Van Wagener, J. B., Axle Gear Wheels and Pinions, Pittsburg. Vosburgh, A. C., New Process Raw Hide Co., Syracuse. Wagenseil, C. H., American Electrical Works, Providence. Wallace, H. T., Diamond State Iron Co., Wilmington. Weeks, A. T., Smith & Wallace, Boston. Weintz, Theodore A. H., The Warrenton Woolen Co., New York. Welch, Robert W., John A. Roebling's Sons Co., Trenton. Welsh, John E., American Mason Safety Tread Co., Boston. Weller, H. W., Campbell & Zell Co., Baltimore. Wendell, Jacob, Jr., Wendell & MacDuffie, New York. West, C. L., American Railway Equipment Co., Boston. Westervelt, Harry, Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., Jersey City. Weston, Frederick de B., Gold Street Car Heating Co., New York. Weston, George, Naugle, Holcomb & Co., Chicago. Whall, F. R., C. H. Whall & Co., Boston. Wharton, W. W., Electric Mutual Casualty Association, Philadelphia. Wharton, William, Jr., Wm. Wharton, Jr., & Co., Incp., Philadelphia. Wheeler, Charles R., Edward Smith & Co., Springfield, Mass. Wheeler, H. W., Campbell & Zell Co., Baltimore. Whipp, George S., Contractor, Brooklyn. Whitaker, A. M., John A. Roebling's Sons Co., New York. Whitcomb, William W., Composite Brake Shoe Co., Boston. White, Charles F., Bibber-White Co., Boston. White, T. C., Central Union Brass Co., Boston. Whitney, J. D., Crew-Levick Co., Philadelphia. Whittaker, C. H., Baltimore Car Wheel Works, Boston. Wiley, George L., Standard Underground Cable Co., New York. Wingate, Charles S., Briggs Carriage Co., Amesbury, Mass. Wirt, H. C., General Electric Co., New York. Wise, Clift, General Contractor, Chicago. Wood, Charles N., Manufacturers' Agent, Boston. Wood, N. L., Charles N. Wood, Boston. Wood, W. C., New York Switch and Crossing Co., Hoboken. Wordell, F. C., C. N. Wood, Boston. Words, Percy Hodges, John Stephenson Co., Ltd., New York. Wright, J. H., Wendell & MacDuffie, New York. Wurster, E. A., Falk Mfg. Co., Milwaukee. Yardley, John Howard, Pennsylvania Car Wheel Co., Philadelphia. Young, H. S., Laconia Car Works, Boston. Zweigbergk, Thorsten v., Walker Co., Cleveland. ENTERTAINMENT. The entertainment provided at the Boston Convention by the Massachusetts Street Railway Association was one continuous round of pleasure. There was something on foot for every hour of the day and evening during the entire time of the convention. We shall attempt to make only a bare mention of the various entertainments and trips planned for the benefit of the delegates. The first trip was on Tuesday afternoon to Lexington and Concord. In going to the Union Station most of those at the meeting had their first opportunity of viewing the Boston Subway, and all expressed great interest in the structure. A special train of seven cars on the Boston & Maine Railroad took the party to Lexington. Many historical points were inspected at this place. A visit was made to the Battle Monument; and while the party was congregated on the common, facing a flagpole on which was marked "The Birthplace of Liberty," Rev. Dr. Calvin A. Staples, the town historian, gave a brief review of the incidents of the Revolutionary War which occurred at Lexington. A visit was then made to the house in which Hancock and Adams passed the night preceding the Battle of Lexington. The excursion was then continued to Concord, Mass. Here a number of carriages and omnibuses were in waiting, and the party was driven to the famous battlefield, all the points of interest being pointed out and explained by the drivers of the conveyances. The old homes of Emerson, Hawthorne and Thoreau were passed in the drive, as also the Old Wright Tavern. The statue of the "Minute Man" at the bridge was visited, and also Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, where many who were active in revolutionary times are buried. On the return to the station a brief stop was made at the headquarters of the Concord Antiquarian Society, where many objects of great interest were seen. In the evening a reception was tendered to the delegates and their ladies at Paul Revere Hall, with music and dancing. The ladies of the Reception Committee received the visitors and a delightful evening was passed. A sumptuous collation was served during the evening. On Wednesday morning the visiting ladies were taken sight-seeing through the city, accompanied by several guides, who explained all the points of interest encountered on the In the afternoon special cars took the party to Rowe's Wharf. Here was found waiting the palatial steamer "Myles Standish," the use of which was tendered to the Association by the city of Boston, a compliment which was appreciated by all the members; and the party was joined by Mayor Quincy. There was a pleasant sail to Nantasket Beach, where a shore-dinner was served at the Ocean View House. The afternoon was whiled away in the diversions incident to a seaside resort, and many improved the opportunity of taking a dip in the ocean. Thursday morning the ladies were taken in tally-hos for a drive along the Parkway, passing through Brookline and Jamaica Plain. They were also driven through some of the best residence streets of the city. In the afternoon a trip was made to Plymouth in a special train. The party were taken to the famous Plymouth Rock and the National Monument. Pilgrim Hall was also visited, and many historic relics of the "Mayflower" and its passengers viewed. Refreshments were served at the Samoset House, and an early return made to the city. The annual banquet took place in the evening. On Friday morning the ladies joined in a shopping tour, and visited several of the large stores in the city. In the afternoon a trip was made to Norumbega Park, where a pleasant entertainment was provided. In the evening those who remained in the city went to Keith's Theatre. Many jokes were passed at the expense of the street-railway men present, and the evening was passed pleasantly. Taking all things into consideration, it would be difficult. to imagine how the delegates could have been better entertained. Everyone present felt a debt of gratitude to the Massachusetts Street Railway Association for having made it possible for them to see so many points of interest. The trips were all admirably arranged and there was a surprising punctuality observed in moving the various parties. The weather, although at times rather warm, was, on the whole, pleasant during the entire week. |