Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the American Railway, Bridge and Building Association Volume 11-13 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 Excerpt: ... H. Cummin, R. C. Sattley, R. H. Reid, Committee. President.--You have heard the report of the Obituary Committee. What do you wish to do with the report? Mr. Markley.--I move the report be adopted and placed on record in our Proceedings. Motion seconded and carried. President.--Next thing will be unfinished business. Has any member anything to offer under that head? Secretary Patterson.--Mr. President, under the head of unfinished business there is a matter that came up before the Executive Committee of this Association the other night in the way of a communication from the Roadmasters' Association from Mr. Walker, in regard to our meeting the same week that they meet and at the same place. It is suggested that we meet the three first days of the week, or, that is, that one Association meet the three first days of the week and the other the three days following, so we can mingle together, or enjoy each other's outing, by holding the conventions together at the same place and the same time. The Executive Committee have referred the matter to the Convention. Mr. Pickering thereupon read the following letters from Mr. I. O. Walker, President Roadmasters' and Maintenance of Way Association. Roadmastkks' And Maintenance Op Way Association. Office Of President. Paduuah, Ky., Dec. 17, 1901. 8. F. Patterson, Sec'y Ass'n of R. S. of B. & B., Concord, N. H. Dear Sir: --I am directed by the Executive Committee to ask you to ascertain if your Executive Committee can arrange to have your meeting take place on the third Tuesday in September instead of the third Tuesday in October. Many members of the Roadmasters' Association are interested in bridge work, and probably a good many of them are members of your Association. The idea is that quite a number of the members ..