Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07

upon payment of the cost OF fires and lights.
1t was never occupied on Monday evening,
and this time was fixed for the regular meet
ings. :;
vlted put in an appearance at the introduc-
tory meeting.
The curiosity of the boys was greatly ex-
cited, and the object of the new association
was not very explicitly stated. Those who
came were all employed in stores, and varied
in age from twelve to eighteen.
Bryan had said something to Mr.. Bush,
his fellow clerk, about his plan, and he was
as much gratiied as surprised when Bush
volunteered to join the society.
He resided at the South End, and the place
of meeting was convenient for him.
The boys were very quiet in the chapel,
and behaved themselves with no little dig
nitv.
At eight o'clock, Bryan went upon the Plat. Plat.
form, and called the meeting to order. Most
of the boys had some knowledge of parlia-
mentary proceedings.
Bryan modestly stated that he had called
the meeting to form society for the mutual
benefit of the members, if they were willing
to do so.
"The first business in order will be to choose
a chairman" he continued. PLEASE to nomin-
"Isham Bush!" shouted the young man
whom Bryan had instructed to perform this
duty thus proving that it was "cut-and-
dried" affair
"Bryan Braslock!" shouted another, almosst
in the same breath.
"Mr. 1sham Bush is nominated, SAID tne
temporary chairman. "a,
'T nominate Bryan Braslock,' cried Titus
Waldown. :.
"The chair first recognized the name of
in favor of Mr.. Bush serving you as chair
man will manifest it by raising the right
hand. -,
A considerable portion Of the assembly
raised their hands. and Bryan was satisfed
"Contrary minded" he added. The boys
were not inclined to be on the losing side.
and only Titus Waldown showed hand. TT
is vote, and Mr. Bush is elected chairman.
/ shall be happy to resign the position to
him."
Bush went upon the platform, and some
one started round Of applause, which ended
very handsomely. The chairman proceeded
to return his thanks for the great honor con-
ferred upon him. He would do the best he
could to serve the meeting, and he begged
indulgence for his future shortcomings. :.
"This meeting is called for the, the ,pqgEEposRe gE q
L." he continued 'T haven't the least idea
what these mystic letters mean, and l am not
fully informed in regard to the nature OF the
society, but I heartily approve of its object;
The meeting, is now open for business ana
the chair will entertain any notion.
'Mr. Chairman" said Bryan, as soon as
the announcement was made, Il move that a
committee of seven be appointed to report
form of organization Tor the society.
seven be appointed to report form OF organ
ization for the society" repeated the chair
man. . ;, c,l.
The question was then properly before the
"But. Mr.. Chairman, we, don't know what
it's all about" interposed Titus Waldown.
Eve are here to form a society, put !, dor
to prevent cruelty to old horses or to send
palm-leaf fans to the Esquimaux IN the Arctic
regions
tion. they will be very likely to inform the
meeting what the society is for, mildly sug-
gested the chairman.
Fl desire to say few words, upon the mo,
ton before the meeting, sald Bryan; And
small bundle of papers from his pocket. 1--WE
all work In stores / have been in my present
Mace only three weeks. and I know of three
young men who have been convicted NV fop steal
HWhat has all that got to do with the So
c;etv iBryan?" demanded Saxton Green
If don't like to be to9 strict in enforcing
parliamentary rules, but the gentleman must
address the chair" interposed the presiding
officer. ~
are not thieves" added Saxton..
'rMr. Chairman, that is precisely what the
if they had been here" continued Bryan.
'None of us are thieves, and this society is
to do what it can to prevent any of its mem
hers from becoming dishonest. But the So
cietv is also intended to promote Temperance,
fidelity to ones employers, kindness and civil,
ity to each other and to all, and require the
members to help one another"
I'T don't like TO admit that we are any more
likely to steal than other fellows" interposed
Ga xton Green.