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fee. We can't say we have any sym- pathy for those who didn't take ad- vantage of the opportunity.
 On Saturday, Jan. 6 the Machin- iSts will close their charter as a result of a vote taken previously. At Saturdays meeting this body will decide by vote of those pree- ent the sum to be fixed at the in1tl- ation fee.
 Until now we have heard little about the Painters but in their own quiet way they have been carrying on an intensive organizing cam paign. They are very nearly 1O0% organized and will meet on Satur- day, Jan. to set up their charter. The meeting which will be con- ducted by Michael J. White, Inter national Organizer, Is scheduled for 2 D. m. Redmen's Hall. New Lon don.
 Our fellow columnist "The Ram- bling Reporter" Is certainly going to have a busy day on Saturday, Jan. 6, if he hopes to cover all the meetings of the various Locals. A report just came in that the Pipe filters are all set to hold the largest meeting to date of their organiza- tion. The gathering place for this crowd is Tusana Hall, New London. On Sunday afternoon the Office Employees will meet. Tn all Iikeli- hood they will set the date for the election of permanent officers at this meeting.
 Back to Saturday again-ws are reminded that the Electricians will meet at Carpenters Hall, Broad Street, New London. All these meetings of the various trades add up to only one thing and that Is the employees of the Electric Boat Company are taking a real live in- terest in their own welfare. And that is as 1t should be. Postwar planning Is something that con- cerns each and every one of us, 1t is not something to be left for the l other fellow to take care of. The American Federation of Labor has very definite ideas about the post war period and the majority of US are now affiliated with this great labor organization. We, at the Elec- tric Boat Company. intend to be more than just dues paying mem- bers-We are going to take an &C., tive part in this great movement against the loss of our rightful place and thereby insure ourselves in the postwar readjuStment. Those who have not already signed up should do so at once if for no other reason than their own protection. Since the last issue we had the pleasure of witnessing a school play. It was treat we haven't had for at least fifteen years. Frankly. we didn't anticipate too pleasant evening, rather it was 8 selfish ges- ture on our part. (Our son was to take part in his first school play.) Much to our surprise we saw a really fine play, a well directed and timely production. The theme dealt with Christmas and portrayed the modern, practical meaning as well as the historical. religious in- depreciation. Mrs. Fresher, principal and her staff at Eastern Point School are to be congratulated. We might<add that they should be com- mended for the time and effort they so unSelfishly contributed to this extra curricula treat for the par entS and children of Eastern Point.
 Incidentally. the residents of Eastern Point, which in this in- stance includes the Branford and Bill Avenue Housing Projects, rate some sort of praise for the patience they have shown with the consist ently irregular bus service. We un- derstand though that their patience Is at the breaking point. These people realize there Is a, war on. they realize that all of us must make sacrifices but they also real ize that they are entitled to some consideration. They do not blame the drivers, rather they sympathize with these drivers, who have al- most impossible schedules to meet.