The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-31
R. |. Association Elected o.
fIcsrs, Dinsd and Then Danced
At SWARTS AND SAVOY HALLS
Bill SIaHar 10 Massachusetts emhalmsTs'
Law Favored and Legislative Con-
mlttes Appointed

The Rhode Island Undortakers associa-
tion had it's third annual meeting at
Swarts lodge hall at 80 Westminster
ball and banquet, at which the ladies' were
present at the Savoy 126 Mathewson
street I'm the evening. II was the one day
in the year that the men OF funereal garb.
and sad and solemn aspect unbent and
were different from the usual aspect
which they present 10 the average man
who has dealings with the fraternity
In addition 10 the annual report, and the
election OF officers there was an earnest
discussion at the business session Of tho
undertakers and embalmers bill intro
duced yesterday in the house OF represen-
tatives by Mr.. Herrick OF Woonsocket
IL was stated that the bill would be OF
greater benefit TO the public than II would
the undertakers. although the board OF
examiners asked for. would be OF no ex-
pense TO the state, the money expended
or needed would be amply provided By the
fees and registration tax.
BETTER FOR PUBLIC.
Now, when body is to be shipped West
II must be enclosed in n metallic inner
coffin. which is a big expense to the fam
fly and frineds OF the deceased. who bear
the cost. In case there was a board OF
examiners for embalmers. the card OF
regularly licensed embalmer on the box
indicating that the body had been prop
erly cared for would insure its being ham
died by the transportation companies
without delay.
The Massachusetts, law has been in op-
Grafton since 1906 and a number OF Rhode
Island men have been TO Boston and TAX
en- the examination and passed IT, In the
case Of the men near the border this has
been found quite necessary but others
went 20 secure registration simply.
IL was decided 10 appear IL hearing
Is given on the bill by the committee and
then TO recommend notifications TO make
81 similar to the present Bay state law.
This provides for board OF examiners
OF three. appointed by the governor. 10
hold office for terms OF one. two and
three years. respectively, TO constitute a
board OF registration In embalming. They
shall be appointed one each year there
after The examiners must be resident
embalmers of five years practical expe-
rence. and no two must be then doing
business in the same town. a surety for
the treasurer and three meetings an
nually are provided for.
AFTER THREE YEARS SERVICE
All persons who have been engaged in
the practice OF embalming dead bodies
for period OF three years will be ad-
mitted without examination on payment
OF fee OF 81. a fee OF 81 for renewal is
provided. and fee OF SO for re-examlna-
tion.
The compensation provided is 500 a year
IN addition to the travelling expense ac-
tually incurred in attending the meetings
OF the board.
The accounts approved by the board are
forwarded 10 the auditor and are paid up
70 n sum not In excess OF the amount re-
ceved for fees,
The measure provides for the keeping
OF a record of all persons registered and
a record OF disbursements. and n duty
OF the board specified Is TO investigate all
complaints.
II also provides that the certificates
must be conspicuously displayed in the
places OF business. and n fine OF 800, or
imprisonment for up 20 two months, or
both is mentioned for violations
BUSINESS MEETING.
Retiring President Charles e Barber
presided at the business meeting and af-
ter an invocation by Rev. Edward Hol-
yoke. ID. d.. there were several selec-
tions, by the Schuman Male quartet.
There was an interesting address by
President Barber. and the annual report
OF the secretary and treasurer were read.
Several committees reported. John j.
Coutanche reporting for the national con-
vention in Buffalo.
Among those who addressed the gather
ing were President Bitchfield OF the Mas
Eachusetts association. Examiner Riley
and Vice President Eastman OF the Ma
tional' association.
The nomination committee comprising
Messrs Randall. Whfpple and j. A. VIII
hams reported the following list OF OFF,
GERS, the president and secretary OF last
year not caring for another term. Presi-
dent Charles G. Hill OF East Greenwich;
vice presidents Dennis +. Mccarthy and
Robert F. Carroll. Of Providence: secre-
tary l. r. Drabble. OF Providence, and
John A. G. Whitman OF Woonsocket
treasurer. The committee on legislation
comprises: r +. Monahan. Robert Young,
u. +. Mccarthy and Charles f. Barber.
SOCIAL SESSION
After the adjournment the members