The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09

The Master Painters and Decorators
Association of the United States held the
| last business meeting of its sixteenth an
nusl convention yesterday at the National
Rifles Armory The time was spent in a
discussion of business affairs and the cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year.
At . o'clock in the afternoon, the time
set for the commencement of the meeting,
the spacious armory hall was crowded 10
! its fullest capacity. President Holland
called the meeting 10 order, and Secre ary-
Treasurer Kennedy was requested TO Ieai
! his annual financial report. The summary
of the report was as follows: During the
past year sS21.94 has been received, and
| S6S5.29 disbursed, leaving in the treasury
in cash at present slS6.l5.
A motion was then made and carried re-
questing the president to appoint COM
mittee of three to investigate and have an
varnish, oil. and paint made by the man
ufaeturing firms OF the UniteG States. Mr..
! Holland named Messrs. Edwards, Hand,
! and Allen as the committee.
The election of officers was next in or
/ der. and Mr.. Berger, in little speech
| setting forth the qualifications of his can
| didate nominated Frank +. Black, OF Phil
adelphia, for the presidency. Mr.. Edwards
seconded the nomination, and Mr.. Black
was elected as president for one year by
a unanimous vote. Mr.. Black responded
appropriately TO a little address OF con-
graduation made by the retiring presi-
dent.
The election of vice president followed,
and Eugene b. Mccarthy of Chicago was
elected
Fifteen nominations were made for the
executive committee, but two of the noml-
nees withdrew, and the following were
voted upon and elected: J. Barton Allen,
New York; John Miller, Pittsburg; G. c.
Baker. Rhode Island; +. b. Hand. Brook
line, Mass; J. c. Calvin, Chicago; J. B.
Heately. Cincinnati; A. F. Hoffery, st.
Louis; C. y. Keever. Indianapolis: A. Fl.
Mccain, Washington. d. c.: P. b. Cum
ningham, Lexington, Ky; Joseph Pilyer,
New York City; Charles Fowler, Phiia-
delphia. and S. J. Brown, Milwaukee.
After the election of the executive COM
mittee vote of thanks was rendered to
the Washington press and to John w.
Ross. Commissioner Of the District of Co.
lumbia; Rev. DR.. Bristol. and Mr.. John
Joy Edison, for many acts of kindness.
Buffalo, y. Y, was decided as the place
to hold next years convention. The con-
vention then adjourned its business ses-
sions.
Yesterday morning the members, num-
bering about 500, were received by 5Presi-
dent Mckinley in the East Room Of the
White House. The party was in charge of
George Z. Russell and Thomas Brown, the
latter chairman OF the local committee OF
Arrangements The reception was infor-
NAL. John Beattie former president.
spoke a few words TO Mr. Mckinley, in
forming him that those present were MEM
bers Of the National Association Of
Painters and Decorators, with their friends,
and that they one and all wished him long
life and happiness. The President thanfed
Mr. Beattie for his expression OF good viii,
and received the members Of the delega-
tion.
Among those present we're Daniel Ho!-
land, of Troy, y. Y, President of the Ma
tional Association. Thomas Miller, of
Brooklyn. Vice President; Joel Kennedy,
Of Cincinnati. Secretary; Thomas Preston,
delegate TO the association from England
and Wales MIR. Brankin, a former pIesi-
dent and life member Of the British Socie-
~ Of Painters sand Decorators.
Last night the delegates were enter
tanned by well prepared programme, con-
sisting Of amateur theatricals, at the Ma.
tional Rifles Armory. A dance followed.
with buffet refreshments.