The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23

been i'm preparation for some time and
the committee after much deliberaHon
presented a set which II was thought
would cover all the points liable TO arise.
This was found 10 be the fact, for
when II came TO the adoption OF them last
evening as section after section was read,
with only the amount OF discussion neces-
sary 10 clearly understand various points,
each was adopted II took greater part
Of the evening 10 get them all through,
but when this was done II was voted that
500 copies OF them be printed for tho use
of the members.
The membership committee stated that
there were three applications TO be con
sidtred and two were initiated.
The question OF sharing in tho mass
meeting To take place in December was
then talked over. and the local voted
u take part.
That being about all the business to
ccme before the session the meeting
ciC sed
TO NOMINATE OFFICERS.
The next meeting of the Carpenters
local ~ promises 10 he one of the most
interesting OF the year. for at that time
the nomination Of the officers will take
place. the occasion being a summons
meeting.
Last evening this announcement was
made, and every member became inter
ested at once. From that Il may he
Judged that every man will be on hand
at that time and vote for the man OF his
choice.
Last evening the membership committee
reported two candidates for inltia Ion.
The ,eport was accepted
other reports as 10 the condition OF
the local followed That from the dele
gate TO the Carpenters council was verv
81 fgfr 81 "a from
delegate r. the Building Trades council
When the matter of the coming mass
meeting was mentioned there was much
interest shown. was decided that the
local would make as good showing on that
night az possible and unite with the
building trades and local $50 10 make the
occasion memorable as one OF the best
for labor In this city.
Under the good and welfare OF the craft
several speakers received attention and
gave those present some timely advice
and suggestions as to the future conduct
of the body.
Having disposed OF the business before
the meeting adjournment followed.
MACHINIsTs SESSION.
There Was a very remai Kable but short
session Of the Machinists union last
of importance were taken under consd-
Grafton.
Several things concerning the better
ment OF the craft came before the meet
ing and some Of the communications re-
ceived proved to be OF interest also.
When all the business was concluded
the session closed,
OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Hays OF the
Painters union was I'm Newport In the
interest OF the movement. He visited the
works as instructed by his local and
after conference with the employers
there was promised a reply today.
General Organizer Everett Il. Mallory or
the Electrical Workers union was in the
city and attended the meeting last Mon
day evening. lie has been In the city a
few days now in the interest OF his era II
| and has visited a number OF the firms
| In the interest OF the movement.
The ball committee of the plumbers
! met last evening. at which time the chief
| topic of discussion was the hall to be
some trouble between the plumbers and
/ one of the larger halls Of the city and
| efforts will be made to procure the Troc-
adero or the Eloise.
These named places would he far more
! 20 the credit OF the functions given by
! the plumbers from year to year in that
! they are really first class. II Is sincere
( ly hoped that the local will procure one
| Of the latter halls. for IL will rebound
! everlastingly TO their good name.
At the meeting Of the Brewers local
! is6 on Sunday a ball committee was ap-
! pointed and given power to make further
4 arrangements for an entertainment this
I year. The committee consists of Wal
Sullivan. The committees win report
\ IA atpr nd no HpIarUod