Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-18

week of his vacation in New York state.
A. D. Wilmington and NJ Prender of
the engraving division have been enjoy
ing w cation during the past two weeks.
Miss Wilda Hurdle of the examining
division has resigned to prepare for her
wedding, which will take place in the near
future. She was rendered a farewell re-
ception by her friends before her depar-
ture from the office.
Mrs. May Colvin of section of the
printing division and Miss Sarah Cook OF
returned after trip of six weeks to the
Panama-Pacific exposition and other
places Of interest in the west
Mrs. Caroline Mayes is on two weeks
leave of absence
Beginning last Friday Mrs. Sarah Tan
ner, Mrs. May Bowman and Miss jessie
Davies left the bureau for weeks an
nua1 leave.
Mrs. Lester Moran of section . of the
printing division was conned to her home
last week seriously i'll.
E. Never of the engraving division is
quite enthusiastic over his new motor
car and expects to enjoy many delight
full trips through the country during the
summer months.
Miss Amy E. Arth of the stamp and
perforating division is absent from the
office, on two weeks leave and is enjoy
ing an extended trip to Niagara FANS
and the Thousand Islands.
Miss Carrie l. Adams Of the chief
clerks Office is back at her desk after
brief trip to Philadelphia. where she was
the guest Of old friends
John p. ]. o'Neil. on the clerical force
in the division of assignments and re-
views, has returned to the office from
weeks vacation.
The convention to be held by the Steel
and Copper Plate Printers Union Of North
America will begin in Philadelphia July
81 and close with banquet at the
Hotel Walton July "a. P. j. Ryan, editor
Of the Plate Printer and a member Of the
executive committee of the local Plate
Printers Union: Christian Lehmkuhl. also
on the executive committee of the local
branch. and a large number OF the plate
printers of this city will attend the BAN
Quet.
A recess meeting of the Plate Printers
Union is expected to be called tomorrow
night The regular monthly meeting OF
the union does not take place until July
Is, and as matters of great importance to
the plate printers need immediate atten-
ton it is not thought advisable to wait
until that date.
Three -day leave of absence was granted
James Fl. Brooke of the stamp perforat-
ing division last week.
Picture post cards have been received
by the friends of Mr.. Abbott in the en-
craving division telling them of his tray-
els through the west
Miss Jessie Deck of section 8. in the
printing division, spent last week with
relatives in Chevy Chase. Md.
Mrs. Chris Lehmkuhl. wife Of Chris
Tahmk1hl of the executive committee of
the Plate Printers Union. is receiving a
visit from her sister, who resides in
New York city.
Oscar Robinson was absent last week
On account of the serious illness Of his
baby.
E. NJ Haas of the engraving division
10 taking part of his annual leave.
Other employees of the engraving divi-
sion ~ho are on leave are F. T. Howe.
L. K. Siggons. E. NJ. Weeks, S. P. Alb
bolt and c. II. Roll
Miss Clara Reall of section 2, in the
printing division, was guest among
party on an electric launch trip to near
by river landings recently. Among other
places that they visited was Colonial
Beach, where an enjoyable week was
spent
By defeating the Commerce base ball
team last Tuesday the Bureau nine Jump
ed into first place in the Government
League. and judging by the article of ball
being displayed by the other teams in
this league at present the printers should
not have much trouble in retaining the
leadership.
The Bureau Of Engraving and Printing
Protective Association, a new association
formed for the purpose of paying imme-
diate death benefits to the beneficiaries
of its members, effected permanent or
nj yofi lac nd
following officers: James Z. Ecklof Of
the engineering and machine division.
president: Irving p. Tade. office miscel-
laneous roll. vice president. Miss Mary F.
Harper Of the numbering division. secre-
tary, Daniel w. Beach of the chief clerks
ONCE. treasurer The board Of directors
will consist of officers Of the association
and representative from each of the
divisions at the bureau. Only members
of the bureau are eligible for membership.
The new organization starts business
with about 500 members and pays $3.50
death benefit.
Chief Clerk Reuth has moved to his
country place In Lorton. Va. He and his
family will make their home there dur
ing the summer months.
Lefty" Downey. the husky right field
er OF the bureau bau team. is continuing
his heavy stick work. In his last eleven
trips 10 the plate he has connected with
the horsehide safely eight times. for
total OF twelve bases STRAIT. baCkStOp
for Manager Williams, is also performing
great stunts with the willow besides hold
ing down the receiving end in great
style.
pretty little romance IN section 8
Of the printing division, illuminated
last Wednesday in the marriage of Miss
Mary L. Burke, printers assistant, and
Joseph c. Stoner. The wedding cere-
mony was performed by the Rev.
George J. Bryant of the Immaculate
Conception Church. after which the
couple left for Atlantic City. where
they will spend their honeymoon.
Miss Mary E Nose and Miss Katie
NJ. Pullman of the stamp perforating
division were granted leave last week
to attend the annual excursion of their
Sunday school.
Owing to sickness in her family, Miss
Flora Trainor of the surface division
was absent from the office several days
during the past week.
The following printers assistants In
section IL are on leave of absence for
two weeks: Zoe r. Rosenberger, Lydia
X. Armentrout and Kate r. Wharton.
Benjamin r. Lash of the surface divi-
sion has been absent from the bureau
for the past two weeks on account of
sickness.