Mr. Humphrey presented the report of the Committee. on Resolutions. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS. The sixteenth annual convention of The National Speech Arts Association has expressed itself with such certainty, vigor and unity of purpose under the favor of delightful entertainment, that the Committee on Resolutions takes satisfaction in making this record. The Association has developed along positive lines and evinced so comprehensive and rational a view of the great life of speech art, and the sessions have been so uniformly excellent, that we are moved to Resolve, That the Association feels deep gratitude toward the Toledo Association of Elocutionists and Local Membership for the admirable manner in which all has been done to make our deliberations so effective.. Resolved, That we feel a sense of obligation and appreciation of honor conferred upon us in the words of welcome by the honorable Brand Whitlock, mayor of Toledo, and the Rev. John F. O'Connell, and also in the function of the Rev. Geo. A. Wallace. Resolved, That our thanks be extended to the press of Toledo which has given notice and comment upon our programs, liberal in space, dignified, honest and intelligent in report. Resolved, That the local committee on halls and hotels, evening reception, refreshments, ushers, door, decorations, press, hotel, reception, information, and music receive. this expression of appreciation for efficiency which has left nothing undone to facilitate the labors and add to the pleasures of our meetings. And in this connection it is our desire to express our especial thanks to Mrs. Elizabeth Mansfield Irving, who has been untiring and judicious in furthering all interests of this convention; be it further Resolved, That the musical talent of Toledo, so ably represented in the persons of Mr. Hiram Davies, Miss Mildred Peters, Mrs. M. Hayward, Miss Claire Annette Smith, Miss Marie Antoinette Levaggi, Mrs. F. E. Southard, Miss Katherine Tracy, Mrs. Clara Wright Martin and others who have rendered their assistance in making our programs pleasingly varied and artistic, have our praise and thanks. And now for those generous and enthusiastic expressions of hospitality, the reception of Tuesday evening and the trolley ride of Thursday afternoon. We shall carry always the memory of gracious friends and a charming city and environs. And our hearty thanks are given the superintendent of street railways, and especially to the assistant superintendent, Mr. McMann, who so generously put the service at our disposal. Also to the management of the Y. M. C. A., which made it possible for the local committee to put at our disposition the splendid building which has proved peculiarly adapted for our purposes. Resolved, That unqualified appreciation of helpful intent be given the American Book Co. of Cincinnati, for supplying us without remuneration even of advertisement, the booklets of selections which have been used as texts in our proceedings; be it further Resolved, That in our officers of the National Association we have had a corps of consecrated workers for the furtherance of our interests, and that our especial attention has been compelled to the extension and program committees, but most of all to the heroic labors of Miss Cora M. Wheeler, chairman of the latter committee, for their untiring energy and devotion to duty. A. S. HUMPHREY, ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President Williams announced the next order of business as the election of officers. The president appointed Mr. Silvernail as judge of elections, and Mr. Silvernail took the chair. JUDGE OF ELECTION: We will hear the report of the Committee on Nominations. MR. CHANDLER: Honorable Judge of Election: The Committee on Nominations respectfully report as follows: REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE. For President-Mr. Hannibal A. Williams, of New York. For First Vice-President-Mr. Adrian M. Newens, of Iowa. For Second Vice-President-Miss Cora M. Wheeler, of New York. For Secretary-Mrs. Elizabeth Mansfield Irving, of Ohio. For Treasurer-Mr. John Rummell, of New York. For Board of Directors-Mr. Henry Gaines Hawn, of New York; Mr. John P. Silvernail, of New York; Mrs. Belle Watson Melville, of Illinois; Mrs. George A. Frankel, of Missouri; Miss Miriam Nelke, of Utah; Miss Laura E. Aldrich, of Ohio; Mr. W. W. Chandler, of Pennsylvania. Upon motion of Mr. Kline the report of the Committee on Nominations was accepted. Other nominations were called for, but none were made. It was moved and seconded that the Secretary cast one ballot for the name of Mr. Hannibal A. Williams as president of the Association. The motion was carried. unanimously. The Secretary cast the ballot of the convention for Hannibal A. Williams as president. Mr. Fulton moved that Miss Wheeler's name be substituted for Mr. Newens as first vice-president, as Mr. Newens' services were required as chairman of one of the committees of the board. Upon motion of Mr. Trueblood, the Secretary was requested to cast a ballot for the Association for Miss Cora M. Wheeler as first vice-president. The Secretary cast the ballot of the convention for Miss Wheeler as first vice-president. THE JUDGE OF ELECTION: Are there further nominations for second vice-president? MR. KLINE: I nominate Mr. Humphrey. MISS LAURA ALDRICH: I nominate Miss Nelke. Mr. Humphrey asked to have his name withdrawn. This was granted and Miss Aldrich then moved that the Secretary cast the ballot of the Association for Miss Miriam Nelke as second vice-president. carried unanimously. The motion The Secretary cast the ballot of the Association for Miss Nelke as second vice-president. Mr. Hollister moved that the Secretary be instructed to cast the ballot of the Association for Mrs. E. M. Irving for secretary. The Judge of Election put the motion. It was carried unanimously and the Secretary, Miss Nelke, cast the ballot of the Association for Mrs. Elizabeth Mansfield Irving, of Toledo, for secretary. Mr. Geo. C. Williams moved that the Secretary be instructed to cast the ballot of the Association for Mr. Rummell for treasurer. The motion carried unanimously and the Secretary cast the ballot of the Association for Mr. Rummell as treasurer. The Judge of Election then called for further nominees for the board of directors. Mrs. Irving nominated Mr. Newens, Miss Nelke nominated Mr. Humphrey, Mr. Trueblood nominated Miss Latham. Upon motion nominations were then closed. Mr. Babbitt and Miss McIntyre were appointed tellers. After counting the ballots cast the tellers reported the election of the following as members of the board of directors: Mr. Adrian M. Newens, Ames, Iowa. |