TS 1600 .W78 — Copy 1 — -i w isC O ivg ^ >i ASSOCIATION, CrODFREY & CRANDALt, Priuteis, Milwaukee. cD ^t* w iSC O ivg ^ >J ^OOi ^^^^^^mURj^p^^ ASSOCIATION. ^OiVF^JVTION OF ^Sl^- Secretary's Report. The annual session of the Wisconsirv Wool Manufacturers' Associ- ation was holden in Milwaukee, on Wednesday and Thursday, May 15th and 16th. The annual papers and reports will give full in- formation as to what was done, and what it is proposed to do through the instrumentality of the organization. The primary object of the association, is to so combine the ex- perience of all as to act as a unit in all things that can promote the prosperity of this branch of industry in Wisconsin. A bureau of statistics was organized at our late session, and the secretary authorized and requested to keep a full record of all facts that are brought within, the notice of the association, which facts (except in the aggregate, which will be published,) will be kept as confidential, subject only to the inspection of members of the asso- ciation. The secretary proposes to keep a full record of all inform- ation concerning the Woolen Mills of Wisconsin within his reach — a page for each mill; in fact a perfect gazeteer in this especial department; and invites the co-operation of all woolen manufacturers by furnishing a full description of their mill, and its present state; no of setts; and subsequently, any addition made to their works, as well as notice of any new mills built in their vicinity. The session closed, was of sufficient interest to decide those pres- ent to hold a supplementary session in Milwaukee at the same time as the state fair. If a general desire is evinced to exhibit, at the fair, we are assured of all the room and other facilities to make our next session a grand success. The secretary will issue a call in due season, but anticipates in his report, hoping thereby to receive early notices from the various manufacturers of the state, sufficient to guide him somewhat in his preliminary preparations. He would esteem it a favor if each manufacturer would notify him of their intention to attend our next meeting, and whether they will exhibit goods, or not. on or before August 1st, 1872. All inquiries as to wool, or other topics on which we have inform- mation will be sent to members of this association on application to the secretary by letter. Mr. J. P. Thompson, 224 W. Water st., Milwaukee, has kindly volunteered to attend to the labor department, and all communi- cations, either from those desiring help, or skilled laborers desiring a situation, will receive due attention on application to him or the secretary personally. All desiring to become active members of this association can do so by enclosing $1.00 to the secretary, which entitles him to all information in possession of the association. We urgently invite the co-operation of every woolen manufacturer in Wisconsin and Minnesota. W. G. Cutler, Secretari/ and Treasurer Wis. Wool Mnfrs. Association, Business Report. Milwaukee, May 15, 1872. Tbe Wisconsin Wool Manufacurers' Association opened its an= nual meeting at the Newhall House. The following establishments were represented : Hutchinson, Fay & Ballard, Appleton; Waukesha Woolen Co., R, Street; Genesee Woolen Mills, J. Proctor; Beaver Dam Woolen Mills, Chandler. Congdon & Co; Burlington Woolen Mills, Perkins Bro'. &: Lawton; Berlin Woolen Mills, D. L, Harkness; D. Jones A: (vo., Watertown; Escho Brothers, Milwaukee; Cedarburg Woolen Mills, Hilyer & Wittenberg; Brickner &: Hcald. Sheboygan Falls. The following officers were elected for the year: President — Richard Street, Waukesha. Vice-President — J. W. Hutchinson, Appleton. Sec. and Treas. — W. G. Cutler, Milwau- kee Voted: That the secretary be authorized to purchase books for the purpose, and keep a full record of all statistics pertaining to wool manufacturing in Wisconsin, MORNING SESSION. Mat Ifi. 1872. The following resolves were adopted, as follows: 1st. Resolution of respect to the memory of Edwin Quick, Esq.. Dartford, a deceased member of the association. 2nd. Thanks to L. iJonnel', Esq , proprietor Newhall House, for courtesies extended to the a'^sociation, and to individual n em- bers of the same. Voted: That when thi