The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.
AGENTS. WANTED.
RESOLUTIONS OF RAILROAD MEN

D We, the members of the Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers, Order of Rail
way Conductors of America, Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Firemen, Order of Railway
photographers, and the Ladies' Auxiliaries
connected thereto, comprising the FEEDER
ated Associations, located in Roanoke,
Virginia, have the honor to write the
first pages of history of the birth of the
Federation and
Whereas, as citizens of these United
States, ever mindful of our rights and
obligations, and never unmindful of the
rights of others, who hold residue under
the insignia of this land, uphold the prin-
clples of the motto, "do unto others as
you would have others do unto you.n
And while it is fitting that we tender
thanks to our brethren and sisters of our
several orders, we especially are under
many obligations to the grand officers of
the respective organizations for their
presence and cheerful cooperation in such
successful holiday of this grand union
meeting on the 10Th and 10th of July.
1896, in the city Of Roanoke, Virginia, and
Whereas, such heatfelt recognition and
substantial help has been given by the
citizens of this city to make this, our
hrst meeting, grand success, we would
fall in our attempt to do Justice did we
not make special mention of individual
assistance, rendered, therefore be it
Resolved, that we tender our heartfelt
thanks and lack words of expression for
the many kindnesses received at the hands
of our friends and the Ladies' Auxiliaries
of the respective organizations for their
tireless and valuable assistance, also to
their daughters and lady friends. To the
manager, Mr.. S. X. Campbell, of the
Hotel Roanoke, for his cheerful entertain
ment Of our invited euests-Grand Off.
GERS P. NJ. Arthur, i. p. Sargent, A.
B. Garretson, w. V. Powell, Valentine
Fitzpatrick, G.. E. Weisz, Hon. L. S.
Coffin, Mrs. j. III. Moore, Mrs. w f.
Higgins, Mrs. c. f. Conley, Mrs. D. c.
Condor, Mrs. B. f. Wilse, Mrs NJ. E.
Cassell and daughter and others.
To our talented friends who voluntarily
rendered such pleasant and valuable SER
vices in the carrying out of our pro.
gramme at the public reception
We regret that we cannot make credit
able mention of the performance of the
Machine Works Orchestra, but take great
pleasure to acknowledge our obligations
to Mr.. Devon's Orchestra, which rendered
beautiful selections on all occasions when
called upon.
BE 1T further resolved, that we hardly
can find words to express the great oblipa
tions we have been placed under by the
unstinted and cordial good will, as well
as the personal presence at the general
| meeting of General Manager Joseph II
Sands,of the Norfolk and Western Rail
road Company, and by all of his asso.
clates, which have been ii great factor to
| the most wonderful success and happi-
ness of the meeting.
| We further are thankful for the use of
| that superb excursion train on the 18th.
which took some 500 friends and visitors
| to see the wonders and beauties of the
| caves of the Grottoes, and the marvellous
| country of the noted Shenandoah Valley.
which will leave in the memories of ali
| pictures of beauty which will be ioy
forever. BY that one act of thoughtful
consideration on the part of General Man
| ager Sands, in addition to many others.
he has bound us, as employees of MS road.
| with cords of good will, which We trust
| will never be broken.
Resolved, that a copy of these resolu-
tfons be, and are hereby ordered TO he
inscribed on the records of the respective
brotherhoods and orders, and a COPY of
| same be furnished to General Manager
Jos. H. Sands, of the Norfolk and Wes-
tern Railroad, and to the press of the
/ city.
| o. p. Woodson, B. of L. L.
| Glenn Smith, B. of l.. +.
| A. r. Hume, o. II. T.
| NJ. j. Jennelle, o. r. c.
| G. + Peters, b. r. T.
Mrs NJ. j. Jennelle, L. A to o. r. C.
Mrs. Martin Peters, G. 1. A to b. OF
L. L.
| Committee.
1.-THE Fair''is now open at No. Salem
] avenue with full line of stationary.