The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17


the transaction of the routine business
of the regular bi-monthly session.
The most of the evening was devoted
TO the adoption OF the constitution and
bylaws. section by section. When that
was over routine business occupied the
attention of the body for the remainder
OF the session. At a late hour the meet
ing came TO a close.
JEWELRY WORKERS DONATED.
Last evening the regular meeting OF the
Jewelry Workers was held at which time
very large amount OF routine matters
came before the session.
The first thing done was the considera-
tion OF the applications OF several men,
oers for initiation. The applications were
acted on and the men taken into the local.
Mr.. Brady had also some plans 20 pro-
pose IN the matter OF increasing the MEM
bership and announced that for some time
now he would devote his efforts to places
outside the state.
At this uli,e .ne representative OF the
Fan River strikers was allowed the priv
ifge Of the floor and after he concluded
his remarks he was voted a sum OF money
to aid the cause.
There was one thing that occupied the
attention OF the body for great part or
the evening and that was the expulsion
OF one OF the members. IL had been the
effort OF the local for some time TO settle
some OF the differences that came up with
this official. but he seemed not deslrious
OF acting as the body wished and last
evening he was expelled.
There were several applications made
for the label among the shops of the
city and one of these was granted
Another matter coming before the body
was the separation OF the various
branches OF the trade. Before long II IL
hoped that the stonesetters and the other
branches will be In locals OF their own
where they will take greater interest in
the work
Several other matters OF interest were
discussed during the evening and after
a very successful meeting adjournment
came.
PERFECTING ARRANGEMENTS
The committee appointed at the recent
meeting OF the Central Labor union OF
Pawtucket To arrange for grand union
labor banquet. met last evening. Chair
man William Welch presided with all the
committee present. At first Il was de-
cided to have the banquet a simple AFFAIR.
but the co~mittee. after discussing the
matter with the members OF the various
unions has decided to uake il one OF the
most elaborate events in the history OF
local union circles. One OF the largest
halls In the city will be engaged and
covers for about 500 will be laid If tho
demand warrants 1t. Some prominent
out-of-town labor leader will be invited
TO be present and deliver a short address
In addition to the speechmaking "A pleas
ing entertainment program will be ar
ranged.
VISIT MADE.
IL was announced last evening at the
H. Al. .1s.a.
Journeymen Plumbers union OF Paw
tucket that the New EngInd district
deputy will visit this city I'm the near
future to look over the field and investi-
gate the standing of the local union The
union Will arranee some kind OF reception
in bis honor when the exact date OF his
visit Is known. The auditing committee
met last evening and audited the regular
weekly bills Of the union.
NEW MEMBERS IN.
One of the PRINCIPAL features OF the
weekly meeting OF Textile Union. No. 34S
OF Pawtucket. last evening was the init
iation of 10 new members Five applca-
tions for membership were received The
committee on the recent entertainment
held for the beneft OF the Fall River
strikers made their final report The
committee reported that the net rece'p-s
amounted to $3.50. which sum has been for
warded TO the proper authorities In that
city. The committee received a vote OF
thanks and was discharged. new com
mittee was appointed TO device ways and
means TO secure fund TO send TO the
strikers for Christmas present While
the committee has not formulated any
set plans. IL is said that another enter
talnment will be held some time In the
early part Of December.
MATTERS OF INTEREST.
Mr.. l.. A. Grace is visiting labor unions
at Fall River this afternoon and early
this evening. He will return home in time
for the banquet tonight and will very
likely be on hand for the grand march.
Mr.. Brady of the jewelers. union will
attend the meeting OF the Fall River CEN
trail body tonight and make an address
He will also present to the Textile Work
ers the amount donated last evening by
his local
There are many members of the JeweIry
Workers union who are regretting the
loss of the head OF the body for so long
time. II Is thought that the man
chosen In his stead will be just as ef-
icient and do as much for the BODY
The Teamsters' ball comes tonight and
there Is no question but that IL will be
he one event OF the season IN
~ thou"ht that the hall will be packed
Mr. Firnegen. the business agent OF the
Bui'ding Trades council. Is still confined
20 his house with his ewes II Is hoped
that he will recover shortly.