The morning call., 1894-08-09
THE OLYMPIC CLUB
A Nominating Committee
Appointed.
Members Who in All Probability
Will Be Selected as Off
GERS.

There was good gathering OF members at
the Olympic CLUB last evening.
The announcement that nominating COM
mittee would be appointed, whose duty will be
the nominating of members for officers of The
club, was means of bringing together toler-
ably large number Of representatives who are
interested in the clubs welfare.
The gentlemen selected were H. 81. White,
Stanley j. Fay, George S. McComb, j. P. Kelly
and Johnston Elliott. AS all indications point
to straight ticket this year without any inter-
ference from opposltOnists, il is presumed
that the committee selected will have smooth
and pleasant sailing.
Already strong pressure is being brought to
bear upon G. OBJ Gum, one Of the present
directors. Tor president as Mir. Croker has
positively declined a denomination.
IL Is hoped that Mr.. Gum will accept of the
once, as better man would ind ed be hard to
hnd. Having an extensive experience in BUSH
ness matters as president of the Union Iron
Works, besides being an old member OF the
cup, IL Is the general belief that Mr.. Gum
would be the right man in the right place when
acting as the presiding officer of The club.
+. w. Eaton, treasurer of the telephone COM
spoken Of very favorably fer the position OF
vlce-president. This would unquestlonably be
another excellent selection.
The name Of Ii. 3. Russ, for treasurer. Is
enough 10 cover that point. That gentleman,
who has for many years piloted the club away
from dangerous points, is certain to have at
all times smooth Sailing-tbat is, II the men,
bers desire a safe port in any storm.
L. &. Pennell Will certainly be selected for the
office OF secretary as no better man or more
haTd-Working officer could be chosen from the
ranks OF the club. Who the committee will
pick for directors Is as yet difficult 10 con-
lecture. The clubs wheslmen will use their
influence TO have l.. n. Owens appointed as one
Of the Staff. Mr.. Owens is proprietor Of Htna
Springs aud q frst-class entertainer. He is
also president OF the Hudson Manufacturing
Company.
The cyclists would be more than pleased to
see him in John EietPs place as captain Of
the club. The latter gentleman has had bis
share Of the Office and now desires rest from
club duty.
Horace Coffin and Walter Scott. old-time
athletes are also mentioned as being in the
race for the capIaiDcy, and II is whispered
around that il Mr.. Scott will accept of the office
his name will certainly appear as choice of the
committee
The fight for leader Will more than likely be
between johnny HammeTsmith and c. f. Nor
rill, but the consensus of opinion Is that he
latter will withdraw in favor OF the old aud
tried veteran, who years ago, when leader of
the club, became sucn a popular favOrite,
owing 10 the indefatigable IRterest he mani
Tested IL indoor and outdoor athletics
While Mr.. Hammersmith aeed as leader the
club was live institution athletically speak
ing, but OF late years il has drifted into state
of nnocuOus desuetude
The members are thoroughly satlfed with
the gentlemen who have acted as a nominating
committee, aud there can be no gansaylng
that they Will strive for the better interest Of
the