The Connecticut labor news., 1925-02-14

confines of this state use their best ef- forts toward the adoption of suitable building codes in their various cities and that they are administered by per- sons fully competent and thoroughly versed in the ways of building
 There are many other matters that we, as an organization should begin to take an active interest in. One that might be favorably mentioned is the in surance of our members against acci- dent and sickness.
 Many employers are taking this mat ter up as an attractive issue towards employment, if it is a good thing for them it is good thing for us.
 If there is ever time when man needs assistance it is when he is out of employment through illness or other wise. I think that this convention and the different Locals comprising 1t could profitably spend some time considering this feature.
 think that I have covered the grown as thoroughly possible of the actions l of your Executive Board for the past year. We have had several calls from locals holding smokers and entertain ments to be present a such affairs and to those locals we extend our thanks. | As far as possible we have tried to have the board represented wherever such invitations has been extended. If any have been sighted, let me assure you that the act was not intentional but rather that circumstances made 1t nec- essary.
 | In closing, I wish to extend my thanks to the members for the many courtesies extended to me during my term of office
 1 It has been a pleasure indeed to be associated as(I have during the last four years with the different members of the Board.
 They have always been willing and obliging often times to their disregard and convenience. To them and those | following then and to the convention 1 extend my sincere regards and best wishes for a successful session. May my successors in office find as much pleasure and education during his term as 1 have in mine.
 Fraternally yours,
 H. w. GARNSEY,
 President President Garnsey then advised the delegates that the time was at hand for election of officers.
 Brother McGrath of o7 was appointed Judge, and Brothers Mitchell, 1oo and Ferris 74o were Tellers. Motion made and seconded that the Secretary cast one ballot for all offices where there is no contest. Carried. !
 The following officers were declared elected for the coming year:
 Thomas H. Russel, 4o Hartford, Pres ident.
 Chas. Anderson, 79 New Haven, First Vice-President
 s. Peterson, 825 Willimantic, Second Vice-President
 Brother Skelley withdrew his name from nomination as Third Vice-Presl- dent and therefore motion was made and seconded that in view of this fact the Secretary be auth orized to cast one ballot for Thomas Quinn, Local 152O, Waterbury, who was duly elected Third Vice-President. Motion was also made and seconded that Brother Shelley be o;ven a vote of thanks for withdrawing his nomination. Carried. President Russel cast one vote for George Chandler as Secretary-Treas The Fraternal Delegate to New York and New Jersey who were elected were Herbert Garnsey and Harry Stanley, one ballot being cast in each case.
 There were two nominees for Fra ternal Delegates to the State of Massa- chusetts-Brothers E. C. Warehouse and A. w Branch, and a roll call vote was taken therebeing a total of GO votes cast, E. G. Warehouse favored with IA and A. w. Branch with 40, resulting in the election of A. w. Branch as Fra ternal Delegate to Massachusetts.
 The City of Stamford was declared the next Convention City.
 Brother O'Brien installed the ojcers.
 Many of the delegates addressed the Convention under Good of the Order i Motion was made and seconded that vote of thanks be extended Local zoO | in appreciation for the way they enter tained this Convention. Carried.
 Motion made and seconded that rising vote of thanks be extended to the retiring President, Herbert Garn- sev for his efforts in behalf of the State Organization. Carried.
 Motion was made and seconded that all Committees who had completed their