The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-06
FIELD OF LABOR
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BARRIERS union is at present very busi-
ress-like looking place and the officials
are among the busiest OF men, from the
president down.
The cause OF the great activity Is the
fact that with the closing OF the old year
the act Of the last convention. many
plans that had been found TO be behind
the progressive ideas OF the craft.
The new regime occasions the securing
OF "A new set OF books for tho body. and
new methods OF keeping the records or
The tody, and a new plan for the mem
bers 10 be benefited by the international.
At the last convention 1t was ruled that
after the first OF the year "A system OF
pensions should go into effect that would
provide the members with an insurance
ptoportlonnte to the number of years each
had bcen In the local. The benefit ranges
from $50 TO $500 and this makes IL lar
more interesting for the men who join. IT
also creates a greater Interest in the local
for the men.
r;nuine % weeks at IS per week for those
Of tie members who become Ill. When
T. is remembered that the monthly Zee
IS hut 90 cents, there Is great induce
ucrt for every member OF the craft to
join.
Mr. Curran announced this morning
that the next session on Monday would
be held the liveliest session Of the year.
for at that time the installation OF the
officers would take place When 1t Is re-
mernbered that the BARRIERS never do any
thing by halves and usually have some
thing spicy with which TO regale their
friends Monday evening will be memor-
able one for the body.
The committee on the coming ball has
some interesting statements to make also
MoLDERS install OFFICERS.
Last evening the Molders' union held
a very interesting session. the occasion
being the installation OF the officers.
There were many matters coming before
the body before the ceremony was per-
formed. relative 10 the closing OF the old
wear. When all this was concluded the
installation took place
The newly elected officers then deliv-
cred short addresses which were appre-
ciated and the retiring officers made In
terestng reports showing the conditions
Of the local at this time.
Mr.. Mahan made some interesting re-
marks embodying his observations Of con-
ditions i'm territory over which he had
travelled during the past month. and Mr.
O'Neill also addressed the members at
m.
ports made after which a small feast was
provided and the session closed.
OTHER MEETINGS.
Among the other meetings Of the even
ing were those OF the Engineers. Stone
Cutters Cracker Workers, Building
I.aborers, Leather Workers and Car Re-
pairers. There were several interesting
matters to come before each OF these
sessions pertaining to the general welfare
OF eacn. and also some routine matters
pertaining 10 the closing Of the business
Of the past year. When that was done
some time at each was devoted to general
discussion. after which they all closed.
OTHER MATTERS.
Mr. !. r Sherry, who was I'll and con-
fined 10 his bed during the first part of
the week. IL again able TO be at work.
A we'll attended meeting OF the Paw
tucket Association Of Stationary Engi-
neers was held at the hall in the Cot
trell building last evening Two cam
didates were admitted. and under educa-
tional features there was interesting dis
cussion
A meeting Of the Master PaIntars' asso-
citation was held last evening at the head
quarters I'm the Gardner building. There
was n good representation and the prin-
cipal business was the election OF officers.
the old board being reelected as follows
President Frank ]. Farrell; vice presi-
dent. Joseph Blsis; secretary and treas
urer. Carroll j. Pullen; hoard OF trustees.
sidney r. Carpenter. Franklin N. Blake
and George r. Leonard
C. ], Pullen. G. NJ. H,lng. David
Bloomfield and President Fa~ell. ex-
oricio, were chosen delegates to the inter
national convention In February at Mil
waukee. An invitation 20 attend the
annual convention Of the Master Painters
association Of Massachusetts,. 10 be hold
I'm Boston on July lila was accepted.
Other matters OF interest to the members
we're acted upon.