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MAJ THOMAS H McCREERY Presi ¬ dent of the Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association which opens its twoday convention here today HBPAs First National Convention Opens Today TodayHold Hold Executive and Committee Meetings First Day of Conclave ConclaveThe The first national convention of the Horsemens Benevolent and Protective As ¬ sociation will open here today with execu ¬ tive and committee meetings in the Palmer House where Maj Thomas H McCreery president of the organization will make his headquarters The convention will continue through Thursday and close witli a general meeting to be held in the spacious Smith Hall at 2227 South FiftySecond Ave Cicero CiceroDelegations Delegations representing other sections of the country notably New England New York Detroit and the southern district will attend the conference With a large mem ¬ bership among the horsemen active in local racing Chicago representation at the gen ¬ eral session Thursday evening is expected to exceed 100 The HBPA has a member ¬ ship of more than 1600 1600The The consideration of several matters of great importance to horsemen election of officers for the ensuing year and several short addresses are on the program for the two days
