The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-28

NETTING OF THE BOARD or DYRECrORs-THH AN
HUAL DINNER, BrC.


MEETING OF THE BOARD or DrREcroRs-THH AN
RUAL DINNER, ETC.
inc managers OF the Dramatic Fund Association in Wow
OF the scarcity Of spare cash among the dramatic artists
whose salaries have been cut by the managers DO.
cause Of The hard times resolved 10 dispense with their
usual dinner this year, and contsnt themselves with
collation. instead This took place yesterday At the Metro
potan Hotel Notwithstanding The fact that the price Of
the collation. was put down II low figure there was but
slim attendance Of actors, though the east OF reason
was quite a. good as usual Among the persons present
were James T. Brady, who presided; John Brougham.
James Vary, James Oxley, William r. Blake, Dr. Blake.
and other well known citizens.
After the collation. duly disposed OF Mr. BRADY the
Chairman, rose and said that he regretted that the
annual dinner had 10 be dispensed with, but Mr. Blake,
the Vice President prepared to tell the reason why
the managers thought best to interm IL this year. He
regretted the thin attendance he glad 10 SEQ that
was more than made up by the good feeling that pre-
vailed. As he occupied very important position the
company would appreciate bis modesty In commenting
the good time they had. (laughter) He looked for
ward TO long OF usefulness the part of the
society," and he felt thankful that their funds were in 80
good condition, ana he hoped that the needy would
always have occasion to nank its authors for It's exiat
ance (Applause)
Mr.. W. n BLAKE tn, Vice President, rose to explan
why was the Board Managers thought it desirable 10
omit the usual anniversary dinner this year IL
ny, and he felt surqthe excuse would be accepted He
for one was In favo OF the annual dinner IL was a time
when the patrons and Of the society could be pre-
sent and learn sha the feelings the opinions of the
members Of the society were These annual gatherings
were always the occasion Of much good feeling inc
members OF tbe profession 1t was through motives Of
decacy that tie managers omitted the annual dinner hi.
year. but he Hoped that the necessity would never
again. This meeting had been called for the dav tync
with the idea that the artists could not come in The
evening" and he regretted that of them did not a.
tend he present meeting. The speaker paid high com
plmeDt TO MI Brady for his services poor actors
and the society, which was received with applause
NJ b. C. WEMYss, the Secretary then read the follow
ing report
AMERICAN DRAMATIC FUND ASSOCIATION
Secretary report the of the fund on the 3ls
March, 1858, at the close Of the tenth year
Burial lots in Cypress Hill and New York Bay
~ uno 10 tue 5utcners Drovers Bank 1884 90
Cash in Butchers and Drovers' Bank TO order of
- Trustees. ........ ..."................. 800 "a
cef IN treasurer hanas ........... 81 90
Cash in hands Of the Secretary ........... az OF |
Policy OF insurance on library and furniture 200 M
Due from members in good standing ........ 100 so
losAi &35
Annual income Of the fund SO $50, derived from ~ ~
subscription of members at $40 per year. Aeo |
Of 46 members at Sl5 per year ~ syS
Of 23l members at $l2 per year 2 $40
Of l67 members at $40 per year 151o u
435 Z.
ro.., - ID.