chusetts Bay (1629-1649) directed the colonists to build for grinding grain wherever there was water power available at their settlements. When the spinning machinery of HARGREAVES and ARKWRIGHT was surreptitiously introduced into this country just before the Revolution, cotton manufacturing was established in place of the domestic handicraft of spinning by adding a second story of timber upon a number of these stone grist mills. GUESTS. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend any of the sessions which may be of interest to them. Second Session, Thursday, September 28, 1911, at 9.00 A. M. The sessions will be called to order promptly and it is hoped that the members will be in attendance, in order that early adjournments may give opportunities to enjoy the surroundings. Full discussion of the papers whether members agree or not with the views set forth in the papers is especially desired. It is understood that the various speakers will welcome questions at the close of their papers. Organization of the Carding Department in Cotton Mills. HENRY K. ROWELL, 201 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. Executive Management of the Textile Plant, and Its Relation to the Market. ARTHUR H. GULLIVER, 605 Swede Avenue, Norristown, Pa. The Examination and Testing of Cloth. Prof. WILLIAM MYERS, Municipal School of Technology, Third Session, Thursday, September 28, 1911, at 8.15 P. M. Alignment of Shafting and Machinery. GEORGE W. LOGGIE, 7 Water Street, Boston, Mass. An Exact Method of Measuring Cotton Staple. Dr. N. A. COBB, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington. The Work of the Monetary Commission. Hon. JOHN WINGATE WEEKS, West Newton, Mass. Fourth Session, Friday, September 29, 1911, at 9.00 A. M. Tests of the Transmitting Capacities of Different Pulleys in Leather Belt Drives. Prof. WILL MILLER SAWDON, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. The Enforcement of Contracts of Sale. WALTER S. NEWHOUSE, Esq., of the New York Bar, 37 The New York Cotton Exchange in Its Relations to Merchandizing GEORGE W. NEVILLE, President New York Exchange, 82 Fifth Session, Friday, September 29, 1911, at 8.15 P. M. Practical Consideration in Cotton Mill Illumination. J. M. SMITH, Cleveland, Ohio. Ballot Upon Those Proposed for Membership. Textile Education from a Manufacturer's Standpoint. Report of Committee on Resolutions. The Committee on Resolutions consists of: Messrs. Hon. WILLIAM B. PLUNKETT, Adams, Mass., Chairman; HARRY W. BUTTERWORTH, Philadelphia, Pa.; Hon. ARTHUR H. LOWE, Fitchburg, Mass.; HENRY F. MANSFIELD, Utica, N. Y.; R. M. MILLER, Jr., Charlotte, N. C.; JAMES R. MONTGOMERY, Windsor Locks, Conn., and EDWARD W. THOMAS, Lowell, Mass. The Work of the Tariff Board in Connection with the Cotton Industry. Prof. HENRY C. EMERY, Chairman United States Tariff Board, Washington, D. C. Introduction of Chemical Bleaching of Cotton Cloth into United States. ALEXANDER M. ROBERTSON, Lakewood, R. I. THE RETURN TRIP. The party using the special train will return on Saturday, September 30, leaving the Equinox House at 8.30 A. M. and Manchester railway station at 9 A. M., due in Boston at 3 P. M. Trunks should be ready by 7.30 A. M. The price of tickets on the special train from Boston to Equinox House and return, covering round trip railroad fare, transfer of baggage and passenger between Manchester Station and the Equinox House, parlor car seats and lunch en route, both ways, care of baggage, board at Equinox House commencing with dinner Wednesday, September 27, and ending after breakfast Saturday, September 30, will be $24.50 per passenger. Persons who did not come on the special train and who desire to return to Boston or to any of the places en route or to connecting points, can obtain transportation on that train, by notifying the Raymond and Whitcomb agent at the Equinox House, as some of those who came on this train will return by other trains. Any members of the party who wish to remain longer than after breakfast Saturday can do so at the rate of $4.50 per day for rooms without bath. Those intending to remain will please give notice at the hotel desk in order that special arrangements may be made for their comfort. Such persons can have their special Pullman tickets transferred from the special train to some regular train Monday if notice is given to the conductor of the party by Friday. GOLF CONTEST. The two golf cups offered September 15, 1910 by the Board of Government were initially won by Messrs. GEORGE F. STEELE and GEORGE C. HINCKLEY, and are to be played for on the afternoons of Thursday and Friday. Members playing over the course during the forenoons will be disqualified. The cup will be for the best net and gross scores. Members expecting to participate will please give to the committee their handicap. card signed by the Secretary of their respective clubs. A handicap of eighteen is the limit allowed. The Golf Committee consists of Messrs. ROBERT BURGESS, Chairman, GEORGE A. AYER, MELVIN H. COFFIN, HUGH DEHAVEN, GEORGE C. HINCKLEY, and GEORGE F. Steele. The Ekwanok Country Club is about ten minutes walk from the hotel or may be reached by carriages which are always in waiting to take passengers to the Club House. This club has an 18-hole course on a tract of 150 acres and is conceded to be one of the three best golf courses in this country. There are also tennis courts near to the club house. Admission tickets to the Club may be obtained on application at the desk and there is the usual fee for players. The Orchard Park Hotel nearby has accommodations for chauffeurs and a fully equipped garage. Carriages and limited number of automobiles may be obtained from three livery stables in the town, on application to the hotel desk. There is a string of saddle horses under the charge of OSCAR HAUTER, riding master. Guide books for routes of rides in the vicinity may be obtained on application to the desk. The marble quarries which furnished the stone for the New York Public Library and other buildings are about five miles from the hotel. ANNUAL MEETING. The Board of Government gives notice that the ninety-second meeting of The Association will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25, 1912, in the Mechanics Fair Building, Boston, Mass. AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. The Board of Government gives notice in compliance with Article 17, that at this meeting the following amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws will be presented for consideration at the annual meeting: Line 1, Omit "and" before "Directors" and after " Directors" insert "and Presidents in office for five years previous to May 1st of any year" so that the first of the Article will read :-"The President, Vice Presidents, Directors and Presidents in office for five years previous to May 1st of any year shall constitute a Board of Government," etc. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF MASTER COTTON SPINNERS' AND This Association will send on request as long as the supply continues, copies of the report of the meeting of the above held at Brussels, June, 1910. COST OF POWER. The Board of Government has under consideration the appointment of a committee to ascertain costs of powers, and in that connection the Secretary would be pleased to receive from any cotton mill data on costs of generating and transmitting power, or information of willingness to co-operate by permitting such tests to be made on their power plants, whether steam or water. The committee do not propose to reveal the names of any mills in this connection except as consent may be specifically given. The SECRETARY. In accordance with directions of the Board of Government, notice is given in compliance with Article 17 of the Constitution and By-laws, that the following amendment will be presented at the annual meeting of the Association, and that notice of the pendency of such amendment is hereby given at least ten days before it is submitted for action. Line 1, Omit " and " before " Directors" and after " Directors" insert "and Presidents in office for five years previous to May, first of any year" so that the first of the Article will read ::- "The President, VicePresidents, Directors and Presidents in office for five years previous to May first of any year shall constitute a Board of Government," etc. and the above is hereby submitted for the files. The PRESIDENT. We are very fortunate to have with us as our guest of honor this evening, one of the distinguished citizens of this state of Vermont, and it is possibly, a relief to those of us who were late in getting here, to know, that even so great a |