The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25

DELEGATES TO A. F. OF i. FETED
AND TOASTED.
Carpenters Give Banquet and Recep-
ton Which outshines Anything Else
in Way of sociability-Brewery
Workmen, Painters, Tailors, Clerks,
Stage Employees and Others Make
Agreeable Hosts. =. .u'

Almost the entire time Of the last
two weeks has been given by the locai
unions to looking after the entertain
ment of the delegates and visitors TO
the American Federation Of Labor con:
vention. Regular meetings have IN
most cases been abandoned altogether,
and business matters have been. SCI
aside in an effort to make more pleas
ant the stay of the visitors. A large
proportion Of the representation of the
convention is made up of international
officers, and these were looked after by
their respective locals. !
The carpenters gave banquet and
reception for their general officers Fri
day evening at the West hotel. The
week and was largely attended. Will
lam D. Huber, general PRESIDENT Frank
Duffy, general secretary, and Thomas
M. Guerin, first vicepresident of the
brotherhood, and Business Agent
Swartz Of Pittsburg, were the guests
of honor A goodly number Of st. Paul
members were also present.
President Huber made the principal
address, reviewing the history of the
general organization, noting its phe-
nomenal growth and predicting great
things for the future of the organlza-
ton. Mr.. Duffy, Mr.. Guerin and Mr..
Swartz made short talks, and all were
enthusiastically received. John Wahl-
quist was the principal speaker from
the local field and welcomed the vlsl-
tors.
Guerin Deposits Gard.
First Vicepresident Thomas M. Guer-
in deposited his "card' with local No.
last week ss l having trSnsf Mr e4 from
voted Wednesday for general officers.
Local No. 269, Brewery Work men,
entertained the officers of the interna-
tional union at Alexander's hall Tues
day evening. Louis Kemper, John
Cannon, John Sullivan, and A. J: Kug-
Ter, all international officers and dele
gates to the convention, were the pr1n-
cipal guests.
Painters union No. 1876 held re-
ception for the international officers
Tuesday evening. President Balhorn
and Secretary Skemp and ,Messrs. Fin
ger and Campbell were the guests, and
all gave short, interesting talks:
George B. Howley, business agent Of
the Building Trades council; s.. W;
Moore, business agent Of the Painters asa
among the local speakers A program
of vocal and instrumental music was
rendered and refreshments were served.
Tailors Entertain.
Journeymen Tailors' union No. SO
played the part Of host to the follow
ing members Of the craft, delegates to
the conventions: John G.: Lennon, gen
Dsh Bah auH Cleveland, Ohio; P. Noon1an,
Nashville, Tenn; c. LAWN, Wilkes
barre, Pa, and Hugh Robinson of Tor.
onto, Ont, special organizer for the IN
ternational, who has been doing spe-
cial work in this district for the last
month. Cigars and refreshments were
served.
the weeks entertainment features wa!
the smoke social given at Richmond
hall by the Retail Clerks association
for the visiting members. H. J. Con
way Of Chicago, president Of the In
ternational Retail Clerks Protective as
ISOLATION; Max Morris Of Denver, sec
Eetary-treasurer; A; +. Lobenbera
Decatur, H.; Il: Robinson Of ,Ne7
ton, on were the guests, and each con
tributed to the enjoyment Of the eve
ming. A large delegation from st
Paul was present.
Local No. 10 of the Theatrical Stag
Employees, held social session in hon
or of Lee NJ. Hart of Chicago an
Philip Kelly Of New York, delegate
to the convention. A musical program
pleasant and enjoyable evening.
Attend the Theater.
Union Temple was the scene Of on
Of the largest social gatherings, a
which the local bartenders entertaine
visiting notables. The principal guest
were IT, J. Sullivan, general president
Jere l.. Sullivan, secretary-treasure1
Thomas Farrell of Cleveland, S. G.. Fo
dick of Denver, Thomas Sweeney c
Binghamton, N. Y, and John burke
of Minneapolis. On Thursday evenin
all were guests at theater party q
the Metropolitan, after which suppe
was served at one Of the big cafes.
A joint open meeting was held undo
the auspices Of the Stonecutters, Graz
tie Cutters, Marble and Tile Setter
and the Bricklayers' unions, at whic
big delegation Of visitors were e.
tertained. James Duncan was tt
principal speaker Of the evening, an
John Swift was present and gave
short talk.
A jollifcation meeting was held
st. Paul by the Steamftters' union, j.,
which most of the craft visitors WEI
present. The event was prompted /
the victory Of the steamftters in ii
convention over the plumbers, ar
was well attended by members fro
both cities.