The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15


crs' Association of West Vagina was
opened in the ]. o. o. F. hall at 10
O'Clock Tuesday morning. Undertakes
from all points of the state are present
10 participate in the various sessions Of
the convention and are evincing much
interest and earnestness in the proceed.
Engs.
Besides the members of the associa.
fion there was large number of people
present at the opening session in re-
Spouse to a general invitation TO the
public by the officers OF the association.
The session was called to order at the
appointed time by President w. 6. os-
borne, OF this city.
Prof. d. Gilbert Johns rendered a
vocal solo which was very much enjoyed
by the assemblage. Rev. S. k. Arbuth-
NOT invoked the Divine blessing.
a duet by Miss Alice Lindsay and
Prof. Johns, "Afen Are just the Proper
Key" was rendered swectly and express
sively.
Mayor P. II. Shields delivered an ad-
dress of welcome to the association and
It was rendered in his usual felicitious
and dignified manner. He extended a
hearty welcome to the members OF the
association and expressed the wish that
their deliberations would result in much
good towards any possible betterment
of the profession in the state. The hos
pitality TO the city was extended to the
association and the mayor hoped that
each member would always bear pleas
ant recollection of mis- reception and en-
tertainment in Clarksburg.
The music by the quintette, consist
ing of Miss Lindsay, Lena Ruttencutter,
Katherine Easton and Sessrs. Johns and
Dawson, "old Kentucky Home" was
beautifully rendered and heartily apprc-
ciated.
The response to the welcome address
of Mayor Shields was then made by Mr..
w. j. S. Harmer, of Shinnston, on be<
half of the association, in which he ex-
pressed the pleasure and qualification of
the association for the courtesies ex-
tended.
After a medley selection by the vo-
calists the convention adjourned for the
noon recess.
The afternoon session marked the be-
ginning of the business of the conven-
tion and only the members were in at
tendance. After the roll call and pay
ment of Dues President Osborne deiiv-
cred his address. the full text of which
AS printed herewith Mr.. Osborne rem
Idefed his address in an excellent style
and the subjects upon which he dweiled
were listened to with earnest attention
by the members.
Reports from xthe secretary treasurer,
and standing committees, the appoint
ment of new committees and election of
members then occupied the attention of
the association, The report of the dele
gate to the national convention was
also taken up. ~"-
The following is the address delivered
by President Osborne:
President osbone's Address.
Officers and Members OF the Funeral Di-
rectors' Association of the State -
West virginia:
Ladies and Gentlcmen-It affords
your president great pleasure TO well
come you to his home. the city of
clarksburg, in this the tenth annual
meeting of our association.
Just one year ago in the city of Fair
mont we separated after one of the best
and most enthusiastic meetings thi. as
sociation has had the opportunity to Gu
JOY, and returned to our homes and
vocations feeling assured that we had
met with success in our effort to lay
the foundation for better education and
n higher standard of proficiency in our
chosen profession. ] hope you have come
10 Clnrksburg bearing the high ideals
-ened by years steadfnst devotion to
them Let brothcrly love prevail among
that were ir.tilled at Fairnon. height
us. ] trust shat this meeting may prove
both instructive and entertaining to us
all. All that the measures here adopted
shall be Of lasting benefit to each of rs.
The dntie- Of the hour confront Us.
and. beginning their discharge. beg 10
say it IS now from this moment the
duty OF each member OF the association
TO give his attention entirely to this
work. The future OF our association de-
pend= argcly upon individual effort, aud
whatever degree of usefulness We may
Hope to attain in the future. its accom-
plishmcnt depends upon the collective
and individual efforts Of our members
We owe a good deal to former OIL
GERS who have stood by this association.
and with these many year. of hard labor