The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-22
CONDUCTORS PAY THEIR RESPECTS
Savannah Divisions CAN Upon the
Ladies Auxiliary.

Savannah Divisions CaII Upon the
Ladies' Auxiliary.
The first meeting of the White Rose
Division, No. 10, of the Ladies' Auxi;-
larry to the Order of Railway Conduc-
tors since the organization some two
weeks ago, was held yesterday afternoon
at the hall of the order of conductors. A
surprise was in store for the ladies who
attended, the conductors of Savannah Di-
vision, No 21S, having arranged hand
some collation. for the White Rose di-
vision.
The ladies met early in the afternoon.
Their secret deliberations had not long
been in progress when they were inter-
rupted by a knock at the door The con-
ductors had met by concerted arrange
ment at o'clock Their visit to the ladies'
meeting was in body Upon informing
the ladies that it was their wish to meet
with them, the permission was very gra-
ciously accorded, and the conductors were
invited to enter. This they did, each wear
ing in his buttonhole a white rose, the
emblem of the division.
Mrs James f. Kelly, the president OF
the White Rose division, presided over
the meeting. AS soon as the visitors had
been provided with chairs and made to
feel thoroughly at home and the welcome
guests of the ladies, speech-mal1ing was
the order.
Nearly all of the conductors responded to
calls for speeches that were made upon
them, Among those who grew eloquent
over the organization of the division of the
auxiliary were Trainmaster c. L. Bruner
of the Central, Conductors A. NJ. Ennis,
J. L. Branan, G. b. Wheeler and E. F.
Riser.
The principal address was by Mr.. Brun-
ner. He spoke in glowing terms of the
organization of the ladies for the aid of
the Order of Railway Conductors, and
gave a sketch of that order and the work
that has been accomplished by it. He
said the order has grown steadily and in
a most substantial manner. AT the close
of 1896, the roll of active membership had
21000 names. The trials of the past, he
said have cemented the members in their
friendship, and they are now a band of
brothers, working shoulder to shoulder in
the common cause.
"All that can be said of the prosperity
attending the order ITSELF said Mr.. Brun-
er, sis true, as well of its mutual benefit
department. At the close of last year it
had 1928 members, which means $29 900
of insurance. During the two years COW
cred by the reports there were SlS death
and disability claims paid. These pay
ments aggregated s6S6,O00. This large sum,
distributed among the heirs of deceased
brothers, and given to disabled members,
shows something of the good work that is
being done. The Importance of this de-
partment will be the more fully recognlz-
ed when it is considered that it has been
a work for years, and that. up to last
March, through it had been disbursed the
grand total of $2,6O4,S67. The finances of
this department are so handled that all
claims are paid promptly"
The announcement to the ladies of the
treat the gentlemen had prepared for
them, in appreciation of the motives that
induced them to organize the division of
the auxiliary, was received with hand
clappings. The party adjourned to the
committee room of the hall of the Knights
of Pythias, which are the conductors
headquarter. There a~dainty collation. was
found and the expressions of delight tes-
titled to the pleasure it afforded.
After the lunch the party returned to
the assembly room, and the meeting was
again called to order by the president
who recognized MIR. Bruner. He thanked
the ladies for allowing the conductors to
trespass upon their time and voiced the en-
joyment it had afforded the conductors to
meet with them.
Mrs Kelly replied for the White Rose
division, thanking the members of the Sa-
vannah division for the pleasant surprise
that had been given them, and assuring
the conductors of the unfailing aid of the
ladies at any time it became, necessary.
Among those who attended the meet
ing and enjoyed the collation., were Mr.. and
Mrs. C. l.. Bruner Mr.. and Mrs ]. L.
Branan, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Crutchfield. Mr..
and Mrs. A. NJ Ennis, Messrs. c. r.
Richards, E. F. Riser, G.. NJ. Bragg, j. H.
farrell, b. NJ. Warrick, Mesdames, ]. F..
Kelly, w. o. Hicks J. B. Thomas, j. w.
Bridger and Z. r. Carswell.