The evening world., 1888-07-20
LABoR,s ANNUAL HOLIDAY.
A Grand Celebrates by the Brotherhood oi
Trades TIE Central Labor Union''
Prociamation

A Grand Celebrates by the Brotherhood Of
Trades - TIE Central Labor Union's
Proclamation.
The Central Labor Union committees are
making great preparations for Labor Day,
Sept. 8. The grand parade will probably be
the largest ever hold. II will represent oil
the skilled labor trades and many occupa-
tons not classed as such.
The Central Labor Union has issued q
proclamation calling upon labor to honor
the day. Of which 10000 copies will be dis
tributed throughout the city. 1t is as fol-
lows:
HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL LABOR UNIoN,l
las EIGHTH STREET.
To the Toi,ev. Of NeW York and Vfe,nitv;
Again the Central Labor Union ereets youl
and ro re iss sssso tr time me VIZ sis PfioS'' tRou = aSs OF Of t tsls
throbbing mart. We call on you TO put aside your
implements OF toll on the Sd OF September and join
us In the Rreatest festival Of the year.
And We speak to you this time with more courage
and prido than ever before, because during the
current labor year we have gathered the ripened
fruit OF our own planting. The wisdom OF our
early proposition to dedicate one day IN The year 10
labor has been seen; the rulers OF the state have
recognized our right; the majesty OF the law has
been won to our Cause.
COR great qualification at this glorious result OF
disparagements Of onIookers need not be dwelt
upon. It IL our simple duty to urge an appropriate
celebration OF this special evidence OF organized
me new legal holiday will be observed all over
the Empire State; but we in New York City are
bound to zee that the coming demonstration shall
surpass anything of the kind hitherto done. There
fore we urge all the labor organizations of this VI
oinity to come for ward and take part In this exhi-
billion OF the strepqth and unity Of labor,s forces in
this section OF the Stale.
Lei the sentiment that is daily growing and ex-
tending throughout the industrial life Of our city
culminate In a procession on Labor Day that snail
be a significant Indication Of the purpose and
bay. Let every wage worker come out on that
day and help to swell the ranks OF this trade under
review, and let every organization lend ITS lnllu.
ence to the impression an assemblaRe ana parade
OF all the trades In this great metropolis must make
upon the public whose opinion is 30 potent for our
No date on the calendar is SO important to US, SO
dear to the people, az Labor Day. Other holidays
many OF them reminders OF sectional hate and
bloody war and human sacrlHce-paie in the lighl
Of this hsrbinRer of peace and good viii.
Let US commemorate the day in = heutting man'
ner, with q display OF enthusiasm appropriate fol
sucn an OCCASION, and let 1t be for labor's host
the practical inauguration Of an era OF reconcilia
ton, recognition and rev ara.
The cooperation Of every division OF labor I:
earnestly rS~quested-Knignts OF labor, trad'
tlOns OF working men and women.
Shoulder to shoulder we will march before tn,
stronghold OF capitalism. q mighty legion win
lofty ASPIRATIONS, clear and rational purposes, du'
Intelligence, and determination uuconquerabie
hand In hand we will enjoy the pie isures Of IN,
nnd us vowing unnagging Fellowship on ali issue
and occasions OF common interest.
Then hail the day whom Labor's hosts meet all In war;
communion,
To show their strength and pledge the love that banishe
disunion.
Organizations should address notifications an
inquiries concerning the parade to the Gran
Marshal, 145 Eighth street
The Picnic Committee met last night at IA
Eighth street, with Delegate Rogers, of tn
Marble Cutters Union, in the chair, and
committee was appointed 10 arrange 70
games and races at Phoenix Park. where til
picnic is to be held.
II was reportea that a member OF the EN-
in opposition to that of the Central Labo
Union. and the Secretary was instructed I
notify the Excelsior Club.
The committee will meet again Thursda
evening.