Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-26
OPEN NEW CLUBHOUSE
 AT STATE HOSPITAL.
Programme for Formal Opening to Be
 Conducted by Riverview Club


 The Riverview club, composed of employees of the Norwich state hospi- tai, will conduct the formal opening of the recently completed clubhouse on the river bank in the rear of the hos pital buildings this evening, and the affair promises to be most enjoy able one. Before the opening of the formal programme the two-story build ing of fireproof construction will be inspected. There is to be an address by Judge Nelson J. Ayling, and there will also be remarks by the trustees of the hospital. The Riverview quar- tette, composed of John Atchison, Maurice Wilcox, James Morrison and Albert Fielding, will render selections, and there will be solo by Miss Irene Beswick Refreshments will be fol- lowed by adjournment to the dance hall where dancing will be enjoyed until midnight Swahn's orchestra is to furnish music.
 The first step towards the construc- ton of clubhouse and the organiza- ton of the club followed the recom- nendation of Supt Dr. Henry M. Pol- lock in his report for the two years ending Sept. 30. 1910. pr. Pollock said:
 The desirability of retaining in the employ of the hospital properly trained nurses has been referred to in another portion of this report. It is equally desirable the hospital should not lose the services of other employees who from the training that they have re- ceived at this institution, or from pre- vious experience, are particularly suit ed to perform their duties.
 Private corporations find it of such economic value to attract and retain desirable employees that they are pro- viding suitable facilities for recreation and are building clubhouses, places of entertainment and gymnasiums.
 T believe it would be well for the state in this particular to follow their lead. and 1 would respectfully recom- mend that you endeaVOr to secure an appropriation for a small clubhouse in which our employees when off duty may find needed rest and recreation.
 The board of trustees decided unani- mously that a bill providing for clubhouse should be drafted and intrO- duced during the 1911 session of the general assembly. The committee on appropriations of the legislature rec for the construction and equipment Of the clubhouse. The bill was passed by both houses and approved by the governor Aug. 1, 1911.
 The employees of the hospital held mass meeting Jan. 20, 1913. adopted bylaws and house rules and elected the following a S the first board of di- rectors: John C. Daggert, William H. Wicks, Prentice Chase Alfred Davies. John F. Warrington, Fred Greenway, Cornelius Crowley The directors or ganized by electing John c. Daggert as president and William H. Wicks as secretary
 The president appointed the follow ing standing committees on furnish ings: Pool room and bowling alleys Alfred Davies. John F. Yerrington Prentice Chase; reading, card and la dies rooms, Fred Greenway, Alfred Davies. John c. Daggert; gymnasium and locker room, Cornelius Crowley Fred Greenway, William H. Wicks; supplies, John C. Daggert, Alfred Davies, Prentice Chase.
 The club has 85 active charter mem bers, the men employees. and about 80 females or associate members.