The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22

Preliminary Steps Toward Its Formation
Last Evening.

An informal social was given last evening in
the parlor Of the Young Mems Chistian Assoc
citation, and about a hundred young men were
present After few vocal and Instrumental
selections llr. l. ". Minor sang solo. ami Mr.
J.. a. Arthur played a spanish fandangQ on the
banjo, while Mr.. /. ID. Frey reciied Tho
About 9 O'Clock Mr. $. W. Travers, president Of
the Association took charge OF the meeting AMI
announced that the discussion Of the formation
OF a boat club in connection with the AssOcla-
ton would be in order.
by that time the parlor was crowded to It's u
most capacity hy members Of the ASSOCIATION,
for the subject had already created lively in
terest. The Board Of Directors of the OrganlIa-
ton were represented by Messls >. ". IraYCrs,
X. ). BOsher. T. NJ Quarles John Il. West.
Nr. s. ID. Pullam was elected secretary OF the
meeting. At the request of Dir. l.. Mex. judi
kins brief description OF the workings Of the
Virginia Boat Club was gwen by one OF lts
members.
Mr. James Gordon spoke of the difficulty Of
starting new boat club. unless ITS dues were
considerably lower than those OF the club al
Mr.. c. +. McCluer, superintendent Of the
Telephone Exchange in this city, gave some OF
his experiences III Lynchburg. where he had
been instrumental IN the ORGANIZATION OF the
first boat club a number of years ago.
He advocated to make the dues as low as pos
siblo, and raise the bulk Of the money necessary
by voluntary subscriptions.
Mr. Louis Rich suggested TO ascertain how
many members present would be willing 10 con-
tribute $40 per year towards tho organization OF
a boat club while other members took the
ground that the members Of the club should not
be called upon 10 contribute more than - per
annum.
Mrs ID. Pulliam offered a set OF resolutions
10 the effect that committee Of five be APP
pointed by the Chair 10 ascertain the cost OF 3
b0at-hOuse and boats, and 10 suggest a proper
location for the hOat-housc.
The resolutions also provided that those who
were willing 20 join the boat club should leave
their names with the secretary, with the UNDER
standing that the expenses would not be more
than IS per season.
The resolutions we're adopted without any
opposition, and forty-three members gave IN
their names at once.
Mr. Travers appointed the following commit
tee: Messrs. ;. d. Pulliam, L. Mex. Judkins, C..
Werner, James Gordon, II. Burwel, with
Messrs John Il. West and p ". Quarles az rep
resentatives OF the Board Of Directors.
Mr. John II. West thought II would be a very
good plan II the privileges OF the boat club
could be accorded TO the members OF the gym
nasium free of any additional charge, aud he
suggested that COMMITTEES be appointed 10
raise the amount required by voluntary sub
scriptiOns.
The suggestion met with general approval
and Mr.. West presented q resolution 10 that
effect, the privileges OF the boat club 70 be
granted To all members over 81 xteen years OF age.
The resolution was adopted and the chairman
appointed Messrs. Mex Judklns 5. ID. Pullam
&. Werner. A. Candlish, and Is. N. Quarles as
members OF the committee.
The two committees were requested 10 report
at a meeting to be held next Tuesday evening at
s:l5 o'clock, when the boat club VIII be or
ganized.