The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16

1 President Peters.
 A large number of delegates were in attendance, as well as many ladies. As the scheduled Work of the convention is much behind little time was lost in getting to business. The roll call of officers showed all to be present. Many ex-presidents were also in attendance.
 Color Tests.
 The first business of the day was the report of the committee on color tests. On motion it was decided to refer the color tests matter back to the commit tee another year. and have a report at the convention next year. This will give the committee an opportunity to expose the colors to weather conditions. It was stated that a much more satisfactory report would be made next year.
 MT. Shay of Boston complained that many concerns that had no concessions in the hall of exhibits were distributing advertising matter in the hall. He asked that a committee be appointed to ex- clude objectionable distributors of sou venirs or advertising literature from the hall MT. Shay MT. Spencer and MT. Hogan were appointed committee for that purpose.
 On a question of information, the chair man ruled that the representatives of the several trade magazines were members of the convention and therefore could distribute magazines, circulars and other literature.
 Resolutions favoring the removal of the tax on grain alcohol which at the present time is about 90 cents per gallon, were passed.
 Wall Paper Samples. | A resolution was passed to the erect that no master painter be allowed to patronize any corncern sending wall pa per samples to house owners.
 communication was read from the Sycamore mills at Sycamore, Ala. advis- inr the convention that the mills had about 200 sacks of flour containing weevils which could be turned into paste. The telegram created much amusement and was finally ignored.
 A communication was received from 1 George w. Beck of Memphis. who was one of the original organizers, asking l that the association reimburse him for money spent many years ago in founding the Master Painters assocation The mat | ter was referred to the incoming execu- | tive board.
 report was received from MT Butter worth on the paper read Tuesday by w. A. Bogart of New Jersey, entitled: "The Benefit to the Customer If the General Contractor Were Eliminated as Factor. !"
 The report recommended that associa- otd fn mai int nra | direct and not through general con- l tractors.
 Selling Painters Materials.
 Ex-president John Beattie of New York city. read a paper by Henry D. Moeller | of New York city, entitled 'The 1njus- tiee Done to Master Painters by the Present Method of Selling Painters Ma terlals." :" The paper was discussed pro and con by MT. Roach, MT. Stiles, MT. But | terworth, MT. Newby. MT. Egdorf' MT Romess and MT. Van syckle
 A committee of five members will be ap- pointed to confer with the National Paint, | oil and varnish association on the sub jeet of selling to outsiders
 The most important paper read during | the convention was that on the work of the international association during the past twenty-two years, compiled by Sec l retary William E. Wall of Massachusetts. The reading of the report was interrupted by applause many times. and at the con clusion MT. Wall was rendered stand ing vote of thanks by the convention. This was the only compliment of it's kind ten- dered to any member of the association during the convention.
 Following the reading of the report or l MT. Wall, the convention adjourned for lunch.
 Afternoon Session.
 The afternoon session was called to or der by the president at 2:SO o'clock.
 The first business was announcing the l following committee to award the Painters Magazine prizes for apprentices: MT. Mott. MT. Dewar and MT. Baxter.
 w. H. Draper of Providence, R. l., read a paper on ,"The Twentieth Century Painter" which was received, and a vote | of thanks rendered MT. Draper.
 'The Ideal Local Association" was the title of paper read by John M. Stiles | of Chicago. MT. Stiles, during the read ing of his paper, was interrupted many times by vigorous applause, and at the conclusion was rendered a vote of thanks. On motion. the paper as read by MT. | Stiles was ordered put the minutes of the convention.
 Francis F. Black of Philadelphia read a paper entitled Have Conditions Im- proved in the Keeping of the Agreements on the Part of Our Employees Since 19O3?' The following delegates discussed the paper; MT. Mott MT. Romeis, MT. Beat tie, MT. Dewar and MT. Butterworth.
 Following this discussion, the third days session of the convention closed to meet this morning at 10 o'clock.
 Officers to Be Elected.
 At the meeting this morning the officers for the ensuing year will be nominated and elected. A number of candidates are in the field. and it is expected a strong fight will be made for the office of presi- dent. MT. Ross of Chicago, 1t is expected.