The evening times., 1900-02-07
PAINTERS AND DECORATORS.
The AssOciHtiOn's Reception 10
Thomas Preston, Of England.

The AsSOciatiOn's Reception 90
Thomas Preston, Of England.
The reception to Mr.. Thomas Preston, Of
Lancashire. England, President OF the Ma
tionaI Painters Association Of England and
Wales. was the principal business this
morning before the sixteenth annual con
vention of the Master Painters and Deco
raters' Association. which is in session at
the National Rifles Armory on Street.
Preceding a speech made by Mr.. Preston.
the distinguished visitor was made a life
member Of the association by unanimous
vote Of the convention. In his address,
which was Of peculiar interest to those as
scrubbed. Mr.. Preston accepted the member
81 p and in eloquent words denoted his ap-
probation Of the honor bestowed upon him.
l. thanked the members of the assOcia-
ton for their hospitality and remarked at
length upon his impression Of this city
comparing its beauties to the narrow
streets Of New York and London. There
was much applause when Mr.. Preston
sought his seat.
Charles Macnichal, j.. OF this city who
had previously been assigned to prepare a
paper on "The Combination of Capital and
Its Effects on the Industrial Arts Of
America" stated that the subject has
grown too close to politics to make discus
sion or theories OF any use before a prac-
ticai organization.
''Of theoretical and partisan material on
the subject OF trusts there is no end. said
Mr.. MacnichOl. "and it is the conclusion
that IL the combinations OF capital and cen
tralization OF mechanical industries in some
cases cheaper production and bring TO the
consumer comfort and leisure they are the
cause Of msrh misery in the harmfng OF
small competitors"
The speaker stated that the committee
on this papeF' had decided 20 abandon the
subject E
-Sheliac and its Solvents" was the sub.
ject Of a talk by William f. Wall of the
Cambridge ASSOCIATION. The speech was
a technical description Of the material
under discussion.
Mr. II. Treat of Buffalo. made a speech
Of some Length. in which he appealed to
the delegates 10 hold their next annual
convention in Buffalo He reminded them
that the Pan-American Exposition
would then be in progress. affordng them
/. the opportunity Of inspecting the art work
Of the buildings. Mr.. Treet was well re-
ceived. and il is believed b. prominent
delegates that the speech will effect It's
purpose.
j. Barton Allan. Of the New York Asso-
| citation. read paper on The Young Man
in the Paint Business: His Needs and
| Possibilities Mr.. Allen said that more
is expected Of the young men in the paint
business today than at any other time.
The report OF the Apprenticeship Com
mittee was read by Titus Berger. Of
/ Pittsburg Pa. which included a number
/ Of suggestions as TO the method OF hand
| ling apprentices. The committee submit
| ted a partial report Ct their researches
| since the last convention. but claiming
/ limited time. they desired that the report
/ be continued for another year. This was
granted.
The remainder OF the session was ocCu-
| pied with the discussion of various sub
| jects Of interests to painters in general.
| A paper on The Painting Business and
the Proper Management" by a. :. Peck
OF Providence. r. l., was listened 10 with
great interest. as was also a paper on
The Bright Side OF the Painting Bust
ness" BY +. L. Black Of Philadelphia