. The street railway review . o hours toan inspection of the exhibits described in detail display was a highlj creditable one, and againempasized the fact that the day of fake and impractical cut flowers were scattered in profusion. Earlj in theevening an eloquent address of welcome was given bythe president of the club, Major Livingstone Mims, andwas frequently interupted by applause. Dancing fol-lowed, in which the suberb qualities of the ball roomfloor were fully appreciated. Elaborate refreshmentswere served throughout the evening, in the banquet hall,and reflected great cred
. The street railway review . o hours toan inspection of the exhibits described in detail display was a highlj creditable one, and againempasized the fact that the day of fake and impractical cut flowers were scattered in profusion. Earlj in theevening an eloquent address of welcome was given bythe president of the club, Major Livingstone Mims, andwas frequently interupted by applause. Dancing fol-lowed, in which the suberb qualities of the ball roomfloor were fully appreciated. Elaborate refreshmentswere served throughout the evening, in the banquet hall,and reflected great credit on the clubs chef. Therewere present many of the leading members of Atlantasociety, and the beauty of the ladies, and the elegance oftheir dress, more than met the visitors expectations ofSouthern loveliness. The function was one of the mostnoteworthy in the history of street railway conventions,and will pass into history, as a never to be forgottenevent. THURSDAY MORNING. An executive session was held on Thursday CAFE. CAPITAL CITY CLLB. BALL ROOM. inventions is passing. Every exhibit possessed merit,and the entire floor space of Machinerj Hall was filled,Exhibitors, too, were early in place and ready to showand describe appliances, thus saving much valuable timewhich has in years past been worse than wasted. Thattheir efforts were appreciated is evidenced in the carefulinspection accorded by the delegates. At four oclock,special cars were taken, starting from Machinery Hall,and an inspection given of the lines and powerhouse of theConsolidated Compan}, where the mammoth new engineof the Rankin-Fritsch Company was greatly admired. WEDNESDAY EVENINn. Wednesda} evening was very appropriately set apartto the acceptance of the reception tendered the associa-tion by the Capital City Club, the fame and position ofwhich, as one of the leading social factors in the South isnational. The club house is spacious and most thoroughlywell appointed, and the guests arriv
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