Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-11
Omaha and Letter Carriers
Postal Record.
finiai orrnn Of th. ustionai Asaoolation.

n NE Of the principal features OF convention week
~ was the great parade on Labor day. September
G. Fully 5000 letter carriers in uniform participated
and ELECTED constant applause from the throngs OF
people who occupied every point vantage along the
line Of march Tho route selected by the local cont
nnittee admirably chosen and was not 80 long
! 90 become tiresome. Delightful weather greeted
the marchers which. combined with the beautiful
wide smooth and level streets, made the parade
most successful spectacle.
The Letter Carrier Hand.
The inspiring strains OF music furnished by the
letter carrier bands in attendance added to the en-
thusissm and enjoyment OF tho parade and the week.
events. and many the expressions 81 astonish-
ment that much musical talent was to be found
among the nations letter carriers. There were -four
bands present-Chicago, Cleveland Dallas and OmahN
and too much not be said OF their part in making
the week such pronounced success. They were
ready and eager ut all times furnish music which
they did with the whoehearted Characteristic
Of members OF the National Association OF Letter
Carriers. The contention them debt Of graft
tude and the national association has Just to
take pride In these organizations. for the that
they call the attention Of the public to the fact tina;
we are progressive, energetic and COMPETENT along lines
other than carrying the mail
The Ak-sar-Ben Entertsinment.
What win perhaps live longest in the memories OF
those fortunate TO be present le;yer carriers
night at Ak-Sar-Ben Den. The Ak-Sar- Ben 10 dis.
tinctly institution its objects being 20 pro.
mote better spirit among omahas business and
toward Omaha by the state OF Nebraska and the
outside world That Il has attained its aims and
hanced the prestige OF Omaha and the middle west -
attested by the thousands OF visitors who have
Joyed s hospitality and been introduced to the mys-
teriea Of the land OF King Samson. Letter carriers
night was replete with fun-then fun-Rnd yet
fun. number Of members bore with fortitude
the vcisstudes OF initiation and thereby won the
plaudits Of the throngs Of carriers and other guests
Preceding the initiation The Isle of Pep" musical
neange. was arsticaiy staged and IN the vernacular
1T scream" Following the limitations true
Omaha western hospitality dispensed the rear
Of the spacious Auditorium. TO the accompaniment Of
excellent music by the letter carrier bands. royal
entertainment by big-hearted people was the uni
versel verdict
Tribute 90 Omaha's First-CIass Postmaster.
We would be lacking in appreciation and gratitude
did we fail TO mention the activity and interest OF
John g. Wharton. omaha's aggressive and pro-
gressve postmaster. Beneath his smiling exterior
there beats heart that throbs In sympathy with his
fellow matter what their station in life. Dur
ing the entire week he here. there and every
where. his whole desire being to contribute to our
comfort. convenience and entertainment Mr.. whar~
ton is real postmaster and real man The Ma
ona Association OF Letter Carriers wishes for him
long life OF activity aud usefulness in any sphere
which his talents and ambition may call him,
him that his kind and courteous treatment OF
our delegates and friends will be cherished memory
long the National Association OF Letter Carriers
endures:
a HOsPitabIe People aud n Progressive City.
II the delegates and visitors failed enjoy
selves during convention week at Omaha II must he
attributed TO themselves alone. Ably assisting Post
master Wharton and the carriers committee the
officials OF the postoffce city officials. the
pBpersn fact the entire population OF the thriving
mid-western metropolis. Nothing seemed to have
been left undone TO contribute pleasure. to
express wish was TO have It instantly complied with
Branch whole. and its loyal and efficient con,
venton committee TO be congratulated upon the
unqualified OF convention week. and those IN
attendance win never forget their untiring efforts to
make them feel at home and among friends. Tho
visiting women were cared for and entertained I'm a
that left nothing TO be desired and were loud
in their praises of Omaha and the local Ladies' aux
iary. The business sessions OF the National Ladies'
Auxiliary convention held at the Hotel Fon>
tenelle. Omaha, convention city, proved some
what OF q surprise IN point OF attendance as many
had thought that the high water mark OF Rochester
would not be reached. But It went beyond that.
were 17 accredited delegates the floor. vita
state presidents twenty-three national
fcrs and twenty-five delegates at large.