The Connecticut labor news., 1923-05-18

conclusion of the repast Michael J. Farrell sang "Mother of Mine" and My Wild Irish Rose" For an encore he presented his famous whistling speciality which scored big hit. 9th CT songs rendered during the evening by the assemblage were Tuck Me to Sleep" and the "Old Oaken Bucket"
 John L. Andrews filled the position of toastmaster in an admirable man ner. He introduced as the first speak CT of the evening Contractor Alexis Caisse, who after expressing his thanks for an invitation to attend, told something of the early days of Local 825 which he assisted in form ing r Thomas Russell of Hartford, upon being introduced advised the young CT members of the local to follow in the footsteps of the founders of the organization and that they would urged the members to show an inter est in the local and attend the meet ings. He also expressed his pleasure at being privileged to be present at such a pleasant affair.
 Oliver L. Willard responded in a few we'll chosen words concluding his remarks by saying that 1t was a pleasure for him to be present.
 George Chandler of Greenwich ds- cribed conditions in his home city saying that there had been no labor trouble there for sixteen years He declared that the employers should organize and attend meetings just as well as union members. He conclud- ed his remarks by stating that he hoped, both sides would be thoroughly organized and work together in Will limantic
 Charles L. Crane, the next speaker, congratulated the members of the union on the success of the banquer and said that the employees were re- sponsible in large, measure for the reputation of producing good work which his concern has acquired. ]. L. Richards of New Haven, upon being introduced congratulated both contractors and men for having the gct-together spirit which he said did not exist in a number of places in Connecticut. He told something of the history of the carpenters union in the country which at it's inception had about 2,ooo members and a few locals. Today there were nearly 100000 members, and 2,5oo locals. Sick and disability benefits paid dur ing the past year amounted to about $I3,ooo,ooo. The organization, the speaker declared, was the first to in augurate the shorter workday which was a blessing to the trade.
 George F. Taylor, the next speaker. described some of his business exper- fences and stated that the union should take some action so that at least three months notice would be lief would be put into effect He also ex- pressed his thanks for the invitation saying that he was glad to be present.
 General Organizer Sullivan of New Haven was next introduced and said there must be good feeling between the contractors and their employees in Willimantic, judging from the aten- dance at the banquet. He devoted con- siderable of his talk to the appren- t1ceship question, saying that the young man who endeavored to learn the trade today was not given a square deal
 A representative of The Chrinic1e then made brief remarks and MT. Ornburn, whose speech is givn above, was introduced
 Mayor Charles A. Gates and several other prominent local citizens who able to be present due to pressure of other business. After brief remarks from the toastmaster the festivities were declared at an end
 The efficient committee from the local union which had the affair in charge and to whom much of the credit for the success of the affair IS due consisted of John L. Andrews, Siefred Peterson and George T. La vigre