The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-30

GRAND MASTER =, II. MOithlSl.
iaries, the members Of which II was
that did the decorating. The Grand
Opera House can seat l,4u0 persons, ana
not only every seat was taken, but
standing room was at a premium. and
over 100 persons were assembled In the
wings of the stage.
At 2 o'clock the meeting was called to
order by Chairman NJ. p. Harding.
Seat ted on the stage were Rev. Thomas
F. Coffey. pastor Of st. Roses church.
Mayor James j. O'Neill, and urand
Officers Morrissey, wilkins, Sargent,
Clark and Youngston. Two miniature
cabooses were placed near the footlights
with side views toward the audience.
A plano solo by Professor Firth was
the first number on the programme.
after which Engineer William Blake Of
fered prayer. Mr.. Blake also welcomed
the visiting railOad men to CarbOndale.
Looking out upon the faces of those be-
fore him he said he felt that man who
met his gaze would, judging from their
silvery locks and wrinkled brows, be
soon taking their last trip Others are
just starting out, but for one and all
the best counsel was to follow the will
of the Father. Mr.. Blake gave an in
teresting account of his experiences as
brakeman and conductor and as a
fireman and engineer. When he was a
brakeman he envicd the man who
rode in the cabOose and when he was
a fireman he entertained the same
feelings toward the man in the other
side of the cab, but when he got In the
caboose and on the other side himself,
he found out that there were grave re-
sponsibilities resting upon him.
WELCOMED BY THE MAYOR,
Mayor O'Neill's address Of welcome
was rendered In a cordial and open
way. He felt proud to have the honor
of bidding them welcome, and he gave
them the freedom of the city. The only
public improvement made since he was
inaugurated was the refurnishing of
the lookup. They could go down and
look at it, he said, but not get inside.
Speaking more seriously, he said. the
railroad men do not get in that condi-
ton that they require any latitude
from the police.
There is no other achievement Of
man as important as the railroad. he
said, although there may be some very
important things, for they all in great
measure depend on the iron horse. The
qualities that make w. the railroad
men arc SObriety, uprightness, and in
tegrity. and they are men of churches,
patrons of schools and taxpayers. He
felt that the CITY was deply honored
by their presence and said they could
take 1t home with them If they pleased.
Assistant Chief YOungston was then
introduced and he spoke of the strug-
giles and achievements of the brother
hood. One of the advantages gained
for the engineers was to have their
wages increased from $50 month to
$3.50 in some cases to $3.50, and this done,
too, without losing the respect of EN-
ployers. There are now $4,000 organ
ized engineers, always ready to do
their duty, but ready, tOo to resist any
encroachments on their rights. do
unto others as you would that they
should do unto yOu," is their motto.
The greatest good to the greatest num-
ber is the principle Of this free govern
ment, and that Is the principle of the
brotherhoods. To thoroughly organize.
was Mr.. Youngsters advice in part
ing. He is fluent speaker and made
q very favorable impression.
A violin solo by Miss Name Maxwell
was the next number. Miss Maxwell
is young. but she can execute the bow
with artistic grace. Professor Firth
accompanied her on the piano.
Grand Chief Morrissey was the next
speaker. and he was very entertaining.
He congratulated the different railroad
organizations Of CarbOndale on the
success of the union meeting, and pre-
that IlSplIdtlOI dHu cHCouI-
agement of the meeting will surely
have the effect Of moulding the success
of the Brotherhoods In this section.
After dwelling upon the heroic quail
ties of manliness Of the brakeman, he
said that over s4.0O0,000 have been paid
out by the Brotherhood of Trainmen
alone in assurance and benefits, and
every dollar Of 1t has brought to homes
a ray Of sunshine. Fifteen years ago n
- oil to- he, htty
wheel Of commerce. 1t was case with
him of hustle with no reward in sight
except death in the performance Of
duty. Organization brought about a
higher grade of morals, a higher de-
gree of citizenship, but one of its great
est achievements was the enactment Of
the automatic coupler bill.
Will Dimock rendered a whistling
solo, THE Mocking Bird" in charm
him on the piano.
GRAND MASTER SARGENT
SPEAKS.
Grand Master Sargent followed with
an address. He paid noble tribute
to the women and the influence they
WELD, and he pointed out In humorous
way the faults they sometimes fall in
to. His advice was to join the brother
hood, for ii Is the agent that has
brought about every advantage now
enjoyed.
Mrs. Stillman Hadcock. whose hus-
band Is engineer of the New York train
on the Ontarion andWestern sang "The
Holy City" She Is a graduate of the
Boston Conservatory of Music. Then
there came another excellent number.
Miss Mary Finnen recited ASLEEP at
The Switch" She possesses fine elocu-
tionary talen. and she gave the piece
an Interpretation such as one some
times hears when an old and oft-heard
song is sung by q good singer.
Grand Chief Conductor Clark said
upon being introduced that Chief Say-