The morning times., 1895-10-19
and colored IndustrIals were then admitted

and Colored IndustrIals were then admitted
and the archeon degree conferred.
In his opening address, the master work
man reported that be had visited the
Ladies' Progressive Assembly at Its last
meeting and found 1t In good working
order.
Under reports from local assemblies, the
Clerks reported large attendance at their
bership had been received, the early-closing
movement had been discussed, and large
amount OF business transacted.
Plasterers and Lathers reported that they
were now meeting on Monday evenings In
the nall, No. 1916 Z street. While only
young assembly, ifitcontinues tn receive the
moral support of kindred trades, it soon
would be second to none.
Pioneer Laundry Workers reported splen-
did attendance at their last meeting
Seven propositions for membership had
b-enfeceivcd. TheirmeetingS are beingheld
every Wednesday evening in the 1. o. NJ.
Han, tour-aDd-a- half street and PeDnsyl-
vania avenue. Next Wednesday evening
has been set apart for the last of the
series OF the open meetings, when it is
expected that every laundry worker in
the District of Columbia would be in
attendance.
The delegates from Iconoclast Assembly
reported two limitations and three proposi-
tions for membership received at their last
meeting.
letter was read from the Federation
of Labor notifying the District of the
action taken in regard to Mr.. Albert
Carry. Action was, however, deferred for
one week as it wasstated the matter would
be satisfactorily adjusted by the meeting
of The Federation.
Bakers Drivers reported that the GbJec
tionable drivers at Corby Bros. had been
discharged, ana the assembly had no further
grievance against that bakery.
Painters delegates reported their as
sembly still engaged in warfare against
unfair theaters and a close watch has
been kept on members and the so-called
friends of organized labor who are attend
ing those theaters. The Painters also
recommended that s Solomon, thesaloonist
on Seventh street southwest, be taken off
the unfair list. The Recommendation was
concurred in by the District Assembly.
Carriage Makers reported two limitations
and two reinsta tements at their last meet
ing. The resolution of the Piasterers rela-
tive to the Marine Band had been indorsed.
permanent delegate to the Labor Bureau
had been elected and the necessary appro-
priations made. Quite number of appli-
cations were on file for action at the next
meeting.
The delegates from the Ladies' Progress
siye Assembly reported their last meet
ing well attended. There were three In
itiations, and n number OF propositions
were received. The Labor Bureau had been
indorsed and a delegate appointed. The
next meeting of the assembly will be held
on the first Monday in November in The
Times building, and cordial invitation
was extended to the delegates to be pres
ent.
The Butchers reported three limitations
and five propositions for membership. A
special meeting had been called for Sun
day at O'Clock in the Plasterers' Hall.
Plate Printers reported good attendance
at their last meeting, one Initiated and
one proposition for membership The as
sembly received a visit from the Pioneer
Laundry Workers, who had been assured
of the support of the Plate Printers. The
fight on the unfair theaters had also been
indorsed.
Under reports OF committees the execu-
tive committe gave a synopsis of its work
in the interest of the Journeymen Butchers.
The committee will meet at The Times
building at II O'Clock Sunday morning
and at 2 O'Clock viii attend the Butchers
meeting
The committee on Labor Bureau report
ed the election of permanent Officers last
Monday evening and the appointment OF
committees.
The committee on reception OF dele
gates TO the general assembly reported
that the proposition of giving n banquet
had been recOnsidered and voted down.
Instead it was decided TO have large
reception and TO extend an invitation To
all members of organized labor and their
families TO attend. After the reception
there Will be speaking from visiting dele
gates. The committee viii have re-
freshments served. A large quantity of
nlva Ia
been donated and il is believed that when
the plan becomes generally known the
donations VIII be largely increased. The
The plan of the. committee was favorably
! commented on. Delegates promised to aid
the committee In making the reception a
success
Worthy Foreman Cuff presided during
part of the proceedings the master work
man having been excused to attend another
meeting to which he had been invited.