The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-05-23

change" ] am sure this address viii
De instructive. entertaining n Of
value.
l congratulate the association uron
the splendid progress that has been
made during the year along educa-
tionai lines and welfare work among
the mills represented in this aSSoc:a-
ton Many satisfactory and salutary
labor laws have been enacted and
modified in various States, being alike
fair to owners and operatives. The
health and morals Of the operatives
nave been OF special consideration.
Schools and churches have been es-
tablished. Sanitary conditions OF
mills and tenement homes have been
improved and made more comfortable
and attractive. hence il Is the excep-
ton where we do not find the most
kindly and friendly feelings existing
between the employer and employees.
the one striving to aid. encourage and
benefit the other. As evidence OF this
kindly relation. during the long rest
cure and depression in the cotton
mill Business, every effort has been
made to provide for the comfort and
welfare of employees and their fam
lies. and this in many instances at
heavy loss and expense TO the COM
panieS. These efforts have been APP
preciated. Our employees needed aid
ana the companies supplied them.
True, the agitator at times has been
around during the meetings of various
State Legislatures. but they have been
conspicuous by their absence when
help is needed or charity is 10 be
dispensed.
The formation of this association Is
but a verification of the maxim that
I'm unity there is strength" BY meet
ing together and discussing the va
| riOl1S matters that arc CO vital 70 nnr
textile manufacturers interest. We get
the benefit of the best thought
and experience. The successful
continuance of this association
Is worthy of our best con-
sideration and sincere efforts. Every
member should give it his enthusiastic
support, to make its activities more
progressive and valuable, not only 10
! manufacturers of cotton but alike to
the producers, dealers and
the farmer being especially interested.
as he occupies the Qua position OF
producer and consumer. He must
get fair and remunerative prices for
his raw product in order TO become
a better, more constant and reliable
consumer.
In retiring from office as your presi-
dent. / wish to express my grateful
thanks for the great honor YOU did
me, and for the uniform courtesy that
l have received from all members.
1t has been a pleasure to serve YOU.
While we have made progress, | re-
gret it has not been greater. Our
board of governors by their valuable
assistance and kindly cooperation
have added much to the usefulness or
his association. j express my personal
gratitude to our secretary, who has
given so much of his valuable time.
and to whose untiring efforts and
energy along intelligent and progress
sive lines this association is largely
indebted for it's high standard of use
~fulness. You ave been exceedingly
fortunate in being able TO secure and
retain the services of such an efficient,
able and skilful officer. His compen-
sation should be in keeping with his
valuable services.
In conclusion, permit me to wish for
my successor and every embe OF
this association the most abundant sue
cess, not only in furtherance of the
objects of this association, but in their
Individual lives and business.