The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-19

smoker given this week. For some time
the affair has been In contemplation, and
Ii is the plan OF the officers TO give these
from time TO time to stimulate the inter
est In the work and 10 spread the good
OF the organization.
In order to make this one a success IL
had been determined 10 secure two good
speakers and this was done. In addition
10 that there were several musical seIec-
tions and dances on the program, so the
evening was most enjoyable for all who
attended. The hall was packed TO Its
utmost also.
The first speaker of the evening was
Mr.. John Holbein who addressed the
meeting on some of the most timely
topics Of the movement He spoke at
some length and was followed by Mr..
Ludwig Hirvi who spoke first In Ameri-
can and then in Finnish. His talk was
highly interesting and enjoyed by all
Even those who could not understand the
language OF the Films appreciated the
talk given and were greatly pleased
Peter Fox was the chairman OF the
meeting and introduced each OF the
speakers in witty manner.
During the evening there were selec-
tions by a brother Of Mr.. Fox, and duets
on the mandolin and guitar by Messrs
Hermann and Fournier.
During the serving Of refreshments
there were songs of the different nations.
including the Swedish national hymn and
Aud Lang Syne"
The meeting was one OF the best that
have been held In some time and the COM
mittee in charge deserve great credit for
the success OF the affair.
The committee was composed OF the fol-
lowing: Carl Lindin. ]. II. Fournier r.
Spreget r Zaugy and A. Pasteur.
BOILER MAKERS MEET TONIGHT.
Tonight there will be the regular hi
monthly meeting of the Boiler Makers
union. but IL will be somewhat UNIQUE
owing TO the fact that II is a few months
since the settlement OF the strike Of the
craft and the men are recovering from
the adverses undergone In the struggle
for their rights.
There will be large attendance at the
meeting tonight to hear the report from
the committees and to look over the past
comparing IT. with efforts Ia previous
years.
For long time the local was meeting
down town. but now the sessions are held
on Capital hill in Capital hall. This is
far more advantageous 10 the most OF
the men from the fact that the majority
Of them live In that section and 1t will
not inconvenience the majority OF them
sibe for larger number to attend the
sessions.
IL is stated that a present there is not
member of the body out OF employment
and that all are making up for the time
lost during the strike.
PAINTERS VOTE TONIGHT.
Tonight there will he very interesting
session OF the Painters union the inter-
est centering In the vote for business
agent. There are three candidates I'm the
Held and all OF them are making a hard
canvass for. the position
~ seems more than likely. however
that the present incumbent in the Office
Mr. Hays, Will be chosen TO fll the place
both on account Of his general fitness and
for the fact that the place is due him
out OF courtesy. ne at the present time
simply filling out the unexpired term OF
John e. Barrett. Mr. Hayes Is familiar
with the workings OF the office and is
at present films II TO the satisfaction
OF the majority.
Owing TO the fact that some OF the
addresses of the members have been
changed the cards on which the votes
were TO he taken have not reached them.
To accommodate these Mr. HAYS viii
have number Of cards at the meeting
tonight and those who have not voted
will be able 10 10 so
Tonight there will he q rousing meet.
ing OF the jewellers In the Hanley build
ing. the purpose OF the assembly being
the awakening OF the dormant interest IN
the movement in this city.
Among the speakers for the occasion
will be Mr.. L. A. Grace, general organ
izer OF the A. r, OF L., James O'Neil and
several others. There will be a generous
dispensation of refreshments also.