The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
Commissioner West, Guest
of Honor, Relates His EX-
periences in the CompOs-
ing Room and Talks Of
the Art PreSerVatiVe.
Out-of-ToWn Craftsmen En-
tertained at Table,. A
Stems, of Philadelphia,
the Second Speaker-Dis-
cusses the Profession.

The Washington Typothetae. an or
ganizaJion composed OF the employing
printers of the city, held it's first an
nual dinner last night al the Hotel Fritz
Reuter- As the guest of honor. Com
missioner West was entertained, and he
greeted the members of the orgaHiza-
ton with an address which stirred them
10 much enthusiasm.
The Washington TyPothetae was or
gained last fall, ana since that time has
been affiliated with the national organi-
cation. Inasmuch as the major body
couvenes this year IN Atlantic City. and
it Is the desire Of the local society 10
be well represented, the dinner was
given last night that the members could
become the better acquainted
Officers of the Typothetae.
The officers of The organization are:
George H Judd, president; Byron 5,
Adams, first vice president; Frank E
Sherry. second vice president: F. NJ
Detweuer. treasurer; c. F. Crane. sec
Rotary. The trustees are George Gibson.
r. Beresford and Henry E wilkins The
executive committee is composed of the
following: Thomas W Cadick ". J.
Wallace and Z. Z. RapIey. Those n
charge Of the banquet last GIT were:
Harry c. c. Stiles, Henry Z. wilkins.
Thomas ". Cadick and ". J. Wallace.
Even the menu was printed in the
vernaculaF OF the craft. and many com
posing-room jokes we're sprung in the
list o. edibles. As frontisp1ece. nine
puzzle pictures, Illustrating printers
expressions. we're displayed. and the
guest NOT familiar with those express
sions experienced no little difficulty in
.heir solution.
Commissioner Vests Experiences
Seventy-fve members of the local or
ganization sat around the festaI board
President Judd, in his own inimitable
manner, presided as toastmaster. Com
missioner West was the first speaker in
troduced. In a brief but impressive
address he encouraged the work of the
Washington association and urged har-
mony in their work. He recOUuued his
first experiences in the composing room
and told how he first became interested
in the printers art.
hope that the next few years would
bring forth much good work from the
organization. and assured the associa-
ton OF his best wishes for success. Al
1hough the Commissioner address was
brief. ii was none the less eloquent.
When ne concluded. the Typothetae evil
denced appreciation by long and con
IiHued applause.
Edward 4. SJeFns, OF Philadelphia. was
the second speaker. He was given an
enthusiastic welcome. and his address
was frequently interrupted by applause
Mr. Storms devoted his remarks 10 the
profession. ana expressed his gratiftca-
ton upon the organization Of The local
society He urged q large representa-
ton at The annual meeting OF the SO
eiety, and assured the Washington
members Of The hearty cooperation OF
the society in his city
Candidate for National Secretary.
John ". MacInryre. OF Philadelphia.
was also present, and addressed The
members. he IS q candidate Tor secTe-
tary Of the national organization. and II
The applause given him is any evidence
OF the support TO be given him at the
election. he viii be chosen for the po-
sition By an overwhelming majority.
While Mr. MacIntyre is small OF stature,
he is q giant o. intellect. and his ad-
dress Iasr night was thoroughly appre-
slated.
John p. Kurtz and Albert Wei. Of Bal
timore. were present, and delivered short