The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16

look after the matter OF the death bene-
fits.
The financial secretary was instructed
10 correspond with the international on
the same matter and also TO look after
the expenses which the local will be
under I'm the matter.
Several further discussions took place.
after which the meeting adjourned. Be-
fore the session closed. however. II was
voted 10 attend tho funeral as many as
could do so.
EMPLOYEES OUTING.
On Sunday last the first grand outing
of the employees OF the Hanley Brewing
Co. was held at Fenner's farm In Thorn
ton, r. l., and there was not n person
OF the party that refused to say that
the affair was the best OF his life.
The employees had been looking forward
to the affair for some time and when the
day dawned propitiously the heart or
nearly every one invited beat with JOY.
This leasure lasted throughout the day
and though everyone was weary when
evening came still there was the con-
sciousness Of day well spnt.
The party met I'm the morning and jour
neyed TO the farm TO partake OF Fenner's
famous chicken chowder. When this was
over everyone was In for the sports OF the
day. The chief feature OF this was foot
ball game between the team drivers and
the brewers Mr.. Joseph Coke was the
referee and for a time there was fun
galore.
Various other events helped the time TO
pass away, among them being high jump
ing contests. running events and wrest-
ling There was also a contest in dancing
between Patrick oBrien and John Rey-
nods Mr.. OBrien won.
BY the time the games were over the
whole assembly was ready for the de-
licious bake All attention was given to
this for a time. and when Il was over the
members were feeling so well that they
voted then and there to give Fenner n
rousing three cheers and TO return TO the
same spot next year for she same kind
or feast.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS.
Last evening the regular session Of the
electrical workers was held, most OF the
evening being devoted 10 routine business.
The only excitement OF the evening was
the congratulations extended TO Mr.. r.. A.
Ripley who was elected TO office for the
fourth or fifth time last meeting. Mr..
Ripley has been one OF the most earnest
workers IN the movement since coming 10
this city and even before and his ability
as well as genial good nature has won for
him not only the esteem OF those In his
Immediate local but throughout the move
ment
SO great Is his worth TO the movement
that he has been made the delegate To
about all the meetings which the various
trades combine 10 hold I'm this city and
/ Pawtucket. IL may be said easily without
! contradiction that MIR. Ripley is one or the
lights OF tho movement This the local
/ recognizes and aims 20 keep him In office
as long as there is one In the local
The local Is 10 take an active part In
the parade on Labor day In conjunction
/ with the linemen's local and expects 60
make a showing 10 compare well with
any local In line.
THE PI.AsTERERs MEET.
Last evening there was a meeting Of
the plasterers' union for the purpose OF
determining what part 10 take IN the
festivities Of Labor day. Several mem.
bere were initiated and applications re-
oeived.
II was decided 10 have "A noat IN line
II arrangements can be made for Tn.
same and 20 have a uniform OF appro.
pirate nature. The committee Il con
sidering the samples submitted and viii
make mmendations az the next meet
ing
OTHER ITEMS or INTEREST
business Agent Agnew has received
letter from William Mackay. who wa