The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-03
SOCIAL SESSION
OF the Pottcrs' Union was Attend.
cd by $50 People, and
MOST EXCELLENT PROGRAMME
Was Rendered to the Great Enjoy.
mcnt of all Present Addresses
Made by Mcssrs. Mccarthy, Steven.
son and Tishc, who Dwclt Upon the
Relation of the Workers TO the
Combine = The Attitude Of the
Workers.

The social session given BY Local
Union No. 6, National Brotherhood OF
Operative Potters. at Pythian Castle,
last evening, was an unqualified sue
cess. The stag party" was attended
by about 80 pottery workers. every
branch OF the trade being represented,
from the apprentice to the journcyman,
The object OF the meeting, as stated by
Brother T. ]. Duffy. in his opening ad-
dress, was TO endeavor to bring new
members Into the union fold, and lnstill
n feeling of congenjality among the old
members. The assemblage seemed to
be in accord with the sentiments OF the
various speakers, and manifested their
approval at frequent intervals. The So
cIal committee was composed Of Messrs.
Ncsbitt, r.. J. Duffy. \. Golner, T. Col
ner. w. Fry and L. Bourne. ~
The programme was opened with
plano solo by Prof. Jacob Pinlius. the
blind musician. The eighteen perform
ers' efforts were received with enthu-
siasm. Re responded 10 an encore.
In his address of welcome, Brother 7.
]. Duffy referred to the numerous ad-
vantages of organization, and said that
II the golden rule, the underlying prin-
ciple OF unionsm. were practiced. there
would be no necessity for labor bodies.
He stated the object OF the. session as
an cndeavor to bring outsiders into the
union fold. The benefits OF unonlsm
are evident. and should be appreciated
by all pottery workers.
The next number on the programme
rendered in pleasing manner by Mr..
Clement Ludwig. Keep a'Goln'," was
sung by Mr.. W. r. Nesbitt. in way
which seemed 10 strike the popular
chord. Gordon Watt. accompanied bS
MesSrs. Messrs. Wormile and Stein, sung
several songs. and was well received.
Mr.. A. a. Hughes, national president
OF the organization, vas unable 10 be
present, and Mr.. S. VI. Mccarthy. OF
Pittsburgh, editor OF the Comm0ner and
Glassworker, was substituted on the
programme. In beginning his address,
Mr.. Mccarthy spoke OF the momentous
questions which confront the potters,
and urged them TO be more systematic
in their Efforts to disseminate the
Indifferent to their owa interests; their
trade is their business. their vocation
their capital. Apprentices were allowed
too much liberty. and we're rapidly en-
croaching upon the work of the jour-
neyman. This should be stopped. The
wage scale OF the window glass workers
was cited as an example OF what could
be accomplished by persistent effort.
Continuing, the speaker referred TO
the concentration OF capital as evidence
ed in the numerous combines being
formed. and particularly the pottery
combine. This trust was menace TO
the pot;ers. he said. and they should be
strongly united to combat it. II would
be union VS.. trust; the workingmans
ideal was protection; the ideal of ttc
combination was the almighty dollar.
The speaker thought attendance al I'M
ion meetings should be compulsory.
Admirers OF the manly art were en-
livcned by four-round boat between
Little Pete" champion Of the War
wick" and Buzz" Auber. the pride of
South Wheeling" The decision was 4
draw.
Mr.. Fred. Danvers' bass voice was
heard 20 advantage In "Hybrias. the
Cretan." In response TO vociferous de-
mands. he gave the familiar. "Baado-
lcro" song. NJ" StanIs Ludwig follow
ed with n cornet solo.
a male quar:ette. composed OF
Mcssrs. Dunn. Hague. WcstwoOd and
Dnnvers. members of the Orpheus Male
Chorus. rendered 20, Lovely is the
Morning Dawn" and Invitation
Dance in n delightful manner. Prof
II. ]. Arber@ was the accompanies.
Trades Assembly. made a short all
dress. in which he praised the beneficial
character OF the social session, He said
the problem OF life was the relief Of
mankind. and claimed that existing con-
dit!ons were violations of the law OF
God. Organizations have eyer stood 70"
the uplifting of mankind. The founda-
ton of labor Is the brotherhood Of man.
The best address OF the evening was
reserved FOR the close. Mr.. L. 4. Stew
enson. II East Liverpool. was the
speaker. In opening he said he had
noted the good feeling which seemed to
prevail among Wheeling potters. The
hope OF the union was socialibllty
among the members. The most import
ant question which confronted the pot
tcrs, the speaker thought. was what
disposition will the pottery combine
have toward the workmen. The ten
dency of the times was 10 concentrate
al! capital and must inevitably lead TO
Imperialism. Only two remedies were
clear: one Is for the wOrkinSmaa 10
maintain his independence as n voter:
every man must exercise his right In
politics. The party that is a traitor TO
the workingman should be swept from
the fact of the Garth. The second REM
cdy is perfect organization and 4 good
reserve fund: the stronger the
finances the better. The speaker clos
ed with some interesting informant ms
TO the standing OF the brotherhood. Mr..
Stevenson is 4 forcible speaker and
made very favorable impression.
The RitchictOwn Trio rendered sever
nj selections and the session closed with
singing OF the ode. -..s..
ADJUSTMENTS.