The Cotton Factory Times. — 1895-01-18 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

TODMORDEN.  VISITS OF INSPECTORS. - Two of the inspectors have just paid visits to mills in the Todmorden district.  A LARGE NUMBER OF WARPS OUT. A correspondent states that at a shed in this district there are no fewer than 700 warps out of the looms.  TREAT TO &MMES.—The yearly treat to the spinners of Messrs. S. and A. Barker, of Adamroyd Mill, was held on Saturday last at the Co-operative Hall, Dale-street, and was a very successful and enjoyable gathering. About 200 persons attended, and partook of an excellent tea. Mr. Joseph Helliwell, who is in charge of one of the departments of the mill, was in the chair. Mr. John Barker, C.C., J.P., was also present, and during the evening said he was pleased to say that the utmost good feeling prevailed between the firm and the operatives at Adamroyd Mill, and he trusted that such would always be the case.  MEETING OF WEAVERS.—A correspondent writes: —Dissatisfaction has been experienced in the Walsden district in regard to matters affecting the weaving industry, as well as to the wages paid. The operatives held a meeting in the Bottans Schoolroom on Thursday evening week, which was convened by the committee of the Todmorden Weavers' Association, and the local secretary (Mr. Wm. Calvert) acted as chairman. He also gave an address, as also did Mr. Joshua Barrows, of Pe.diham. Both urged upon those present to become members of the association. Their grievances would then be entertained by the committee, and good would be sure to be done for them.—As a result of the meeting there has already been a considerable increaseof members.  MAKING THE BEST OF IT.-- The " canniness" of the Scottish people, and of the juveniles especially, is aptly illustrated in the following true incident: The other day two boys of about twelve years of age quarrelled, and finished up with blows.- In the tussle one of the combatants got knocked down, and while still on the ground he queried: "Wad ye hit a chap when he's doon ?" "Na," gallantly responded the victor. " Ah, wee!," quoth the vanquished yet cautious youngeter, "I'll lie here till ye gang awn'."  STOPPAOF: PAY.—On Friday the weavers at Platt Bridge who are members of the Wigan and District Weavers Association received one week's stoppage pay, £ll 2s. being disbursed amongst them.  SOCIAL GATIIERINO.—OD Saturday the cardroom hands employed at Trencherfield Mill, about 40 in number, met at the Rose and Crown Inn, the occasion being the footings of two of the operatives. After partaking of refreshments an enjoyable evening was spent. COLLECTIONE.—CoIIections have again been made at several mills and workshops in the town to alleviate the distress amongst the ironworkers caused by the closing of Ds.llam Forge. Mr. Wm. Woods, cotton spinner, has subscribed £lO, to be distributed at the rate of £1 per week. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A WEAVER. —On Monday weaver named Winifred Morgan, employed at Swan Meadow Mill, attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the canal a short distance from the mill. It appears the young woman was of a melancholy turn of mind.  ME NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OE POWER-LOOM OvEsLooxass.—The Wigan branch of the above association held their annual dinner on Saturday at the Brown Cow Inn, Queen-street, Wigan, when a repast was partaken of by 60 persons. Mr, J. S. Ilibbert presided. and referred to the success of their association, and the good that had been done by it in the town. A very enjoyable evening was hrought to a close shortly before eleven o'clock. WEAVERS' Associmos.—The monthly meeting of the Wigan and District Weavers' Association was held on Wednesday week at 67, Darlington-street, Wigan. The secretary gave a report of income and expenditure for the past half-year, which showed a substantial gain on the right side. The report was adopted. It was resolved that the secretary attend the delegate meeting at Manchester on Saturday. A grievance was brought up at a mill in the district, and, after some discussion, it was resolved that the matter be placed in the hands of the general secretary. The collector for Hindley district reported that the weavers at a mill had been stopped a full week, and it was resolved that they be allowed one week's scale pay according to rule. 

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