The San Francisco call., 1913-08-30
CARRIERS GREET
REILLY, FATHER Of
EIGHT HOUR LAW
Congressman Who Engi-
neered Reform in Postal
Working Hours Here
for Convention
OPENING SESSION
IS SET FOR TODAY
Mayor Rolph to Welcome
Delegates at Informal
Reception

Congressman Thomas L. Reilly.
father of the eight hour law for pos
tai carriers. arrived in san Francisco
yesterday from Meriden. Conn. When
he entered the ST. Francis hotel he
was surrounded by an admiring group
OF delegates to the convention Of the
National Association of Letter Car
riers, which opens in Native Sons
hall this morning.
A brass band was about to strike
up sprightly tune in honor of the
statesman when he waved his hand
and nipped the melody in the bud.
Save that until tomorrow" said
Mr.. Reilly with a smile
During the convention Mr.. Reilly
viii deliver several speeches in de-
tense of the eight hour law. which
has been assaileds on occasions by
postmasters and postal officials As
member of the postal committee OF
the house of representatives Mr.
Reilly fought for the SO called. As hour
law to the finish. For that reason he
is an honorary member of the postal
carriers organization and his pres
ence is sought wherever the mail men
convene.
Eleven hundred members of the
National association are expected to
be present at the first rollcall of the
nineteenth biennial convention.
Concurrently the National Women's
auxiliary to the letter carriers also
will hold biennial sessions. More
than 500 members of the auxiliary
have registered in the city.
MAYOR WILL GIVE WELCOME
Extensive preparations have been
made for the entertainment of the
visitors. Mayor James Rolph Jr. will
welcome the visitors at an informal
reception in Native Sons hall tonight
Assistant Postmaster William Burke
and Congressman Riley also will de-
liver addresses of welcome.
Tomorrow the delegates will go to
Princeton by -the-Sea for a days out
ing.
On Monday, Labor day. the dele
gates will enter the big parade
through the downtown district. Prob
ably 5000 postmen will march, in
cluding visiting delegates and trans
bay letter carriers. All will be in
uniform and a drill team will head
the parade. Following the Labor day
march a banquet will be served in
Native Sons hall. In the evening an
interesting aquatic entertainment will
be given for the delegates at Sutro
baths.
{ ENTERTAINMENT FOR WOMEN
The women's auxiliary. branch 81.
has arranged entertainment of the
women delegates. Theater parties.
balls and banquets are included. The
convention will end September with
a grand ball in Scottish Rite hall and
a banquet in one of the downtown
cafes.
The following is a program of the
next few days events for the post
men authorized by President William
z. Kelly:
Saturday mornlng-Open session with invo-
cation by Rev. Father McQuasde Report OF
representing the American Federation Of Labor,
viii deliver an address.
Saturday afternoon-Reports Of national Of
6cers and presentation of amendments to the
constitution and resolutions.
Saturday night-Informal reception at Ma
sunday-Excursion usi to Princeton BY -the-sea.
leaving at 0 a. m. from Twelfth and Mission
streets.
new business and final report Of committee
Monday afternoon-Parade Of carriers
Monday right-Aquatic program at sutro
Tuesday morning and afternoon Regular
Tuesday night-Dlscussion Of insurance mat
wednesday morning Regular business.
Wednesday afternoon-Auto sight seeing
trip.
wednesday night-Ball and reception by
Ladies' auxiliary at Scottish Rite hall, Sutter
street and Van Ness avenue
Thursday morning-Report OF committee on
constitution and laws.
Thursday afternoon-Report Of national SICK
benefit COMMITTEES.
Thursday night-Business OF convention.
Priday-Au day business sessions until bust
ness is completed.
The committee on entertainment IS