马萨诸塞州会议计划
The program for the 35th convention of the Massachusetts State Firemen’s Association, to be held at Athol, has been arranged as follows: Wednesday, September 23, called to order by Chief E. F. Dahill, of New Bedford, president of the association, to be followed by the usual address of welcome, appointment of convention committees and reports of committees, officers, etc., including the State firemen’s relief fund; 7.30 p. m., business session, reports of committees, etc. Thursday. September 24, 9.30 a. m., business session, reading of communications, report of secretary and treasurer, addresses; 2.30 p. m., business session, addresses, etc.; 7.30 p. m. business session and memorial service. Friday, September 25, 9 a. m., buiness session, election of officers, appointment of committees, etc. The addresses and those to whom they have been assigned, with the session at which they are scheduled to present them, are as follows: Wednesday afternoon. “Fire Prevention,” Louis N. Baudoin, Fairhaven: Wednesday evening. "Description of the Recent Conflagration at Salem from Its Incipiency to End.” Chief William O. Arnold: “Civil Service: Particularly Referring to the Manual Recently Issued by the Civil Service Commission. Explanation of Its Purpose and Object in Relation to Examination for Promotion,” Joseph J. Reilly, chief examiner Civil Service Commission, Boston, Mass.; (Illustrated) “Athol, Mass.,” William G, Lord, Athol; Thursday forenoon, “The Problem of Handling and S.orage of Gasoline in Connection wi.h Motor Vehicles.” Walter L. Wedger, Boston; “Description of Method of Thawing Out Hydrants when Gasoline Motor Fire Engines Are Used,” George U. Poole, Boston; "Best and Most Useful Methods of Providing Adequate Exercise for the Permanent Firemen: Should It Not be Their Duty to Prevent as Well as Extinguish Fires,” William Brophy, Boston; “Callmen,” or “The Duty Call and the Spirit with Which the Firemen Answer It,” Arthur B. Jones, Salem; Thursday evening, “Some Supreme Court Decisions and Their Effect on Permanent Firemen,” Thomas E. P. Wilson, Lynn; “Is Not the YVork of the Massachusetts S;ate Firemen’s Association for the Call Fire Departments in the Towns of Importance Enough to Its Members to Pay for the Investment of $1 per Year,” Albert M. Kimball, Hingham; Friday forenoon, “The Two-platoon System,” John F. Hardy, Boston; "Motor Fire Apparatus—Thoughts and Suggestions Regarding Same,” Charles E. Stewart, Boston; "Impressions Received During the Great Fire at Salem,” Adjutant General Charles H. Cole, Boston; Friday afternoon, “Flush vs. Post Hydrants; Advantages and Disadvantages Together with Other Lessons of the Late Salem Fire,” Chief William E. Cade, Wakefield; "Effect of House Bills 2450, 2654 and 2655 Upon the Firemen of Massachusetts and This Association, Also a Synopsis of Other Bills in the Legislature During the Last Season Effecting Firemen,” Captain James F. McKissock, Lowell: “A Little Talk on the Rights of Both Employer and Employee in Contracts Affecting Permanent Firemen,” John C. Decrow, Boston; “Views on the Most Efficient Spacing in Locating Hydrants in Cities and Velocity vs. Nozzle Pressures,” T. E. Sears, Jr., Boston. The fire department and citizens of Athol are arranging a pleasure program which will include a parade of the department and an exhibition alarm. They have also arranged an automobile ride through the beautiful Deerfield Valley as far as Greenfield and return. This feature alone is worth a visit to Athol. There are other features contemplated which will be announced at the convention. While the entertainment program will be extended throughout the entire convention, the final day has been reserved for the biggest features of the entertainment, including the automobile trip. All to follow the adjournment of convention.
The program for the 35th convention of the Massachusetts State Firemen’s Association, to be held at Athol, has been arranged as follows: Wednesday, September 23, called to order by Chief E. F. Dahill, of New Bedford, president of the association, to be followed by the usual address of welcome, appointment of convention committees and reports of committees, officers, etc., including the State firemen’s relief fund; 7.30 p. m., business session, reports of committees, etc. Thursday. September 24, 9.30 a. m., business session, reading of communications, report of secretary and treasurer, addresses; 2.30 p. m., business session, addresses, etc.; 7.30 p. m. business session and memorial service. Friday, September 25, 9 a. m., buiness session, election of officers, appointment of committees, etc. The addresses and those to whom they have been assigned, with the session at which they are scheduled to present them, are as follows: Wednesday afternoon. “Fire Prevention,” Louis N. Baudoin, Fairhaven: Wednesday evening. "Description of the Recent Conflagration at Salem from Its Incipiency to End.” Chief William O. Arnold: “Civil Service: Particularly Referring to the Manual Recently Issued by the Civil Service Commission. Explanation of Its Purpose and Object in Relation to Examination for Promotion,” Joseph J. Reilly, chief examiner Civil Service Commission, Boston, Mass.; (Illustrated) “Athol, Mass.,” William G, Lord, Athol; Thursday forenoon, “The Problem of Handling and S.orage of Gasoline in Connection wi.h Motor Vehicles.” Walter L. Wedger, Boston; “Description of Method of Thawing Out Hydrants when Gasoline Motor Fire Engines Are Used,” George U. Poole, Boston; "Best and Most Useful Methods of Providing Adequate Exercise for the Permanent Firemen: Should It Not be Their Duty to Prevent as Well as Extinguish Fires,” William Brophy, Boston; “Callmen,” or “The Duty Call and the Spirit with Which the Firemen Answer It,” Arthur B. Jones, Salem; Thursday evening, “Some Supreme Court Decisions and Their Effect on Permanent Firemen,” Thomas E. P. Wilson, Lynn; “Is Not the YVork of the Massachusetts S;ate Firemen’s Association for the Call Fire Departments in the Towns of Importance Enough to Its Members to Pay for the Investment of $1 per Year,” Albert M. Kimball, Hingham; Friday forenoon, “The Two-platoon System,” John F. Hardy, Boston; "Motor Fire Apparatus—Thoughts and Suggestions Regarding Same,” Charles E. Stewart, Boston; "Impressions Received During the Great Fire at Salem,” Adjutant General Charles H. Cole, Boston; Friday afternoon, “Flush vs. Post Hydrants; Advantages and Disadvantages Together with Other Lessons of the Late Salem Fire,” Chief William E. Cade, Wakefield; "Effect of House Bills 2450, 2654 and 2655 Upon the Firemen of Massachusetts and This Association, Also a Synopsis of Other Bills in the Legislature During the Last Season Effecting Firemen,” Captain James F. McKissock, Lowell: “A Little Talk on the Rights of Both Employer and Employee in Contracts Affecting Permanent Firemen,” John C. Decrow, Boston; “Views on the Most Efficient Spacing in Locating Hydrants in Cities and Velocity vs. Nozzle Pressures,” T. E. Sears, Jr., Boston. The fire department and citizens of Athol are arranging a pleasure program which will include a parade of the department and an exhibition alarm. They have also arranged an automobile ride through the beautiful Deerfield Valley as far as Greenfield and return. This feature alone is worth a visit to Athol. There are other features contemplated which will be announced at the convention. While the entertainment program will be extended throughout the entire convention, the final day has been reserved for the biggest features of the entertainment, including the automobile trip. All to follow the adjournment of convention.
