Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-23
PLEASURE AND WORK.
THE LOCOMOTIVE gSoIgEER cowBrzED
IHE TWO IN yEsrgROAY's
PROGRAMME.
Election OF Third Assistant chisf Bngi-
nser-yxcursion TO Old Point To
day-Issaranee Talk.

The locomotive engineers observed yea'cr-
day rather As day OF recreation than OF
labor.
The two were somewhat combined, but
the former predsmiuaied most decidedly.
Tho forenoon was devoted 10 light exer-
else and being entertiInei. In the after
noon their convention hefd a business ses-
sion, but did very little of public interest.
The delegates were up early, and after
day Of absolute rest from all care and worry
they looked fresh ard wore beaming c0unte-
nances. As soon as they had breakfast, and
this was quite early, they and their l1dy
friends started out for morning of enjoy
ment and instruction as well.
PHOTOGRAPHED.
They first Proceeded to the Capitol and
assembled on the west poftico. from which
point they were photographed in two
groups. The first group comprised a ma.
iorty OF the delegates, with Chief Arthur
and the other graod officers In the fore
ground; Ia The other were the reminder
OF the delega'cs with the ladies' OF the party
in front. This occurred about O'Clock.
and the assemblage attracted considerable
attention. The visitors were unfcr charge
Of the local committee composed OF Messrs.
j. II. Monday, }. ". Kendall. J. G. Meat.
lister, w. II. Carroll c. Eastman, L. B.
Chaikley. J. Is. Burnett, and L. ~. Coffee.
Messrs. j. +. Minor, Of New Haven, aud A.
J. Skeevors, Of Springfield. H., acting with
this committee. Mr.. j. II. MODdy, OF Diyi-
sion % oi Richmond, was master OF cere-
monies in special charge Of the ladies.
VISIT THE IOCOMOrIyE-wORKs.
From the Capitol the delegates repaired to
the Chesapeake and Ohio depot where a
special train was in waiting 10 take them to
the Bichmoud Locomotive and Mscbine-
Works, where they had been invited by
President Trigg 10 make au inspection OF this
mammoth establishment The train consisted
OF eleven parOr ears, and they weie nearly oil
pretty comfortably filed. The tram drew out
from the depot 40 1905 O'Clock and the Loco
motive. Works were reached IN few min
utos, the distance from The depot being only
about a bali mile. Here the engineers were
met by President William Z. Trigg; Vice
President j. J. Montague, superintendent
William Simpkins, and Joseph Bryan, Esq,
one OF the directors, and shown through the
entire establishment. Tho visitor. were very
much surprised to md The works capable OF
the manufacture OF such heavy machinery,
and expressed themselves as more than
pleased. The smoOthness and size Of some
Of the castings struck them very forcibiy.
TO REFRESHMENTS.
The inspection over the company were in-
vited 10 the Office building, where a repast
hld been prepared for their eniojm ment
After partaking Of the lunch addresses suited
90 such an occasion were made 10y Chief
Arthur aud eX.Chaplain Delos Everett on
the part OF brotherhood md by Messr'. Jo-
seph Bryan and Wyndham r. Meredith on
the part of the host. Mrs. Foley. OF san
FL ancisco, and Mrs.. Cassel, ~ Columbus,
o.. each rendered vocal selections. thus add
ing much to The interest OF the occasion. The
party returned 10 the city about l2.3).
ONE MORE CuOsEY.
About the only thing oi public interest
done at yesterday afternoons session was
the election OF Mr. r. y. Clarke, OF Division
1sG OF Denver, Colorado, as third grand
assistant engineer II Il customary to give
tins Office to the delegate representing the di-
vision located in the city where the next
meeting is to be held. The duties sre really
those Of inside sentinel, and 10 IS preferable
that a delegate well acquainted with the
mretiug.plice shan on the position. With
nearly 400 delegates 10 vote an election con-
srmes the greater portion Of an afternoon
session.
TO Old POINT TO-DAY.
The engineers will 20 to old Point 10. day,
leaving here at O'Clock this morning on
special train provided by the Chesapeake aud
Ohio Railway Company. A complimentary
dinner will he rendered them at tue hygcia
Hotel from / to O'Clock by Mr. Max Ma
than, president OF the Nathan Manufacturing
Company Of New YORK. Returning, the
train win leave Old Point at =. N. 10 day.
The Committee ou Invitations comprises
Messrs. J. W. Kendall, {. Eastman, and j.
l.. McAlnstcr.
Tomorrow will be taken mp with the con-
sideraiion % matters pertaining to The Bro
therhood Insurance Society. The officers
president aud secretary-i ry-ireasurer-are 10 be
elected, and special eases in which the Secre'
tary dld not feel warranted ia paying beDe-
fits will come up for consideration. This
branch Of the Brotherhood mas very large
membership, and thousands OF dollars are
paid out annually.
FEDERATION.
The subject OF federation, like most others
OF importance TO the Brotherhood, is now
being considered by a committee, ard Il will
not be brought before the body before the
latter part OF the week.
Much Of the time Of the committees is
being consumed IN the consideration OF small
grievances that have come up from local
committees and that have not been passed
upon by the convention or Its grand officers.