The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-08

The third days session of the Ma
tional Painters and Decorators AS
sociation's sixteenth annual conven-
ton, which is being held in this city,
with headquarters at the National
Rifles Armory, will be called at O'Clock
this afternoon in business meeting
which includes the election ard installa-
tion Of officers and the selection. Of city
in which to hold the next convention.
1t is generally believed that Francis A.
Black, Of Philadelphia. is the favorite can
didate for the presidency. and little doubt
is expressed as to his election. No pre-
dictions are made, however. as to the
probable candidates for the minor offices.
AS 10 the location of the next convention
it is almost foregone conclusion that
Buffalo will have the honor of entertain
ing the delegates a year hence.
Yesterdays. session bore much thai was
of interest TO the assembled delegates.
and the reading of papers by wellknown
painters had the effect of bringing large
audience TO the hall.
Probably the most interesting of all the
addresses was the one delivered by
Thomas Preston, President of the national
association OF England and Wales. Mr..
Preston recently came from England for
the purpose of attending this convention,
and besides exciting interest in his distlnc-
ton. his eloquent words brought forth fire.
quent applause. Mr. Preston was profuse
in expressing his appreciation of the cor
dial reception given him by the delega les,
and assured them that the English as
sociations are well aware Of the benefits
derived from keeping in close touch with
their American brethren. The speaker
advocated the hearty cooperation of
painters and decorators on both sides of
the water, and desired that charity be
cultivated TO produce perfection.
When MIR. Preston finished he was given
an ovation b.. the delegates and upon a
motion he was elected life member of
the association. In word OF acceptance
Mr.. Preston presented life membership
TO the British association 10 Delegi ties
Franklin. OF Philadelphia and Beattie Of
New York.
'.Shellac and Its Solvents was the title
of a paper read by William f. Wall. Of
the Cambridge association. which being
of technical nature was more interesting
guests. Significant. and not generally
we'll known facts, however, which were
given from time 10 time during the read
ing of the paper served to make ii instrIic-
tive to all. Mr. Wall stated thai nearly
every European nation has passed laws
and regulations allowing alcohol to be
methylized for use in the arts and manu-
features. saying that it is a pity that our
manufacturers are Handicapped by being
compelled TO compete in the markets Of
the world with products in which alcohol
is largely used.
The speaker gave statistics showing that
about one-half of the entire product of
wood alcohol of the world is supplied by
the United States His paper also gave the
interesting fact that 50 per cent of a cord
Of beech wood can be converted into I'D
alcohol At the conclusion of his address.
Mr. Wall was rendered vote of thanks.
a paper was read by Arthur L. Peck, of
Providence. R. l.. on The Painting Bust
ness and its Proper Management" Mr..
Peck outlined the most profitable methods
Of conducting that business. although the
same suggestions would almost as readily
apply to any other business
THE Young Man In the Painting Busi-
ness; His Needs and Possibilities, . was the
title of an address by J. Barton Allen, of
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