On Friday evening, March 23d, the Executive Councils of the Master and Journeymen Horseshoers' organizations were invited to attend a joint meeting and entertainment, given by the Master and Journeymen Horseshoers' local organizations of Cincinnati.

At eight o'clock the invited guests were escorted into the ballroom of the Cosmopolitan Hall to the strains of Professor William J. Miller's orchestra. About two hundred guests marched into the hall and took their places at the beautifully decorated table, at which all were to enjoy the hospitality of the horseshoers of Cincinnati. Mr. Chas. H. Kern, secretary of the Master Horseshoers' Association of Cincinnati, was selected toastmaster, and at the table at the head of the hall were the officers of the national and international organizations and the officers of the local organizations.

Festivities were opened with the singing of "America," in which everyone present joined. The first part of the evening was devoted to an enjoyable smoker, at which cigars and refreshments were served, and each of the visiting officers of the two organizations was introduced by the toastmaster for a few remarks. The speeches were very interesting and were enjoyed by all. Between speeches a vaudeville show was staged, those taking part being members of the Journeymen Horseshoers' Local Union No. 12 of Cincinnati. A selection was rendered by the Red Front Water-proof Band, which was elegant. The leader of the band impersonated the famous Sousa. Our visitors enjoyed the music very much, and at the conclusion were informed that the music was not furnished from regular instruments, but from home-made devices, much to their surprise. Mr. Charles Kunzie rendered a vocal solo and Mr. William Spreckelmeier favored us with an accordion solo, then a violin solo by Mr. Wm. J. Miller. Others taking part were Robert Able, contortionist; Charles Barr, female impersonator; Wm. Kane, son of James Kane, entertained with his trick dog, and piano selections by the Jacobs brothers. This concluded the speechmaking and vaudeville show.

The toastmaster then signaled Mine Host Duttenhofer with his staff of waiters, and they took very little time in filling the tables with good things, and after drinking and smoking and listening to the speakers, and greatly enjoying the vaudeville, it is not necessary to state that as fast as the good things were put on the table, those delicate horseshoers did not waste any time in consuming the same, for they realized that there was something more coming.

At the conclusion of the supper, the toastmaster announced there would be a boxing bout between George Huber and John Cassidy, consisting of four two-minute rounds. The stage was cleared, and the brothers, with their seconds, sponges and bottles, all proceeded to the ring. Huber and Cassidy had both appeared in boxing bouts before in this city and knew their business. At the beginning of the third round Huber, who had become very fleshy in later years and who had been forcing the fight, discovered that his bellows had given out and retired to his corner before time was called. His seconds tried to bring back his wind with water, but this was of no avail, but when they presented him with a glass of "German amber" it seemed to release his lungs and he breathed more freely. other words, "knocked out, slightly disfigured, but still in the game."

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The next bout was a voluntary bout between John McGinness and Jacob Koenig. This was a lively bout, as these two brothers were known as the "hard guys," and they certainly went at each other with the intention of deciding which was the champion of the union with the result that it became so fierce that the proprietor of the hall requested that the bout be stopped, fearing for the worse and that we might all wind up in court over the death of one or the other. At the conclusion, while John McGinness was dissatisfied because the bout could not be continued, he was overcome by the strains of the orchestra that had began playing Irish airs. Then, much to the amusement of our guests, Koenig and McGinness

The horseshoers of Cincinnati were very much gratified when they received the congratulations and realized that our friends had enjoyed the evening very much and stated that should the officers at any time intend to hold a joint conference meeting again, they will always find a welcome in Cincinnati and a guarantee of a good time and protection while here. We welcome you!

Yours fraternally,

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS,
GEORGE RATTERMAN, Sec'y.

When Lightning Strikes.

During the lesson one afternoon a violent thunder storm arose, and to lessen the fright of the children, the teacher began telling of the wonders of the elements:

"And now, Jimmy," she asked, "why is it that lightning never strikes twice in the same place?"

"Because," said Jimmy, confidently, "after it hits once, the same place ain't there any more."-Ex.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Editor Horseshoers' Magazine:

Enclosed find check for $11,00 for renewal of the bonds of R. J. Healy, Cor. Sec'y; Wm. R. Rowe, Treasurer, and Chas. A. Parker, Fin. Sec'y of Local No. 85, for the year 1917, and $2.00 for initiation of Earl B. Wilcox, 106 Carey avenue, Wilkesbarre, Pa., who was initiated into Local No. 85 on January 3, and took the obligation thereof, and shook hands with the boys that have given the shop operated by his father for many years, and more recently under the name of J. M. Wilcox & Sons, such a valiant fight to organize it for now nearly two years, and which Local, No. 85 has been successful in, as you have already been informed of. This once famous horseshoeing stand is now operated by Mr. Elmer Wilcox. The father of the Wilcox boys decided to retire and relinquished the business to his son Elmer, thus making Mr. Earl Wilcox a journeyman and eligible to membership in Local No. 85; and upon notification Mr. Wilcox decided to cast his lot with the boys of Local No. 85, and if he shows the same spirit of real fight for Local No. 85, J. H. U., as he did for or as an employer, we need not fear anybody.

Our election of officers took place on December 20, and the following officers were nominated and unanimously elected: President, John A. Bartell; vice-president, Leo. Yore; recording and corresponding secretary, R. J. Healy; treasurer, the old reliable Billy Rowe; guard, Billy Ellis; financial secretary, Charles A. Parker (whose zeal in behalf of Local No. 85's interests is so well known that to dwell upon same here would seem superfluous); trustees, Newell Davis, John Atherholt and Timothy Walsh.

The election was superseded by a smoker and entertainment by the members of Local No. 85. Several of the boys showed their talent in vocal and terpsichorean stunts, as well as those that are gifted in instrumental music. John A. Bartell rendered several piano

selections; Jas. D. Jackson, buck and wing dancing; Leo. Yori, vocal selection, "Me Johnnie Mitchell Man;" address by Marvin Hirshberger, also an address by Wm. Rowe. John Atherholt, the retiring president, gave a short talk on organization and what can be accomplished by all pulling together. Brother Atherholt never missed a meeting during his term as president and stood pat on all questions for the welfare of Local No. 85, and did all within his power to set an example for consistency in all that stands for the evemplification of labor's motto, "One for all and all for one." Wm. D. Kenefick, of the Diamond Calk and Horseshoe Co., of Duluth, Minn., happened to be in town and heard of the smoker, and sent a messenger boy with a box of good cigars, which were duly appreciated by the boys.

With best wishes, I am
Fraternally yours,

R. J. HEALY, Cor. Sec'y and Bus. Agt.

Denver, Colo.

Editor Horseshoers' Magazine:

At a meeting held April 13, 1917, the following resolutions were adopted by Local No. 29: "WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our ex-brother and friend, Peter Walsh; therefore, be it

"Resolved, That we sincerely regret his sudden and premature death, and know Local No. 29 has lost a good and faithful friend; and be it further

"Resolved, That we extend to his bereaved wife, sons and daughters our heartfelt sympathy and words of condolence, and pray that he will be taken to the bosom of his and our Master, God; and be it further

"Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, one spread on our minutes and another be sent to the MAGAZINE for publication."

J. F. WELSH,

Sec'y-Treas. J. H. U. No. 29.

Minneapolis, Minn.

Editor Horseshoers' Magazine:

The members of Local No. 27 held their second annual dance on April 19, and I am glad to say it was well attended and was a great success. Everybody had a good time.

I would also like to state that we have had a ban on a shop for some weeks, but am glad to say the master has signed up, to the satisfaction of both sides.

With best regards from all the brothers, I remain,

Yours fraternally,

H. PARKER, Cor. Sec'y.

St. Louis, Mo.

Editor Horseshoers' Magazine:

Local No. 3 held its annual election of officers April 4th, and the following brothers were elected: President, James McIntyre; vicepresident, Louis Fritche; financial secretary, Dick Sweetin; assistant, Bernard Dun; recording secretary, Chas. Able; trustees, Robt. Murphy, Ed Lynch and Walter Hawn; sergeant-at-arms, Ed Longworth; corresponding secretary, Chas. Schiffner.

With best wishes to yourself and brother members, I am Fraternally yours,

CHAS. SCHIFFNER, Cor. Sec'y.

Editor Horseshoers' Magazine:

Enclosed please find $7.50, for which please send us some more stamps. I am also sending the other applications.

Under separate cover is a picture we had taken at a banquet which we gave after we got the country for fifty miles around organized, and would like you to have it put in the MAGAZINE.

We got another raise in our wages last Monday morning, which makes our scale $5.00 per

day, so the readers of our MAGAZINE can see what we are doing for ourselves here. I will attend to having our officers bonded at our next meeting. Since the first of the year there were about twelve different local unions organized here, and we now have a central body organized and things are going just as nice as we could wish for.

Hoping this is satisfactory, and with best regards, I am Yours fraternally,

J. B. YOUNG, Cor. Sec'y.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Editor Horseshoers' Magazine:

You will find enclosed a money order for $50.00, for which please send me due stamps.

We had our election at our last meeting, and it was one of the closest affairs that ever took place in Local No. 9, which shows by the large turnout the interest the boys are taking in affairs. Brother John L. Sullivan was elected president; Brothers Joe McCausland and Nelson Earley are tied for vice-president, which will have to be settled at our next meeting. Brother A. P. Catterall was elected as financial secretary without any opposition, also Brother John Fleming for recording secretary, which made sailing rather easy for them. Brother Joe Arbuthnot, in a field of four, led the ticket for treasurer. Brothers D. C. Gleeson, Leo. Lang, Edw. Bookser and Joe McCausland were high in the trustee fight, with nearly everyone in No. 9 on the ticket. Brother Morton McNamara still has his old place as outside sergeant. I suppose they considered his size when they placed him outside. Brother Wm. Bruce is still to be found on the inside sergeant job.

I would like for you to send me the blanks for the new officers' bonds, so that they can take their places as soon as possible.

Our Conference Board met the bosses' committee on the agreement, but they said that their body hadn't acted on it yet and set a date for a special meeting in a week. Things look very good, as I understand they are going to raise the price of shoeing here. We were tipped off to that effect; that's the reason we made our demands so strong.

With best wishes, I remain,

Fraternally yours, DAN GLEESON, Sec'y.

splendid record, will not be a candidate, having declared his purpose to retire from politics. Everbody in Denver knows Roady Kenehan. His record as state auditor and state treasurer has endeared him to all honest, progressive citizens. He believes that when taxpayers are assessed for governmental purposes, either city or state, the money should be so used. During the six years he served as a state official, Kenehan saved Colorado thousands of dollars.

Roady Kenehan is a member of the Horseshoers' Union, and before being elected to a state office held the position of secretarytreasurer of his International Union for a period of twenty-five years. He will make an exceptionally strong candidate for city auditor.