Maple Avenue Evening High School - Progress Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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'flflflfltw'iiw'w'Jnlslvhhbf?w'v'w'J'IfIflSl'v'w'JNIfININIffw'Jw'v'w'w' Briclclayers State Position Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union No. 2, strictly believing that no material shows to better advantage in the construction of buildings than brick-if the lines are proper- ly designed and all designs neatly executed under the skilled hands of properly trained mechanics-gladly welcomes any effort that promises greater skill and efficiency. The apprentice that can supplement his job experience with training in the school part of the time will surely be better qualified to assist in carrying out the designs and plans of the master mind-the architect. We insist upon the right of men to control their own lives and we believe in a good standard of living but we insist, also, that good and adequate service be rendered for the compensation re- ceived. We are in accord with the work given in the Maple Avenue Evening School and we are elated that day classes are being estab- lished. It is our belief that apprentices-especially the American boys-should be encouraged to learn this art and trade of brick- laying and we are always willing and ready to co-operate with contractors in their efforts to secure apprentices. In this con- nection we want to say that the propaganda, emanating from certain sources, charging the Bricklayers with endeavoring to prevent apprentices from learning the trade, is entirely false. We have now, population considered, more apprentices in Los Angeles than in any of the large Eastern cities such as New York, Chicago, etc. ' We are looking forward with hope and confidence to good results from the systemiof Trade Extension courses as outlined for day and evening work in the Maple Avenue High School. This Organization will give fullest co-operation to the plan. Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers Union No. 2 Los Angeles, California Geo. F. Ryan, Financial Secretary Ahhh! Jfbliblviv'4'l'lVSh??v'-INFiv'v'v'4Nfv'i1PwAw'JVNIflfIflNrv'w'w'w'w'v v'v'w'v'v'v'w'Jvv'v'v'w'v'v'v'v'4V?v'v' Page N inety-four