The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-09

MUSICIANS IN NEW HEADQUAR-
TIERS
Yesterday was the occasion OF the first
meeting of the Musicians local. iss. in
their new quarters, and TO say that there
was complete satisfaction at the change
Is TO express the sentiments OF the body
but In the mildest form.
There was nothing but praise for the
work and taste OF the committee and the
small auditorium that is connected with
the business offices is Just what the body
has been wishing for since the union be-
came so very much enlarged.
Yesterday was the time for the quarter
ly meeting OF the body and In consequence
the attendance was exceptionally large.
The session was called TO order by the
president, Mr.. Gambill, at 2:45 y. m,
and from then on till late in the after
noon, the session was closely occupied
with the business TO be disposed Of
The first report received was that OF
the board OF directors for the meetings
held since the last session OF the local
This comprised the proceedings OF the
body in the past month and were of
very interesting nature.
The delegates TO the several meetings
OF the Providence Central Trades and
Labor union, held during the past month.
also received the attention OF the body.
There have been some very important
matters taken under advisement I'm the
past few meetings of the body and the
explanation OF these TO the Musicians
was very interesting.
The report OF the auditing committee
for the quarter just ended was next con-
sidered, and II showed that the body was
In the very best OF condition financially.
The report OF the committee on new
quarters was received and the committee
discharged with vote OF thanks.
Among the communications received
was one from the Cloth Cutters OF
Rochester, asking for the support OF the
local in contending for their rights. The
matter was considered and the request
granted.
Another communication was received
from the convention committee remind
ting the Delegates that the body was TO
convene soon and inviting them to bring
their wives or friends.
A communication from the Building
Trades Alliance OF Chicago asked the
local 10 withdraw all trade from the
Lyons and Healy Music company till the
difficulties now existing there were ad-
Justed. The request was granted
The last report OF the meeting was
that Of the secretary OF the>iocal which
related to the number OF suspensions and
admissions during the past quarter This
report showed that the body now num-
bers 475 members.
Owing 10 the fact that a number OF the
Musiciass wished 10 attend the exer-
cises In Fall River the session then
closed.
HoD CARRIERS. THURSDAY EVEN
ING.
The members OF the three locals OF Hod
Carriers OF the city are requested TO
meet at the Labor Temple on Thurs
day evening In the large west hall. where
business OF great importance will be tran
acted.
One Of the most important items will
be that Of choosing a delegate and bust
ness agent Other matters pertaining 10
The welfare OF the locals concerned viii
be discussed also.
In commenting uon tho organizations
u can be said that no other organization
In the city have had a more rapid growth
in the same length OF time and each of
the locals Is working hard 90 perfect IT.
self which argues we'll for the future OF
the craft and the locals.
The local OF Italians Ia now almost as
the original local was and will soon he
larger. The manner IN which the busi-
ness r. conducted IN this local Il very
and speaks we'll for the o.
ncers The Portuguese local f. also pro.
crossing but 81 not so nearly completed
e. that of the others. though moving
rapidly towards success. When these
organizations are completed no stronger
will he known IN the city and &: is hoped
that all oppression will cease.
BARTENEDRs SUSPEND MEMBERS.
At the meeting of the Bartenders. held
yesterday afternoon thsre was n very
large amount of business transacted.
The fret thing done after the meeting
vas called to order was the initiation OF
two memoers.