The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-29
NEW YORK YACHT CLUB.
Passage of Re solutions Relating to the
Deceased Members, Ex-Rear Commodore
Arson Livingston and William H.

Passage OF Resolutions Relating to tho
Deceased Members, Ex-Rear Commodore
Arson Livingston and William HI.
Major.
At the second general meeting Of the New York
Yacht CLUB, held at their rooms, Madison avenue
and Twenty seventh street, on Thursday last, the
committee appointed at the first general meeting,
Thursday, February "a, for the purpose o! prepar-
ing draft OF resolutions in relation to the late ex-
Rear Commodore Arson Livingston and william
II. Major, submitted the iollowing:
Whereas, during the last cruise of the club in August.
ls7s while the sanadron was a. Newport r. l. Tho
announced an informal meeting Of captains and other
officers was therepon hed when on motion Of Captain
an order, was issued by Rear Commodore George L.
captain, pursuant TO which order THURSDAY, 18th
Of Aug W. the fass 81 The squadron } were set at eghi
maiped until sunset token Of respect for the de-
de&th OF Mr. William H. Msjor having taken place and
being communicated at lu meeting OF the club it was
expression of the general of the members tho
Eesoved That the token OF respect to the memory OF
sXKear Commodore Anson Livingston rendered.
membership Of more tan ,wenysx years noticeable
upon him, especially those incident to responsible
s e h9 pq a % sr9 %nc sn a
3 MI william M SS ayea Of SH ne e e N
various important capaciiies that remarkabs nautical
tendencies and practical seaanshp n WIN
yachts Norma and Seadriit owned succession by his
brother ex-,ear and Vice Commodore Alexander MaJvrl
deceased" with Commodore Major the club are under
obligations for the well known va!uaDe aupJ VI u,uw.
anceiof Time and Measurement under WIZ. regstns
S sea 'I hat wn etG the positions and vice Com
lnoore were held BY Alexander Major the deceased.
when a2 officer, contributed 10 the enciency OF hecs
Arrangements during cruise 10 enhance nnc 10
towards the club in the various ports visited by tho
aGeeoyea That tr9ughSn the many Years COMPRISING
aud william r. Major, the honor and prestige Of The
New York Yacht club significantly connected with the
~, Sustained their well earned tcputa ton thor
o,p yachtlnen cmnenty worthy of the name by nauti.
cal procllvitics practical seamanslip, knowledge OF
among brother yaGhimcn and unexcepionable
deporfment towards all with whom intercourse
wa involved that other social relations, ex:
esteemed qualities and vocational occupation and duties,
regulated 10y undertaking integrity and lbcralty creates
towards both General envrDl" consideration ana re-
g0rd mat, although the termination of the career 81
these gentlemen quite unexpected and apparently
premature ron among other considerations ipi az
eNiation may be suggested one commended by aci.ms
close Of existence laid with resgra ton Dcinro
Years have impaired faculties for acting wen UT
part ~ been attended with serious Indications m IN
length DAYS Would withheld" and another III lho
fact, here eonspcuous,y prescntedthat the ives %
both when called for and surrendered Werc "eH
well spent
Respectfully submitted.
W. y. MORTON, -.
WILLIAM Z. DOUGLAS. Comtnittee.
GEORGE J.. KINGSLAND,)
ON motion duly seconded it was unanimously
Resolved rhat the report the committee hc adopted
RoeaIveJ That the same be entered upon she mnute
and that copies thereof be transmitted TO tue families