REPORT OF THE BULLETIN COMMITTEE The Bulletin Committee herewith submits its report for the year: This is $636.34 in excess of the amount spent by this committee a year ago. The increase is due to the enlarged edition caused by the increase in the Club's membership and the additional postage thereby incurred. Five or six hundred dollars put into editorial work would increase a hundredfold the effectiveness of this already invaluable instrument of the Club's welfare. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE W. COLEMAN, Chairman. REPORT OF THE FORUM COMMITTEE An informal report for the new Forum Committee was presented by George W. Coleman, chairman. Eight meetings have been arranged for, and one of them has already been held. The committee is very much pleased with the speakers secured, with the interest manifested already by Club members, and with the prospect of a pleasant and profitable series of meetings. It was voted, that all the above reports be accepted and placed on file. The Treasurer presented as his report the "Auditors' Report with Financial Statements which had been sent through the mail to all members of the Club. It was voted, to accept this report as a report of the Treasurer, and that the original report be put on file with the Secretary. Upon motion duly made and seconded, It was voted, a. That the Board of Governors are hereby authorized to levy special annual assessments on all members of the Club of five dollars per annum for each member, for a period of four years, beginning January 1, 1917. b. That the proceeds of such assessments be applied to the redemption of the mortgage indebtedness of the Club or to the redemption of the debenture bonds of the Club, or both, as the Board of Governors may determine from time to time. c. That such part of said special assessments as is available for payments of the debenture bonds of the Club shall be applied to such payments in the manner set forth in the vote passed at the special meeting of the Club on March 10, 1914. Upon motion duly made and seconded, It was voted, to amend Article V, Section 3, of the By-Laws, so that it will read as follows: Any time not later than fifteen days prior to the annual election, twenty-five members may propose additional candidates for the Board of Governors and for the Nominating Committee. The Secretary shall then send to each member the report of the Nominating Committee and the names of any additional candidates and their respective proposer. The chairman of the Committee on Election reported the result of the election. There were 768 votes cast. The following were elected to the Board of Governors for three years: Winfield S. Quinby Robert Luce Frank V. Thompson The following were elected to serve as Nominating Committee for 1917: Frederic H. Fay David D. Scannell Robert H. Gardiner, Jr., Chairman David A. Ellis In speaking of the financial condition of the Club, President Storrow said that the Club is getting ahead at the present time about $17,500 a year. A special informal report was made by the House Committee of the excellent work done by separate committees on bowling, billiards, and games. It was voted, that the thanks and' appreciation of the Club be extended to these three committees for their great contribution to the life of the Club. Mr. Samuel F. Hubbard from the floor spoke as follows: "Mr. President,-Our Clubhouse has been running entirely without friction, it has been running so successfully that I presume we all feel that it almost runs itself. But those of us who have been so closely identified with the work of the Club previously know the vast amount of work that has been done by the Board of Governors and by the various committees, and it seems to me, Mr. President, that it is manifestly fitting at this time that the Club shall express its hearty appreciation of the services of the Board of Governors and of the various committees which have rendered such splendid and efficient work. "Therefore, I move that a vote of thanks be extended to the Board of Governors and to the members of the various committees." The motion made by Mr. Hubbard was duly seconded and voted. JAMES E. DOWNEY, Secretary. HOUSE COMMITTEE No wines or liquors shall be served at any dinner, banquet or entertainment within the Clubhouse to any person other than a member or a guest regularly registered and introduced for the usual period. Wines or liquors may, however, be served to a visitor, introduced and registered by a member, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7, Article VIII, of the Club By-Laws, provided such visitor, having a one-day's visitor's card (duly endorsed by the introducing member), shall sign an order for these wines or liquors. This rule must be rigidly lived up to, and must not be broken under any circumstances. Individual Articles for Members' Accommodation Members will find, in the barber shop, collars of all styles and sizes, whenever desired. Some time ago the committee, in deference to the many requests, purchased a supply of umbrellas to be rented to members who might be caught unprepared in a rainstorm. Pajamas, tooth-brushes and paste are also to be had for members who may be called upon to stay at the Club overnight on short notice. All these articles may be obtained of the Room Clerk, on the street floor. Billiard Instruction The House Committee has set apart Room W, on the tenth floor, to be used for instruction. Arrangements may be made with George F. Slosson, in charge of the billiard room, who will give personal lessons to members. A Locker Room, situated on the sixth floor of the Clubhouse, is at the disposal of members who wish to use it to make a change of clothing, etc. Blue Plate Luncheons There are now being served in the Main Dining Room, eleventh floor, Blue Plate Luncheons, at 50 cents. These will provide — at a slightly less cost than the regular table d'hôte a simpler, more compactly served meal, and have been instituted to meet the request for a somewhat less elaborate luncheon than the usual one. In the Main Dining Room on the eleventh floor, members may have the choice of a table d'hôte dinner, one served at $1.00 and one at 75c., from 5.30 to 7.30 P.M. Coffee in the Lounge Beginning December 1, coffee will be served in the Main Lounge to members. There will be a charge for same. RECIPROCAL RELATIONS Below is a list of the clubs with which the Boston City Club has reciprocal relations. Members of the Boston City Club may have all the privileges of these clubs by presentation of their membership cards in the Boston City Club, such privileges being extended on a cash basis. .Albany Club. City Club. ALBANY, N. Y........ BALTIMORE, MD... BUFFALO, N. Y.. CLEVELAND, OHIO. WASHINGTON, D. C.. The Boston Pin Tournament and the weekly roll-off championship contests are well under way. The committee is gratified at the enthusiasm shown by the members of the various teams and by the genuine enjoyment promoted by the various contests among both bowlers and rooters.' We find even more lively interest than during the memorable games of last year; but we regret that the alleys are not visited by more members on tournament nights. It would seem that, if the Club membership in general realized the sport which these contests afford, and the great interest always aroused among those who follow the games, many more would become bowling fans and find it enjoyable to spend several evenings a month following the progress of the tournaments. Ample facilities are provided for a good "gallery." The committee also urges more bowlers to participate in the weekly roll-offs. These are bound to furnish exciting spectacles as the season progresses and the rivalry for the championship grows closer. There are many more good bowlers who should be contesting for the various prizes. The volume of bowling has been very satisfactory and is constantly increasing. Records of the past few weeks are as follows: WEEKLY ROLL-OFF CONTEST Highest three-string total for week ending November 4, H. P. Thompson, 328. Highest three-string total for week ending November 11, L. V. Gosselin, 377. Highest three-string total for week ending November 18, J. G. Wallace, 380. BOSTON PIN TOURNAMENT Week ending November 4, 1916, Records Team three-string: (11) 1437, October 31, 1916. Single string: (11) 520, October 31, 1916. Individual three-string: J. L. Ivison, 332, October 31, 1916. Single string: J. G. Wallace, 132, October 31, 1916. Week ending November 11, 1916, Records Team three-string: (II) 1437, October 31, 1916. Team single: (11) 520, October 31, 1916. Individual three-string: J. L. Ivison, 332, October 31, 1916. Single string: J. G. Wallace, 132, October 31, 1916. J. H. McDonough, 132, October 31, 1916. Week ending November 18, 1916, Records |