Evening star., 1900-02-06

your place of meeting the national capital,
where there are so many examples of your
art. Some other organizations have seen
fit to make this city their permanent head
quarters, and l should like to see the Ma
tional Association of Master Painters and
Builders follow suit. As representative of
the business interests of Washington l well
come you heartily, and hope that your
stay may be both pleasant and profitable. ~
George E. Russell, president of the local
association, also extended hearty well
come. I'VE shall do all We can said he,
to make your stay pleasant, and the MEM
ory OF your visit will always be sweet to
u.s."
That the delegates and their friends ap-
preciated the words Of welcome was at
tested by the cheers which followed each
speakers words. Chairman Brown now
gave way to the national president Daniel
7. Holland Of Troy, N. Y. who was ac-
corded an ovation. President Holland
spoke briefly. but wittily. He said:
President Hollands Reply.
Mr.. Chairman: In behalf of the Ma
tional Association. it gives me very great
pleasure to return heartfelt thanks for the
very cordial welcome that you have ex-
tended. We are glad to be your guests at
this time, knowing as we know from ex-
perience, as well as tradition, the wonder
fully hospitable spirit Of your citizens.
I'VE are conscious that as a craft We
fill recognized want in the community;
we are the beautifiers of the world. If We
were not 50 well in hand you might have
some fear for your white edifices. There is
a SANDER that painters paint the town red,
but let me say to you who are unacquaint-
ed with us as an organization, You need
have no fear, especially as we are under
the guardianship and control Of our wives
and sweetheartS.
Let me express the hope that the la
pvbn ne oc xyal
meet may have very delightful time.
But please do not take the members away
from the meetings; see that they attend,
and We will see that you have the best
possible entertainment during the hours the
convention is not in session. Again thank
ing you in behalf Of the association await
your further pleasure"
President Holland announced that Eng
land was represented by Mr.. Preston, pres
ident OF the national association of master
painters of that country, and he introduced
that gentleman to the delegates. Mr.. Pres
ton said that he was glad to be present
and assured the delegates that he would
have something further to say tomorrow
Before submitting his annual report
President Holland announced the selection
OF the following committees:
ResolutfonsIJ. Benton Allen New York:
NJ. ]. Edwards. Boston; r. F. Black, Phil
adelphia: Daniel Sabine, New York; Joseph
Dillon, New York.
Credentials-B. G. HeatIey, Cincinnati:
Charles H Douglass, New York; Charles
Macnichol. jr., Washington; A. R. Tong,
Brooklyn; F. G. p. Hanson. Boston.
Auditing-Charies H Fowler, Philadel-
phfa: Frank Williams jr.. New York: VIM.
E. Wall. Somerville, Mass; f. White,
South Boston. Mass; John D. Tobin, St
Louis.
The presidents annual report was sub
mitted, in which he said, after referring to
the condition of the trade:
The members of the Washington associa-
ton and the chairman Of the committee.
Mr.. Brown. deserve the cordial thanks Of
the membership Of the national association