Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-26

Crouch. Al. ]. Latey, DR.. F. f. Teale and
Henry Banner. .....
Early in the season II was learned that
CORTLAND Beach would not be opened
again. at least in 1906, and that unless ar
rangements could be made with the beach
management for the use of the grounds
for club purposes 1t appeared that the
plans of the club would meet the fate OF
past endeavors. Various proposals were
made by the board of directors and con-
sidered by the beach management, but for
business reasons a satisfactory agreement
could not be reached. Determined to make
one last effort to make good their prom
ises to the members, the officers and d.
rectors at once began looking about for
suitable location outside of the beach
grounds. and by a favorable turn In events
were able to secure a lease on the build
ing owned by the letter Brewing company
OF South Omaha, at the west end of the
CORTLAND Beach fence. AS soon as this
deal was concluded improvement Of the
building and grounds was started and in
a short time the management had the salts
faction Of extending an invitation to the
members to make use of the quarters
which had been secured, and the enthu-
siastio manner in which the invitation
was accepted has been a most gratifying
vindication of the wisdom of the officers
in their selection.
Club House in Commission.
Surrounded by a beautiful grove of shade
trees the club house commands a broad
expanse of the most delightful portion Of
the lake, and from the wire-screened
porch which surrounds the house the men,
bsrs and their visiting friends can spend
an afternoon or evening watching the en-
thusiasts indulge in rowing, sailing, SWIM
ming or fishing, and II the desire should
seize him to indulge in the sport his wants
can be supplied by the mere asking.
Experience having taught that the de-
sires of the inner man have most to do
with the happiness Of mankind, the house
committee early provided means to satisfy
these desires and there Is always to be
had tempting array of all that the mar
kets AFFORD. That this feature has come
to be one of the most priced of any OF the
accommodations offered Is attested by the
fact that It has become quite a problem to
supply the demand but so far no one has
been turned away hungry.
Another feature which has appealed to
many of the business men who have be
come members OF the organization. is the
opportunity to spend their evenings with
their families in pleasant recreation, away
from the strife and turmoil of the city
and at the same time be In close touch
with their business should the occasion
arise. From the first day of the opening
OF the club house the management has in
sisted that as far as they could prevent.
there should be no rowdyism on the club
grounds. that Objectionable characters and
actions should under no circumstances be
tolerated and that this should be a resort
where women and children would be as
safe as in their own homes. That this
object has been attained is demonstrated
by the thirty or more tents now located
on the club grounds. the greater part OF
the inhabitants of which are women and
children.
Planning for the Future.
The officers and directors OF the club are
planning for the future and they see be-
fore them an organization which will rival
II not surpass the Field and Country clubs
In the pleasures 1t will OFFER its member
ship. When In addition to golf, tennis
etc. there can be had the pleasures OF
boating, bathing. sailing and that most in
comparable Of all sports the pursuit of the
game and willy black bass, within half an
hours ride OF the city, surely the desire of
man is complete. Even at this time mem
bers who have lived on the club grounds
during the summer are considering plans
for cottages OF a substantial character to
be erected on the grounds, and with the
| additional improvements In the way of
buildings. docks and boats by the club
itself. It is beyond doubt that the manage
ment will be crowded to the limit of its
resources to provide quarters for those who
are olamoring to be admitted to member
ship. 1t has become serious question
with the directors whether 1t would not
be wisdom 10 close the membership en-
tirely after the close OF this season, or at
| least to increase the initiation to a prohib-
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