Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-15
LOCAL NEWS.
AMUSnMENPs Yo.NIeHy

s..a.oA tAkATbS.- Eayleuro's fine
EAST Lynne" was well plaved jsst ni'.st
with Mi.s Lucille western q the i.adng n nsa,
NO. Q, uas fsaous, guilty and repentant vile
mcre attenuon 70 costume on the part Of son.
o. the actors would not be arniss, but a. a
SESsf ihr plsy wns, sseeedingly wen played
q good cast, and all the accessoriss 80 vi" vi,
quate representation. sz.. -. = ~ ''' "o''
1RovkEs THEATHR.-Mary Provost col.
Inues 10 &c u card At Growers; and she wins
msriI OF her acting. She displays abiltty.
wnetner she appearS In tragedy or eonedyy
sn Say Spanksr," In Bourcicaul t's
maps without superior. This play win ia
formed night together with 1.-THE Rough
CAhTERBUEr-Theb best evidence OF the real
tstFit OF the Canterbury company ID found in
the crowds who nightly consreeste there I.st
night Asnes Sutherland sang "Mary OF Ar
81 ie," "Annie Laurie" and other Scotch airs
In manner that would have been ere iita ble in
more famous vocal lists. Julia Mortimer Mel
lie Taylor and Kate Pennoyer also did their
several parts to perfection.
VARIKrrEs.-This evening there IN a rrso,
bill at the Varieties. Many novelties viii ia
in'roduc~d. Besides the graceful dancing of
Marie Zoe and the enchanting yocalisrn OF F.,
Brent and kathleen O'Neil, the negro ecesn-
trlc.ties and ceniiealiiies ara ALWAYS OF sucb n
character rs phase the most fastidious Of our
MEETING OF PRIsTBRs-rAe National yypo.
5T0Ph'oef CH'on rs. the Cosambio Typoora p6ical
LS"c'sfy-ln compliance with s. calf published.
atort flfty printers assembled vostefd,v ,ftsr''
noon al ackson Hall, on PennsyI yania avenue
me call was addressed To the friends of the
Nancnai typographical Union. The meeting
organized nc ~ o'clock, by calling Mr. Judd.
OF the Columbia Typographical Society to tha
char, ARD appointing Mr.. Prince secretary
Inc Chair read certain correspondence which
Hao taken place some time ago between the
Na'onal typographical Union and a former
m stSena OF The Coiunbia Society in relation
q nil tt,so
Also, resoiuiisns adopted by the con yention Of
the Union. V
The Chair stated the object of tho ,,,o.t;,r o..
Dc 70 consider the prcpriety OF forming Il Union
mere, anc OBTAINING charter He hoped some
one would move a resolution which would
bring out an expression Of opinion
gentleman pre- sent moved that a committee
Re appointed TO go among fhe printers in tina
different offices, and obtain their views in re-
ference 10 the formation OF Union. go. =
Mr.. L. +. Hough asked if he. being opnosad
there. -.,@2-'. D. ~ u
The Chair replied afflrmatively.
DIR. Hcugh then said that he was spposed tn
tAe formation OF Union unless some action
we're rrst taken by the Columbia Society, Of
which ne W as a mbcr. He did not believe
Two soclehes could exist in this CITY harmoni
ousiy. Ihey would necessarily come in colli-
sion Win eaen other. The Columbia Society
and their cards Were acknowledged by ali
societies. The Columbia Society did not compaI
printers from abroad to connect Themselves
with their organization. Alfthat was rec nired
was that they should present a card certifyiup
TO their good character and standing elsewhere
As-an individual he might possibly connect
himself with anothor society. but he believed
ho should now be controlled entirely by the
action OF the Columbia. Society. He could see
no Dement'S TO be derived from another Union
here.
Mr. Hough was replied to by a gentleman
whose name we did not learn, who spoke of the
ad yantages TO be derived from connection
with the National Union. =. - :.
Mr.,Appleby, Of the Columbia Society, read
anexuact from the constitution ofthat society,
and argued that the chairman of thus meeting
{hr. JuddJ had pledged his word of honor 70
support that Constitution. The speaker argued
thst for seven or eight members of that society
70 form another association would b. Clearly n
violation OF their word CT honor. For himself
ne the speaker) would not do it, He Also stated
that the charm an had introduced Il resolution
increasing the initiation fee of the Columbia So.
ciety.
A gentleman remarked that the National
Cnien haa tle advantage OF being recognized
ameng printers all over the country No ad.
ditiOnai Initiation fee was required i'm eoi 40
from one city to another. All that was required
was the card Besides, the National Union
united printers together in one universal hand
OF brotherhood; and by adhering together they
se"ured justice from their employers. and uni
The chair Mr.. Juddl said that as An aIlusion
personal had been made to HIM, he desired to
say that with reference to moving an increase
OF the initiation fee, he was actuated by motives
Tor the benefit OF the Columbia Society, which
Was y beneficial and not properly a sstrade'
association II had been suggested to call
meeting OF the society, and take action in rela-
ton TO National u Mon, befo "a doing ANYTHING
positive. This could not be done; for the So.
cifty- under the control of its masters-a lot of
Old members-wouid, as heretofore, lay aay
resolution looking to q change on the table
DIR. Judd charged that maay underhanded pro-
esedlngs had often been used to get resolutions
through the Columbia Society; that sometimes
mrinbrrs wonld gtta party whom they could
count on, and would go mp and take motions
from the table and pass them.
he f>f
who ever did ic,
Mr. .indd-s'I will not place any printer in
POSITION which would cause your foreman ut
oHcr 70 dismiss him." Mr. Judd confin ued by
saying that he would mention a in point.
Inc Columbus Society adopted resolution
curtailing the working hours to eight hours
per day. All the off ces except the Star Office
came 20 the terms. That Office never would
and the printers continued to work there, but
under protest. Well, party got together one
night, ana went up and repealed the eight hour
resolution. He said also, that when he went to
Philadeiphia To work he had been tainted
with the assertion that Washington printers
made strangers who came 10 this city paw one
dollar, and monthly dues for the support Of
shcir sick; while those who left Washington
We're not, compelled TO do so when going else.
where. he wanted 70 belong TO ; society which
would not have this stigma upon it. The
speaker In siiudfng 10 the Government prin
tiers, said that they were afraid 20 do certain
things, and had to bow the knee when their
masters commanded.
Mr. zeilremarked that he was in q Gov
eminent printing -oface; he came here to dis
cusr his N stter in ahsrmonious manner and
not 10 be ms suited. -
Mr. judd do not intend TO insult any
one, sir" = e.
Mr.. Applesy.--" The sentlsmaa can't pos
sibiy insult me-" 80 =
Nj Judd continued by giving his reasons
Tor desiring the formation Of National Union
II would secure uniformity OF action, and place
the printers OF Washington in union with the
trade all ver the country
MI Houyh said there was propsbly a reason
why Mr.. Judd could not get a resolution he
proposed, through the Columbia Society The
society did not estimate him in same 10 mar
that he estim ated himself He would say 70
any society hereafter formed, 70 DO careful
whom they got in; especially In important po-
sitions.
The meeting adjourned after appointing
committee 10 visit the different oficas and
Obtain the views of the printers on the forrna-
ton Of National Union; and also authorizing
1 the cAllinl OF q meAfinx OF rrintars