The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19


lpnight:
Freight Handlers. Labor Temple.
Stationary Engineers, Hanley building.
stereotypers. s5 Westminster street
Blacksmiths. "a Westminster street
CARPENTERS PRESENT REsoLU-
TTONS.
BY far the largest meeting among the
unions last evening was that OF the Car
penters, 632 This was advertised TO be
m open meeting and the number OF car
penters attending far exceeded the expec-
cations OF the committee on preparations
Owing 10 the fact that II was an open
nession the routine business was hurried
through with The first matter 10 be
feken under advisement was the recon-
mendations OF the membership commit
zee.
The three applications received were re-
ferred TO the INVESTIGATING committee.
Two OF these were approved and after
che election they were initiated.
Two members were admitted also on
clearance cards. Several communications
were received and accorded the necessary
attention.
Several bills were presented and re-
ferred to the auditing committee endorsed
by the same and ordered paid
At . o'clock the business session ad-
3ourned and the open meeting began. The
first speaker of the evening was an
nounced as Mr. ]. c. Barrett OF the Paint
ers' union. After he had addressed the
body for some moments upon questions Of
vitality to the union he very wittily in
troduced the next speaker OF the even
ing. Mr.. r. G.. Merrewether OF the Plumb
ers union. The short address OF this
gentleman was not alone very entertain
ing but instructive ana convincing. Mr..
Merewether Is a stubborn advocate OF
right and Justice and has the respect OF
the master as well as OF the rank and file
OF organized labor. Not only is he that
but he Is a thorough mechanic and ad-
vocates q thorough knowledge OF the
craft as well as the highest degree OF
proficiency OF skill in any OF the trades.
One OF the happest surprises OF the
evening was that accorded To MIR. t. II.
Kearney the former business agent. To
show in what esteem he is still held by
the members OF local 632. last evening
he was presented with a testimonial FUR
nzshed by the members of the Carpenters
district council The presentation took
the form OF set OF engraved resolu-
tions testifying to the worth and char
meter OF the gentlemen. the writing being
all done by hand and beautifully deco
rated.
The volume was bound in fine. brown
leather and on the outer cover was en-
graved the full name Of the recipient
Appended 20 the set OK resolutions were
ahe names OF all the officers OF the coun-
Gil the whole enclosed IN a red plush COW
cred box.
The act was such pleasing surprise
20 Mr. Kearney that for considerable
time after receiving the gift he could
only look hts feelings and remain mute.
He finally managed 10 stammer out some
words OF thanks and sank back IN his
chair completely overcome.
No more appropriate memento couio
have been given 10 the gentleman than
that and about the only thing that he
could say last evening was, u didn't
think they thought so much OF me.
The last and chief speaker OF the even
Ing was Mr.. Shields, the organizer Tor
the New England district. This gentle
man Is an orator and an enthusiastic
In the cause of labor. During his ad-
dress last evening he held the entire 700
carpenters. who made up the audience,
under a charm while he told them or the
OF being organized and Of the
necessity OF becoming educated In all the
things that were best for the craft.
He read several quotations from some
OF the prominent men Of the country ex-
pressing opinions In support OF his argu-
rnent and throughout presented such ar
guments that will appeal 10 any mind
that is at all fair in the presentation OF
his subject.
His speech closed tho addresses OF the
evening and e,ter conclusion refreshments
were served.
HoRsESHoERs BASEBALL. TEAM
Very interesting was the meeting OF the
,l,sa~ srsAN Nnh fffFaQ
many matters OF routine nature came Up
for disposal
In the course Of the reports ~ was
stated that there was one firm on the an
fair list which would be presented TO the
Central body on Friday night commit
tee was appointed 20 act with the one 20
be asked for from the Central body 90 see
~ the matters cannot be arranged.
After some discussions as 20 best meth
ods OF reaching some OF the arms that
were seemingly unfair ~ was thought
best 20 appoint a temporary business
agent whose duty it shall be 20 call upon
the firms employing pon-union help
There appeared three candidates for adj
mission into the body. These were accept
% and Initiated.
letter was received from the Central
Trades and Labor Union touching upon
tafters pertaining 10 the body and
vote of thanks was returned for the
same
Looking forward 20 the season ~ warm
weather that is approaching ~ wa.
thought best % organize \ baseball team.
Instead of that there will be two of these
one composed % married men and another
OF the single. These two teams are 20
play series for the championship Of the
local and Cor small prizes.
The last report that was received was
that OF the board 81 trustees which show
I'd that the organization wac IN the very
best ~ condition.
II yrns stated a. the sefsion that two
members % the body Rad gone into bust
nees for themselves ana could be allowed
aqpaung IN the body for sin months.