The Washington herald., 1909-06-20

kIpWn emplOye. who has served both as
a compositor and reader on the day and
night side. alternating. resigned on
Wednesday last. 10 take effect immedi-
ately. His last assignment was as a
compositor IN Chief Bowens hand-com-
posing section. We understand that he
has received a clerical appointment in
the Interior Department. The best Of
wishes Of his fellow-associates will FOL
low him.
Mr.. Peter P Pealer. Of the sanitary
section. is passing a portion OF his an
.nual leave these pleasant June days at
Silver Lake, N Y, accompanied by his
wife A visit to his thriving farm in
Northern New York Is contemplated be
fore his return.
Mr. Thomas J. Cason is serving Mr.
Pealer's capacity during his absence
Cards have been issued by Mrs Cora
Dodson Benson, announcing the wedding
Of her daughter. Amelia Dodson. to A.
Bruce Bielasld. in the NJ. z. Church. st.
MIchaels. Nd. Wednesday. June 30, 1903.
The prospective groom is well known in
the Q. P. O., having been messenger
IN the Office Of Assistant Foreman OF
Printing SpOttswood for a considerable
time before his transfer to the Depart
Snent OF Commerce and Labor
On Saturday evening, June Is. Govern
ment Printing ofice Council No. 2li. Ma
tional Union. will hold an interesting ses-
sion at Pythian Temple. Frank A. Rod
erick will give a travelogue on Mediter-
ranean conditions, Prof. F. R. Hart and
son viii contribute TO the musical pro-
gramme. F. c. Grimes viii play piano
solo. monologues will be given by we'll
known members OF the National Union,
baseball ticket for July and dues given
away, and there will be cigars TO burn
Miss Johanna Enright. OF the press divi-
sion. resigned on June 16 Dame rumor
has It that Miss Enright will be married
to Mr.. William Reardon. a prominent
business man Of Southwest Washington.
on June 30 Her many friends Of the
press division wish her GOdspeed in this
life partnership.
Pressman Bush, during his furlough
period. was at Chesapeake Beach for
few days. He reports an excellent catch
Of crabs and some FISH.
Mrs. Chisholm. wife Of Capt. D. V.
Chisholm, has returned to her home after
a very seerious operation at Providence
Hospital.
And when it comes TO the question OF
financial officers Of unions. where can you
find them equal 70 BIZ MacAvoy, of Chi
cago; Bob Curl. Of Cincinnati and Jake
Glaser. OF Philadelphia? Talk of old
timers,
Payton Hull an engineer in the office
at one time. but who, as a member Of the
engineer corps. War Department. has
been doing duty IN Alaska and the far
West. is in the city 10 see his family. who
reside here. Mr.. Hull has pair OF
handsome twin daughters, who will be
recalled by many from the fact that they
were so frail as babies that they were
raised IN an incubator.
Col. George P. Dowell, an old-time ap-
prentice during the palmy days OF the
late highly-esteemed Charles W. Schen.
instructor, sis on the Job" IN the absence
Of Daniel Miller.
The new lights now being installed IN
the press division are a decided improve
ment over the mercury, and much
cheaper. We are informed
Chief Of Section Strickrott, OF the press
division. and the National Union Club
are preparing 20 visit Richmond. Va. for
the purpose Of initiating good class IN
that city.
Mr. Al Whitaker. Of the machine shop
division. was victorious in an exciting
pool contest on Tuesday evening Of last
week Mr. John J. Allen, an expert with
the ivories, was his opponent. Mr. Whit
taker, the printing Office representative,
showed Allen under 10 the tune Of . 10
p Congratulations have been flying
thick and fast ever since
Mr.. Andrew Parker, corrector, press d.
vision, spent the first three days OF the
past week on his farm. He reports excel
lent crops. and says that should the tariff
go right the farmers will be the most
prosperous people for some years TO come.
Popular Sammy Mawson. stationed at
the main door Of the greatest print shop
in the world. we'll deserves this distin-
guished honor. Additional TO his services
during the civil war, he was one of the
lew oA Allt OAA Ac-AA " kaA Ee[AN Al
the late conflict with Spain. Comrade
Mawson looks as young and as spry as
man half his age, He is active in both
the @. A. r. and Spanish War Veterans
organizations. being inspecting officer OF
the latter. He seems in every respect
just as capable TO take part in another
conflict. should the occasion arise, as ne
has been In the past. AS the small boy
would say, That's going some
c. W. Hepburn, Of the watch force, has
been transferred from day to night duty.
w A Tarbox Of the watch force. re-
signed during the past week.
The four-year contract for furnishing
the postal cards Will soon expire, and
the Postmaster General is quoted as de-
sirous Of improving the quality OF that
very necessary article both in stock and
execution The very first thing for the
department 10 do is 10 cut out the lowest
bidder idea. Good material and good work
manship cannot be obtained at cutthroat
prices. Take the card work turned out
by the Government Printing ONCE, and
there is not a card Of the commOnest kind
that is not superior 10 the contract post
cards. The proper thing to do is 10 put
that Job IN the government Office use a
quality OF stock that the American peo-
ole need not be ashamed OF, and have
the designing and execution done by the
best Of skilled mechanics. and there viii
DO no more complaint about the postal
cards.
Miss Helen Cote. one OF the press di-
Visions most charming young ladies'. has