The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-16

tion. The majority of the business
places and dwellings along the line
of march We're decorated The Post
Office building was elaborately trim
med. III the window, Postmast Fen
nell had on view large painting Of
Lincoln entering Richmond in 6b.
the work Of Thomas Mast. 1t was
the first time the painting had been
placed ON exhibition and throngs of
people admired it. Besides many
other decorations, placards bearing
the words Welcome Letter Carriers
were visible in nearly every window
The line formed at the station and
the parade passed through the route,
as published in last week. s Chronicle.
From the balcony of the Mansion
House it was viewed by Congressman
Salmon, the officers of the Associa-
tion, city officials and other prominent
men, Immediately after the parade
the carriers adjourned TO the Court
House where the meeting convened
President Shea, of the Association
called the assemblage to order. Rev.
L. /. Coultas made the opening prayer
after which Postmaster Fennell, in
behalf of the local branch, No. 212,
welcomed the visiting delegates to
Morristown. Judge John B. Vreeland
next welcomed them in behalf of the
Bar Congressman Joshua A. Salmon
was then called upon and made an
eloquent address, in which he inform
ed the carriers that he was heartily in
favor of the pending bill to increase
their salaries. President Parsons, of
the National Association, gave an in
structive talk ON the lines of business
of the Association. For the press,
Editor Person. Of the Jerseyman,
welcomed the delegates. Trustee
Charles Kelley, of the Mutual Benefit
Association. connected with the Car
riers Branches, spoke of the benefits
derived from the Benefit Association
and Mr.. Kirton, of the Legislative
Committee, also delivered an interest
ing address.
Adjournment was then ordered and
the delegates and guests journeyed to
McAlpin Hall, where the lady friends
of the carriers were in waiting with
seven large tables fairly groaning
with eatables.
Rev. Dr. Taylor presided and after
the blessing the boys in gray proceed
ed to satisfy the cravings of the in
ner man. The repast over, the large
assemblage with one accord joined in
singing the Star Spangled Banner.
Mr.. Taylor then addressed the carriers
and was greeted with great applause.
Judge Vreeland, J Frank Lindsey,
Postmaster Fennell, DR.. Wright, /.
Salmon and Thomas j. O'Brien.
There was music by violin and
piano and Carrier McKraig of East
Orange, sang humorous dity on the
convention. The singing of Auld
Lang Syne brought the meeting to a
close
After the banquet the bushes meet
ming again reconvened. President
Shea called the session to order. The
secretary then read regrets from
Congressman Fowler, DAILY, Louden-
slayer and Gardner, who found it
impossible to be present. Resolutions
were read relative to the salary bill,
which were adopted by the Daughters
of the Revolution and Woman's Club,
of Orange, which were in favor of the
measure. These resolutions were or
dered spread in full upon the minutes
and a vote of thanks extended to the
respective societies.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, James J. Shea, of Jersey
City
First Vice President, Gus Pieres,
of Hoboken.
Second President, W. P. Ellis,
of Camden.
Recording Secretary, F. J. Smith,
of Bayonne.
Financial Secretary, Charles a.
Hunt, of Passaic.
Treasurer, Peter Elmer, of Paterson,
Sergeant -at-Arms, P. I. Sheridan,
of Elizabeth.
Executive Board. Frederick G.
Stickles, Newark; Edward Lafferty,
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