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UNION DEFICIT CONTINUES
REPORT OF OUTGOING BOARD, TREASURER AND LIBRARY COMMITTEE.
The annual reports of the retiring Governing Board, Treasurer, and Library Committee of the Union, have been submitted. The report of the Governing Board shows a decrease in the active membership, but the success and popularity of the various functions, and the spirit of the members has more than atoned this. The high average of daily attendance, which was computed in January, witnesses, the value of the Union as a social centre for undergraduates. The treasurer's report shows a net loss of $3,990.46 as compared with last year's deficit of $6,614.62. This has been due to the introduction of many economics in the management. The library report shows that 167 volumes were added during the past term of office.
Report of Governing Board.
Membership figures for this year as compared with last are as follows: Since April 2, 1914, the Union has held 284 meetings, including entertainments, lectures, concerts, dinners, smokers, mass meetings, Forum debates and receptions. The season 1914-15 was opened with a reception to the victorious Henley crew. Since then there have been twenty-five meetings of importance, including lectures by Elbert Hubbard, Robert Lincoln O'Brien, Mme. Lalla Vandervelde, Hugh L. Cooper, Police Commissioner Arthur Woods, Ernest Thompson Seton, Hon. David J. Hill, Miss Jane Addams, Col. Edwin Emerson, F. Hopkinson Smith, and John Reed. Professor Copeland once more held his readings in the Dining Room and gave great enjoyment to many. On November 23 a reception was held in the Living Room in honor of Major Higginson's 80th birthday, at which President Eliot, President Lowell, Bishop Lawrence and Dean Briggs spoke. On December 8 a reception was held in honor of the football team at which there were speeches and illustrated pictures of the Yale game. The Junior Dance was held on February 19, and was a great success. The Union has had Sunday afternoon music during the past month. Though the membership of the Union has fallen off somewhat from a year ago, the Governing Board feels gratified with the spirit of the members. Respectfully submitted, JOHN C. TALBOT. Library Report. During the term of office of the present board 167 volumes have been added; of these 69 were gifts from authors and others, most of whom were graduates of the University. This brings the total number of books in the library to 11,918. Since the last report only $491.91 have been spent, the appropriation having been reduced to $650. It will be seen from these figures that the additions to the library this year are distinctly below the average; this is due to the fact that this year's committee was handicapped by a debt of some $200 left to it by the 1918-1914 committee. This deficiency was due to the fact that certain annual donations were withdrawn two years ago. In order to pay this sum the committee restricted its activities, and endeavored to limit their choice of books to those strictly necessary, and whose subjects were best fitted to supply those needs the Union library aims to supply: namely, volumes of general and universal interest, avoiding the highly specialized and technical. This policy of economy has also led to a cutting down of the periodicals and papers subscribed to by the Union; the list was carefully revised, and a distinct saving was made. Especial attention has been paid to the opinions and suggestions of members, and at committee meetings the recommendations in the Suggestion Book were carefully considered. At the outset of the year it was unfortunately found necessary to take steps in regard to the surreptitious taking-out of books. This is absolutely forbidden and notices were posted to that effect. Respectfully submitted, FREDERIC STEVENS ALLEN, Secretary. Treasurer's Report Period ending Feb. 28, 1915.
Since April 2, 1914, the Union has held 284 meetings, including entertainments, lectures, concerts, dinners, smokers, mass meetings, Forum debates and receptions.
The season 1914-15 was opened with a reception to the victorious Henley crew. Since then there have been twenty-five meetings of importance, including lectures by Elbert Hubbard, Robert Lincoln O'Brien, Mme. Lalla Vandervelde, Hugh L. Cooper, Police Commissioner Arthur Woods, Ernest Thompson Seton, Hon. David J. Hill, Miss Jane Addams, Col. Edwin Emerson, F. Hopkinson Smith, and John Reed.
Professor Copeland once more held his readings in the Dining Room and gave great enjoyment to many.
On November 23 a reception was held in the Living Room in honor of Major Higginson's 80th birthday, at which President Eliot, President Lowell, Bishop Lawrence and Dean Briggs spoke.
On December 8 a reception was held in honor of the football team at which there were speeches and illustrated pictures of the Yale game. The Junior Dance was held on February 19, and was a great success.
The Union has had Sunday afternoon music during the past month.
Though the membership of the Union has fallen off somewhat from a year ago, the Governing Board feels gratified with the spirit of the members. Respectfully submitted, JOHN C. TALBOT.
Library Report.
During the term of office of the present board 167 volumes have been added; of these 69 were gifts from authors and others, most of whom were graduates of the University. This brings the total number of books in the library to 11,918. Since the last report only $491.91 have been spent, the appropriation having been reduced to $650.
It will be seen from these figures that
the additions to the library this year are distinctly below the average; this is due to the fact that this year's committee was handicapped by a debt of some $200 left to it by the 1918-1914 committee. This deficiency was due to the fact that certain annual donations were withdrawn two years ago. In order to pay this sum the committee restricted its activities, and endeavored to limit their choice of books to those strictly necessary, and whose subjects were best fitted to supply those needs the Union library aims to supply: namely, volumes of general and universal interest, avoiding the highly specialized and technical. This policy of economy has also led to a cutting down of the periodicals and papers subscribed to by the Union; the list was carefully revised, and a distinct saving was made.
Especial attention has been paid to the opinions and suggestions of members, and at committee meetings the recommendations in the Suggestion Book were carefully considered. At the outset of the year it was unfortunately found necessary to take steps in regard to the surreptitious taking-out of books. This is absolutely forbidden and notices were posted to that effect. Respectfully submitted, FREDERIC STEVENS ALLEN, Secretary.
Treasurer's Report
Period ending Feb. 28, 1915.
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