Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-01-10
BUILDERS AID
NEEDY Of CITY
Trade Association Has Many
Z Guests at Meeting and
, Banquet Saturday Night.
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
COLLECTION Taken for Poor
People, Growth and Value
of Body is Pointed Out.

The Building Trades Association
of Perth Amboy held their annual
banquet at their rooms in Maple
street Saturday night when about
fifty members and guests were pres
ent. the governing heads of the city
being represented by Mayor Wilson.
Alderman-at-Large Wester, both
members of the association, Alder
men Sofield, Patten. Reidy and
Waters.
= At about $50 the members and
seats to take part in a wonderful
sIpper served by Perth Amboy's
leading caterer, Mrs. Larsen.
After the diners had done full
justice to satisfying the inner man,
Chairman c. Christensen made a
few remarks commenting on the
TACT that members of their associa-
tion filled such responsible Offices in
the city as mayor and alderman-at-
large. Mr.. Christensen also pointed
out that the Master Builders Asso-
citation of this city was in the envia-
BILE position of being the strongest
association of its kind in the eastern
states. both as regards their finan-
good will existing among its MEM
bers. He stated that the association
owned their own home free of debt.
and had invested literally in Liberty
bonds at the call of their country,
as we'll as having n goodly bank ac-
count. He thereupon called On
Mayor Wilson to say few remarks.
u which the Mayor quickly re-
sponded.
- Mayor Wilson in his remarks re-
viewed the years which he had
been associated with the building
trades and promised that in his
municipal work as mayor he would
he a friend to all alike, master and
man. and would use his every enort
10 aid both. for the benefit of the
city. Mayor Wilson also referred
10 the present depression in the
building trade in this city. and con-
trasted the wonderful supper which
had been served that night to the
condition of many poor families
here. who through the high cost OF
living, and poor working conditions,
were suffering extreme poverty.
Alderman -at-Large Wester also
spoke of his association with the
building trade. and as member
of this association tracing the early
history of the association back to
the time when they had no home,
and even recalled the fact that IN
those days many of the builders in
town. now members, did not look
or the association with great favor.
Now, he said. things had changed
through the hard work done by its
officers. the association had pros
pered, and practically every master
in the building trades in the city
was a member, and that there was
an unsual amount of good will exist
ing between them all.
Fred C. Christensen, newly-elected
secretary, well known IN and about
the city, made a few brief remarks.
stating that in union was strength.
He remarked that he had always
been member of the union when
a ;ourpeyman. and an active one,
too. but op going into business fer
himself eighteen years ago he re-
signed the union and became asso-
ci-te y 18th the masters. and he nad
vet to learn a reason why q con-
tractor or builder should not asso-
eiate with his fellow competitors.
and he could tell OF many good rea-
sons why they should be associated.
He pointed out that 1t was not the
aim OF he association to fight labor
organi7 atoms, or 10 create inonop-
oily among the present contractors,
but that contractors in their busi-
ness take big risks and chances, and
are entitled to some recognition, ana
that only by associating together
could they secure same. He con-
cluded by wishing the association
continued prosperity.
Alderman Sofield, who referred TO
himself as the ''baby of the council"
also Aldermen Reidy and Waters.
made few remarks. coqlplimenting
the association on its progress.
A pleasant hour was thereafter
speAt in story telling. in which the
members and city fathers took an
active part. and was much enjoyed
by all.
Showing that the mayors re-
marks on the poverty existing In the
city had not fallen on deaf ears.
voluntary subscription was taken 10
aid this distress in some manner.
and . goodly amount was obtained.
which will be handed over to the
mayor for disposal.
The remainder of the evening was
spent i'm card games. in which there
was the usual keen competition ex-
isting between the builders.
Sign Extradition Papers.