The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27
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TIE BROOKLYN YACHT CLUB.
Regular Annual Meeting-Election Of Oficers-
Presentation Of Testimonials to Ex-Commodore
Kidd and Secretary Lse-Interesting Ad-
dresses and Important Prccesdings-
The Annual Regatta Appointed
for the 9Th Of June.

Tue regular annual meeting OF the Brooklyn
1acht Club was held last evening at their elegant
room, No. 26 Court street. BROOKLYN This occasion
~ HauRhs with the greatest interest TO every mem.
Ger OF Che organization, II Is devoted tile election
d officers for the guidance OF the club and
ecuon u miscellaneous business OF vital nature
1ne number OF the members and yacht owners pre-.
ssn' was very large comprising the majority OF the
more prominent OF the roll 80 N..,~
Toe very earnest character OF the meeting the
sp'rited put good natured debates and the pleasing
snanmiy OF the asssmpags IN th- ass 10 push
orras,.. stss .. = .lding the influence OF The
on yachting matters Is albright spot in
the clubs record and argues exceedingly well for
fhe future. sEx-Commodore George W. Kidd pre-
sided. Secretary William I. Lee occupied his usual
chair. -s11,5s s-Is
t.rE TRrAsuRER's REPORT.
Ehe preliminary business being disposed or
dreasurer Chauncey NJ. Felt presented his report Of
ihe receipts and expenditures OF the club during
Yhe past year. by which II appeared that GAL OF had
been received by him while the disbursements were
$2,6a3 10, leaving balance yet due that official OF
s3l es The degcit accounted for by the fact that
during 1870 debts OF unusually large amounts were
contracted because of the character OF their regatas
end the expense OF refurnishing their rooms.
TESTIMONIAL TO Ex-CoaAoDoRE KIDD.
The report OF the committee appointed at recent
meeting OF the club draft suitable resolutions
pressive OF the esteem entertained by the members
FOR ex-Commodore Kidd. because OF his uniform
klndliness Of manner and eXerions in behalf Of the
club during his long term OF office. being in order
Mr.. p. W. Ostrander and pacicg before him. in
the centre OF the room, massive frame encasing the
resolutions most arsticay engrossed, presented the
testimonial 10 ex-Commodcre Kidd, accompanying
The assurance OF the members regard tnus mani
Tested, with remarks or an eloquent nature, which
obaincd a hearty and unanimous endorsement by
nil present. the following is the preamble and reso
lutions, which were read amid much applause
Whereas George W. Kidd late Commodore OF the
sn vS sses he S The %
dsg bis post AS Commodore, exhibited . constant aud
sias, aud been n'' ever on the, alert 70 AID
respect ali but BY @
Eene and his evident regard for the feelings and
ana endeared himself to our hearts; aud
Of ansedsh oesre 70 aid ana advance wSch Tor
tune Dss has aetuaied him. in yea's to the wishes Of
eher has resigned that position therefore
Kidd NEAR HANKS FOR bis emlnen,
'saa m" ' nssfs
sSy avncea UT him IN s e
1omasse 81 dny neither WI they ever permit the warm
yang iairnes. and genteness Of demeanor towards all
s @ sess as H. rs sa e er
honor and esteem him officer, respect him
s
Eesnvrs Ina, cow Of liz re'"inr nresmbe n "a es
aons signed ps the Commodore ana Secretary ana a,.eed
y is sea- OF the 'a' Os transmitted % Commodore George
The deserving testimonial was received by cx-
Commodore Kidd In manner mat clearly denoted
how deep his feelings, and that wolds in
adequate 10 express bis thanks. storm OF applause
followed the conclusion OF his remarks.
ALLOWANCE OF TINE.
Commodore VOORHEES,, chairman Of the Committee
on Time Allowance reported that their conference
with the New YORK ana Atlantic Yacht Cluo Com
nittees bad resulted IN an agreement ttlat all allow
nnces u me future he MADE on the general nrnci.