Morning journal and courier., 1883-11-07
Dedicattng Their Rooms.

The Meeting of the Stationary Engineers
 Last Evening In the New Hall i'm
 Clark's Building.
 The cosy and neatly-ftted rooms Of the association No. 2 of the Stationary Engi- neers, were dedicated last evening. A large audience was present. Mayor Lewis was in- troduced as the chairman of the. meeting. He expressed his pleasure in being called to act in that position and heartily commended the objects of the association. His remarks wore received with hearty applause.
 MT. J. M. Allen, president of the Hartford Boiler Inspection company, was tho next speaker. He said that such associations are a means of moral strength. There was formerly great difficulty in obtaining proper knowledge, but now through such associa- tions the latest resu It's of scientific investiga- ton are made known and popularly discuss ei In their meetings He drew several lessons from the lives of prominent men in the engineering world. He said that ere long large and valuable library and mechanical and scientific papers would probably be es- tablished. By properly attending to the every day duties and by studying the best authorities on engineering subjects to gain theoretical knowledge man becomes pow CT in the world. Skilled labor has done wonders in developing the resources of this world. The speaker impressed the value of sound moral character.
 MT. Thomas Pray, jr., of Providence. edi- tor of Cotton, Wool and Iron, spoke of the objects and the aim of the subordinate asso- citations which go to make up the national as- sociation, not only to promote friendly inter courae, but to allow one man to give to another little items of practical knowledge which he may acquire from time to time. No man that is honest can take the slightest ex- ception to any of the purposes of the asso- citation. It's fundamental principles are iden- tical with those of the Christian religion. The speaker continued to speak of the great advantages to both young and old engineers of the works on engineering that are now af- forded. The old can advise the young and the young can give the points about what ia being done to-day iu the processes of build ing engines. The speaker expressed himself as heartily opposed to engineers who use fer mented liquors. An engineer should be pos itively clear and free. Sober men only need spply.' The presence of drunken members has already ruined two associations. Every man ought to try to make good rec ord, and if he does the association will help him to a good situation. The speaker went into thorough discussion of the whole life and business of an engineer and the help the association can be to an engineer.
 Rev. MT. Meserve was introduced. He said he had good right to address sucn meeting, as be dealt with stationery a good deal, and he saw many of his congregation before him. The church was an engine also. It's purpose was to make things go. Hesatd he admired the rooms and was very glad that the association had been formed. He com mended the value of the association in com pairing ideas and in mutual helpfulness. His remarks were witty and forcible and were listened to with great interest
 Dr. Ayres, of Yale college, was called up on, and he spoke for few minutes, alluding to the great force of the time, mechanical force, and to the capabilty of every man be- fore him of getting high positions.
 Mir. Pray said he hoped the association would make the most of all men who would address them.
 Mr. Gilmore, of New Britain, was intro duced. He impressed upon the association the need of being careful whom they got in as members. He hoped that in New Britain he could see such an association formed soon.
 After few remarks by Mayor Lewis MT. Cozzens, of Providence spoke. He was one of the originators of the association. It was founded with 23 members about five months ago. It now has 69 members. One Of the secrets of the success of the national asso- citation is the motto, no strikes and no inter ference between employers and employees in regard to wages. He wished the association success.
 A letter from MT. J. N. Sargent, who was unable to be present at the meeting, was read.
 The meeting was then dismissed. The i'm vited guests were entertained at supper after the meeting and the rooms were pronounced by all pleasant and well arranged. The asso- citation has the best prospects of success be- fore it,