The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-13
THE POWHATaN CLUB.
An Interesting Session for the Brothers Of
Democracy.


A largely attended meeting of the Powhatan
Club was held last night. Mr.. Preston Bel
win presided and Mr.. Ct. Roddy Tenser was
appointed secretary.
The resignation Of Mr.. f. Buford Grymes
as secretary of the club and as member was
read. and on motion laid on the table.
Mr.. Tenser WAS then elected secretary pro
TEN. The membership committee reported
fifteen names, who were elected members OF
the club.
Considerable discussion took place as to the
delinquency Of members, and committee
was appointed to devise the best means ior
collecting these arrearages.
The committee OF eighteen made an eN,
haustiye report. in which il was recommended
that a committee OF five he appointed 20 sug-
gesi the most efficient method OF securing the
additional number OF active members author-
lied by All amendment 70 the constitution,
which gives an additional number OF hye nun
bred
The following circular was recommended ~
the committee TO be sent 70 non-resldehts. IL
explains itself:
The Powhatan Club proposes 10 establish
a permanent clubhouse in Richmond with n
view TO making it the political headquart tiers
at the capital OF the State for acting members
of the Democratic party. as members OF as
guests. Measures have been taken % secure
a fully equipped club-h house, and the constitu-
ton has been amended to allow 1fteen nun
dred members Of whom five hundred VIII ne
nonresident life members.
1t is proposed that the state Committee
shall establish it, headquarters at the Pow
hatan Club. and that As permanent and
constant organization the club VIII solidliy
the party throughout the state and be enabled
TO secure the means, and, on all occasions,
bring out full vote.
The fee for nonresident life membership
will be twenty-five dollars without any dues
or assessments.
This letter is addressed TO the principal
active Democrats Of the State. and You are re-
guested 10 give II. your attention ana 20
furnish the names Of any other persons whom
you may be willing to recommend. The
funds thus collected as proposed, Will be de-
voted 10 the purchase of the property
and establishment Of the club"
A financial scheme was also reported which
in substance was covered by the circular let
ter.
In this report it is recommended that all
moneys arising from the fees of nonresident
members. and all money derived from the in
itiation fees and dues of resident members
over and above the expenses OF the
club shall be set aside "a a
building fund. b which shall also be added
all sums collected Of persons who may sub
scribe TO the fund for the erection Of a club
mouse, ana 10 secure such suDaClipIIohS tho
president shall appoint committee Of TWEEN
ty-tive. who shall solicit subscriptions, which
shall be paid in monthly installments, not eN-
ceeding twelve months IN limit of payment.
When the building fund 80 collected shall
amount to $4,000 the erection Of the club
house shall be commenced.
The balance of the money for its erection or
purchase to be obtained by mortgage exc
cuted upon the property, 10 authorize the
club 10 execute which, al amendment to tho
charter shall be obtained.