The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-05-18
MASTER PLUMBERS
ANNUAL MEETING.
THEIR TWO DAYS ANNUAL SESSleN
ENDED HERE YESTERDAY,
Smoker al the Inez Monday Night
Officers Elected for Coming Year.

the Mississippi Master Plumbers
Association was begun in this city
at 2:30 p. m. Monday afternoon at
the new Firemen's Hall. with Mr.
S. "A. Carnes, Of Laurel, Miss.
presiding.
The welcome address on behalf
of the local association was given
by Hon. w. Z. Wood. a member
of the Brookhaven bar. which was
responded to BY Mr.. S. A. Carnes.
in behalf of the State Association,
both being in a few we'll chosen
words, which were heartily receiv-
ed,
The regular order of business
was then taken up. a goodly NUM-
ber answering to the roll call,
after which the minutes of the last
annual session were read by the
Secretary. w. r. Williams, OF
Hattiesburg.
r. M. Nalty was appointed by
the president to serve as sergeant
at arms.
An auditing committee consist
ing of L. Luderbach, Of jackson,
R. NJ. NaIty, Brookhaven, and G..
B. Kidder of Columbus, was ap-
pointed by the chair. the commit-
tee retiring and shortly reporting
the books of the association to be
correct in all particulars.
S. A. Carnes as president made
his annual report, which showed
the State Association to be in a
healthy condition. and much
progress made in the growth of
membership for the current year.
The treasurer submitted a writ
ten report stating the finances to
be in excess of the expenses of the
association for the last year.
After adjournment of the after
noon session, refreshments were
served and the delegates were ten
dered an automobile ride over the
city.
The banquet and smoker held
Monday night in the spacious din
ing hall of the Inez was most thor
oughly enjoyed by all participating
Mr.. J.. w. McGrath acted as toast
master in bis accustomed suave
way. AS the faucets were turn-
ed on at each plate, interspersed
with speeches and music from the
Sheet Iron Orchestra. = such deli
cacies known only to the plumber s
culinary department as Lead in
Ladle, seasoned with resin and tall
low" diluted muriatic acid guar
anteed harmless, lead chips, =
extra refined solder, bronzing
liquid, = 'pulverized oakum, Z
were served in courses, amidst
much enjoyment.
Mr.. w. r. Williams, secretary,
made fine talk on Sanitation,
addressed especially to the Mayor
and Aldermen of. this city. all Of
whom were present. advocating the
putting down of sewerage here.
Mr.. L. Luderrbach, of jackson,
spoke interestingly on the same
subject.
Mr.. B. Manuel, Of the well
known firm Of that name of the
Crescent City, also made pleasing
talk to his fellow craftsmen and
their guests.
Hon. e. F. Brennan, Brook.
haven's popular postmaster. talked
instructiveIy on Lincoln County 1
Possibilities, dwelling especially
on her natural resources and advan-
tages.
Among those who responded te
toasts were: Hon. j. b. Webb,
Pres. S. IA. Carnes. Pres. w. H.
Seayey, of the Brookhaven Board
of Trade, T. P. Scott, of the Brook.
haven Graded Schools, Prof. Jones,
Of the University Of Mississippi,
+. F. Becker, A. A. Cohn, W. r.
Williams, E. H. Wentworth. A.
Luderbach, Chas. Heuck, F. O.
Conant, NJ. D. McGrath, Eugene
Mccormick, ]. @. Boadwee, g.
Manuel and Mr.. Mccarthy.
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
The second days session conven-
ed yesterday morning at Firemen' q
Hall, with slightly larger attend
ance than on Monday.
The convention spent most Of TIL
morning il executive session look
ing to the interests Of the associa
tion. one Of the main subject
under discussion being Employer
Liability
The annual election Of officer
resulted in S. A. Carnes. of Laurel
reelected president: r. M. Nalty
of Brookhaven, vice president, ani
VI. r. Williams. of Hattiesburg
secretary
MIR. Pat HanFahan, of Summit
greatly entertained the pipe filter
at their closing session with origi
nal Irish songs and speech.
After considerable lobbying ami
debate, Columbus was selected a
the next annual meeting place
Refreshments were served At th|
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