Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-23

Wilmington had its annual dinner, last
evening. 40 the Hotel Wilmington, which
was moro largely attended than any of
It's predecessors. Many of the members
of the association were accompanied by
their wives and daughters. The follow
ing tempting menu was served by Mine
Host Wetteroth and an efficient crops of
walters;
Blue Points.
Celery. Olives.
Sweet Bread Croquettes.
Roast Turkey,
Cranberry Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes. French Peas.
Asparagus on Toast.
Lettuce and Tomato Salad.
Mayonnaise.
Cold Baked Ham.
Neapolitan Ice Cream. Assorted Cakes.
Neufchatel Cheese. Saltines.
Coffee.
President Samuel J. Newman was the
toastmastor, and prior to calling upon
the other speakers, he made brief adj
dress Of welcome TO his iellow-members
and the guests.
Mayor Horace Wilson spoke Of the
Importance OF tho builder Ia any COM
munity like Wilmington, taking an inn
portant part in the formation of is char
Rcteristics. He complimented the as
sociation upon It's success and tho ability
shown by its members in the construction
Of buildings.
City solicitor Sylvester d. Townsend
Jr., said he did not intend 10 act hastily
on the proposed new building law, and
before he got through with IL no wanted
TO confer with the building inspector and
Others interested, as he was supposed TO
pass upon a law that will stand the test
OF the courts. Tho building inspector
Is called upon first TO get up something
practicable, but It is the duty Of the city
solicitor TO see that IL conforms TO law.
Building Inspector William M. Con-
nelly spoke with pride Of the large number
% homes in Wilmington. He said more
working people own their homes here
than in any other city in the country, in
proportion 20 population
James M. lraynor president Of the
Master Plumbers Association, congratu-
lated the builders on their organization,
which is somewhat similar TO that Of the
plumbers, which was instituted 25 years
ago.
CIV .Brennison, president Of the Master
Painters Association, spoke Of the oppor-
tunity for increasing friendship and
sociability IN just such organizations.
He thought there was no class OF mechanics
more important than the builders. The
result tells the story of their work better
than anything else.
Madison Smith, president Of the Master
Plasterers Association, thought the master
builders should be consulted in drafting
a law for the regulation of building opera
tions. He spoke Of the example Of the
first carpenter, Jesus Christ He spoke
In favor Of a universal brotherhood.
County Comptroller Philemma Chand-
er,who is one Of the oldest builders in the
city in point Of length OF time in the busi-
ness, said Wilmington can produce and
does produce the best mechanics in the
world. IL has produced men who have
built up some OF the best cities in the
country. Mr.. Chandler was the first
building inspector in Wilmington.
Lewis 4. Gruhb, also former building
inspector, made a few pleasing remarks.
Elwood J. Sharpe, president of the Master
Bncklayers Association. and Henry Stew
art, president OF the Stonemasons As
sociation, spoke on behalf Of those or
CARNATIONS. Those present were Mayor
and Mrs. Horace Wilson, City Solicitor
s. ID. Townsend, Building Inspector Will
liam M. Connolly, Henry Stewart. presi-
dent of the Master StOnemasons Associa-
ton, and Mrs Stewart; Madison smith
president Of the Master plasterers AS
sociation, and Mrs Smith; o. w. Speer
president OF the Master skaters Associa-
ton, and Mrs. Speer; George w. Bren-
nison. president Of the Master Painters
Association, and Mrs. Brennison; James
II. Inynor, president OF the Master
Plumbers Association, and Mrs Traynor;
Elwood J. Sharpe, president Of the Master
Bricklayers Association, and Mrs. Sharpe.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II Foulk, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. r. kckman, James w Hewes Miss
Lille Handy, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank N.
Overdeer, Street and Sewer director
Thomas II. Melvin. Mr. and Mrs. George
". Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Charles For
Wan, Mr.. and Mrs S. 4. Grier Miss Annie
--ffedd, Lewis H. Grubb. Miss Mortin
Jesse b. Ialley. Alfred Downward. CONN
troller Philemma Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs.
William J. Brown, Mr.. nd Mrs p. H..
Lynch. Mr.. nd Mrs. Egbcrt Nutter, Mr..
and Mrs. W. Howard May, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel j.. Iarbutton, Mr.. nd Mrs.
Samuel j. Newman Mr.. and Mrs. ] NJ.
Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 5. Hamil-
ton. Mr.. and Ars. Charles II. Foulk. Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. n Wood Mr.. and Mrs. b H..
Shakespeare Mr.. and Nlrs William
Schoolmastcr. Charles II Tindall, Marshall
lindall. Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Isaac, Thomas
Samworth, George ID Winslow. Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert samworth, John T.. Healey, Mr..
and Mr.W j. Haddock, Mrs A. G. Brown.
Mr. Rose, J. F.Mclyor, Silas Jones and 40.
II Grier
Music was furnished by the Lyric Or
chestra.
The success of the dinner was largely
due to the efforts OF the committee of ar
rapgements, J. Mason Phillips, Frank
n. Oyerdeer and James W. Hewes. Mr..
Phiilips Is financial secretary and Mr..
He"es treasurer Of the association. The
other officers are as follows President
Samuel j. Newman. Nice-President
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