Evening star., 1914-10-10

shop. was transferred to che bureau of
engraving and printing, where he will
occupy a similar position.
The history of the United States Navy
is memorized very extensively in the
Washington navy yard by the mount
out the yard, and at present workmen
are engaged in placing a four-inch
gun. which was taken from the his
toric battleship Maine, In the parking
at the main entrance.
John E.. Morgan has resumed his
studies in the dental class at George
Washington University.
James Hyde, a machinist of the east
gun carriage shop. has returned to
work after being confined to his home
at Annapolis for two weeks on account
of illness.
The drafting room checker tourna-
ment Is down to the finals. McCor-
mick has been eliminated by Eliason.
This week Ingram and Eliason will
battle for first honors 49,
w. r. Coulter. a machinist of the
erecting shop. has returned to work
from a two-week vacation
At the regular meeting Of Columbia
Lodge. No. 174. International Association
of Machinists, Wednesday,. the newly
elected officers were installed to serve for
the ensuing year. They are: President,
A. De Groot; recording secretary. VII
liam w. Keeler; financial secretary,
George e. Gardner; treasurer, Bernard
g. Ladd: conductor. J. T. Morgan; SEN
the installation President McAlister an
nounced his standing committees as fol-
lows: Legislative and wage committee,
y. 2 Alias. George !. Laizure, F. A.
Va II
and Stuart G. McAnster; extension of
the order committee, William w Keller,
Gait Bowen. B. L. Rinehart. John Roth,
J. o Montague. " H zepp and B. g.
Joynes: John sheehan. S. J. Martin. I,
J. Farley. F. D. Shepard. T. J. Bresna-
han and c. L. Engle: bylaws commit
tee. 3. F. Gilmore J. T. Donneily and j.
Byers. Karl Klumke and B. L. Rinehart:
auditing committee. Robert G. Dick v.
H. Zepp and Charles E. Johnson: dele
gates to the Central Labor Union. E. L.
william Tnfns1 " & hias s.nS. pslans.y slass
F. P. Peel, former secretary Of the
American Society Of Marine Craftsmen.
man at the navy yard. He has gone in
the supply business.
W. X. Ferriss, a machinist of the east
gun carriage shop. has returned to work
after a brief absence on account Of III
ness.
]. p. F. White, master mechanic Of
the tool shop, has been called to Omaha,
Eeb., on account Of the serious Illness
Of his brother.
Admiral Queen Of the erecting shop
held prize dance at the Auditorium
Hall. on 9Th street southeast, Monday
evening. in which he gave silver
lancers and IS to the winners of prize
waltz. ..
The drafting room has had numerous
changes this year. Fully Is per cent of
the force has resigned to accept more
profitable positions elsewhere.
Floyd Good of the east gun carriage
shop has returned to work after an
extended illness. during which he suf-
fered the loss of an eye.
The bowling team Of the foundry has
entered the Southeast Bowling League
and bowled its first game Friday even-
ing. The members Of the team are
George August. w. Luscombe, W. Brown,
c. Murphy and c. Smallwood.
R. s. Policy, a machinist of the erect
ing shop. is absent from work on ac-
count OF an injury received while driv-
ing. The horse ran away and upset the
vehicle.
R. Riggles of the west gun carriage
ton. during which time he will see
some of the world series games at
Philadelphia
forge shop, has recovered, from a brief
illness. and will return to his duties
next week.
Max Walters, a machinist Of the west
gun carriage shop. Is taking a week s
leave.
Harvey Litchfield, a craftsman. has
gone to Philadelphia to see the world
series ball games.
shop. has been reported i'll at his home
at Washington Highlands.
Harry Lybrand has returned to work
after undergoing successful operation
on his arm.
Malcolm Horton. machinist of the
tool shop and a talented musician, has
lean Hero" 1t has received the favor
able comments of leading musicians OF
this city.
Joseph Kier. machinist Of the cart
ridge case shop, who has been absent
from work for three weeks on account
Of illness, has returned to work
William White. a furnace man Of the
forge shop, 10 spending a. few days at
Alexandria attending the powwow of
the Red Men of that city
w. F. Mills. a machinist of the west
gun carriage shop. who returned to
work after a period of illness, has suf-
fered relapse and is again confined to
his home. T.,
Eugene Watts, q machinist of the
tool shop, has returned to work after
an absence Of two months. During his
absence he INDUCED extensively In out
door exercise In a successful effort 70
improve his health.
John J. Bayne of the estimating
board is confined to his home on ac-
count Of illness.
Ed Schwenk, a machinist of the Sec
ondary mount shop, leaves for New
York this evening.
William H. Smoot, F. A. De Groot,
George Joynes and s. J.. Martin leave
for Philadelphia and vicinity to gather
wage data for the machinists Of the
yard to be used at the hearings before
the wage board in November.
W. J. Bailey Of the secondary mount
shop has been absent from work for
two weeks suffering from brief ILL