The Washington times., 1902-08-12
NEW HOME FOR
RELIEF ASSOCIATION

| dressed Mr.. R. E. Lee, chairman OF the
house committee. and formally turned
| over the rooms and the furnishings to
| him for the association. Mr.. Lee then
on behalf of the association, in a few
well chosen remarks. accepted the trust
and on behalf of the members thanked
the company for its generosity and
General Harrics for his interest in the
movement to build up the association,
and assured him of its hearty apprecia-
tion of what was being done for its
benefit
At an opportune time during General
Harries' address, Mr.. Woodward, in fe-
licitous manner, informed him that the
members appreciated his efforts so
much and were so greatly attached TO
him. and being afraid that he would get
away from them, had decided to tie him
up with ropes. or cables, or, better
still, to chain him, and then. to the evil
dent surprise of General Harries, pre-
sented him, on behalf of all the mem
bers of tle association, with a hand
some gold chain and locket.
The general was taken so unawares
that he could scarcely find words to ex-
press his thanks, and stated that this
was 'one of the few times he did not
know what was going on all along the
lines Of the big road" He invited all
to look at the beautiful gift, and after.
ward to partake of refreshments pro-
vided by the house committee.
Times Band a Feature.
When the ceremony was about to end.
an additional surprise was sprung on
the visitors by the house committee in
the shape Of serenade by the Times
Nau- chpIre MI,
ed selections in the big club room, and
was heartily applauded for the excel !
lent additional entertainment it af-
forded the very happy assemblage.
The association is composed of con
ductors, motc-men and other employees
of the big traction main line and its
many divisions. and is, as its name In |
dicates, one OF relief and benefit.
Two years ago. through the generosity |
of the officers of the company and out |
or certain funds of the association. the |
club feature was added. II has been one !,
of profit. not only in a financial way. but |
In the direction of bringing the en-
ployes ard employers, and especially the |
fcrmer closer together in a friendly |
way. II has given them the opportunity /
OF securing innocent amusement and ex-
erclse at minimum cost and under
conditions which are not only pleasant i
but beneficial. Spirituous and malt bev-
erages are not allowed in the club
horse.
The profits from the receipts from
bowling and pool are turned into the
treasury and the members
In good standing have an interest in it
as it accumulates, SO that the organi-
zation has not only relief but a saw
ngs department as we'll
Old Quarters Too Small.
The association now numbers nearly
100 members, and it is rated as one of
he largest and one of the most pros
'erous among the street railway cor
,orations of the country.
AS stated, two years ago the club fea- .
ure was added and the second floor of
building on Ninth Street was leased ..
nd fitted up with two bowling alleys f,
II the latest and most approved make
nd four or FIVE pool tables, and here I
he men met when they had leisure and a
njoyed themselves !,
The association increased in numbers
o rapidly that it was seen last year
hat the quarters were not large enough =
nd the opportunity offered to secure
he present location
The building was formerly known as
larini's Hall. and is splendidly adapted
S to size and location for the purpose
now so well filed. Its original size and :.
remain. but the interior .
improvements and additions made In the g
asst two months have made II one of p
lie most complete club houses in this a
action. a,
II is 40 feet wide and all of $50 feet h,
eep- and in point OF convenience ed .