at being unable to attend the meeting of the Executive Committee. It w$s moved by Mr. Keardon, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the Secretary send a telegram of greetings to Mr. Seidlitz expressing the committee's regret at his -.ability to be present. Motion carried. o f TtUjy V--. y cto* <J. Adjournment adjourned at U:10 P. M, NC A 0 0300?