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hardly do for the association to make a choice to the dissatisfaction of other members.

Mr. Sanguinet thought that he might himself wish for the appointment to which Mr. Kane replied that he had already an understanding with the Dept. of Bldgs; that he had the place as good as secured.

Mr. Gill asked to be allowed to withdraw his motion as he was not aware that the other Fort Worth arch'ts were desirous of the position; he understood that the paper was simply an additional endorsement of an already appoint architect in chg.

Mr. Kane desired that the resolution be withdrawn, which the seconder, Mr. Haggart, agreed to.

The names of the newly elected were announced as follows: C. C. Diboll, Dallas, recommended by Albert Ulrich + Geo. W. Stewart. C. A. Gill, Dallas, recommended by Albert Ulrich + Geo. W. Stewart J. S. [Moud?], Dallas, recommended by Albert Ulrich + Geo. W. Stewart Paul Hellwig, Austin, recommended by S. P. Herbert and Jos. Wahrenberger Oscar Lynch, Ft Worth, honorary member, recommended by Geo. E. Dickey and S. R. Haggart Arthur A Messer, Fort Worth, recommended by Jos Wahrenberger + M R Sanguinet

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Mr. Gordon asked how it was that the [?] name had been changed wherein he had nominated Mr. Messer, which Mr. Kane replied that association did not consider Mr. Gordon a member of the association, as he had been expelled at the last annual meeting as reference to the books would show + the secy would explain, so it was considered his [?] would not be in proper order, therefore another name was subsituted

Mr. Stewart announced that there was no proper reason for the same and that the charges were all founded and incorrect and that the member was still a member in good standing, unless the association as a body expelled him.

Mr. Wahrenberger said, the member (Mr. Gordon) was expelled outright at the last annual meeting of the association and would only have been reinstated with the consent of the executive committee

Mr. Gordon was surprised at this information; he had never been told that he was expelled; to the contrary he had received an announce of being fully paid up and was invited by the [secy?] to attend the annual convention and intimated to the secy that he would be present. He had receipts for paid up fees to date. He did not understand the circumstances

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and called on the secy to explain

Mr. Stewart said that he was acting secy at the last annual meeting held in May 1890, that the late secy's books showed Mr. Gordon indebted to the association for two years fees, where as the treasurers papers, which were not produced at that meeting and not received by himself for some days thereafter, showed Mr. Gordon fully paid up, the latter papers had been in the hands of the executive committee for some months previous and should have been produced at the annual meeting and supersede the secretary's books. Mr. Gordon's suspension was an error on the part of the executive committee which the secretary rectified without notifying the committee.

Perhaps he had undertaken a good deal but it was in the interests of justice

Mr. Gordon hoped that if there were charges further than those state they should be announced.

The secy replied that there were no other charges against Gordon further than non-payment of fees and that charge was not sustained.

The secretary had prepared a new set of books, showing what amts had been paid by the members from time to time and would read out the same for their benefit, and any member was invited to look over the same as to its correctness.

Mr. Kane asked for the papers of

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the late treasurer, Steiner, and if they could be produced.

Mr. Gordon wished to be excused while he was being discussed + was granted permission to leave the room.

The Secy had not the required papers with him, but Mr. Kane could rely on the books being correct. They were absolutely correct as far as the secretar's knowledge went and was surprised at Mr. Kane's want of confidence. Mr. Stewart had no object in shielding Gordon, never having met him until the day previous.

Mr. Gill hoped that ill feeling towards a member of the association would not be sustained

As members of the association we should endeavor to put grudges aside and work together for a common cause + regretted that any petty feelings or jealousies existed, and hoped, if other charges than those already brought forward could be [adduced?], now was time to look into them

Mr. Dickey regretted that there should be any such unpleasant personalities involved, + in order to draw it to a conclusion, begged to move the following resolution:

That the action of the Executive Committee regarding the expulsion or suspension of J. Riley Gordon be not sustained.

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Seconded by Mr. Sanguinet.

Carried 6 to 3.

Mr. J. J. Kane put in his resignation. Seconded by Mr. Messer.

Moved by Dickey that the resignation be not accepted. Seconded by [Sanguinet?]. Mr. Dickey thought that if there were actions against Gordon they should be explained by the Executive Committee to the convention

Mr. Messer was sorry that his sponsor's name should be so freely used, and regretted such proceedings against his friend

Mr. Dickey wished to go into a committee of the whole + settle the matter, but it being generally agreed that such would hardly be consistent, and that time would not permit of such action.

On motion of Mr. Dickey, seconded by Gill, all questions bearing on the suspended member be referred back to the Executive Committee. Carried

Mr. Wahrenberger announced that he would not act on the committee any further in this matter, + the now executive committee would have to settle the differences

After further discussion regarding Mr. Gordon's remaining in the assn. and the discussion growing warm, Mr. J. J. Kane resigned from the assn. but it was not accepted.

The report of the Treasured was read:

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To the Texas State Associaiton of Architects:

Gentlemen: I herewith present to you my report as Treasurer of our association for the year ending January 19, 1891:

To amt. received for membership " " " annual dues " " " from former [?] $150.00

E. J. Heiner

$25.50

Contra.

By amt. paid Rob't J. Bibb for printing report $34.00 By secy's exprenses $13.20 Balance in hands of Treas $128.30 $175.50. $175.50.

Amount received by late treasurer Tozer [accounting?] to $2500 has not been handed over to the association as yet.

Respectfully submitted Albert Ulrich Teasurer T. S. A. A.

The prest. appointed the following committee of three members to offer names for officers for the ensuing year: S. P. Herbert, G. E. Dickey + S. B. Haggart, and intimated that he did not wish his name mentioned in connection with any office whatever.

Discussion relative to fees and next place of meeting were dulged in until the nominating committee appeared and the secretary was requested to read the report as

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follows:

For President Geo. W. Stewart. " 1st V. Prest. Geo. E. Dickey. " 2nd V " S. B. Haggart. " Secy., A. O. Watson. " Treas., S. P. Herbert. " Ex. Com., Burt McDonald, chairman; Mr. Sanguinet, Albert Ulrich, R. S. Rabitt, Eugene J. Heiner.

On motion, the secretary was instructed to cast a balot in accordance with the report, and the election to be made unanimous.

Mr. Dicket seconded by Mr. Rabitt, put in Galveston as the peace for the holding of the next annual meeting, and there being no further nomination for the same, that city was received unanimously.

Mr. Wahrenberger put in his resignation, which was, however, not accepted.

The following is a list of members in good standing: A. B. Bristol, Denison, Tx Albert J Beckman, San Antonio, " Geo. E. Dickey, Houston, " C. C. Diboll, Dallas, " C. A. Gill, ", " J. R. Gordon, San Antonio, " Alfred Giles, ", " S. B. Haggart, Ft Worth, " Eugene J Heiner, Houston, " PAul Helwig, Austin, " Sam P Hebert, Waco, " Frank W. KAne, Ft Worth, "

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Geo S. Kane, Fort Worth J. J. Kane, " " J. Larmour, Austin W. W. Larmour, Waco Arthur A. Messer, Ft Worth [J. S.?] Moad, Dallas Burt McDonald, Austin M. McQuirk Dallas Alfred Muller, Galveston P. S. Rabitt, " Oscar Ruffini San Angelo M. R. Sanguinet Ft Worth Geo W Stewart Dallas Nathaniel Tobey Dallas Albert Ulrich Dallas James Wahrenberger, San Antonio A. O. Watson, Austin

Honorary Members.

E. J. Redfield - Galveston Oscar Lynch, Fort Worth

The following motions were adopted:

That a vote of thanks be extended to the President and members of Commercial Club for other kind attentions, and also to the president and members of the Board of Trade for the use of the Chamber of Commerce [?] and Committee rooms also to the press of the city of Fort Worth.

[?] being 11:15 oclock P.M., a motion to adjourn and partake of the hospitalities of worthy citizens of Fort Worth under the conduct Col. Hurley

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and Oscar Lynch, was put and carried.

On motion, the convention adjourned to meet in Galveston on the third Tuesday in Jany 1892.

Your secretary appreciates the honor conferred by the association in having erected him to fill so important an office, and wished to thank the retiring secretary for carefully compiling the minutes.

[He?] advising the election of some member that may be present, the future, for it involves too much work and responsibility up on the retiring secretary and particularly in this instance. Our late worthy Sec'y having been elected President.

The duties of two offices were placed upon him, as the Secretary-elect was not present.

A. O. Watson

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Proceedings -of theSeventh Annual Convention -of theTexas State Association of Architects -Held InHarmony Hall, Galveston

January 11, 1892

San Antonio, Texas Johnson Bros. Printing Company 1892

Officers:

Geo. E. Dickey ... President S. B. Haggart ... Vice-President Alfred Muller ... Second Vice-President J. Riely Gordon ... Secretary A. A. Messer ... Treasurer

Executive Committee:

C. A. Gill, Chairman,

Burt McDonald, Geo. W. Stewart, P. S. Rabitt, W. W. Larmour

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