Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11

days work. This status Of a days labor
is the joint agreement of the Bookblnders
Union and the public printer and is most
equitable adjustment. according fairness
and justice to both sides. It must be said,
however. that 1t requires some time for
new men entering the bindery to perform
the allotted amount of work. In this con-
nection tt = is proper to 1stHte'k that very
often civil service applicant for place
in the bindery lacks the technical knowl-
edge for expedition and excellence of work
that only practical experience must quite
naturally bring.
Notes.
Mrs Emily Peckham is the new treas
urer Of the womens Bindery Union.
In the "spess" romm are Homer Melick
and Samuel Gompers, jr:, who enjoy the
distinction of being president and vice pres
ident, respectively. OF the Mems Club of
Northeast Washington. which manifests
much Interest in the civic welfare Of that
section of the city.
The bicycling employees are specializing
if they are to be favored with a room or
stand for their wheels during the work
hours before the advent of spring.
Mr.. James +. Hoes Of New York. an
employee OF the Gazette division. was mar
ried recently to Miss Estelle NJ. Reyer Of
Indiana.
The Patent ONCE Gazette division has
grown into one of the most important d.
visions In the big print shop. 1t carries a
chapel of about seventy people. and its
work embraces a publication Of worldwide
Importance.
Mrs. H. ]. Redfeld sustained very pain
full injuries by falling on the icy sidewalk.
Her scalp was lacerated In several places,
neceSSitating stitching.
The annual entertainment and ball of
the Local No. 4. Bookbinders' Union. is
scheduled for January 20 next. at the Ma
tional Rifles Hail. These entertainments
are very popular with printery employees
and are occasions for much pleasure.
The Belvidere Club Is the name Of a
popular social organization among folding
room employees. Mr.. Wells HarreH is the
president. The club holds weekly reunions
in the Northeast Temple
The work of Encouragement of some Of
the divisions of work goes on without inter-
ruption to the daily grind. The loss of
five or ten minutes in some of the depart
ments of work would mean great deal
from cumulative standpoint. The ex-
cellent organization of the working forces
admits of many things that might distract
an ordinary business establishment.
The "spess'' division is working with new
long primer type.
Prior to the holidays the "spess' division
consisted OF 153 regulars and IS detailed
men--1SS altogether. This was the largest
force ever employed on specifications
proper. Including details from other divi-
sions. there was total force OF 26S. and
the FORCE nanQleu some work. too.
1t Is estimated that there are about $50
veterans of the civil war in the various d.
visions of the office.
1t is an interesting fact that large num-
Der OF old-time newspaper publishers from
all parts Of the country hold positions in
the office. They make ver,@acceptabie help,
because of their characteristic versatility.
MI A. p. Marston, an assistant in the
Office of the foreman of printing, Is out on
sick leave. Mr.. Marston is one of the men
an CO sr.sC at fhn Off 1ra
having been an employee for over thirty
years.
The proof division has q very valuable
handbook or manual of style for use in
composition and proof-reading. which Is a
clever compilation of photographic informa-
ton by Mr.. c. NJ Robinsonl foreman of the
proof division Since itsnissuance in a neat
ly bound volume the office has supplied
many requests for 1t from various quarters
Electrician Tapley remarked to The Star
rounder that one Of his big engines handled
an elevator with fifty-six forms and sent
thirty back to the divisions. all In thirty
minutes, and it did notzstrain the big 'un.
either. IT
Invitations have been issued for the mar
riage ceremony of Mr.. George n. OConnor.
the well-known local dialect singer Of this
city, and Miss Blanche Higgins, daughter
Of Mr.. John ]. Higgins OF the chief clerks
Office at st. Joseph's Church on Wednes-
day. January 20, at 1890 I'm
The weekly issue of the Patent Of1ce Ca
zette numbers about 1900 copies now, and
10 ono Of the government publications that
enjoys q very wide circulation and con-
siderable Importance in tho industrial
world
Mr.. Il. H Patterson OF the proof division
II commander OF George e. Mead Post. Nc.
& He reports funeral obsequies FOR Jere-
miah Berry, who has been employed at the
bureau of engraving for. many years. De-
ceased died at his home. al Massachusetts
avenue northwest yesterday morning. He
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