Dear Sir and Brother: We are forwarding to you under separate cover a picture of some of the boys of Local 54, which was taken at their clambake held on August 29th, at the Hunters' Club, Onondaga Lake.

The day was so thoroughly enjoyed by all that there is not the slightest doubt but that it will be from now on an annual affair.

All kinds of games were indulged in and there were some warm contests; one in particular was the baseball game between the Plumbers and the Steam Fitters. We

are unable to give you the score, as it is said that after the last ball was driven into the lake by a Plumber, that a Steam Fitters' Helper swiped the score card and it has not been seen since. It would be an untruth if we were to say that this was an errorless game, but we know we are within the bounds when we say that all errors made were made on grounders. Not a man on either side fumbled a high ball. We are sending this picture with the hope that you will publish same in the next U. A. Journal. Trusting that you will, we beg to remain, Yours fraternally,

WM. KELLY,

GEO. COLE,

B. CHAMBERLAIN,

Committee.

REPORT OF GENERAL ORGANIZER BRUCE.

Delegate to the 30th Annual Convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, Held in the City of St. John, N. B., Sept. 21st, 1914.

The convention was called to order by President J. Sugure, of the Trades and Labor Council who gave a hearty welcome to the delegates on their first visit to the Province of New Brunswick. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Mayor Finck and Attorney General Wilson for the Provincial Government. President J. Watters replied on behalf of the Congress, and declared the convention opened.

Bro. M. M. Donoghue, of Butte, was present as Fraternal Delegate, representing the American Federation of Labor, and carried greetings from President Gompers and Miss L. O'Reilly of New York, Fraternal Delegate representing the Women's Trade Union League.

The credential committee reported on 152 credentials and the delegates were seated. The president dealt with the present serious conditions prevailing and complimented the unions on their efforts to make the congress a success with such a fair representing being present in face of the crisis existing.

The report of the executive council dealt with the many questions that were confronting us and presented a declaration on the present European war, which was endorsed and was as follows: That this congress reaffirm its utter abhorrence of war as a means of settling disputes. That we recognize the working class in one country alone cannot stop war, and to prevent these struggles it is necessary for the working class among the great nations of the world to come to an understanding, and we declare at any moment the workers in the other countries involved make a move to end this terrible conflict that we in Canada will co-operate in that move to end this struggle as speedily as possible.

While ready to move in co-operation with the workers the world over to end this struggle at any time, yet as at all times, our great care should be the workers and their dependents at home in this dominion.

The Industrial Disputes Act and its amendment, was dealt with, and while the Minister of Labor has promised to amend same, no amendments have developed and several resolutions also bearing on this matter were dealt with and the proposed amendments submitted by the executive to the government was endorsed.

Commendation was heard on all sides on

the work of the congress, with Vice President Bancroft and his colleagues, on Workmen's Compensation, and in having such a splendid act passed in the Province of Ontario and the congress decided to carry on the work in the hope that all the provinces will adopt a similar measure.

The various provincial executives reported satisfactory progress, and many measures having been written into the statutes due to their activities, the principal one being an act forbidding the employment of white female help in Chinese establishments.

The Minister of Labor, Hon. G. Crothers, was present and addressed the convention on the work of the Department of Labor. He was present during several discussions of his department and was the subject of sharp criticism by many delegates, for his inactivity in the enforcing of wage schedules. The conditions on every one of the large government undertakings at the present time being so unsatisfactory that it was almost impossible for a union man to get work, owing to the violation of all the rules prevailing, and practically establishing the fact that the present government was not concerned about the workers and were opposed to the work of the unions. Delegate Farrington gave a description of the Vancouver Island Coal strike, and replied to the Minister of Labor's denunciation of him in the House of Commons and intimated that although the miners on the island had returned to work, the strike would all be fought over again if the mine owners did not recognize the workers and their organization.

Bro. M. Donoghue, Fraternal Delegate, delivered a splendid address dealing with the many problems confronting the labor movement and also its growth and activity, and conveying the greeting of the American Federation of Labor. He was splendidly received and his efforts were very deeply appreciated, coming from one who has worked hard to build up the great labor movement.

Miss L. O'Reilly, the Fraternal Delegate from the Women's Trade Union League, also delivered a stirring address, appealing to the delegates for support and sympathy to them in their work. Her address created a profound impression and will reap its reward.

The convention dealt with a large number of resolutions dealing with the political and industrial conditions of the workers, and the executive will endeavor to have same presented to the Federal Government and various Provincial Governments. with the hope that they may be put on the statutes of the country.