The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15

and since there has been nothing OF the
kind for some time this will be one of
the events Of the year.
The next matter was the action on the
death OF one OF the members, who was
burid last week, Mr. Robert Walker.
committee was appointed TO draft
resolutions on the death and send copy
10 the relatives OF the deacesed and to re-
tain one for the local. The charter was
voted draped for the next 60 days in re-
spect OF the dead member.
1t was announced also that the death
claim for benefits was expected some
time during the week.
The treasurers report was then re-
ceived, showing that the local was in
good standing and gave every sign OF
closing the year making this the most
successful in the history OF the local.
When all the matters came before the
body the session closed
OTHER MEETINGS.
Last evening there was q regular meet
ing of the Electrical Workers. at which
time several matters OF interest came up
for disposal.
The question OF having some kind OF
entertainment was very prominently be.
fore the meeting and was thoroughly dis
cussed.
The reports OF the delegates on all mat
ters pertaining to the good OF the local
was also had.
The question of the election OF the Of.
icers which is TO take place soon was
also one of the matters Of interest.
At the meeting OF the Walters, there
was nothing of more than the ordinary
interest to come before the body and
when that was all disposed Of the session
closed.
The Italian Had Carriers held a short
meeting last evening. but the business
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PAwTUCKET C. L. U.
The Pawtucket Central Trades ana
-aoor union held its regular semi month
meeting last evening. with President
rving E. Whitman presiding. II was
oted to hold a dinner on the evening
II Jan. 2. as New Years falls on SUNDAY
md the following were appointed a COM
nittee to arrange for the same. Ed-
ward King OF the Iron and Tin Workers
MON, Austin Boudreau Of the Machin.
sts' union, Wilfred Beauregard of the
arpenters' union, William J. welch Sf
ne Insurance Agents untUn,- Wits H.
ussey of the Typographical union. Hen.
Cunningham OF the Printing Press.
'en's union, James Casey of the Cigar
makers union, Irving E. Whitman of the
Team Drivers and Thomas Farrell OF
the BARRIERS union.
After the meeting Of the central BODY
this committee met and organized with
the choice of William j. Welch as chair
man, Willis Fl. Bussey as secretary and
Austin Boudreau as treasurer. The Of.
heers were appointed committee at its
next meeting OF the committee on Wed.
nesday night
OTHER MATTERS.
Again Mr.. John c. Barrett has been
heard from and wishes to be remembered
10 his friends. He is doing we'll at
Denver and states that the whole people
seems TO rejoice at the downfall OF Pea.
body, the governor
The bylaws. committee OF the paintess
met last evening and discussed the re-
visions that w take place in the docu.
ment before 1t is presented to the local
for approval, There has been long felt
necessity for a change in some parts
TO ut the growing needs OF the body and
TO cover some OF the points arising
under the advance of the body The
committee is hard at work and will soon
have something that will be a model OF
Its kind.
Bficklayars are scarce and In great
demand in the city.
The Brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmen
are giving a ball on the sth OF Decen.
ber Preparations are being made for
the affair.
Tonight is the night of nights for the
typos. There will be something doins
until the wee sma hours.