Presided over the meeting and made remarks from time to time. Some of the speakers were in serious vein, while others devoted themselves almost entirely to keeping the crowd in high spirits. Refreshments were served after the conclusion of the speeches, and after the refreshments there was dancing.

ST. LOUIS'S OF WEST
With the Better Acquaintance Week
During its close, the promoters of the enterprise are enthusiastic over its success. Never before in the history of the occasion have as many out-of-town merchants attended, and never before, according to the committee of arrangements, has every part of the program worked smoothly and easily.

"We are surprised and delighted at the way people have attended and at the absence of friction which has marked the carrying out of our plans," declared Horace F. Smith last night, "Mr. Smith then explained that in view of many obstacles in the way at this time, a smaller crowd than in the past might reasonably have been expected. It is stated, however, that the visitors have come in larger numbers than ever.

No less than forty parties have arrived in automobiles from Virginia and North Carolina, "it is stated; Florida sent delegates who arrived yesterday, making six States represented."

The program for the remainder of the week includes the public ball in honor of the visitors tonight on Tenth Street, and trips.  To moving pictures and baseball games tomorrow. Unlisted personal entertainments will be given by a number of Richmond businessmen. 