Their deciling years. Therefore
let us, one and all, set examples
for those that are to follow, as
well as make honorable records
for ourselves.. Then we will
elevate ourselves and our pro-
-profesion to a standard that will
be respected and honored.
I fear I am wearying
you, but a word on competition
and I am done. I am opposed
to compitition on general prin-
-ciples. I think we should never
enter into private compitition
believing it sohololy unprofession-
-al, but forcethe proprietor to
select an Architect and go into
as little public work as it is
possible, as i believe it has a
tendency to dimoralize and cause
deception and dishonor, always
a large amount of time lost!
with but very small returns,
Gentlemen, I believe I have
said enough; I have endeavored
to be brief, and to the point, and if
I have seeminly apeard to be
personal please pardon me, as
it was not intentional, I have
hrown out hints, made suggesions