Annual meeting for election of officers of Committee and reading of Auditors report. General meeting Sunday September 4 th 1910 President in the chair. Roll called and contributions to the amount of £2:8:0 was received and entered. The minutes of previous General and committee meetings were read and signed. Auditors Report. The auditors report: Having been read and adopted a vote of thanks to the auditors was proposed by Mr Dwan and seconded by Mr John Fitzgerald for the able way he done his business, even in the absence of the other auditor, (who did not think worth his while to attend). Election of Officers. Proposed by Mr Hickey and seconded by Mr Cahill that Mr P. Purcell be re-elected President for the ensuing 12 months. Unanimous. Proposed by Mr T. Fitzgerald and seconded by Mr P.Flaherty that Mr Thomas Halpin be re-elected vice president. Proposed as an amendment to same by Mr Dwan and seconded by Mr Shaw that Mr John Carri be elected vice president, on a poll been taken Mr Halpin was defeated voting went 18 for Mr Carri 2 for Mr Halpin. Mr Carri was declared elected. Proposed by Mr Doolan and seconded by Mr Cahill that Mr Jas Duran be elected treasurer for the ensuing 12 months. Unanimous. Proposed by Mr Purcell and seconded by Mr Browne that Mr Leonard and Mr Nolan be re-elected secretary's for the ensuing 12 months. Unanimous. Proposed by P. Purcell and seconded by Jas. Dwan that Mr Browne be elected Captain and Mr Cahill vice Captain for the ensuing 12 months. Unanimous. Messrs W. Shaw and Thomas Fitzgerald were appointed auditors for the year. Opening of Practice Dances. Proposed by Mr John Fitzgerald and seconded by Mr Johnston that the practice open on Monday the 19 th September 1910. Unanimous. Election of Committee. The following were elected on Committee by ballot. Messrs. John Hickey, William Mackey, John Fitzgerald (sen) John Fitzgerald Gun) Patrick Nolan, P.Flaherty. No further business. Meeting adj. 1
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Annual meeting for election of officers of Committee and reading of Auditorsreport.
General meeting Sunday September 4th 1910President in the chair.Roll called and contributions to the amount of £2:8:0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous General and committee meetings were read and signed.
Auditors Report.The auditors report: Having been read and adopted a vote of thanks to the auditorswas proposed by Mr Dwan and seconded by Mr John Fitzgerald for the able way hedone his business, even in the absence of the other auditor, (who did not think worthhis while to attend).
Election of Officers.Proposed by Mr Hickey and seconded by Mr Cahill that Mr P. Purcell be re-electedPresident for the ensuing 12 months. Unanimous.
Proposed by Mr T. Fitzgerald and seconded by Mr P.Flaherty that Mr Thomas Halpinbe re-elected vice president.
Proposed as an amendment to same by Mr Dwan and seconded by Mr Shaw thatMr John Carri be elected vice president, on a poll been taken Mr Halpin was defeatedvoting went 18 for Mr Carri 2 for Mr Halpin. Mr Carri was declared elected.
Proposed by Mr Doolan and seconded by Mr Cahill that Mr Jas Duran be electedtreasurer for the ensuing 12 months. Unanimous.
Proposed by Mr Purcell and seconded by Mr Browne that Mr Leonard and Mr Nolanbe re-elected secretary's for the ensuing 12 months. Unanimous.
Proposed by P. Purcell and seconded by Jas. Dwan that Mr Browne be electedCaptain and Mr Cahill vice Captain for the ensuing 12 months. Unanimous.
Messrs W. Shaw and Thomas Fitzgerald were appointed auditors for the year.
Opening of Practice Dances.Proposed by Mr John Fitzgerald and seconded by Mr Johnston that the practice openon Monday the 19th September 1910. Unanimous.
Election of Committee.The following were elected on Committee by ballot.Messrs. John Hickey, William Mackey, John Fitzgerald (sen) John Fitzgerald Gun)Patrick Nolan, P.Flaherty.
No further business.Meeting adj.
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Committee Meeting Wednesday September 7t h•
Mr Carri in the chair.Also present Messrs. Hickey, M.Cahill, W. Browne, W. Mackey, 1. Dwan, W. Shaw,1. Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald sen., P. Flaherty, 1. Nolan, P.Leonard, P. Purcell.
Proposition of Members.Proposed by 1. Dwan, seconded by M. Cahill that Mr Daniel 0 Connell be admittedmember of Club.
Proposed by Wm. Browne and seconded by Wm. Mackey that Mr Stephen Morrisseybe admitted member of Club.
The Committee decided to have Messrs. Cleary and Hackett at next Committeemeeting with reference to charge already tried against them, and which they deemedunfair by being fined without being present.
Proposed by P. Purcell and seconded by J Carri that Mr Jas. Dwan be appointed M.C.with Thos. Fitzgerald for dancing season.Regarding music for season, it was decided to advertise in the Nationalist for apianist.No further information.Meeting adj.
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Committee Meeting Wednesday September 14th 1910Vice President in the chair.Also present Messrs. 1.Dwan, W. Browne, M. Cahill, W. Shaw, P. Nolan, 1.Halpin,P. Flaherty, J Leonard, 1. Nolan, Wm. Mackey, J Hickey, P.Purcell.
Charge against Hackett and Cleary, breach of rule VII .Messrs. Wm. Cleary and Michael Hackett appeared before committee on the chargeof allowing a non-member to enter one of the club boats whilst in their possession andfor which officers were fined the sum of 1/0 each.After hearing the explanation of Messrs. Cleary and Hackett the committee by amajority decided there was a breach of the rules and endorsed the decision of formermeeting.
Proposition re admission of G.Allen.Proposed by J Dwan and seconded by J Leonard that Mr George Allen be admittedmember of Club.
Music Application.Mrs Long and Mr Rodgers sent in application for supplying dance music on piano forseason.Mr Rodgers application at 4/ forty was accepted.It was also decided to get a violinist to assist if one could be found at easy terms.
InvitationsSeveral ladies names were submitted for invitations for practice dances and weregranted.No further business.Meeting adj.
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Committee Meeting Wednesday September 21st 1910President in the chair.Also present Messrs. James Dwan, Thomas Halpin, William Browne, Patrick Nolan,Wm. Shaw, 1.Leonard, John Hickey, John Carri, Martin Cahill, Thomas Nolan.
Card Playing in Dance HallsAfter some discussion regarding the practice of card playing on Monday nights duringdancing, the committee unanimously decided for the betterment of the dancing tohave such practice discontinued during season.
Dance Contribution proposition.Proposed by Patrick Purcell and seconded by Thomas Halpin that any member joiningQuadrille party is liable to pay the usual contributions of 3d per week from date ofjoining Quadrille party or from date of handing in ladies names for invitationsprovided same is granted from committee.
Proposition of Members.Proposed by Mr. Purcell and seconded by Mr. Browne that Mr Francis 0 Rourke beadmitted member of Club.Proposed by John Fitzgerald and seconded by Patrick Purcell that Mr Richard Moorebe admitted member of club.
Orders.The following orders were made:To have the two roofs painted.Two sashes got for windows and 1 doz. Keys.
There being no further businessMeeting adj.
Committee Meeting Wednesday September 28th 1910
V'P. in chair:Also present Messrs. P. Flaherty, T. Halpin, Wm. Browne, P. Nolan, 1.Duran,T. Nolan, J Leonard.
Proposed by M. Cahill and seconded by P. Flaherty that Mr Wm. Cassidy be admitteda member of the club.
Proposed by Wm. Browne and seconded by Thos. Halpin that Mr John Brennan beadmitted member of club.
The questions of discontinuing dance during mission was discussed the committeedecided to continue dance.The committee considered about getting a billiard table for use of club after somediscussion the matter was left over to general meeting.
It was decided to write to Mr H. Connors for playing violin for dancing.
The meeting then adj.
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General meeting Sunday October 2nd 1910President in the chair.Roll call and contributions to the amount of £1: 19:0 with entrance fees of £1: 10:0 wasreceived and entered.Mr George Allen and Mr Wm. Cassidy was unanimously elected members of theclub.Messrs. Stephen Morrissey, Francis 0 Rourke, John Brennan and Daniel 0 Connellwas elected members of the club.The voting being 22 for and 2 against.
An objection to the minute re card playing in clubrooms during dance was broughtbefore the meeting. It was unanimously decided to reconsider same at next committeemeeting.
No further business .Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday October 5t h 1910Mr John Fitzgerald in the chair.Also present John Hickey, William Browne" James Dwan, Patrick Flaherty, ThomasHalpin, Patrick Nolan and T. Nolan.
The question re card playing on Monday nights was fully discussed and thecommittee considered it advisable to let the matter drop.
The committee unanimously decided to discontinue practice dances during Mission inS.S. Peters and Paul's and to have same announced in next issue of Nationalist.
After some discussion with regard to getting a billiard table for use of club it wasdecided that inquiries be made with reference to some second hand ones that wasoffered for sale.
Several ladies names was submitted for invitations for practice dances and wasgranted.
No further business.Meeting adj.
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Committee meeting Wednesday October 12t h 1910President in the chair.Also present 1. Carri, W. Mackey, P. Nolan, T. Halpin, P. Flaherty, Wm. Cahill andThos Nolan.
The committee having discussed the matter re billiard table the president reportedhaving examined one that was offered for sale at £5 and with having written forquotation for a new one.It was decided that the matter be left in the hands of the president and vice presidentto do what they consider most satisfactory when they receive the necessary quotation.
An order that £4 rent be paid also that 2 pairs of sashes be made for inner room.
No further business.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday October 19t h 1910President in the chair.Also present 1. Carri, 1. Dwan, 1. Hickey, W. Browne, M. Cahill, P. Flaherty, W.Shaw, P. Nolan, and Thos. Nolan.
The committee decided that the supplies room be ceiled. The necessary timberrequired to be got at Dalton Bros.
It was also decided to order a miniature billiard table Price £12 with stand for same at£3:15:0 to be paid for at £1:5:03 a month for 13 months. First instalment to be paidwith order, the president was authorised to sign the necessary forms on behalf of theclub.
Ordered that liz ton of coal and liz ton of coke be got.
Ordered that a special general meeting be called for Sunday 23rd for the purpose ofconsidering an all night dance.Some ladies names was submitted for invitation for practice dance and was granted.
No further business.Meeting adj.
Special general meeting Sunday October 23 r d•
President in chair.Proposed be M. Cahill and seconded by 1. Doolan that a Cinderella be held onSaturday November 5th Tariff 2/ members and 2/6 non members.After some discussion with regard an all night dance it was decided by a majority torun a Cinderella
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Committee meeting October 26th 1910
Vice President in the chair.Also present W. Browne, M. Cahill, 1. Dwan, P. Flaherty, T. Halpin, P. Nolan, W.Mackey, 1. Leonard.
Ordered that boats been taken off the river and that the committee wishes it to beunderstood that the boats are not to be put on the river after being taken in.
Proposed by M. Carri and seconded by M. Cahill that a non-member be appointed totake charge of Cinderella Dance Nov. 5th and 51 be paid for same.
No further business.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday November 2nd•
V. President in chair.Also present W. Browne, M.Cahill, 1. Dwan, P. Flaherty, T. Halpin, P. Nolan,W. Mackey, 1. Leonard.
The committee decided to appoint an assistant M.C. owing to the absence ofMr T. Fitzgerald. Proposed by P. Flaherty and seconded by W. Browne thatThos. Halpin be appointed in his place.
No further business.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Friday Nov. 11th 1910
President in the chair.Also present 1. Dwan, T. Halpin, W. Shaw, P. Flaherty, P. Nolan, M. Cahill,W. Mackey, Thos. Nolan.
Mr 1. Dwan reported that Mr 1. Carri and himself attended as representatives of clubthe Manchester Martyrs memorial meeting on Wednesday November 9th
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The committee approved of this action and decided to make a collection on SundayNov. 13th for the purpose of defraying expenses towards the procession.
Ordered that the following bills be paid Skehan's bill of 4/3 and S.Purcell of 8/6
No further business.Meeting adj.
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General Meeting Sunday November 13th 1910
President in the chair.
Roll call and contributions to the amount £2:4s was received and entered.
The minutes of the previous meeting was read and confirmed.
Proposed by j English and seconded by Patrick Nolan that the Practice Dance becontinued during advent, passed unanimously.
18/3 was received towards the Manchester Martyrs Memorial Fund.
No further business.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Wednesday November 16th 1910President in the chair.Also present Messrs. J. Dwan, john Carri, Martin Cahill, Patrick Nolan,Wm. Shaw, John Hickey, John Leonard, Thomas Nolan.
Order that Mr 0 Brien's bill of £2:6:4 be paid. Patrick Purcell's bill of £1:9:9 andJohn Carri's bill of £1 :0:0 be paid.
Proposed by Patrick Nolan and seconded by Patrick Purcell that James Maher beelected member of club.
Proposed by Thomas Nolan and seconded by Martin Cahill that Mr Francis Long beelected member of club.
No further business.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Wednesday November 22nd 1910.President in the chair.Also present Messrs. John Carri, James Dwan, William Browne, Wm. Shaw,Martin Cahill, Patrick Flaherty, Patrick Nolan, John Leonard and Thomas Nolan.Proposed by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Wm. Browne that Mr Edward Carrollbe admitted member of club.Order to have special committee meeting summoned for Sunday 27th Nov. at 1p.m.for the purpose of inquiring into the charge made by Mr Tobin against Messrs. PatrickNolan and John English for card slipping whilst playing snap on Saturday 19th
November.
The following bills were ordered to be paid Wm. 0 Brien of £1 :0:8 lizand J.A. Ryanbill of £11/8 be paid.Ordered that 4 cues and covers be purchased for billiard table.The meeting then adj.
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Special Summoned Committee Meeting Sunday November 27 th
President in chair.Also present Messrs. John Carri, Wm. Browne, James Dwan, Thomas Halpin,Patrick Flaherty, W. Mackey, John Hickey, Martin Cahill, Patrick Nolan,John Leonard and Thomas Nolan.
Invitations were granted to Miss Neville Ashbourn House to James Keane, Miss K.Roles to James Maher Miss Noonan to Francis 0 Rourke.
Proposed by James Dwan and seconded by Patrick Purcell that Mr Christy Browne beadmitted member of club.
Two-billiard cues were purchase for 51
Order that 5 frames and 5 sashes be got for billiard room at a cost of £lSI
The charge against Messrs. Nolan and English came forward and after hearing theevidence on both sides together with that of several witnesses the committee came tothe conclusion that there was no offence committed and exonerated both membersfrom the charge made against them.
The meeting then adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday November 29t h 1910
Vice president in chair.Also present Messrs. James Dwan, William Browne, William Shaw, Patrick Flaherty,Thomas Halpin, Patrick Nolan, Wm. Mackey, and John Leonard.
Proposed by Wm.Browne and seconded by Wm. Shaw that Mr Richard Lawlor beadmitted member of club.
lizdoz. keys were purchased for 31 and ordered to be resold at 6d each.
Invitations were granted to Miss Milton and Miss Murphy, Miss Joy and MissDennison.
The meeting then adj.
General meeting Sunday December 4t h 1910
President in the chair.Roll called and contributions to the amount of £1: 17:6 with entry fee of £1 :5:0 wasreceived and entered.
The minutes of the previous General and Committee meetings were read andconfirmed.
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The following were elected members of the club.James Maher Unanimously elected.Frank LandyRichard LawlorChristy Browne 20 for and 2 against
Proposed by Mr Cahill and seconded by Mr Flaherty that the annual reunion danceBe held on Saturday the 31sl December. Tariff 3/ and 3/6
No further businessMeeting adj.
Committee meeting Wed 7t h December 1910
President in the chair.Also present Messrs. Wm. Browne, Mr Cahill, Wm. Shaw, James Dwan, P.Flaherty,P. Nolan, Wm. Mackey, lLeonard.
Proposed by Wm. Shaw and seconded by Patrick Flaherty that Mr John Killeen beadmitted member of club.
Ordered to have Riley's bill of £1 :5:3 be paid.
The meeting then adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday Dec. 14th 1910
President in the chair:Also present Messrs. John Carri, Wm., Shaw, Martin Cahill, Wm. Browne,P. Flaherty, James Dwan, and John Leonard.
Ordered that a tablecloth be got for use of club.Also timber for top of frill and table.
Ordered to have 30/ paid for billiard room windows.
Ordered to get a piano or hire at Pillisus at 10/ per month
Mr John English was brought before committee with regard to a mantle he broke inbilliard room. After hearing his explanation the committee decided that any memberwho in future breaks any mantle belonging to club shall pay for same.
The meeting then adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday December 21st 1910
Mr Jas. Dwan in the chair.Also present Messrs. Thomas Halpin, Wm. Browne, Patrick Flaherty, Patrick Nolan,Wm. Shaw, Wm. Mackey, and Thomas Nolan.
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Ordered that the following bills be paid ..Mr 0 Brien 8111D. 0 Connell 14/
Proposed by T. Nolan and seconded by Wm. Shaw that James Fitzgerald be admittedmember of club.
Proposed by P. Nolan and seconded by Wm. Browne that Mr Francis Fitzgerald beadmitted member of club.
The following note of condolence was proposed and seconded and passed in silence.That we tender our deepest sympathy to Mr John English and relations in this recentsad bereavement caused by the death of his sister and copies of resolution to be sent toMr John English and the press.
The meeting then adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday December 28th 1910Mr Jas. Dwan in the chair.Also present Wm. Browne, Martin Cahill, P. Flaherty, T. Halpin, Patrick Nolan,J. Leonard.
Proposed by p. Nolan and seconded by Wm. Browne that Mr Wm. 0 Brien beadmitted member of club.
Mr Martin Cahill was appointed assistant M.C. for reunion dance.
Ordered that 2lbs. of wax and If4 St. of berae acid be got.
Proposed by T. Halpin and seconded by Martin Cahill that John Leonard be appointedin bar for reunion dance and get complete charge of same.
The following resolution was proposed and seconded and passed in silence that wetender our deepest sympathy to Mr Maurice Noonan and relatives in their recent sadbereavement caused by the death of his father and copies of resolution be sent to MrNoonan and the press.
The meeting then adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday January 4th 1911
Vice president in the chair.Also present Messrs. Wm. Browne, Wm. Shaw, P. Flaherty, T. Nolan, James Dwan,Wm. Mackey, P. Nolan, J.Leonard.
Ordered to have gas metre repaired.The following bills were ordered to be paid.Kavanagh's bill£1/4Carrie's bill £1:4: 11/2
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Mrs 0 Brien's bill £6: 8: 91/2Kenny's bill 4: 1Byrne's Bill 3:5
Proposed by Mr Carrie and seconded by Mr Browne that a note of thanks be tenderedto Mrs 0 Brien for the able manner with which she conducted the catering for thereunion dance.
A letter was received from Mr Noonan thanking the members and committee for thekind note of sympathy proffered to him on the death of his father.
The meeting then adj.
General Meeting Sunday January 8th 1911
President in the chair.Roll called and contributions to the amount of 32:4:6 with entrance fee of £1 :0:0 wasreceived and entered.The minutes of previous general and committee meetings were read and signed.
The following were elected members of Club.
James Fitzgerald 26 for 1 against.John Killeen 24 for 2 against.Frank Fitzgerald 25 for 2 againstWilliam 0 Brien 20 for 7 against.There was no further business
Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday January Ll" 1911
President in the chair.Also present.Messrs. John Carri, James Dwan, Martin Cahill, Patrick Flaherty, Thos. Halpin,T. Nolan, Wm. Mackey, John Leonard.
Mr John Dwan reported banking £9:15:0Mr James Byrne's bill was left stand over to a future meeting.Mr EO' Carroll was fined 1/= for breaking gas mantle same to be paid at Februarygeneral meeting.Ordered that Purcell's bill of £12/6 be paid.Proposed by Mr Flaherty and seconded by Mr Cahill that Mr Andrew Harney beadmitted member of club.No further business,Meeting adj.
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Committee meeting Wednesday January 18t h 1911.Vice president in the chair.Also present Messrs. J Dwan, Wm. Browne, M. Cahill, P. Flaherty, Wm. Mackey, 1.Leonard, and T. Nolan.Mr Jas. Dwan reported having received 7/6 from p. Purcell for timber sold.Messrs. W Me Gregor and James Maher was struck off roll of membership.The committee decided to have Billiard rules printed and hanging up in Billiard roomalso to have a press made for billiard room.No further business.Meeting adj.
No committee meeting held on January 25t h a quorum not been present.
Committee meeting February r t
Vice president in chair also present 1.Dwan, P. Flaherty, J Hickey, M. Cahill,W. Browne, 1.Leonard and T. Nolan.Proposed by W. Browne and seconded boy m. Cahill that an audit be prepared forMarch meeting.No further businessMeeting adj.
General Meeting Sunday February 5th 1911President in the chairRoll called and contributions to the amount of £1: 19:6 with entrance fee of 5/= wasreceived and entered.Mr Andrew Harney was unanimously elected member of club.Proposed by Mr Flaherty and seconded by Mr Cahill that Mr Cassidy be electedauditor for the coming audit.There being no further businessMeeting adj.
Committee meeting February 8t h
President in the chair.Also present John Carri, James Dwan, Wm. Cassidy, Wm. Shaw and 1. Leonard.The committee unanimously decided to limit the billiard arrears to 1111They also decided that billiard playing in the daytime be prohibited except onSaturday afternoon and Sunday and holidays.
Committee meeting Wed 15t h '11Vice president in the chair.Also present Messrs. 1.Dwan, Wm. Browne, P. Flaherty, M. Cahill, T. Halpin,Wm. Shaw, and 1. Leonard.
A letter was read from the fife and drum band but was left over to General meeting.
Proposed by Mr Carri and seconded by Mr. Flaherty that Mr John Pope be admittedmember of club.
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Proposed by Mr Cahill and seconded by Mr Flaherty that an all night dance be held onSaturday 25th 19113/= members 3/6 outsiders.Ordered that a special summary meeting be held on 19th March for the audit.Ordered that Riley's bill of £1:7:8 be paid.
Committee meeting February 22nd '11Vice president in the chair.Also present Messrs. Jas Dwan, P. Flaherty, T. Halpin, Wm. Browne, Mr Cahill, Wm.Shaw, 1.Hickey, and 1.Leonard.Proposed by Mr Cahill and seconded by Wm. Browne that Mr 1. Slater be admittedmember of club.Proposed by Mr. Dwan and seconded by Mr Carri that Wm. Shaw be appointedassistant M.C. for all night dance.Ordered that manager of Gas Works be written to about Gas Metre.Ordered that Walshe of Galway be written to about a treble sculled boat.Ordered to have 20wt of coal got.The meeting adj.
Committee meeting March r t 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs. J Carri J Hickey, Wm. Shaw, Wm. Mackey, 1. Leonard.A letter was received from the Old Bridge Band asking for a delegation to attend ameeting on 7th March for the purpose of organising a procession on St Patrick's Day.Messrs 1. Carri, J Hickey, were deputised to attend.Ordered that Me Gregor bill £16110 and Clonmel Chronicle bill £1:4:0 be paid.Ordered that the secretary's of the Waterford and Limerick rowing clubs be written toto know where they purchase their boats.The meeting adj.
General Meeting Sunday March 5th 1911President in chair.Roll called contributions to the amount of £2:6: with entrance fee 10/ was receivedand entered.The minutes of previous meeting was read and confirmed.Mr John Pope was unanimously elected member of club.Mt Thomas Slater was elected member 21 voting for and 2 against.There was no further businessMeeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday March 8th 1911President in chair.Also present Messrs. J Dwan, J Hickey, P Flaherty, Wm. Shaw, J Leonard, T Nolan.Ordered that Skehans bill of 3/6 be paid.No further business.Meeting adj.
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Committee meeting Wednesday March 22od•
Vice president in the chair.Also present Messrs. J Dwan, Wm. Browne, T. Nolan and J Leonard.Ordered that Riley's bill £ 1:9:8 be paid and Clonmel Drapery bill of 4/41/2 be paidand £4: 11 be paid off Dalton's account.1 doz. chalk 1 gross of typo were ordered to be got.Proposed by Wm. Browne and seconded by 1. Carrie that the club join the TownTenants League.
Committee Meeting Wednesday March 29t h 1911
President in the chair.Also present Messrs J Carrie, T. Halpin, J Dwan, Wm. Shaw, P. Flaherty, Wm.Carroll, T. Nolan, Wm. Browne, and J Leonard.Ordered that Mrs 0 Brien's bill of £7:2:7 be paid and Miss T A Ryan's bill of 10/8
for coal.Proposed by P Purcell and seconded by J Carri that a treble sculled boat be orderedfrom Walshe of Galway.There being no further business.Meeting adj.
General Meeting Sunday April 1st 1911.
President in the chair.Roll called and contribution to the amount of £ 2: 17:0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Proposed by J English and seconded by J Doolin that an all night dance be held onEaster Saturday night.Carried unanimously.There being no further business.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Wednesday April 6th 1911.
Vice President in chair. Also present Messrs James Dwan, Patrick Flaherty, ThomasNolan, and 1. Leonard.Ordered that timber in yard be sold and notice to the effect hung in clubrooms.The unanimous order decided that the loser of every game at Billiards sign his namein Markers Book.The meeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday April 12t h• 1911.
Vice President in the chair.Also present Messrs. W. Browne, P. Nolan, J Dwan, W Cassidy, 1. Leonard.Ordered that Riley's bill of £1:5:3 be paid.
Leasage on piano be paid.No further business.Meeting adj.
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Committee Meeting April 26t h 1911
Vice President in chair.Also present Messrs. J Hickey, t Halpin, W Browne, J Dwan, W Shaw, W Cassidy,and T Nolan.Ordered that Mr C Browne be paid £2:8:0 for painting and staining boats.Mrs 0 Brien's bill of £4: 11:61/2 be paid.No further business.Meeting adj.
General meeting Sunday May 7t h 1911President in the chair.Roll called and contributions to the amount of £3: 1:0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Owing to the audit not being signed it was decided to postpone the reading of sameuntil May 13th when a special summoned meeting would be held.The meeting then adj.
Special General Meeting Sunday May 13t h 1911
Contributions to the amount of 9/= were taken in.Proposed by Patrick Purcell and seconded by James Dwan that a vote of sympathy betendered to Mr Andrew Harney and relations on the death of his sister. Copies to besent to press.No audit on this day one of the auditors being unable to attend.
Committee meeting Wednesday May 17t h 1911.Vice president in the chair.Also present Messrs. James Dwan, Wm. Browne, P. Flaherty, T. Nolan,and J Leonard.A letter of thanks to committee and members was read from Mr Harney.Ordered that Walshe of Galway be written to re treble sculled boat.The committee wish that members would take rudders and oars into oarhouse anddiscontinue the practice ofleaving same at slip.The meeting adj.
Committee meeting wed May 24t h 1911
President in the chair.Also present Messrs James Dwan, Wm. Cassidy, P. Nolan, and J Leonard.
Mr Wm. 0 Brien appeared before the committee on a charge of using obscenelanguage in one of the club boats.He was reprimanded by committee. Should same occur again he would be struck offroll of members.Meeting adj.
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Committee meeting Wed may 31't 1911
President in the chair.Also present Messrs: J Carri, J Hickey, P Flaherty, J Dwan, T Halpin, W Shaw,J Leonard, and T Nolan,
Ordered that Riely's bill of £2: 10:6 be paid.Messrs Brennan and Cassidy applied for use of boat for Sunday June 4 th at 3 p.m. Andwas granted.The committee understood that M Cahill was resigning Vice Captain and P Nolan wasco-opted by the committee to fill his place.Mr Patrick Smith was co-opted on the committee in place ofMr Patrick Nolan.
Messrs. C Browne, J Fitzgerald and F Fitzgerald was struck off the roll ofmembership for breach of rule VIIICommittee meetings to be held during the months of June, July and August at 9.30.Ordered that racing boats be broken up.Mr J 0 Brien was ordered to be paid 12/ for timber supplied.Meeting adj.
General Meeting Sunday June 4th 1911
President in the chair.Roll called and contributions to the amount of 2/2 was received and entered. Theminutes of previous meetings were read and signed.
The auditor's report having been read it was proposed by Patrick Purcell andseconded by Thomas Halpin that report be adopted.Proposed by P Purcell and seconded by T Nolan that a note of thanks be tendered tothe auditors for their trouble in auditing the accounts.Mr J Dwan tendered his resignation as treasurer.The meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Wednesday June 7th 1911President in the chair also present Messrs. James Dwan, Patrick Nolan T. NolanJ Leonard.
Messrs Wm. Cassidy and George Allen were ordered to be summoned to nextcommittee meeting for a breach of rule relative to junior members.A letter was read from Walsh Galway re Treble sculled boat.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting June 14t h 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs J Dwan P Nolan W Shaw W Browne J Fitzgerald J Leonard.Messrs Cassidy and Allen appeared before committee and after considering their casethe committee decided that they should have asked the necessary permission.Mr John Tobin appeared before committee on a charge of having a non member onone of club boats the committee decided on adjourning his case for a week.The meeting adj.
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General meeting Sunday July 2nd 1911President in the chair.Contributions to the amount of £1: 11:0 was received and entered.Proposed by P Nolan and seconded that an excursion be run to Dungarvan 30 th July.A special summoned meeting of same.No further business meeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday July 20 t h
President in chair.Also present Messrs J Dwan W Shaw John Fitzgerald J Carrie T Nolan J Leonard.The invitation regarding an ordinary Gas meeting for club was considered.The matter was left stand over.
General meeting Sunday August 7t h 1911President in chair.Contributions to the amount of £1 :9:0 was received and entered.No further business meeting adj.
Committee meeting August 16t h 1911Present in chair.Also present Messrs J Carrie J Dwan W Mackey P Nolan and T Nolan.A vote of condolence was ordered to be sent to Mr S Morrissey owing to the death ofhis mother.Ordered that Carri's bill of 14/91/2 and Riley's bill of £2:10:6 be paid.No further business meeting adj.
Committee meeting August 30t h 1911President in the chair.Also present J Dwan J Carrie T Nolan and J Leonard.Ordered that notice of arrears be sent out for meeting Sunday September 3rd
No further businessMeeting adj.
General meeting Sunday September 3r d 1911President in the chair.Roll called and contributions to the amount of £2: 13:0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Election of officers;Proposed by John English and seconded by W Browne that Mr P Purcell be electedpresident. Carried unanimously.Proposed by Mr Wm. Mackey seconded by Patrick Purcell that Mr J Carrie be electedvice president carried unanimously. Proposed by P Purcell and seconded by J Nolanthat Mr W Mackey be elected treasurer carried unanimously. Messrs J Nolan and wCassidy were elected secretaries Messrs W Browne and P Nolan captain and vicecaptain respectively and Messrs W Shaw and J English auditors for coming year.Ballot for election of committee of six resulted as followsMr John Hickey 18 votesMr J Halpin 14 votesMr John Fitzgerald (sen) 12 votes.Mr Patrick Smyth 9 votes
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Mr P Mackey 8 votesMr D 0 Connell 8 votesProposed by Mr P Nolan and seconded by Mr J English that practice dance be held onMonday October 2nd
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Proposed by Mr Jas Dwan seconded Mr J Halpin that Messrs English J Allen and PNolan be elected MC's for season 1911-12.No further business meeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday September 13th 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs P Mackey P Nolan DO Connell J English W Cassidy T Nolan.Proposed by P Nolan seconded by p Mackey that James Green be elected a memberof the club.Proposed by Mr Mackey seconded by Mr Cassidy that Mr Jas Drohan be elected amember of the club.Proposed by Mr 0 Connell and seconded by President that Mr Wm. Green be electedmember of the club.Proposed by Mr J English seconded by Mr Nolan that Mr Stephen Rowles be electedmember of club.It was decided that Messrs P Purcell and t Nolan should continue to act as Trustees forcoming year.Riley's bill amounting to £1:5:3 was ordered to be paid.It was decided to substitute an ordinary gas meter for the present one and the matterwas left in the president's hands to interview the gas manager.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday September 20 th 1911Vice president in the chair.
Also present Messrs John Hickey John English Dan 0 Connell Wm. Mackey PatrickSmyth W Cassidy.Previous minutes have been read and confirmed.Mr John Hickey applied for the use of a room for a meeting of the Bakers society onSaturday night the 23rd and same was granted. Mr Mackey intimated that the BakersSociety would pay 1/ for the use of the room.No further business meeting adj.
Special committee meeting Sunday September 24 t h 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs J Carrie, John Hickey, P Smyth, D 0 Connell, J Halpin,Wm. and P Mackey, J English, W Browne, J Fitzgerald, T Nolan, W Cassidy.
The question of starting of practice dances and the provision of music for same havingbeen discussed - it was finally arranged to hire a piano for three months from MessrsCarrie cost of same being £3.It was further arranged to engage Mr Percy Rodgers to provide dance music atpractices.
Proposed by Mr J English seconded by the President that Mr Walter Cummins beelected a member of the club.
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A number of ladies names having been handed in for invitations to practice dances.There being no further business - meeting adj.
Committee meeting Wednesday September 27th 1911Vice president and subsequently president in chair.Also present Messrs W Browne, J Hickey, W Mackey, D 0 Connell, J English,J Halpin, J Fitzgerald, J Nolan and W Cassidy.
Minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.A discussion took place as to advisability of executing some repairs to dance rooms, itwas decided to have parts of the room plastered and the whole painted.Proposed by Mr J English seconded by Mr John Fitzgerald that Mr Jack Allen beelected a member of the club.Proposed by president and seconded by J English that Mr E Roper be elected amember of club.On the application of the president leave was given for use of a room to Trades Unionfor meeting on Thursday night 28th
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Meeting adj.
General meeting Sunday October r t 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs J Carrie, W Browne, W Mackey, J English, W Shaw, J Hickey,Thos. Halpin, P Mackey, D 0 Connell, Jas Keane, J Allen, Jas. Bates, Jas Corbett,P Prendergast, J Morrissey, A Harvey, J Fitzgerald, (Jun) Geo. Allen,John Fitzgerald (sen).Meetings of previous meetings having been read and confirmed.Roll was called subscriptions amounting to £1 :8:6 received and entered.Election of new members was proceeded with and resulted as follows;James Green 13 for 1 against.James Drohan 13 for 1 against.Wm. Green unanimously.Stephen Rowles 13 for 2 against.Walter Cummins unanimously.Jack Allen 14 for 3 against.Ed. Pope 14 for 3 against.No further business meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday October 14th 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs J English, J Carrie, W Browne, J Halpin, W Mackey, P Smith,J Hickey, D 0 Connell, P Mackey.Minutes of previous meetings having been read and confirmed.Proposed by Mr W Mackey seconded by W Browne that Mr Michael tobin be electeda member of club.Payment of years rent due was ordered £8.A bill for 2/9 due to Messrs Orme Ltd Belfast was ordered to be paid.A discussion arose as to whether some ladies whose names were before the committeeshould be invited to the practice and being considered too young the invitations werewith regret refused.Meeting adj.
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Committee Meeting Sunday 28t h October 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs j Carrie, John Fitzgerald (sen) w Shaw, w Mackey, J English,J Hickey, P Smyth, P F Mackey D 0 Connell, J Halpin, W Browne, J Nolan,W Cassidy.
Minutes of previous meetings having been read and confirmed.A discussion arose as to lighting and heating of club it was finally ordered that a gasmeter should be opened to members between 6 and 7 and fires provided at night.A discussion also arose as to advisability of changing time of committee meetingsfrom 8 0 clock on Wednesday night to 1 0 clock on Sundays. The change was finallyagreed upon.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday 5th November 1911President in the chair.
Also present Messrs J Carrie, P Smyth, W Mackey, D 0 Connell P Mackey,WBrowne.Proposed by president seconded by Mr W Mackey that Mr Philip Cunningham beelected a member of club.Proposed by president and seconded by W Browne that Mr Wm. Devine be electedmember of the club.Meeting adj.
General meeting Sunday 5th November 1911President in the chair.Roll called and subscriptions amounting to £ received and entered. Minutes ofprevious meetings having been read and confirmed.Election of new members was proceeded with and resulted as follows;Mr Michael Tobin unanimously.Mr Philip Cunningham 15 for 1 against.Mr William Devine unanimously.
Proposed by Mr J Allen and seconded by Mr Cassidy that a farewell all night dancebe given in honour ofMr J English on his departure for America. Carriedunanimously.It was proposed by Mr Hickey that subscription list be opened to make Mr English apresentation and after a discussion the proposal was agreed upon.
Meeting adj.
Special committee meeting Tuesday 7t h Nov 1911President in chair.Also present Messrs J Carrie, P Mackey, J English, W Browne, D 0 Connell,and W Cassidy.Only business before meeting was question of ordering necessary provisions fordance after doing so, meeting adj.
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Special Committee meeting Tuesday 14th November 1911
President in the chair.Also present Messrs. W Shaw, P Mackey, J English, Wm. Browne, D 0 Connell,T Nolan, Wm. Cassidy.
The question of recent police raid was before the meeting and on motion ofMr English seconded by Mr W Shaw the President and Secretaries were appointed towait on Mr 0 Brien solicitor and instruct him for the defence.Meeting adj.
Special Committee Meeting Tuesday 28 t h November 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs J Carrie, J Dwan, Ed Owens, J Tobin, J Halpin, P Smyth, J Allen,Jas Green, W Cummins, W Johnston, A Harney, M Tobin, Mr Rowles, D 0 Connell,W Browne, J Purcell, Geo. Allen, J Brennan, P Mackey, Thos. Slater, Jas. Drohan,Mr Morrissey, W Shaw, J Killeen, E Pope, Thos Nolan, Wm. Cassidy, J Allen,John Hickey, John Fitzgerald, Gun) John Fitzgerald (sen) P Dennehy, Thos Drohan.President having explained object of the meeting to decide what steps should be takenin reference to recent charges of immorality by the clergy.It was proposed by Mr Fitzgerald (sen) and seconded by Mr Nolan that a Solicitor beengaged at once to fight the matter.Proposed by Mr James Dwan and seconded by Mr W Shaw that matter be referred toclub committee to draw letter to Archdeacon Flavin asking to withdraw and apologisefor his remarks.Proposed by Mr W Cassidy and seconded by Mr Thos Halpin that letter be drafted bycommittee protesting against his charges requesting all the facts before him and atsame time send copies of the letter to local press for publication.The three propositions having been put to the meeting and a show of hands taken the
proposals of Messrs Fitzgerald and Dwan were declared listed.Mr Cassidys motion was then put to the meeting and carried by a large majority.On further discussion it was decided to send copy of letter to every trade society andclub in town.The president proposed the following resolution "That we protest in the strongestpossible manner against the unwarranted and groundless charges made against ourclub, ourselves and more especially upon the ladies attending our dances and weappeal to our fellow working men of the town for their support and sympathy in ourefforts to refute the charges."Resolution seconded by Mr Wm. Cassidy and being put to the meeting was carriedadmidst applause. Copies of resolution ordered to be forwarded to every trade societyand club in town.Meeting adj.
Special committee meeting Wednesday 29th November 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs P Mackey, P Smyth, J Hickey, W Mackey, W Browne, T Nolan,and W Cassidy.Letter to Archdeacon Flavin was drafted and settled by the committee and was left tothe Secretary to forward.Meeting adj.
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General Monthly meeting Sunday December 3rd 1911President in the chair.Minutes of previous meetings having been read and confirmed.Roll called and subscriptions amounting to £1 :4:0 received and entered.Following members handed in subscriptions towards fine imposed in recentprosecution Jas Keane 2/,P Dennehy I/,Joe Power 2/, Thos Allen 2/,Wm. Johnston 2/, J Pope 2/, J Hickey 2/, John Carrie 2/, W Shaw 2/, totals 17/.
Proposed by president seconded by Mr J Carrie that vote of thanks be passed to MrCassidy for manner in which he drew up letter and resolution in reference to therecent attack on the club and the trouble taken by him in the matter. Passedunanimously.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday December 10th 1911President in the chair.Also present Messrs. 1. Carrie, P. Mackey, Wm. Shaw, John Hickey, P Smyth,Wm. Mackey, Thos. Nolan, W Cassidy, W Browne.Account of billiards receipts and expenditure having been submitted to the meeting a general discussion followed, and the meeting was unanimous that the present stateof affairs was unsatisfactory and could not be allowed to continue, and eventually itwas duly proposed, seconded and carried that services of worker be dispensed withand committee arranged to take turns in marking billiards etc.
It was further proposed by Wm. Browne and seconded by Mr Shaw that no furthercredit be given for billiards and after a discussion this was carried, there being onlyone dissenting.Payments of £1: 1:0 to J.J. 0 Brien Sol. And III to S Morris and Co to settle accountswere ordered.The question of recent apology by Rev Archdeacon Flavin for remarks made by himwas before the meeting and it was eventually decided to send a deputation to theArchdeacon and the following were selected: Messrs. P Purcell, J Carri, andThos. Nolan to wait upon him.It was decided to call a special General meeting for following Sunday to decide datefor reunion dance.Meeting adj.
Special General meeting Sunday December 27 t h 1911President in the chair.The only business before the meeting was to make the necessary arrangements for thereunion dance and after discussion January 8th was fixed for holding of same.It was further decided to make application at Petty Sessions for occasional licence forthe night. Tariff for dance fixed at 3/= for members and 4/= for non-members.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday December 31st 1911.President in the chair.Also present Messrs. 1. Carri, 1.Hickey, W. Browne, W. Mackey, P. Mackey,T. Halpin, D.O Connell, T. Nolan, and W. Cassidy.
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Question of application for occasional licence for Reunion dance was beforecommittee and it was decided not to apply for licence for courthouse and ifapplication refused for the club then to hold Temperance Dance.It was decided to start practice dances following (Monday) night.It was further decided to engage a new Billiard Marker for the club.Proposed by President and seconded by Mr 1. Carri that Mr J Me Loughlan be electeda member.Meeting adj.
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Committee Meeting Sunday January 7t h 1912President in the chair.Roll called and contributions to the amount of £1: 10:0 was received and entered.Ballot for election ofMr J Me Loughlan as member of the club resulted as follows: 16for and 1 against, and was accordingly elected a member.Subscriptions amounting to 5/= received towards payment of fines in recentprosecution.No further business.Meeting adj.
Special General meeting Thursday January 9th 1912.Mr James Dwan occupied the chair.Proposed by Mr T Nolan and seconded by Mr 1. Allen that copy of followingresolution be sent to Messrs. Carri in their bereavement on death of their father."That we the members of Cionmel W.RC. beg to tender to Messrs. John and CharlesCarri our very sincere sympathy on the lamented death of their father,"Copy also ordered to be sent to press.Question of running adjourned, dance was then discussed and it was unanimouslydecided to hold dance on Sunday night next.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Sunday 18th February 1912.Mr W Mackey in the chair.Also present Messrs. W. Browne, P. Smyth, 1. Hickey, D. 0 Connell, T. Halpin,Wm. Cassidy.The following letter from Mr John Carri was read;
43 0 Connell StreetJanuary is: 1912.
Committee ofWorkingman's Boat club.
Gentlemen,Kindly accept our best thanks for your very kind message ofsympathy on the death ofour father.Yours faithfully,John Carri junior.
On the proposition of the chairman seconded by Wm. Browne the letter was orderedto be inserted on the minutes.Ordered that a cheque be sent to Messrs Riley on table account.Ordered payment of Messrs Dalton's account £4.Ordered payment ofMr W Brown's account £1: 10:0Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday March 10th 1912President in chair.Also present Messrs. 1. Carri, 1.Hickey, W. Mackey, W. Browne, P. Smyth,W. Cassidy.
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Invitation of national Holiday Committee read asking committee to send delegate tomeeting in town hall on Wednesday 13th Mr W. Mackey was appointed a delegate.Two tenders were received for painting of boats one from T Ryan £4:4:0 and onefrom Mr Brown for £2:8:0.Proposed by Mr Carri and seconded by Mr Mackey that Mr Brown's tender beaccepted. Passed unanimously.Meeting adj.
General monthly meeting held Sunday April 6th 1912Mr Wm. Browne occupied the chair.Roll called and subscriptions to amount of £1 was received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.Ballot for election ofMr Mat Halloran as a member of the club then took place and asa result was declared elected unanimously.Mr Thos Allen requested permission for use of the club dance room for dance thisSunday night and request was granted on the proposition ofMr James Dwan secondedby Mr Michael TobinMeeting adj.
Committee Meeting Sunday 21st April 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs. 1. Carri, 1. Hickey, 1. Fitzgerald, W Browne, D. 0 Connell,P. Mackey, Wm. Cassidy.Invitation of Trades Union Congress Reception Committee was read askingcommittee to send a delegate, and the secretary was directed to attend.Request of Mr Allen for use of room for Dance this Sunday evening was consideredand granted on condition that 2/5 be paid for gas. An order was also made that infuture the clubroom should not be given unless for use of members of the club.Proposed by President and seconded by Mr 1. Carri that Mr John Brennan be electedto vacant position of vice captain. Passed unanimously.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Sunday April 28 th 1912President in chair.Also present Messrs. P. Mackey, W. Browne, 1. Hickey, D. 0 Connell, 1. Brennan,and W. Cassidy.A statement of arrears for subscriptions was submitted by the secretary and it wasordered that defaulters be written to and if not paid up to be struck off at next monthlymeeting.It being indicated that one of the secretaries MrNolan had left the country it wasproposed by the president and seconded by Mr Wm. Browne that Mr Mackey beappointed Secretary. The secretaries to manage both treasurers secretaries a/c.Resolution passed unanimously.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting May 5th 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs. 1. Carri, 1. Hickey, W. Browne, John Brennan, D. 0 Connell,P. Smyth, T. Halpin, P. Mackey, W. Cassidy and W. Mackey.
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Proposed by president and seconded by Mr Wm.,. Browne that Mr Cassidy be electedtrustee in room ofMr Nolan. Passed unanimously.Meeting adj.
General monthly meeting Sunday May 5th 1912President in the chair.Roll called and subscriptions amounting to £3 :4:6 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.Circular letter from Trades Union Congress Reception Committee read asking forsubscription when a sum of 121 was subscribed by the following members P. Purcell,1. Carri, M. Halloran, D. 0 Connell, 1. Brennan, W. Browne, P. Smyth, Jas. Drohan,P. Mackey, M. Tobin, W. Mackey, and W Cassidy.
Committee Meeting Sunday May 5t h 1912President in chair.Also present Messrs. Carri, Hickey, Brennan, Browne, 0 Connell, Smyth, Halpin,Mackey, Mackey and Cassidy.Proposed by the president seconded by Mr Wm. Brown that Mr W Cassidy be electedtrustee in room ofMr Nolan.A list of members owing more than 31 subscriptions was submitted and it beingexplained that they had been written to it was unanimously decided to strike off fourmembers: Messrs John Tobin, Joseph Power, Patrick Hurley, and Edward Carroll.
Special General Meeting Thursday May 9t h 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs W. Shaw, D. 0 Connell, 1. Fitzgerald Jun. D. TaylorM. Halloran, A. Harney, Geo. Allen, 1. Allen, John Brennan, 1. Fitzgerald Sen.W. Cassidy.Object of meeting having been explained by the president, it was proposed byMr Cassidy and seconded by the president and passed unanimously.
" That we the members of The Workingmen's Boat Club beg to tender to Mr JamesDwan an esteemed member of our club the expression of our sincerest sympathy onthe loss he has sustained by the death of his father."Copies were ordered to be sent to Mr Dwan and the press.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Sunday May 12t h 1912President in the chair.
Also present Messrs 1. Carri, T. Halpin, P. Smyth, P. Mackey, D. 0 Connell,Wm. Browne, 1. Fitzgerald, 1. Brennan, 1. Hickey, Wm. Mackey and Wm. Cassidy.
Messrs Carri's bill for £3:14:7 submitted to meeting and ordered to be paid.Gas bill for 13/10 also ordered to be paid.Messrs Riley's bi1l2/10 submitted and ordered to be paid.Application from Mr Val Reilly on behalf of typography society for use of room on13th read and same was granted.After discussion arising out of report from Mr Mackey that nothing has been takenover billiard table it was unanimously decided to reduce the price of billiards from 4dto 3d by daylight.
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It having been reported that a member (Mr Jas Corbett) had damaged a boat while inhis custody and had at same time carried non members, it was ordered that he besummoned to next committee meeting.Proposed by Mr John Carri and seconded by Mr W Mackey that Mr Charles Carri beelected a member of the club.Meeting adj.
General Monthly Meeting Sunday June 2nd 1912President in the chair.Subscriptions amounting to £2:4:0 received and entered. Minutes of previousmeetings read and confirmed.The following letter was read from Mr Jas Dwan in reply to recent vote of condolenceon death of this father.
Irishtown,Clonmel,
May 20th 1912
The hon. Secretary,Workingmen's Boat Club.
Dear Sir,Please convey to the members ofyour club my sincere thanks for your kind resolutionofsympathy on the death ofmy father. I also wish you would convey to them also thethanks ofmy wife, mother and sister.Faithfully yours,Jas Dwan.
Proposed by president and seconded by Mr W Mackey that the letter be inserted onminutes.Ballot for election ofMr Chas. Carri as member of the club resulted as follows 24 forand 2 against. Mr Carri accordingly declared elected.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday 2nd June 1912President in the chair.Discussion arose as to state of oars and boats and necessity for getting some new oarsand president was instructed to see a man named Cashin who repairs oars.Mr W Brown applied for use of room for meeting of Carpenters society and samegranted.The committee went into the standing complaint against Mr Jas Corbett for carryingnon member in a boat and damaging the boat and decided to fine Mr Corbett 1/Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Sunday June 16th 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs 1. Carri, 1. Hickey, D. 0 Connell, T. Halpin, P. Mackey,W. Mackey, W. Cassidy.E Burke's bill for 9111 submitted to meeting and ordered to be paid.It was decided to purchase new pair of left oars and secretaries directed to order same.
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Discussion arose as to state of slips and it was decided to refer the matter to Captainand vice captain to report what was necessary to be done.Proposed by w Cassidy and seconded by president that Patrick Terry be elected amember of the club.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday 30th June 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs D. 0 Connell, W. Mackey, 1. Fitzgerald, W. Cassidy.Invitation read from secretary Picturesque Places committee asking our committee toappoint six members to assist as stewards at aviation meeting on 4th July read and thefollowing six members were appointed: Messrs P. Purcell, W. Mackey, 1. Carri,1. Hickey, W. Halloran, and W. Cassidy.Meeting adj.
General Monthly Meeting Sunday July 7th 1912President in the chair.Roll called and subscriptions to the amount of 14/ received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.Ballot for election of Patrick Terry to membership of the club resulting in his beingelected unanimously.Discussion arose on question of letting club to several Trade societies but nothingdefinite was decided upon.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday 21 July 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs John Fitzgerald, 1. Hickey, 1. Brennan, T. Halpin, P. Smith, andW Cassidy.Mr Brennan applied for use of three boats for Tuesday evening same passedunanimously.Gas account submitted to meeting amounting to 8/1 and bill for 2/ from Gascommittee for mantles - both ordered to be paid.Mr s. 1.Purcell's bill for 4/6 for repairs to D.C. ordered to be paid.Meeting adj.
General Monthly Meeting Sunday 4th August 1912Vice President in the chair.Roll called and subscriptions to the amount of £1 :9:0 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.No further business.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday September 1st 1912President in the chair.A number of accounts amounting to £1:3: 10 were submitted by the president samewere passed.Messrs Allen and Shaw were directed to meet the treasurer and secretary to makeannual audit.
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Meeting adj.
General Monthly Meeting Sunday September 8t h 1912President in chair.Roll called and subscriptions amounting to £1 :7:0 received and entered.The Auditors statement of clubs affairs was read by Mr Geo. Allen, and treasurerpresented a statement of his account for past year. General discussion ensued as tounsatisfactory financial condition of the club.Meeting then proceeded with the annual election of officers - which resulted asfollows:President - Proposed by Mr P. Dennehy and seconded by 1. Brennan that Mr JasKeane be elected president. Passed unanimously.
Vice-president - Proposed by Mr 1. Drohan and seconded by Mr P. Prendergast thatMr Thos. Halpin be elected Vice-president. Passed unanimously.
Captain - Proposed by Mr Wm. Cleary seconded by Mr Ed. Owens that Mr Thos.Drohan be captain. Passed unanimously.
Discussion arose as to advisability of dispensing with certain officerships in the cluband eventually it was decided on motion ofMr 1. Brennan seconded by Mr W. Clearythat vice captaincy be dispensed with for present.Proposed by Mr P. Dennehy seconded by Mr Thos. Drohan that appointment ofauditors stand over to general monthly meeting preceding the annual general meeting.Proposed by Mr T. Drohan and seconded by Mr Purcell that office of Treasurer beabolished.Secretaries - Proposed by Mr W. Cleary seconded by Mr T. Drohan that Messrs W.Cassidy and1. Brennan be appointed secretaries. Passed unanimously.
Committee - Ballot for election of committee resulted as follows: W. Cleary -18,M Halloran - 13, P. Dennehy - 12, Messrs T. Allen and P. Prendergast - 11 each,Messrs Green and Mackey - 9 each. On the tie for sixth place Mr Mackey retired infavour ofMr Green and Messrs Cleary, Halloran, Dennehy, Allen, Prendergast andGreen were declared elected.Discussion arose as to standing of practice dances and on motion of Mr Geo. Allenseconded by Mr Thos. Allen it was decided to start dancing on Monday 16th
September. The arrangements for the dancing were left to the committee to make.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Wednesday 11t h September 1912Mr James Keane President elect in the chair.Also present Messrs T. Halpin, Drohan, Cleary, Dennehy, Halloran, Jas Green,J Brennan, W Cassidy.
Proposed by Mr T Drohan and seconded by Mr M. Halloran that Thos. Halpin beelected master of ceremonies for dance season. Mr George Allen was also electedsecond MC.A number of names -ladies and gentlemen- were submitted to the meeting forinvitations to dance practices, same were passed.
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Proposed by Mr W. Cleary seconded by Mr Jas. Green that entrance fee to dancing bereduced to II. It was decided to get piano and pianist for opening dance night at 51.Proposed by Mr Drohan and seconded by Mr W. Cassidy that Mr 1. Leonard bereinstated as a member of the club. Passed unanimously.Discussion arose on the question of billiard receipts and eventually it was decided thatcommittee takes over marking of billiards in turns and Messrs Halloran and Brennanwere appointed to take charge until next meeting.Members are requested to note that no arrears will be allowed to run and billiardsmust be paid for on the spot.It was decided to change time of Committee meetings to Sunday evenings at70' clock.Secretary was ordered to write to Mr Purcell to attend next meeting to explain as toproceeds of sale of load of timber - club property.
Committee Meeting Sunday September 15th 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs T. Allen, Jas. Green, P. Dennehy, P. Prendergast, M. Halloran,W. Cassidy and 1. Brennan.
Proposed by 1. Brennan seconded by Mr Allen that Mr Teehan be elected a memberof the club.Mr Brennan handed in 8/6 received by him from Mr Tobin as the price of boat andtimber sold by Mr Purcell. Mr Tobin having come before the meeting explained thatMr Purcell could not attend personally it was decided to accept the money and anorder was made that Mr Purcell be asked to hand over any keys of club still held byhim.Messrs Halloran and Brennan handed in 3111/2 as proceeds of billiards since lastmeeting.Proposed by Mr M. Halloran and seconded by Mr T. Drohan that Messrs Cleary andCassidy act as trustees for coming year.Messrs Dennehy and Green were appointed to take charge of billiards for next week.A number of ladies names were submitted for invitation to practice dances and werepassed.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday September 22nd 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs T. Allen, M. Halloran, P. Dennehy, 1. Green, W. Cleary,1. Brennan and W. Cassidy.Messrs Dennehy and Green handed in 4/2 1/2 as proceeds of billiards.Messrs Allen and Cleary were appointed to take charge for coming week.Number of ladies names submitted to meeting for invitations to dances and werepassed.After discussion as to provision of music for dances Messrs Jas. Green andP. Dennehy were appointed to interview Messrs Carri Bros. And Dwyer Bros. toascertain their terms for hiring of piano.Mr M Tobin appeared before the meeting on charge of taking a non member in a boaton Sunday last and after hearing Mr Tobin and several members views it wasproposed by Mr Brennan and seconded by Mr Allen that the matter was dismissed butMr Tobin was cautioned to comply with the rules on the matter in future.
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A number of Gentlemen's names were before the meeting for invitation and samewere passed.
Committee Meeting Sunday 29t h September 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs Cleary, Allen, Prendergast, Halloran, Cassidy and Brennan.Messrs Allen and Cleary handed in 3/5 receipts from billiards and card money for pastweek.Tender received from Messrs Carri for hire of piano for dances and same wasaccepted for present, subject to reopening question for purpose of getting a guaranteeagainst liability for damage.Arrangements were made as to procuring replacements for long practice (tomorrow)Monday night and tariff fixed at one shilling.Messrs T. Halpin and T. Drohan were appointed to take charge of billiards forfollowing week.Meeting adj.
General Monthly Meeting Sunday October 6th 1912.President in the chair.Roll called and subscriptions amounting to 38/ received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.Mr Teehan was elected unanimously.No further business meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday October 6t h 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs Cleary, Drohan, Allen, Halloran, Prendergast, Brennan, andCassidy.Messrs Drohan and Halpin handed in 2/2 as receipts from billiards and cards. MessrsHalloran and Brennan were appointed to take charge of billiards for following week.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday October 20 t h 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs Allen, Drohan, Halloran, Prendergast, Brennan, Cassidy.Messrs Halloran and Brennan handed in 1111 as receipts from billiards and cards.Proposed by Mr Halloran and seconded by Mr Brennan that Mr Patrick Power beelected a member of the club. Proposed by Mr Keane and seconded by Mr Allen thatMr Michael Power be elected a member of the club. The sum of 8/ entrance fees washanded in.Proposed by Mr Drohan seconded by Mr Halloran that Miss 0 Connors bill of 11/6 bepaid.A second notice having been received about the rent it was decided to pay same. MrCassidy informed committee that the funds were 16/ short for the rent. And thefollowing members lent 2/ each; Messrs Cleary, Keane, Prendergast, Drohan,Halloran, Allen. Cassidy, and Brennan. Mr Cassidy was ordered to pay the £8 rent.An order was made to have boats taken in off river. A new lock was ordered to be gotfor secretary's press. Messrs Allen and Cassidy were appointed to take charge ofbilliards table for following week.Meeting adj.
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General Monthly Meeting Sunday November 2nd 1912President in the chair.Roll called subscriptions amounting to £1 :2:0 handed in and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.Ballot for election of Messrs Patrick and Michael Power resulted in their beingelected unanimously.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday Nov 2n d 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs Allen, Halloran, Drohan, Green, Prendergast, Cleary, Brennanand Cassidy.Gas bill for 3/10 submitted and ordered to be paid.Invitation read from Manchester Martyrs Celebration committee asking to senddelegates to meeting. Decided to take no action. Billiard and card money amountingto 3/5 was handed in.Ordered payment of 2 cwts coal.Meeting adj.
Meeting Sunday November 24 t h 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs Green, Halloran, Allen, Brennan, and Cassidy.Circular read from Manchester Martyrs celebration committee asking for asubscription towards expenses. The letter was marked "read"It was decided to continue practice dances during advent.Meeting adj.
General Monthly Meeting Sunday December r t 1912President in the chair.Roll called and subscriptions amounting to 17/ received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Sunday December r t 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs Allen, Cleary, Drohan, Halloran, Prendergast, Brennan, andCassidy.Proposed by Thomas Allen seconded by William Cleary that reunion dance be heldon Monday December 30 th
. The following names were struck off the roll theirsubscriptions being well overdue James Corbett, Joseph Power, William Johnson,Francis 0 Rourke, John Killeen, William Green, Edward Pope, Philip Cunningham,William Devine, and James Drohan.Billiard table receipt amounting to 3/11 was handed in. A bill of 2/3 paid for chalkand candles. The following were paid 2/ each due Messrs Allen, Brennan, and Keane.Ordered to pay 2/6 for cakes.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Sunday December 15t h 1912President in the chair.
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Also present Messrs Allen, Halloran, Cleary, Drohan, Brennan, and Cassidy.It was decided to call a general meeting for Sunday December 22nd to decide aboutReunion Dance.Mr 0 Brien's bill of £2:11:4 lizordered to be paid.James Keane bill for 2/6 ordered to be paid.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting Sunday December 22nd 1912President in the chair.Also present Messrs Allen, Cleary, Halpin, and Brennan.Miss 0 Connors bill of 14/ for music to be paid.A general meeting was called on Thursday night Jan 1st to pass a vote of sympathy toMr James Keane on the death of his father.Proposed by Mr Wm. Cleary and seconded by Mr Thomas Drohan and passed insilence: That "we the members of the Clonmel Workingmen's Boat club beg to tenderto our esteemed President Mr James Keane our sincere sympathy on the death of hisfather"Copies ordered to be sent to Mr Keane and to the press.Meeting adj.
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General Meeting Sunday March 9t h 1913Mr James Keane President occupied the chair.Mr George Allen acted as secretary to the meeting.On the proposition ofMr Wm. Cleary and seconded by the chairman, Mr GeorgeAllen was appointed club secretary in room ofMr Wm. Cassidy.Roll called and subscriptions amounting to £1: 11:0 were received and entered.A sum of 11/ (per Mr Wm. Mackey) from the Bakers trade union for use of room formeetings was received.The president informed the meeting that Mr Wm. Cassidy, their late secretary, handedover to him all the books and money amounting to £3:2:0 which sum was quitecorrect.There being no further business the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Sunday 9t h March 1913President in the chair.Also present Messrs T. Halpin, Wm. Cleary, P. Prendergast, and Geo. Allen.A bill for £1: 19:6 was received from Messrs Carrie and it was ordered to be paid.It was deci ded to pay Messrs Farrell £2: 1:3 lizout of their bill of £4: 1:3 lizA letter was received and read from Mr M Hourigan, Bansha for the use of the clubon Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6.30 for the teaching ofIrish dancing, and after a shortdiscussion permission was granted, he to be held responsible for any damage that maybe done.A long discussion took place with reference to members running into arrears and itwas unanimously decided to strike some of the roll, and give a chance until Aprilmeeting to some more to clear themselves up.The committee had under consideration the doing up of the boats and it was decidedto leave the matter in the hands of Messrs Cleary and Halpin.The committee decided to co-op the following members- Messrs William Mackey,William Kennedy, Martin Purcell, Patrick Mackey.Meeting adj.
General Meeting Sunday April 6t h 1913The president occupied the chair.Roll called and contributions amounting to £1 :6:6 were received and entered.A sum of 4/- (from Mr Wm. Mackey) for the use of the club for the baker's societywas received.A discussion took place with reference to the advisability of charging Mr Hourigan
for the use of the club for the purpose of teaching Irish dancing, but eventually it wasdecided to leave the committee order stand.It was proposed by Mr Patrick Mackey and seconded by the chairman that theentrance fee to join the club be reduced to 2/6 for new members; the same rule toapply to members who were left the club over twelve months. Passed unanimously.It was unanimously decided, (on the proposition ofMr Wm. Mackey, seconded by
Mr Wm. Cleary), to send out notices with arrears to members owing over 3/-, for aspecial meeting to be held on the following Sunday, as it was pointed out (by one ofthe members) that some members were misled and thought they were struck off theroll. (passed unanimously)There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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Committee meeting Monday 7t h April 1913.The president presided.Also present Messrs. Thos. Halpin, Wm. Cleary, Thos. Allen, Wm. Mackey,John Purcell, Patrick Mackey, and George Allen.A long discussion took place in reference to members running into arrears, and it wasunanimously decided (on the proposition ofWm. Mackey, seconded by Mr WilliamCleary) that no member be allowed to take a boat from the slip during coming seasonunless his arrears are less than 3/-. A notice to this effect to be put up in the club.It was decided to have the notice sent out to members in big arrears for the specialmeeting marked "a final notice".It was decided to pay another £1 out of Messrs Farrell's bill.A bill for 4/- was received from Clonmel Chronicle office for printing tickets forAnnual Reunion Dance, and it was ordered to be paid.The Committee ordered that the necessary materials for doing up the boats be got.A discussion took place with reference to whitewashing the exterior of the club, and itwas decided to leave the matter in the hands ofMr Cleary.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting April 7th 1913.The president occupied the chair.Also present - Messrs. Halpin, Allen, Cleary, W. Mackey, W. Purcell, P. Mackey andGeorge Allen.The committee decided to strike off five members who failed to tum up either to theMonthly meeting or a special general meeting to pay their arrears, which varied from5/ to 9f. And a notice to this effect was ordered to be sent to each of them.The committee had under consideration the advisability of whitewashing the outsideof the club, and after some discussion it was decided to have Mr Cleary engage a manto do same provided his charge was not over 1Of.
It was decided to get a bag of cement for the use of the club.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting April 21st 1913.The president presided.Also present Messrs. Cleary, W. Mackey, Thos. Allen, M Purcell, and George Allen.The gas bill amounting to 7/2 was received and it was ordered to be paid.Proposed by Mr P Mackey and seconded by Mr m Purcell that Mr Thos Regan beelected member of the club.Proposed by Mr P Mackey and seconded by Mr Thos Allen that Mr Daniel Moloneybe elected a member of the club.The chairman proposed and Mr George Allen seconded that Mr Thos Keeffe beelected a member.The proposition money received was handed in.Received from billiards (per Mr Patrick Mackey) 4 1/2 d.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting April 28th 1913.Mr James Keane (President) presided.Also present Messrs. Cleary, Thos Allen, Wm. Mackey, Thos Halpin,Patrick Mackey, Martin Purcell, and George Allen.
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Proposed by Mr George Allen and seconded by Mr Thos Allen that Mr PatrickMcMahon be elected member of the club.Mr W. Mackey proposed and Mr W Cleary seconded that Mr John Rawlins beadmitted.Proposed by Thos Halpin and seconded by the chairman that Mr Patrick Dempsey beelected.There being no further business meeting adj.
General Meeting May 4th 1913The president presided.Roll call and contributions amounting to 171 received and entered.Messrs. Thos. Regan, Edward Moloney, Thos. Keeffe, Patrick McMahonJohn Rawlins and Patrick Dempsey were unanimously elected members of the club.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting May 5th 1913The president presided.Also present Messrs. Wm. Mackey, Martin Purcell, Wm. Cleary, Thos Drohan,Patrick Mackey, and George Allen.An order was made to procure a load of sand for the use of the club. A similar orderwas made for the purpose of getting two leads of ashes for the use of the footpath. Itwas decoded to get materials for the purpose of making a ladder for the use of theclub.Mr George Allen handed in 2-1 liz received from billiards played during the week.And the president a sum of 1/3.It was decided to change the hour of bringing in the boats on Sunday evening from 2to 2.45 0' clock and the taking out of same from 3.15 to 3 0' clockMeeting adj.
Committee meeting 19th May 1913OThe chairman presided.Also present Messrs Wm. Cleary, Thos Allen, Thos Halpin, Thos Drohan, andGeorge Allen.Mr Cleary proposed and Mr Thos Halpin seconded that Mr Michael Drohan beelected member of the club.Mr Thos Drohan proposed and Mr Thos Allen seconded that Mr Richard 0' Neill beelected.The chairman proposed Mr Robert Drohan and this was seconded by Mr Thos Halpin.Mr George Allen proposed and Mr Thos Allen seconded that Mr Simon Disney beelected.No further business.Meeting adj.
General meeting 8t h June 1913The president presided.Roll call and contributions amounting to £1-7/6d received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings was read and confirmed.Messrs Michael Drohan, Richard 0 Neill, Robert Drohan and Simon Disney wereunanimously elected members of the club.Meeting adj.
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Committee meeting June 9t h 1913The president presided.Also present Messrs. Wm. Cleary, Thos. Drohan, Thos. Halpin, Martin Purcell, andGeorge Allen.A letter was received from Mr Wm. Hourigan, Bansha, thanking the President andmembers for their kind use of the club. He pointed out that as his class was not payinghe was unable to make any offering, and that if his services were ever required hewould be at the clubs disposal.It was ordered to get a pane of glass for one of the pictures, which was broken. Thepresident handed in 6d received from billiards.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting June 23 r d 1913The president presided.Also present Messrs Thos. Drohan, Wm. Cleary, Wm. Mackey, George Allen andMartin Purcell.It was decided to strike off a member off the roll whose arrears had exceeded the limitof 3/- and who was warned repeatedly.It was proposed by Mr Wm. Cleary and seconded by Mr Martin Purcell thatMr Christopher Connors be elected member of the club.The President proposed and Mr Drohan seconded that Mr Michael Monogue beelected.Mr David Drohan was proposed by Mr Thos. Drohan and this was seconded by MrWilliam Cleary.Mr George Allen proposed Mr John Coffey and this was seconded byMr Martin Purcell.Proposed by Mr Wm. Cleary and seconded by President that Mr Wm. Morgan beelected Member of the club.An application was made for the use of the boats for the following Sunday for thepurpose of holding a picnic for the members and it was unanimously agreed to grantsame.It was decided to have the club premises locked in future at 11 0' clock p.m.There being no further business meeting adj.
Committee meeting 29th June 1913The president presided.Also present Messrs. Wm. Cleary, Thos. Drohan, Thos. Halpin, Patrick Mackey,Martin Purcell and George Allen.It was proposed by Mr George Allen and seconded by the chairman thatMr Harry Kerbitt be elected member of the club.
Leave was granted to Typographical Association to hold a meeting on the followingThursday evening.Mr Wm. Cleary proposed Edward Condon this was seconded by the president.Mr George Allen proposed Mr James Drohan and Mr Patrick Prendergast seconded.Mr Thomas Allen proposed Mr James White and Mr John Purcell seconded.Mr Wm. Cleary proposed Mr Dominic Mackey and seconded by Mr Thomas Allen.Meeting adj.
General meeting July 6t h 1913
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The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions amounting to 31-11 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.A ballot for the election of the following; Christopher Collins, Michael Monogue,David Drohan, John Coffey, William Morgan, Harry Kerbitt, Edward Condon,James Drohan, James White, Dominic Mackey and Michael Harman as members of
the club resulted in the first two receiving 15 for and 1 against and the remainderbeing elected unanimously.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting July 14th 1913The president presided.Also present Messrs William Cleary, William Mackey, Patrick Mackey, andGeorge Allen.It was ordered to pay Messrs Farrell £2 out of the bill.Received from typographical Association (per sec.) 4/- for use of club.It was ordered that the gas meter be locked in future at 11 0' clock.
Committee meeting 21st July 1913The president in the chair.Also present Messrs Thomas Halpin, William Cleary, Thomas Drohan,Patrick Prendergast, Patrick Mackey, Martin Purcell and George Allen.Mr William Cleary proposed and Mr Thos Drohan seconded that Mr Broderick beelected member of the club.Mr Patrick Mackey proposed that Mr John Morrissey be elected and this wasseconded by Mr Thos. Halpin.The president proposed that Mr Thos. Connors be elected and this was seconded byMr Martin Purcell.A bill for 712-gas bill was received and it was ordered to be paid.It was decided to reduce the price of billiards on the proposition ofMr Purcell,seconded by Mr Cleary to 2d a hundred.An order was granted to the typographical association to hold a meeting on thefollowing night.Proposed by the chairman and seconded by Mr Thomas Halpin and passed in silence:"That we the members of Clonmel W.RC. wish to tender to Mr Rowles our deepestsympathy on the loss he has sustained by the death of his son (Stephen) a respectedmember of our club".That copy of resolution be sent to Mr Rowles and the press.A bill for 10/6 poor rate was received from Mr David Fitzgerald RC. and thesecretary was ordered to interview Mr Fitzgerald on the matter.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting July 28 t h 1913The chairman presided and there was also present- Messrs. Thomas Drohan,William Cleary, Martin Purcell, Patrick Mackey and George Allen.The secretary informed the meeting that he had seen Mr Fitzgerald as ordered and hesaid that he had served the notice on Mr Stratton as usual, but Mr Stratton sent theorder back, with a note that the tenants were to be held responsible for the poor ratefor the future. He also mentioned that several tenants had complained to him about the
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same matter. After a short discussion it was decided that Mr Drohan and GeorgeAllen interview Mr Stratton.Mr William Cleary proposed and Mr George Allen seconded that Mr W. McGrath beelected member of the club.The chairman proposed Mr William Sullivan and this was seconded by Mr MartinPurcell.Mr Thomas Drohan proposed and Patrick Mackey seconded that Mr Thomas Corbettbe elected.An order was made to pay Mr Moloney for whitewashing one of the walls.Some complaints were made against junior members for the careless manner in whichthey take care of the boats and the matter was left in the hands of the Captain.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 3rd August 1913The President presided.Roll call and contributions amounting to £1-9-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.A ballot for the election of the following John Broderick, John Morrissey, ThomasConnors, William McGrath, William Sullivan, and Thomas Corbett resulted in allbeing elected unanimously.It was suggested by a member to run (as was an annual custom) an excursion toDungarvan in the last Sunday of the month, and after some remarks, the matter wasadjourned to the following Thursday night to see how many members intend to takepart in same.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting August 11th 1913The president presided.The others present were Messrs. Thomas Halpin, Thomas Allen, William Cleary,Patrick Mackey, Patrick Prendergast, Martin Purcell, and George Allen.An order was made to pay the first half year of the poor rate bill 5/3.Billiard money amounting to 1/8 was received for the president.Messrs. John Rawlins and James White were elected auditors.An order was made to procure some paint for the doing up of parts of the interior ofthe club.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting September 5th 1913Mr Thos. Halpin Vice President presided.Also present Messrs. Thos Drohan, Wm. Cleary, Wm. Mackey, Thos AllenM. Purcell and George Allen.An order was made to get half a ton of coal at Dalton's. A like order was made to gettwo sweeping brushes.A discussion took place with reference to the holding of meeting by Masons Society,and it was decided that if they ever required the premises they should make anapplication by letter to the committee.Meeting adj.
General Meeting Sunday 7t h September 1913
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The president Mr James Keane presided and there was a large attendance of memberspresent.Roll call and contributions amounting to £2-4-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Bakers money 16/The audit for the financial year was read by Mr John Rawlins and the motion ofMrWilliam Mackey seconded by Mr James Drohan a vote of thanks was passed to theauditors.The next business was the election of officers for the coming year.Mr Cleary proposed the outgoing chairman Mr Keane .and Mr Thomas Allenseconded. There being no one else proposed the chairman declared himselfunanimously elected.On the motion ofMr Martin Purcell seconded by Mr Patrick MackeyMr Thomas Halpin was unanimously elected vice president.Mr Thomas Drohan was unanimously elected captain on the motion of the presidentseconded by the vice president.Mr William Mackey proposed Mr George Allen as secretary and Mr James Dwanseconded. The secretary briefly returned thanks.A ballot for the election of seven on the Committee resulted as follows MessrsWm. Mackey 19, Thomas Allen 18, William Cleary 17,Patrick Mackey 16, PatrickPrendergast 14, Martin Purcell 11, and James Drohan 8.The consideration of opening the practice dances was next discussed.Mr Michael Tobin proposed that the dances be started on Monday 15th September andMr James Drohan seconded.Mr Thomas Allen proposed as an amendment Monday 22nd September andMr Patrick Mackey seconded.On a show of hands being taken Mr Michael Tobin's motion was declared lost by 13votes to 9.Mr James Drohan informed the meeting that he would be happy to teach Irish dancingand it was unanimously decided to have practices on same on Thursday nights.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting September 14th 1913The president presided.Also present Messrs Thos. Allen, Thos. Drohan, William Cleary, Patrick Mackey,Martin Purcell and George Allen.The president handed in a sum of 6/4 amount received from billiards A letter wasreceived from St Patrick's Well Unveiling Committee asking to send two delegates toa meeting to be held in St Mary's Temperance hall on Sunday 21st inst. After a shortdiscussion Messrs Drohan and Thomas Allen were appointed.Mr William Cleary proposed and Mr Thos Drohan seconded thatMr William Me Gregor be appointed a member of the club.Mr George Allen proposed that Mr Edward Barrett be elected member and this wasseconded by Mr William Cleary.An order was made to get a packet of candles and some gas fittings.Messrs. Thomas Halpin and George Allen were appointed MC's for the dancingseason with Mr James Drohan M.C. for the Irish Dancing.It was decided to pay a bill to Mr Brohan of 2/ for carting ashes into the club.A number of names were received for Ladies invites and it was decided to send outsame.
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It was decided for the committee to meet on the following Thursday.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 25 th September 1913Mr Thos Halpin VP. Presided and there was also present Messrs Wm. Mackey,P Mackey, Thos Allen, Martin Purcell, Thos Drohan, and George Allen.The rent bill was received by the secretary and it was ordered to be paid.The committee decided to get more paint to finish the painting.The Sec. handed in 2/ received from the Typographical Association.The secretary was directed to summon some members for a breach of the rules of theclub.It was decided to have the practice dance on the following Monday to be a longpractice and to have no more dances until after the mission.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 27 th September 1913The president presided and there was also present Messrs. Wm. Cleary, Thos Drohan,Thos Allen, P Mackey, M Purcell, Thos Halpin and George Allen.Mr Wm. Cleary proposed Mr P Greene as member of the club, Mr P Mackeyseconded.Mr Keane proposed and Mr Thos Drohan seconded that Mr Gerard Fagan be elected.Received from billiards 3/6Mr Martin Purcell was appointed to take charge of the billiards table for the followingweek.A charge preferred against some members of ill treating some of the musicinstruments was discussed at length. And after hearing statements from threemembers who were summoned to attend the meeting it was found that the guiltyparties were non members and the committee decided to severely warn them.The meeting adj.
Committee Meeting October 4th 1913The Chairman presided.Also present Messrs Thos. Halpin, Wm. Cleary, P Mackey, W Mackey, M Purcell,P Prendergast and George Allen.Mr Martin Purcell handed in 3/5 received for billiards during the week.Two bills amounting in all to £2-14-1 lizwas received from Mrs 0 Brien and an orderwas made to pay the bill of Monday nights long practice expense.It was decided that the secretary write for a box of tips.Mr John Halley was proposed a member of the club on the proposition ofWm. Clearyseconded by Mr P Mackey.There being no further business meeting adj.
General meeting 5t h October 1913The chairman presided.Contributions of £1-6-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.A ballot for the election of Messrs Wm. McGregor, Edward Barrett, Patrick Greene,Gerard Fagan and John Skally resulted in all being elected unanimously.Meeting adj.
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Committee meeting October 6t h 1913The president presided.Also present Messrs. W Cleary, P Mackey, M Purcell, and George Allen.A vote of sympathy was passed to Mr Patrick Purcell, a respected member of the club,on the death of his father on the motion ofMr Cleary seconded by Mr P Mackey.Copies of the resolution was ordered to be sent to Mr Purcell and the press.The committee having discussed the question of procuring a wreath with a good bodyof the members, it was unanimously decided to get one, members to subscribe 6dtowards same.The committee decided to adjourn the rest of the business as a mark of respect.
Committee Meeting October 14th 1913The president presided.Also present Messrs. W Cleary, P Prendergast, P Mackey, M Purcell andGeorge AllenMr W Cleary handed in 3/ received for billiards during the week.An order was made that the secretary pay a bill of 1/7 to Messrs Riely for tipsreceived.A communication was received from Messrs Reily returning the balls, and it wasdecided to leave the matter stand.The following letter was received from Mr P Purcell and on the motion of thesecretary seconded by Mr Cleary, the letter was ordered to be inserted on the minutes.
11 Albert Street,Clonmel10 October 1913
Dear George,
Will you please convey to the members ofthe Boat Club my very sincere thanks forthe resolution ofsympathy, copy ofwhich you were so kind to send me, and also forthe wreath which was placed on the coffin ofmy father. I hope it will be a long timebefore the occasion will arise for a similar display ofsympathy for any other memberofthe club.
Yours,P Purcell.
Meeting adj.
General Meeting 2nd November 1913The president occupied the chair.Roll call and subscriptions amounting £1-16-0 was received and entered.Some references having been made regarding the practice dances by the secretary, themeeting adj.
Committee Meeting 15th November 1913The president presided, and there was also present Messrs. Thomas Halpin,Thomas Drohan, William Cleary, Patrick Mackey, James Drohan and George Allen.
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Some discussion took place with reference to a leakage in the roof of the club, and itwas decided to have Mr T Drohan and George Allen interview Mr Stratton about thematter.The committee was engaged for some time going through the roll and membersarrears, and it was decided to warn some members as regards their arrears.An invitation was received from the Secretaries of the Manchester MartyrsCommittee to send delegates to a meeting, and Messrs Thos. Halpin andThos Drohan were deputed to attend on behalf of the club.Billiard money amounting to 16s 4d was handed in by the secretary.Invites was ordered to be send to ladies whose names were handed in.It was ordered to pay 10/6 to Mr Thos. Drohan who purchased five pictures for theclub.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 7th December 1913The president presided.Roll call and contributions amounting to £1.12.0 was received and entered.The reunion dance was on the motion ofMr T Drohan seconded by Thos Halpin fixedfor St Stephens night. The tariff for same being agreed to at members 3s. Nonmembers 3/6.A discussion took place whether it was possible to get a licence for the dance and itwas finally decided to leave the matter in the committees hand to see to the matter.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 7th December 1913Mr Keane presided.Also present Messrs Thos Halpin, Wm. Cleary, Thos Allen, Thos Drohan,P Prendergast and George Allen.A bill for 1-3-1 liz was submitted from Mr Kavanagh and it was ordered to be paid.A long discussion took place with regards to the licence for the Annual ReunionDance and it was decided to have Messrs Cleary and Drohan interview Mrs 0' Brienif she would make the application.It was unanimously agrees to engage Mr John Fahey and his sister to supply mUSICfor the dance.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 13th December 1913The president presided. There was also present Messrs Halpin, Mackey Cleary andGeorge Allen.Billiard money amounting to 11111 was received from the president.It was decided to get a box of billiard chalk which amounts to 1111.A similar order was made in reference to some French chalk for the Reunion Dance.The following bills were submitted and ordered to be paid - Dalton's £1-12 liz,Farrell's £1-1-10, Gas bills etc. 16/21Mr Thos Drohan proposed and Mr Wm. Cleary seconded that Mr P Melligan beelected member of the club.A number of invites were ordered to be sent out to gentlemen and ladies for theReunion Dance.Meeting adj.
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General Meeting January 4t h 1914
The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions amounting to £1-12-0 was received and entered.Mr Patrick Merrigan was unanimously elected member of the club.On the proposition ofMr Edward Condon, seconded by Mr P Mackey a vote ofthanks was passed to the committee for the admirable manner in which arrangementswere carried out for Reunion Dance.11/ was received from Bakers Society from Mr W Mackey.There being no further business meeting adj.
Committee meeting 17th January 1914.
The Vice President Mr Thos. Halpin was in the chair.Also present Messrs. W Cleary, Thomas Drohan, Thomas Allen, P Mackey, andGeorge Allen.The Poor Rate bill of 5/3 was received and it was ordered to be paid.Billiard money amounting to 1110 was handed in by the secretary.On the proposition ofMr George Allen, seconded by Mr P Mackey, Mr Thos Fogartywas proposed a member of the club.Mrs 0 Brien's bill of £6-1-7 amount for Reunion Dance was received and it wasordered to be paid.Meeting adj.
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General Meeting 29th January 1914
The Vice President resided.A vote of condolence was, on motion ofMr Wm. Cleary seconded by Mr ThosDrohan, passed to Messrs Wm. and Pat Mackey on the death of their mother.Meeting adj.
General Meeting February r t 1914
The Vice President Mr Thos Halpin presided.Roll call and subscriptions, which amounted to £1, was received and entered.Mr Thomas Fogarty was unanimously elected a member of the club.The secretary having complained about the small attendance of members at practicedances, it was unanimously decided to stop same for the rest of the season. A letteracknowledging a vote of sympathy from the member's of the club on the death of hismother and which was read at last general meeting was received from Mr WilliamMackey.The following is a copy of the letter.
21 Mary Street,Clonmel.February r 1914.
Dear Sir,Allow me to thank you and our fellow members for your great kindness in passing thevote ofsympathy, also for the beautiful wreath, which you sent. Believe me we willever treasure the memory ofyour goodness in our hour oftrouble.We are indeed deeply grateful.
Yours sincerely,
WYMackey.The Hon. Secretary ofWBC
On the motion of the Secretary, seconded by Mr Wm. Cleary, the letter was ordered tobe inserted on the minutes.They're being no further business.Meeting adj.
General Meeting March 1st 1914Mr Thomas Halpin v.r presided.Roll call and subscriptions amounting to £1-16 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings was read and signed.Mr John Rawlins proposed and Mr Thomas Allen seconded that a Cinderella Dancebe held on St. Patrick's Night, provided that a reasonable crowd attended, the tariffbeing settled at 2/- for outsiders, and charge for members was left in the Committeeshands.Mr William Cleary proposed and Mr Martin Purcell seconded a daily paper beprocured for the club. It was unanimously decided to get the "Cork Examiner"Meeting adj.
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Thomas Allen proposed an excursion on the 1st Sunday in July and Mr P Dennehyseconded. Some discussion ensued, and it was eventually decided to run the excursionon the 2nd Sunday, the arrangements were left in the hands ofMr Dennehy, Mr Clearyand the secretary.It was decided to have a picnic on the following Sunday the charge for same to be 2/There being no further business. Meeting adj.
Special committee on 15th June 1914The chairman presided. Also present Messrs Cleary, Purcell, Rawlins and GeorgeAllen, T. Halpin.The following vote of condolence was on the motion ofMr Thos. Halpin seconded byMr Martin Purcell passed to Mr William McGregor on the death of his father: -" That we tender to Mr Wm. McGregor a respected member of our club our heartfeltsympathy on the great loss he has sustained by the death of his father. Copies wereordered to be sent out to Mr McGregor and the press".
Committee Meeting 27 th June 1914The president presided, and there were also present Messrs Cleary, Drohan, Rawlins,Purcell andAllen (2)The following letter received from Mrs McGregor was ordered to be inserted on theminutes on the motion ofMr George Allen, seconded by Mr William Cleary: -
June ts: 1914,Mrs McGregor andfamily desire to convey to he members ofThe Workingman's'Boat Club their deep thanks for their kindly sympathy expressed on the beautifulwreath andfor the letter ofcondolence in their recent sad bereavement.
Some discussion took place with reference to single members taking boats onSundays up the river, and it was decided by a majority, to have an order madeprohibiting such a practice, a notice to be posted at the Slip.Mr Thomas Allen applied for the use of a boat on the following Sunday at 2.30, andafter a short discussion same was granted.Mr Thomas Allen proposed and Mr William Cleary seconded that Mr John Carroll beelected a member of the club.Mr James Corbett was proposed by Mr Wm. Cleary, seconded by Mr Thomas Allen.Mr George Allen proposed Mr William Cahill and Mr James Keane seconded.Mr Denis Duggan was proposed by Mr Thos. Drohan seconded by Mr Wm. Cleary.Mr J Keane proposed Mr Author 0 Brien and the secretary seconded.Mr Michael Drohan was charged with having a non-member in the boat and afterhearing the circumstances of the case, the charge was dismissed.
Committee Meeting July 6th 1914
The president presided. Also present Messrs Allen (2) Drohan, and J Rawlins.Mr Thos Drohan proposed and Mr Thos Allen seconded that Mr Pat Richardson beelected a member.Mr Daniel Treacy was proposed by Mr George Allen and seconded by Mr JohnRawlins.
The committee was engaged for a considerable time about the hardship to boats, andthe further consideration was adjoumed to a fuller committee.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 5th July 1914The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions amounting to £2-0-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings was read and confirmed.A ballot for the elections of Messrs John Carroll, James Corbett, Denis Duggan,Author 0 Brien, William Cahill, Patrick Richardson and Daniel Treacy resulted in allbeing elected unanimously.There being no further business meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 11th July 1914The president presided and there was also present Messrs Thos Allen, Thos Drohan,Cleary, Prendergast, Rawlins and George Allen.Mr John Rawlins proposed and Mr William Cleary seconded that Mr John Halley beelected a member of the club, and entrance money was handed in.A discussion took place with regard to the usage of boats by the members in arrears,and it was unanimously decided to have a notice put at the slip prohibiting members,whose arrears are 2/- from taking boats up the river.Reference having been made about the damage of some things in the club, it wasdecided to leave the matter in the secretary's hands to make inquiries into the matter.Leave was granted to the Volunteers to hold a meeting on the following WednesdayNight.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting August l't 1914President presided. Also present Messrs Cleary, Drohan, and Allen (2)Mr T Drohan proposed Mr Ml. 0 Brien as a member of the club and the secretaryseconded.An order was made to pay Mr Brohan 2/6 for the casting and spreading of ashes.The gas bill was received and ordered to be paid.The secretary informed the meeting that he could not find out definitely who brokethe glass shade. No order was made.Meeting Adj.
General Meeting August 2nd 1914The President Mr Jas Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions, which amounted to £2-5-0, was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.19/- was handed in by Mr Wm. Mackey, secretary of the Bakers Society for a meetingheld in the club.Messrs Michael Halley and Michael 0 Brien were unanimously elected members ofthe club.Messrs John Killeen and Denis Duggan were elected auditors.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 6th September 1914Mr James Keane President presided.There was a large attendance of members present.Subscriptions amounting to £2-12 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.The audit for the financial year was read by Mr John Killeen, which showed that theclub was in a fairly satisfactory condition.On the motion ofMr Thos Halpin and seconded by Mr Wm. Mackey a vote of thankswas unanimously passed to Mr Killeen.The next business was the election of officers for the coming year.Mr Wm. Cleary proposed the outgoing president Mr J Keane and Mr Thos. Drohanseconded. There being no other members proposed Mr Keane was unanimouslyelected.On the proposition ofMr Thomas Allen seconded by Mr John Killeen, Mr Thos.Halpin was unanimously elected vice president.Mr William Cleary proposed Mr Thos Drohan as captain, but he refused to accept theoffice and he proposed that Mr John Rawlins be elected which was seconded by MrPat Power and passed unanimously.Mr Martin Cahill was proposed as vice captain by Mr Thos. Drohan and seconded byMr Jas Drohan. The election was unanimous.Mr William Mackey proposed and Mr Thos Halpin seconded that Mr George Allen(outgoing secretary) be elected.A ballot for the election of committee resulted as follows: -Wm. Cleary and Thos. Allen 27 each; Thomas Drohan 23; Pat Prendergast 17; JohnKilleen 16; Peter Dennehy 12; Wm. Mackey 12;Mr john Rawlins proposed that the dancing season open on Sunday night 13th
September and Mr 1.Killeen seconded.The arrangements of music and price were left in the committee's hands.There being no further business.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 7th September 1914The president presided. Also present Messrs Allen, Halpin, Cleary, Drohan,Prendergast, Cahill, Killeen, Mackey, Rawlins, and George Allen.A long discussion took place with regard to the music and price to be charged forpractice dances, and it was unanimously decided to engage Mr John Fahey and hissister to supply the music for the season, and to charge members 4d a night and nonmembers 6d with 2/- entrance fee.Messrs Thos. Halpin and John Killeen were appointed MCs.An order was made to pay Mr Walshe for one boat and 3 pairs of oars.It was decided to have billiards start on the following Monday Night.Orders were made to procure mantles and shades for gas, a pane of glass and paint topaint the billiard room and a coarse brush.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 14th September 1914Mr T Drohan presided. Also present Messrs T Allen, Killeen, Rawlins, Cahill, Clearyand George Allen.An application was received from the Clonmel Branch of the Irish National volunteersfor the use of the club to hold lectures during the winter months.
After a short discussion leave was granted for every Wednesday night.It was decided to hold a Cinderella Dance on Sunday night zr- September the pricefor members being 1/9 and non-members 2/- An order was made to get invitationcards printed.Mr John Rawlins was appointed to take charge of billiards table for the coming week.An order was made that anyone owing over 1/- will not be allowed to play.A bill of 6/6 for Gas was received and ordered to be paid, and a like order to pay MrQuinlan.
Committee Meeting 27 th September 1914Mr Wm. Cleary presided. There were also present - Messrs T. Allen, Cahill, Rawlins,and George Allen.An order to get half a ton of coal was made.Billiards money 3/3 was handed in by Mr John Rawlins and Mr T Allen wasappointed to look after the table for the coming week.An order was made to take in the boats.It was decided that no billiards be started after a quarter to 11 in the night.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 28 th September 1914The president presided and there were also present - Messrs T. Allen, Cleary, Halpin,Rawlins, Mackey, Cahill and George Allen.A bill was received from Mr McGregor for 1/6 for gas mantles and it was ordered tobe paid.It was ordered to pay Mr Thos. Drohan 6/6 the price of two tables he purchased.On the proposition ofMr George Allen seconded by Mr John Rawlins Mr PatKelleher was proposed a member of the club.Mr Peter 0 Brien was proposed by Mr Thos Allen and seconded by Mr M. CahillMr Jas Keane proposed and Mr George Allen seconded that Mr John 0 Brien beelected.Meeting adj.
General Meeting October 4t h 1914.The president presided.The Minutes of previous meetings were read and adopted.Monthly contributions of £2-2s was received and entered.A ballot for the election of three members resulted as follows: -
Mr P KelleherPeter 0 BrienJohn 0 Brien
Meeting adj.
Unanimous.22 for and 3 against.24 for and 2 against.
Committee Meeting 5th October 1914The president presided. Also present Messrs T. Allen, Prendergast, Cleary, Killeenand George Allen.Billiard money of 2111 was handed in. The secretary brought under the notice of thecommittee a complaint made by a member with regard to a young lady refusing to
dance with him at the Cinderella Dance, it was decided after a long discussion, tochange the lady's invite on to another boys name.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 12th October 1914The president presided and there were also present - Messrs T. Allen, Cleary, Halpin,Drohan, Cahill, Prendergast, Rawlins, Killeen, and George Allen.Billiards money of 3/7 was handed in, and Mr M Cahill was appointed to take chargeof the table for the coming week.Mr John Killeen proposed and Mr George Allen seconded that Mr Francis Fitzgeraldbe elected a member of the club.It was decided to run a Cinderella Dance on the following Sunday night.An order was made that the secretary notify members who are in arrears for dances.There being no further business, meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 22nd October 1914The president presided. Also present - Messrs Drohan, Cleary, Allen, Killeen,Rawlins, and George Allen.The quarterly gas bill of 12110 was received and ordered to be paid as was also a billfrom Mr McGregor for mantles.The committee was engaged for a considerable time discussing about damages beingdone to the clubs premises etc and it was unanimously decided "that any member ormembers who try to carry discredit on the club will be immediately dispelled from theclub"Some discussion took place with reference to running the dances during advent and itwas decided to leave the matter to the general body.The Thomas Quinlan was co-opted a member of the committee.Meeting adj.
General meeting November 1st 1914The vice president Mr T. Halpin presided. Mr John Rawlins acted as secretary.Monthly contributions of £1-8-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings was read and signed.Mr Francis Fitzgerald was unanimously elected member of the club.After a few minor matters being discussed, the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting November 18t h 1914Mr Thos Halpin VP. presided, also present - Messrs T. Allen, Drohan, Mackey,Rawlins, Cahill, Quinlan and G. Allen.The secretary handed in 8/5 billiards money collected.An order was made to pay 2/- for gas mantles.A communication was received from the Manchester Martyrs Committee to send adelegate to a meeting to be held in the Town Hall. No action was taken as the noticewas received too late.Considerable discussion took place with regards to member's arrears, and it wasfinally decided: - "that members, who's arrears at next meeting is 3/- or over, and whodo not clear same, is to be immediately cut off as being a member of the club"Mr Laurence Sweeney on the motion ofMr George Allen, seconded by Mr WMackey proposed a member of the club.
It was decided to hold a Cinderella Dance on Sunday November 271\ the price to be
2/- An order was made to get two panes of glass for windows. Some dancing billshaving being received it was decided to pay same.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 5th December 1914The president presided and there was also present - Messrs Drohan, Cahill andGeorge Allen.The half-yearly rent bill of £3-14-9 was received and ordered to be paid.Like orders were made with Messrs Farrell's bill of £2-15-1; Dalton's bill of £1-3-3and a bill for mantles of 2/6.The committee of the Town Tenants Demonstration wrote inviting the members of
the club to take part in the precession on Sunday next at 1.30. It was decided that theclub take part.Meeting adj.
General Meeting December 6th 1914The president presided. The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Monthly contributions of £ was received and entered.Mr Laurence Sweeney was unanimously elected a member of the club.The next business was the consideration of the Clubs Annual Reunion Dance.On the motion ofMr George Allen seconded by Mr John Rawlins it was unanimouslydecided to hold the dance on Christmas night, the price for members was fixed at 4/non members the same except he requires an invite for a lady when the charge wasfixed at Sl-It was also decided to stop the practice dances until after the Reunion.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 13th December 1914The president presided. Also present - Messrs T. Allen, Halpin, Drohan, Cahill,Rawlins, and George Allen.It was decided to issue the ladies invites for the Reunion Dance on Wednesday night.The committee was engaged for a considerable time discussing the question aboutapplying for a licence for the Reunion dance and it was eventually decided to haveMr Drohan and the Secretary interview Mr 0 Brien solicitor. The same two weredeputised to get the stuff from Mr 0 Brien.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 20 th December 1914Mr Thos. Drohan presided. Also present Messrs Wm. Mackey, T. Allen, Cleary,Rawlins, Cahill, Killeen, and George Allen.The secretary informed the meeting that Mrs 0 Briens opinion was that it would beonly useless to apply at the Borough Court for a licence, as it would be impossible toget same. It was decided to take no action on the matter.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 3rd January 1915The president presided. Roll call and contributions of £2-3-6 was received andentered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and confirmed.A long and heated discussion took place with reference to a question the secretaryasked with regard to the opening of his press at the previous half-night dance, andeventually the matter dropped.The secretary was directed to summons three members from taking a boat from theslip on Christmas day.There being no further business, the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 4th January 1915The president presided. Also present - Messrs T. Drohan, W. Mackey, T. Halpin,1. Rawlins, M. Cahill, 1. Killeen, W. Cleary and George Allen.A bill of 4/3 received from Messrs Farrells was ordered to be paid, as was also a billof 5/10 liz the price of making a railing for one of the new boats.An application was received from the committee of the Clonmel Technical School forthe use of the clubs decorations for their annual ball, after some discussion leave wasgranted.The charge against the three members of taking a boat from the slip was ruled out oforder, as the summonses were served illegal.The committee was engaged for a considerable time discussing about the billiard tableand it was finally decided to leave the old order stand.Orders were made to get billiard chalk "a game of House" and a quarter ton of coal.On the motion ofMr John Killeen seconded by Mr Thos Drohan Mr Patrick Hickeywas proposed a member of the club.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 18th January 1915The president presided. Also present Messrs T. Allen, T. Drohan, W. Cleary,T. Halpin, and George Allen.The half-yearly poor rate bill of 6/1 lizwas received and it was ordered to be paid.An order was made to pay 2/6 for gas mantles. The President strongly complainedabout the illusage of gas mantles and other things belonging to the club and after adiscussion it was decided to ask the co-operation of the members on the matter.A long discussion took place with regards to the stopping of the practice dances onaccount of the way they were attended by members, but it was pointed out that therewere only three more nights and no order was made.Mr Edward Condon was unanimously co-opted a member of the committee in theplace ofMr Quinlan who left the town.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting r t February 1915The chairman presided. Also present Messrs T. Allen, 1. Drohan, Ed. Condon,1. Rawlins, and G. Allen.The quarterly gas bill of £1-1-11 was received and ordered to be paid, as was an orderto pay for mantles. It was decided to pay coal bill of 912.It was unanimously decided to hold a Cinderella dance for Sunday night week, as itwas the last dance of the season.
The price for same beieng2/- except where a member required no invite for a ladywhen charge was fixed at 1/6. It was also decided to have all ladies names in bySunday night February 7th and notice to that effect to be posted up. Mr P Rigney wasproposed by the secretary and seconded by the chairman.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 6th February 1915The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-9-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Messrs Patrick Hickey and Patrick Rigney were unanimously elected members of theclub.Some discussion having taken place with reference to the billiard table, gas mantlesand boats, the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 7th February 1915The president presided. Also present - Messrs Condon, Drohan, Allen, Prendergastand G. Allen.Messrs Kavanagh's bill of £1-1-1 was received and ordered to be paid.It was decided to have the secretary get supply for Cinderella Dance.An order was made to pay for one dozen of spoons got.Some discussion took place with reference to procuring new boats this season for theclub, and it was decided to adjourn the matter to next committee meeting when alarger attendance of members would be present and also that the Secretary write toWalsh. 14d was handed in by Mr W. Mackey from the Bakers Society.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 19th February 1915Mr W Mackey presided and there were also present - Messrs Cleary, Drohan,Allen (2) and Condon.The secretary handed 4/- from the Printers Society.The secretary, having read a letter from Mr Walshe re boats, a long discussion tookplace, and eventually it was decided to adjourn the further consideration of the matterfor a week.An order was made to have the boats taken in for repair.A charge preferred against Mr John Fahey for interfering in a game of billiards andabusive language towards a committee man was adjourned for a week as Mr Faheywas unable to be present.On the motion ofMr Thos. Drohan seconded by Mr Geo. Allen, Mr Thomas Cooneywas proposed a member of the club.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 22 nd February 1915Mr Keane (president) presided. Also present - Messrs Halpin, Cleary, Drohan, Allen,Prendergast, Condon, Rawlins and George Allen.The case against was dismissed with a caution.It was unanimously decided to have the Secretary order one boat and three pairs ofoars.The secretary complained of the absence of committee men from meetings, and it wasdecided that if they did not tum up at next meeting to co-opt members in their place.
An order was made to pay 2111 for gas mantles.It was unanimously decided to increase the entrance fee of the club to 5/- to come intoforce at next general meeting.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 1st March 1915Keane presided. Also present - Messrs T. Halpin, Ed. Condon, T. Allen, and George
Allen.Mr George Allen proposed Mr Ed. Burke as member of the club Mr Ed. Condonseconded.Mr Thomas Dwan was proposed by Mr Thos. Allen and seconded by Mr Thos.Halpin. Billiard money of 312.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 6th March 1915Mr Jas Keane, president, presided.Contributions of £1-4-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.A ballot for the election of Messrs Thomas Cooney, Edward Burke andThomas Dwan resulted in both being unanimously elected.It was unanimously decided to hold a Cinderella Dance on St Patrick's night,arrangements etc were left to the committee.There being no further business meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 7th March 1915President presided. Also present - Messrs Thos Allen, Cleary, Halpin, Condon,Rawlins, Drohan and George Allen.Mr John Coffey was unanimously co-opted Vice-Captain of the club in room ofMr Martin Cahill who was cut off for non-attendance at meetings.It was decided to buy a boiler from John Skally for 7/6.The next business was the consideration of the Cinderella Dance.The secretary was decided to interview Miss 0 Connor in reference to music.A discussion took place with reference to ladies invites and it was unanimouslydecided to have all ladies names submitted to a committee meeting to be held on thefollowing Friday night.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting March 15th 1915Mr Keane presided. Also present Messrs T. Allen, W. Cleary, 1. Rawlins, 1. Coffeyand George Allen.Mr David Drohan was co-opted a member of the committee in room ofMr JohnKilleen who had left the town.The Secretary informed the meeting that he has only received some half-dozen namesfor the Cinderella Dance, and after some discussion it was decided to hold no dance.It was decided owing to the Volunteer Review on the first Sunday to hold the GeneralMeeting on the second Sunday.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 22nd March 1915Mr Keane presided. Also present - Messrs W. Mackey, T. Allen, D. Drohan, andGeorge Allen.The secretary having expressed the views of some members re new boats, adiscussion arose and it was decided to make no change in order.An order was made to pay the half-yearly rent bill of £3-14-9, which was received.It was decided for the Captain to get the necessary stuff for the repairing and paintingof the boats.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 11th April 1915The president Mr Jas Keane presided.The roll call and contributions of £1-17s was received and entered.Arising out of the reading of the minutes Mr John Coffey and Mr David Drohan said
they wished to resign their positions on the committee owing to some talking whichwas taking place.A long discussion took place, and eventually it was unanimously decided to havethem hold in office for another month.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 2nd May 1915Mr James Keane, president, presided. Roll call and contributions amounting to£2-11-0 were received and entered.
The minutes of previous meetings was read and signed.Attention having being called to the practice of some unknown person writing on theboards of the billiard room, the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 19th May 1915The president presided. Also present - Messrs. T. Halpin, Wm. Cleary, Wm. Mackey,D. Drohan, John Coffey, T. Allen and Geo.Allen.It was decided to issue a "final notice" to a few members who were in arrears.The half-yearly poor-rate bill of SIS, quarterly gas bill of 14/6 and £1-15-0 carriageand carting of new boat were ordered to be paid.Mr John Hickey was co-opted in Mr P. Prendergast's place (who had left the town) asa member of the committee.The secretary was instructed to charge Mr Lee. Sweeney 71- the price of an oar whichhe broke on the Sunday previous.The following order was made: -" No junior member is to take a boat from the slip unless accompanied by a seniormember or unless instructed from the Captain"On the proposition ofMr George Allen, Mr James Cooney was proposed a member ofthe club, Mr Wm. Cleary seconded.Mr George Allen proposed Mr James Butler and William Mackey seconded. Bothentrance money of 5/- were handed in.
Committee Meeting 30 th May 1915The vice president presided. Also present - Messrs Wm. Cleary, Wm. Mackey,Thomas Allen, John Coffey, David Drohan and George Allen.The secretary informed the meeting that Mr John Hickey would not act on thecommittee and Mr Patrick Mackey was unanimously co-opted.
The secretary having intimated the explanation given by Mr Sweeny re breaking ofoar a discussion arose, and eventually it was decided to adjourn the matter to nextmeeting, at which Mr Sweeney was to be summoned to.The meeting adjourned after discussing some minor matters.
General Meeting l't June 1915The president presided. Roll call and contributions of £2-19s was received andentered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.A ballot took place for the election of two members namely James Cooney and JamesButler. The former was declared elected, 15 voting for aim and 2 against, and thelatter was rejected, he receiving only 3 for and 17 against.Some discussion took place with regard to holding a picnic, and on the motion of MrThos. Allen, seconded by Mr David Drohan to run one on the following Sunday if asufficient number of names were received, the price being fixed at 2/6.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting 28 th June 1915The president presided. Also present - Messrs Thos. Allen, Wm. Mackey, Wm.Cleary, David Drohan, and George Allen.Mr John Allen and Pat Kelleher were ordered to be summoned to the next meeting forbreaking and oar.Mr John Rawlins sent in his resignation as captain and after some discussion it wasdecided to ask Mr Rawlins to re-consider his decision.A complaint having being made against Messrs. Ed. Molloy, John Allen, PatrickDempsey and Laurence 0 Neill about taking a boat on the president, a discussionarose. It was finally decided that the members get a severe caution.The committee was engaged for some time discussing about some oars being brokenand the practice of taking boats from the Slip on Sunday afternoons.On the motion ofMr Wm. Cleary seconded by the president Mr Thos Mason wasproposed a member of the club.The meeting adj.
General Meeting 5th July 1915The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-9 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Thomas Mason was unanimously elected a member of the club.Attention having being called to some matters, the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 6th July 1915The president presided. Also present - Messrs Thomas Allen, Thos. Halpin, Wm.Cleary, Wm. Mackey, 1. Coffey, David Drohan, and George Allen.Messrs P Kelleher and John Allen appeared before the meeting on a charge ofbreaking an oar. Statements having been made by the members charged, theCommittee unanimously decided to dismiss the case against Mr Kelleher, and by amajority of 4 to 3, one not voting, Mr Allen was fined 2/-
It was decided that the boats be fitted with oars on Sunday evenings at 3 0 clock bythe captain in order to save confusion.On the proposition ofMr John Coffey, seconded by Mr G. Allen, Mr John Collinswas proposed a member of the club.Attention being called to non-members being in the boats, it was decided to see to thematter.Meeting adj.
General Meeting August 1915The Vice President Mr Thos Halpin presided.Contributions of £1-13-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signedMr John Collins was unanimously elected a member of the club. There being nofurther business, meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 6th August 1915The president presided. Also present - Messrs Thos Allen, Wm. Mackey, JohnCoffey, David Drohan, and George Allen.Messrs David Drohan and John Morrissey were unanimously appointed auditors.It was ordered to pay £8 price of new boat and oars, to Mr Michael Walshe, Galway.An order was made to have the roof and porch seen after.A discussion took place with reference to the passage, and it was decided to adjournthe matter until next meeting.An application was received from the Irish Volunteers for the use of the club for thefollowing Wednesday night for the purpose of holding a meeting, and there being noobjection, leave was granted.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting 23 r d August 1915The president presided, and there were also present - Messrs - Thos Allen, Wm.Mackey, Wm. Cleary, Ed. Condon, John Coffey, David Drohan and George Allen.The secretary read a letter and recouped received from Mr Walshe.Mr Mackey handed in 30/- from the Bakers Society for the use of the club.It was ordered to pay Messrs Farrell's bill of 17s-9 lizdA further application was received from the Irish Volunteers for the use of the club onWednesday night and until they will be able to procure a room for the holding of theirmeetings, and after some remarks, leave was granted.Meeting adj.
Annual General Meeting 7th September 1915The president, Mr Jas. Keane presided and there was a fair attendance of members.Roll call and subscriptions amounting to £1-16-0 was received and entered.Arising out of the reading of the minutes Mr P Dennehy asked had the IrishVolunteers permission to carry out drill practice in the club and the secretary repliedin the negative. A long and heated discussion ensued and eventually the committees'order was allowed to stand, and drill practice was to cease.An audit for the financial year, which was read by Mr 1.Drohan, showed that the clubhad to its credit £4-2-4 lizThe election of officers for the ensuing year was next proceeded with.
On the proposition ofMr W. Cleary, seconded by Mr Thos. Allen, and supported byMr Ed. Condon and other members Mr Jas. Keane was unanimously electedpresident.Mr Thos. Allen proposed Mr Thos. Halpin, and Mr P Kelleher seconded, for vicepresident.Mr Wm. Cleary proposed Mr Edward Condon, and he was seconded by Mr EdwardMoloney.On a show of hands been taken Mr Thos Halpin was declared elected by nine votes toseven for Mr Condon.Mr Jas Drohan proposed and Mr Wm. Cleary seconded Mr Patrick Mackey forCaptain - Unanimous.Mr David Drohan was proposed for Vice Captain on the motion ofMr Wm. Cleary,seconded by Mr Thomas Allen.Mr Martin Cahill was proposed by Mr Patrick Kelleher and seconded byMr Thos a Regan.On a show of hands being taken Mr Drohan was declared elected by ten votes toeight.Mr George Allen was unanimously appointed Hon. Secretary on the motion ofMrEdward Condon, seconded by Mr Thos. a Regan.A ballot for the election of committee resulted as follows: -Messrs Thomas Allen and William Mackey 10 votes; John Rawlins 8; William Cleary7; M. Cahill, M. Purcell and Ed. Condon 5.Mr Thomas Allen proposed and Mr Pat Kelleher seconded that they start the dancingseason on Monday night the 13th September. The motion was passed unanimously.Mr Thomas Allen and Mr John Rawlins were appointed to see after piano and music.The price for practice dances was left the same as last year, which is 4d for membersand 6d for non-members. It was unanimously decided that non-members can join thedancing without an entrance fee.The meeting decided that all the ladies names were to be handed into the secretarybefore Thursday night on which night a committee meeting was to be held. Aproposition to reduce entrance fee was left to the committee.There being no further business meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 9th September 1915The president presided. Also present - Messrs Thomas Allen, Edward Condon,Martin Cahill, Martin Purcell, John Rawlins, David Drohan and George Allen.Mr Thomas Allen handed 2/- balance remaining after dance given to Mr PatrickPrendergast.Messrs Allen and Rawlins reported that they had made arrangements with the MissesFahey for the supplying of music and piano for the dancing season in the club.The committee were engaged at considerable length going through ladies nameswhich were received for the practice dances. Some of the names, which wereconsidered too young were cut out and the remaining were ordered to be sent out.It was unanimously decided to hold committee meetings on the first and last Thursdaynight at 8.30 in each month except where the secretary saw urgent necessity.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 16th September 1915Mr Edward Condon was moved to the chair. Also present - Messrs T Allen, M.Cahill, M. Purcell, D. Drohan and George Allen.
Some ladies names were handed in for invites for the practice dance and thecommittee having carefully gone through them all were passed except one.An order was made to procure invite cards.Mr James Keane who came before the meeting handed in £4-0-7 liz, money on handbelonging to the club, and said he would resign from the club for some time owing tocertain rumours.It was proposed by Mr Martin Purcell and seconded by Mr Martin Cahill that theentrance fee be reduced to half - 2/6.It was decided to hold a Cinderella dance on the Monday night week.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 30th September 1915Mr Edward Condon presided. Also present Messrs - Wm. Mackey, Thomas Allen,Patrick Mackey, David Drohan and George Allen.The committee having discussed ar length the manner in which the practice danceswere supported by members, decided that if the dances were not paying in the futurethat they be discontinued, members to be informed of same at general meeting.The committee decided to postpone the holding of the Cinderella dance on the
following Monday night and the appointing of a future date was left to the generalmeeting.Orders were made to get a half-ton of coal and that two of the boats be taken in.A long discussion took place with reference to removing of piano and it was decidedto leave the matter to the general meeting.On the proposition ofMr Thomas Allen seconded by Mr Edward Condon Mr JosephBrown was proposed as a member of the club.Mr George Allen proposed and Mr Thos. Allen seconded that Mr Edward Dwyer beelected.An application for a ladies invite for practice dances was granted.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 6th October 1915Mr Wm. Cleary was moved to president. The roll call and subscriptions of £1-4 wasreceived and signed.The minutes of previous meetings were red and signed.Attention having being called to the manner in which the practice dances wasattended, it was decided to continue same until the mission and if not better attended,to cut them off.It was decided to hold a Cinderella dance on the following Monday night weekprovided enough names were handed in.Messrs Edward Dwyer and Joseph Brown were unanimously elected members of theclub.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 7th October 1915The president presided. Also present Messrs Ed. Condon, Thomas Allen, JohnRawlins Martin Purcell and George Allen.The price for the Cinderella Dance was fixed at 2/- and what was required wasordered to be got at 0 Briens.
An application was made by Mr Slater for use of the forms of the club for a concert tobe held at the Foresters Hall on Sunday night. Application was granted.It was decided to cut off two members for arrears, and to give until after next generalmeeting to the other members to clear up.It was decided to immediately see after the roof and the windows in the small roomand to get a pane of glass for one of the meetings.An order was made to get in remainder of boats.Mr Jas Keane proposed and the secretary seconded that Mr Michael Burke be electedmember of the club.The committee were engaged for some time considering the late hours kept in the cluband it was decided to enforce the rule of the club.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Ll" October 1915The president presided. Also present Messrs Ed. Condon, Wm. Cleary, 1. Rawlins,T. Allen, P. Mackey and D. Drohan.
The following vote of condolence was on the motion ofMr 1. Keane seconded byMr Ed. Condon passed to Mr William Kennedy on the death of his wife.That we tender to Mr William Kennedy a respected member of our club our heartfeltsympathy on the great loss he has sustained by the death of his wife. Copies wereordered to be sent to Mr Kennedy and the press.Meeting adj.
General Meeting November 1915The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-2 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.A long discussion took place with reference to the Practice Dances and it was finallydecided to hold one on the following Monday night and if that did not pay to abolishthem for the future.A discussion about taking a boat from the slip was referred to the committee.Mr Michael Burke was unanimously elected member of the club.A note of thanks was received from Mr Wm. Kennedy and it was ordered to beinserted on the minutes.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 5th December 1915The president presided.The roll call and subscriptions amounting to was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.After some discussion it was decided to call a special general meeting for thefollowing Friday night at 9 0 Clock to consider the question of the reunion Dance etc.Messrs Joe Brown and Eddie Dwyer unanimously elected.Some references having been to arrears of members, the meeting adj.
Special General Meeting 10th December 1915The president presided. There was a fair attendance of members present.The secretary having explained the obj ect of the meeting, the chief business being thefixing of a night for the holding of the Annual Reunion Dance.It was unanimously decided to hold the annual Reunion Dance on St Stephens night.
Considerable discussion took place with reference to procuring a bar for the dance,and it was unanimously decided that Mr Condon and secretary interview Mr 0 BrienSolicitors.The tariff for dance was fixed at 4/- for members and non members, the non membersto have the advantage of a ladies invite, only one dissenting from the order.A discussion took place with reference to decorating, and on the proposition of thesecretary seconded by Mr Wm. Cleary Messrs D. Drohan, T. 0 Regan, John Coffeyand Paddy Kelleher were appointed to see after decorations.A few minor matters having been dealt with the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 11th December 1915Mr Keane in the chair. Also present - Messrs W. Mackey, Thos Allen, Ed. Condon,M. Purcell, P. Mackey, John Rawlins, D. Drohan and George Allen.It was decided to get the same amount of refreshments for the reunion dance as lastyear.The secretary was ordered to purchase cakes.Messrs Rawlins and T. Allen were appointed to engage the Faheys for the supply ofmUSIC.
A large number of ladies names were submitted for the dance, and the committeehaving carefully gone through them all were passed.It was ordered, one dissenting, to send a general invite to female attendants of theAsylum.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 12th December 1915The chairman presided. Also present - Messrs Ed. Condon, Thos Allen, Pat Mackey,John Rawlins, David Drohan and the secretary.Mr Condon having explained the interview he had accompanied with the Secretarywith 0 Brien's Solicitors in which he said it would be impossible to get a licence forthe Reunion Dance.After some discussion, it was decided that the secretary interviews the HeadConstable and asks for permission for the use of intoxicating liquors for the dance.Mr Thos. Smyth was proposed by George Allen and P. Mackey seconded, forelection.Some ladies names having being gone through, the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 20 th December 1915Mr Ed. Condon and subsequently the president presided.Also present - Messrs Thomas Allen, Martin Purcell, Pat Mackey, David Drohan andGeorge Allen.The secretary having explained the interview he had with the Head Constable, thecommittee considered it very satisfactory.It was decided that Messrs P. Mackey, M. Purcell and Jim 0 Regan take charge ofrefreshments and collect entrance money at the door and Patrick Kelleher and GeorgeAllen to look after supper table.A large number of bills were received and ordered to be paid.Some other matters having been discussed the meeting adj.
General Meeting 2nd January 1916The president Mr James Keane presided.Roll Call and contributions of £1-17-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.
Mr Thomas Smyth was unanimously elected a member of the club.A suggestion was made by a member to hold a Cinderella dance on he followingThursday night, and after some remarks as to making the dance a success it wasdecided to have no dance.A proposition by Mr John Allen seconded by Mr Ed. Moloney to hold a smokingconcert on he following Wednesday night was withdrawn, as the rest of the memberswere against it.There being no further business meeting adj.
General meeting 6t h February 1916The chairman Mr James Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-5-0 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous general meeting was read and signed.A discussion took place with reference to a Cinderella Dance without leave from hecommittee.A discussion also arose with reference to he paying of dancing bills without thesanction of the committee.The secretary having complained of the bad attendance of some members of thecommittee it was unanimously decided to call a special meeting for the followingWednesday night, and if members did not attend, to call a special general meeting forthe Friday night following.The secretary having read out a number of members in arrears, it was unanimouslydecided to cut them off.There being no further business. Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 9th February 1916The president presided. Also present Messrs Wm. Cleary, Thos. Allen, Pat Mackey,Wm. Mackey and George Allen.The gas bill for the quarter of 15/9 was received and ordered to be paid.A discussion took place with reference to doing up of the boats, and The matter wasdeferred to a future meeting.As Mr John Rawlins was not present at the meting the paying of dancing bills etc wasadjourned to a special committee meeting to be called for the following Friday night.It was unanimously decided to fill vacancies, which was caused by the absence ofmembers failing to attend, on the committee.On the motion ofMr Wm. Cleary and seconded by Mr Thos AllenMr Thos. 0 Reagan was unanimously elected on the committee in room ofMr MartinCahill. Mr William Cleary proposed and Mr P. Mackey seconded that Mr EdwardDwyer be appointed to vacancy caused by the cutting off of Mr Ed. Condon.Mr George Allen proposed and Mr Wm. Mackey seconded that Mr P Hickey beappointed.A vote being taken Mr Hickey was elected by 4 votes to 2.An application was received through Mr Thos Allen from some young ladies to hold aplay on the following Sunday and leave was unanimously granted.There being no further business.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting Ll" February 1916
The president was in he chair. Also present - Messrs Wm. Mackey, William Cleary,Thomas Allen, Patrick Hickey, John Rawlins, Thomas 0 Regan, David Drohan andGeorge Allen.The secretary having explained about the dancing bills and having receivedexplanation from Mr Rawlins, the meeting considered everything satisfactory.A discussion took place about buying a piano, and it was decided to leave the matterover for a while.Some discussion took place with reference to paying of some societies.An order was made to have a pane of glass got for window.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 29th February 1916The president presided. Also present - Messrs Thomas Halpin VP. William Mackey,Patrick Hickey, Martin Purcell and George Allen.Before the ordinary business was taken up Mr Mackey proposed and Mr MartinPurcell seconded, the following resolution to Mr John Rawlins on the death of hissister: -" That we wish to tender to Mr John Rawlins, a respected member of our club, ourdeep sympathy on the loss he has sustained by the death of his sister,Miss U. Rawlins" and that copies of the resolution be sent to Mr Rawlins and the
press.The secretary announced that he went through the dance accounts with Mr Rawlinsand found everything correct.The secretary informed the meeting that two members broke a shade over one of thegas mantles, and he was instructed to tell those members that they should replace one,or if not he to procure one and charge same to them.On he proposition of he chairman seconded by the secretary Mr James Fanning wasproposed a member of the club.A bill for 8/- was received from Mr Kavanagh for three panes of glass, and it wasordered to be paid.The consideration of a dance for St. Patrick's night was adjourned to GeneralMeeting.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 2nd March 1916Mr James Keane presided.Roll call and contributions of £1-7-0 was received and entered. Minutes signed.A suggestion was made about holding a dance on St Patrick's night. A long in and outdiscussion followed and eventually Mr Thomas Allen proposed a dance to be held onthat night. He receiving no seconder the matter fell through. Holding of a smallerdance fell through.Mr James Fleming was unanimously elected a member of the club. The resignation ofMr D. Drohan was referred to a committee meeting. Two members handed in sixpence each for the breaking of a shade.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 5th March 1916The president presided. Also present - Messrs Thos. Halpin, P. Hickey, W. Mackey,John Purcell, D. Drohan, Thos 0 Regan, George Allen and Thos. Allen.An application was received from Mr R. Drohan (sec. of The Gaelic League) for theuse of the club for St. Patricks Night for the purpose of holding a dance. After adiscussion Mr P Hickey proposed and Mr Cleary seconded that the club be granted.This was unanimously agreed to. It was decided to charge 5/- for the night and they tobe held accountable for any damage done.It was decided to order 200cwt. of coal.An application was received from Mr P Martin (through the sec.) for the old boatlying in the yard and his willingness to pay 5/- for same. The matter was left over tonext meeting. Messrs T. Halpin, T 0 Regan, W. Cleary and D. Drohan to inspect andreport.An order was made to have the oars inspected and reported on.A discussion took place with reference to paying of The Volunteer Society.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 30th March.Mr James Keane president presided and there were also present - Messrs ThosHalpin, Thos Allen, William Mackey, Thomas 0 Regan, Patrick Hickey, and GeorgeAllen.The following letter addressed to secretary was ordered to be inserted on the minutes:-
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Dear Georgie,Allow me to thank the Chairman and committee for their kind message ofsympathyon the death ofmy dear sister.I remain yours very sincerely,J Rawlins.
Mr Thos 0 Regan reported that he inspected the boat in yard and that it was not worthrepairing. It was decided not to dispose of the boat unless 10/- was got for it.Mr 0 Regan was ordered to get all the necessary requirements for the doing up of theboats and oars, and to start work immediately.The secretary was ordered to furnish a bill of 6/- to Gaelic Hall and to make outvolunteer bill.An order was made to pay 3/- for washing of tablecloth.Some members having made statements with reference to remarks they made at lastcommittee meeting and which was told outside, the meeting adj.
General Meeting 2nd April 1916Mr James Keane President presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-7-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.
Reference having been called to the use of bad language by some members, allmembers were cautioned and informed that they were liable to be expelled from theclub.After some discussion it was decided on the motion ofMr Pat Kelleher and secondedby Mr Pat Dempsey to hold a Cinderella dance on Easter Sunday night.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting 19th April 1916Mr William Mackey presided. Also present - Messrs M. Purcell, P Hickey, Thos 0Regan, and George Allen.Mr P. Kelleher appeared before the meeting in reference to the forthcomingCinderella Dance. He mentioned that he thought under the circumstances it would beimpossible to make it a success. The committee decided after some remarks toabandon the dance.The half-yearly rent bill of £3-14-9 was received and ordered to be paid.The secretary handed in 6/- received from the secretary of The Gaelic League for theuse of the club on St Patrick's night.23/- was received from Mr Wm. Mackey, money due by Irish Volunteers, for the useof the club. Mr Mackey also informed the meting that they intended to discontinueholding any more meetings on the club.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 7th May 1916Mr John Rawlins presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-5-0 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Some routine matters having been spoken of the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 11th May 1916The president presided. Also present - Messrs Wm. Mackey, Pat. Hickey,Thomas 0 Reagan and George Allen.It was ordered to pay 6/6 to the secretary of the Gaelic League to defray expensesincurred by the St. Patricks procession.A bill of 2/6 from Miss Curran the price of two-cwt coal was referred to the nextmeeting. Mr 0 Regan to make enquiries about it.Orders were made to pay 6s-9 lizd half-year poor rate bill and 13/6 gas bill and to getrope for boats.Mr 0 Regan was co-opted in place ofMr P. Mackey who resigned.Last years boating rules were adopted.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 2nd June 1916Mr Wm. Mackey presided and there was also present Messrs Cleary, Allen, Hickey,o Regan and the Secretary.It was decided to have the shower bath looked after.On the proposition ofMr William Cleary seconded by Mr Wm. Mackey Mr John 0Neill was proposed a member of the club.Mr Pat Kelly was proposed on the motion ofMr Hickey seconded by the secretary.Mr Thos 0 Regan proposed and Mr Thos Allen seconded Mr Patrick 0 Dwyer.
On the proposition ofMr Thos Allen seconded by Mr P Hickey Mr John Cronin wasproposed.All entrance money was handed in Mr William Mackey, secretary of the BakersSociety handed in 37/- amount due for meetings held in the club up to the end of May.Orders were made to get larch poles for doing up the slip and to get the street doorpainted.The Captain handed in three member's names to be summoned to next CommitteeMeeting for a breach of the boating rules.Mr Joe Brown was granted leave to take a boat out by himself on the recommendationof the captain.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 4th June 1916The president Mr James Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-14 was received and entered.A ballot for the election of Messrs John 0 Neill, Patrick Dwyer, Patrick Kelly andJohn Cronin resulted in all being unanimously elected.The secretary cautioned members with regard to conduct practised at the front door.The secretary having mentioned about holding of an excursion, the majority ofmembers and the matter was allowed to drop.Some remarks having been made with reference to the rules of boating and the takingof things out of the club.The meeting adj.
Committee meeting 22nd June 1916The president presided and there were also present - Messrs Wm. Mackey,Wm. Cleary, Thos Allen, Martin Purcell, Pat Hickey, Thos 0 Regan, Pat Mackey andthe sec.Mr Thos. Halpin and Thos. Dwan were cut off as being members of the club.The secretary informed the meeting that Mr Shrettan would do the repairs to the roof.The secretary was ordered to write to Mr Me McGregor with reference to the part ofthe shower bath he took away and did not return.It was decided to get quotations from Mr Ed. Moloney for whitewashing the club.Mr Cleary said the price charged by Mr Scanlon for painting the club was 16/- .It wasdecided to have the front over the balcony painted.Mr 0 Regan informed the meeting that he thought he would be able to get wood forthe repairing of the balcony on the following week.Three members who were charged with a breach of the club rules from the lastSunday in May were dismissed with a caution.A long discussion with regard to the admittance of members, who were not 12 monthsleft the club, took place.It was decided to leave the election of Vice President over to next meeting.Mr Thomas 0 Regan proposed and Mr Wm. Cleary seconded that the following beelected members of the club: - Mr John Tynan, Christy Healy, Thos Barrett, JohnSullivan, David Byrne and Christy Roche. On the proposition of Thos Allen secondedby Mr Wm. Mackey the following were proposed: - Mr William Britton, Thos 0Brien, Edward Ryan, and William Greene, 2d worth of beans and two locks wereordered to be got.Mr William Kearney made an application for a boat for the following Sunday andthere being no objection leave was granted.
The committee unanimously decided to organise a picnic for the 2nd Sunday in July,Mr Thos Allen and Mr Thos 0 Regan were appointed to make the necessaryarrangements.It was also decided to start a voluntary subscription for the purpose of getting aMelodeon, Mr Wm. Mackey being appointed to take charge of same.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 29th June 1916The president presided. Also present Messrs W. Mackey, Thos Allen, P Hickey, Thoso Regan and George Allen.The secretary reported having received back the fittings of the shower bath from MrMcGregor.The consideration of whitewashing the clubhouse was deferred to next meeting.Some discussion took place about the absence of members from committee meetings,the post of Vice Captain and picnic and all matters were left over to the generalmeeting.On the proposition ofMr George Allen, seconded by Mr William Mackey, Mr DenisMoloughney was proposed a member of the club.Mr Jas Keane proposed and Mr Thos Allen seconded Mr John Broderick.Meeting Adj.
General Meeting July 2nd 1916The president Mr Jas Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-8-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting were read and signed.
The following were unanimously elected members of the club: -John Tynan, Christy Healy, Thomas Barrett, Michael Sullivan, David Byrne, ChristyRoche, Wm. Britton, Thomas 0 Brien, Richard Ryan, William Greene, DenisMolonghney and John Broderick.On the proposition ofMr William Cleary seconded by Mr Patrick Martin, Mr WilliamMackey was elected unanimously Vice President of the club. Mr Mackey suitablyreturned thanks.The Vice-Captain decided to continue to remain in office until September.On the proposition ofMr John Morrissey seconded by Mr Pat Kelleher it was decidedto hold a picnic on the third Sunday in July. The price fixed was 3/- a couple and allnames were to be in against the following Sunday.It was unanimously agreed on the proposition ofMr John Morrissey and seconded byMr Pat Kelleher to have the name over the front door in Irish.A heated discussion took place between members over a member not paying 2/- fine.Eventually the members paid the amount fined.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting August r d 1916Mr Thos Allen was moved to preside and there were also present Messrs PatrickHickey, Pat Mackey, Thomas 0 Regan and George Allen.Mr Ed. 0 Dwyer was co-opted a member of the committee.The quarterly gas bill of 5-10 was received and ordered to be paid.Messrs Farrell's bill of £3-10-2 lizwas ordered to be paid.Orders were made to get wood for doing up of balcony window and the doing up ofslip.
It was decided to instruct Mr Wm. Mackey (who expected to be going to Dublin onbusiness shortly) to interview firms in reference to the purchase of a piano.An order was made to purchase a railing for one of the boats for 5/-A communication was received from Mr Thos Smith to cut his name off as being amember of the club. It was decided to take his name off.Meeting adj.
General Meeting August 6t h 1916Mr James Keane (president) presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-10-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Messrs Pat Kelleher and William Greene were appointed auditors.Some remarks having taken place with reference to the breaking of an oar and a painof glass.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting August 31't 1916Mr Thomas Allen was moved to preside.Also present - Messrs M. Purcell, John Rawlins, P. Hickey, Thos 0 Regan, Ed.Dwyer, Wm. Cleary and George Allen.An order was made to pay 5/- for railing on one of the boats.On the proposition ofMr Pat Hickey, seconded by the secretary Mr John Lonerganwas proposed a member of the club.A discussion took place with reference to the balcony and also to the doing up of theroof of the club. An order was made on the latter case for Mr T. Allen to interview MrMaloney (sen.) with reference to it.Orders were made to have the forms of the club repaired and window settled.A long discussion took place with reference to purchase of a piano.Meeting adj.
Annual General Meeting September 3rd 1916Mr Jas. Keane (president) and subsequently Mr Wm. Mackey (vice president)presided.There was a large attendance of members present.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-19-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr John Comerford was unanimously elected a member of the club.An audit for the financial year was read by Mr Pat Kelleher, which showed a balanceon hand of £12-14-3 lizThe meeting next proceeded with the election of officers and committee.On he proposition ofMr Cleary and seconded by Thos Allen Mr Jas Keane wasunanimously re-elected president.Mr W. Mackey was unanimously elected vice president on the motion ofMr JohnMorrissey seconded by Mr Thos 0 Regan.On the proposition ofMr John Morrissey seconded by Mr Pat Kelleher Mr JohnRawlins was proposed as captain.Mr Thos 0 Regan was proposed by Mr Wm. Mackey and seconded by Mr Wm.Cleary.On a show of hands been taken Mr John Rawlins was elected by 13 votes to 12.
Mr Ed. Dwyer was unanimously elected Vice Captain on the motion ofMr PatrickKelleher seconded by Mr Rbt. Drohan.On the proposition ofMr Wm. Mackey seconded by Mr John Cronin the secretarywas unanimously re-elected.A ballot for the election of committee resulted in the following being elected:- MessrsPat Hickey and Wm. Cleary 23; Mr. Purcell 19; Rbt. Drohan 13; and John a Neill andJohn Tynan 12.Mr Pat Kelleher proposed and Mr Ed. Dwyer seconded that the practice dancing starton Monday 11th September.Mr John Rawlins proposed as an amendment - Monday the 19th September and thiswas seconded by Mr D. Drohan. On a show of hands being taken the amendment wasdeclared carried.It was unanimously decided to have a dancing committee appointed for the season,and the following were elected: Messrs Rawlins, Dwyer, Kelleher, D. Drohan, T.Allen and Dempsey.Mr Rawlins proposed that the tariff be the same as last year - 4d - and Mr P. Hickeyseconded.Mr Wm. Cleary proposed and Mr Thos seconded that it be fixed at 6d.A show of hands being taken Mr Rawlins motions was carried by 18 to 9 votes.Messrs Pat Kelleher and John Allen were appointed M.C.'s.It was decided to have all ladies names for invites be submitted to the dancingcommittee against the following Saturday night.The arranging of music etc was left in the dancing committees' hands. It was decidedthat members who hand in a ladies name for invite sib to pay whether she is presentor not at the dance.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting September 7th 1916The president presided. Also present - Messrs Wm. Mackey, Rawlins, Drohan,Dwyer, a Neill, Tynan, Purcell, and George Allen.Some discussion having taken place with reference to piano, the secretary wasinstructed to write for catalogues.The secretary was directed to see Mr Stratton with reference to getting roof done.The looking after the floor for dancing was left to the dancing committee.Mr George Allen proposed Mr Patrick Greene as member of the club Mr Ed. Dwyerseconded.On the motion foe Mr Rbt. Drohan seconded by Mr Wm. Mackey Mr Maurice Flynnwas proposed.Mr Denis Daly was proposed by Mr Rbt. Drohan, seconded by Mr George Allen.On the proposition ofMr Wm. Mackey seconded by Mr m. Purcell Mr Martin Cahillwas proposed.All entrance money was handed in.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 14th September 1916Mr Jas. Keane president presided and there were also present - Messrs Dwyer,Rawlins, Cleary, Hickey, Tynan, a Neill and the secretary.The secretary informed the meeting that Mr Wm. Mackey could not be present. Healso mentioned about the roof being done.A bill for 5/- for timber supplies for the repairing of the balcony was received from
Mr T 0 Regan and it was ordered to be paid.The committee was informed that the music for the dances was to be the same as lastyear and the same price.It was ordered to get mantles and fittings for gas.A discussion took place with regard to he plastering of the inside of the club, and,eventually it was decided to leave the matter in Mr Cleary's hands.On the proposition ofMr John Rawlins seconded by Mr Ed. Dwyer Mr Wm. Kelleherwas proposed a member of the club. Mr Cleary proposed Mr Dominic Mackey andMr Rawlins seconded.The committee were next engaged for some time going through ladies names, whichwere passed by the dancing Committee for invites for practice dances. It wasunanimously decided to cut off one name as the girl was too young, and discussionarose as to two others, and it was decided to send invites to them, the secretarydissenting.A application by a non-member was refused.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 21st September 1916Mr Keane (president) presided. Also present Messrs Mackey, Cleary, Rawlins,Hickey, 0 Neill, Dwyer, Purcell, Tynan and the secretary.It was unanimously decided after a discussion to postpone the monthly meeting to thesecond Sunday of the month.After considering catalogues of pianos, which was received, it was decided to take noaction with reference to them, as they were all considered too dear. It wasunanimously decided to advertise for one in the "Nationalist".An order was made to pay 6/2 for gas mantles.Mr Pat Hickey proposed, and Mr John 0 Neill seconded Mr Matthew Tynan.On the proposition ofMr Cleary seconded by Mr 0 Dwyer Mr Byrne was proposed anew member of the club.A number of Names were submitted for invite, and all were passed.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting October 5th 1916The president presided. Also present - Messrs Mackey, Rawlins, Hickey, Tynan,Dwyer, Cleary and the sec.A discussion took place about the absence of a member from the committee meetingand it was decided to leave the matter over until next meeting.The secretary submitted a number of letters in answer to the advertisement for a pianoand all were considered too high.An application was received from the Secretary of the Gaelic Hall for the use of theclub to hold a Ceilidhe on Sunday night. After a discussion, leave was granted, they tobe charged 5/- and to be held accountable for any damage done.An order was made to have the boats taken in. A discussion took place with referenceto the passage and it was decided to leave the matter in Mr Clearys hands to see afterit. A similar order was made with regards to the putting of the windows in the bigroom on hinges. It was decided to get a lamp for the front porch. An order was madeto pay Mr Scanlon 16/- for painting door.Mr Christopher McNamara was proposed a member of the club on the motion of thesecretary seconded by Pat Hickey.
On the proposition ofMr John Tynan, seconded by Mr Ed. Dwyer, Mr Edward Quinnwas proposed.Some names submitted from dance committee were all passed.Meting adj.
General Meeting 8th October 1916The president presided. Roll call and subscriptions amounting to was received andentered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.A poll for the election of members resulted as follows: -Messrs Denis Daly, Maurice Flynn, Christy McNamara and Ed. Quinn being electedunanimously. Messrs Pat Greene, Martin Cahill, William Kelleher, Dominic Mackeyand Wm. Greene received 21 for and 1 against and Mr Matthew Tynan 23 for and 1against. All were declared elected.Arising out of the reading of the minutes Mr Morrissey considered 5/- too much topay for timber for the balcony. Other members agreed. The secretary and othermembers having replied the matter dropped.A proposition by Mr J Morrissey and seconded by Mr Pat Kelleher to have all girls,who go or speak to soldiers non resident of the town, was withdrawn on thesuggesti on of the secretary.A long and heated discussion took place with reference to two girls who receivedinvites for the practice dances, and it was decided to have the names cut off, themembers who sent out the invites agreeing.An application to start a band in the club was granted on the motion ofMr ThomasAllen, seconded by Mr John Cronin. The electing of committee etc. was left to a fewof the members concerned.It was decided on the motion ofMr P Kelleher to hold a Cinderella Dance on Monday16th inst. The price was fixed at 2/- for members and 2/6 for non-members.The meeting adjourned shortly afterwards.
Committee Meeting 12th October 1916The President presided.Also present Messrs Tynan, Cleary, Hickey, Rawlins, Mackey, Dwyer, Purcell andthe Secretary.An application from the foresters for use of forms was granted.A discussion took place with reference to the absence of Committeemen. Mr RobertDrohan was cut off as a member of the committee.By four votes to three, the secretary not voting, Mr John Morrissey was co-opted amember of the committee.An application by Miss Angela a Brien for the use of the club on Thursday eveningswas granted, she to be held responsible for any damage.Some ladies names were submitted from the dancing committee for invites for theCinderella Dance, they rejected two. The general committee after considering thenames upheld the dancing committees ruling.After discussing minor matters for the dance the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 5th November 1916The vice president (Mr Wm. Mackey) was in the chair and the other members inattendance were - Messrs m. Purcell, Pat Hickey, Ed. Dwyer, and George Allen.
Orders were made to pay the following, which were received by the secretary: -6/9 liz rates; 12/6 5cwts of coal; £3-14-9 half years rent, and some dancing bills.James Harding was proposed a member of the club on the proposition of the secretaryand seconded by he chairman.Mr Patrick Kelleher was co-opted a member of the committee in room ofMr John 0Neill who resigned.Some discussion took place with reference to holding of a Cinderella Dance, and itwas decided to leave the matter over to the general meeting.It was ordered to get in the boat out on the river.On the proposition of the secretary and seconded by the chairman, a resolution ofcondolence on the death of his mother was passed to Mr John Morrissey.Meeting adj.
General Meeting November 5t h 1916The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions of previous meeting were read and signed.A ballot for the election ofMr Jas. Harding as a member of the club resulted hereceiving 16 for and 3 against. He was declared elected.A Cinderella Dance was unanimously decided to be run on the 20 th inst. On themotion ofMr Pat Kelleher seconded by Mr John Rawlins, the tariff etc to be same aslast.Some discussions re dancing arrears and dancing, concluded the meeting.
Committee Meeting November Ll" 1916The president presided - also present - Messrs Hickey, Dwyer, Rawlins, Tynan,Kelleher, Cleary and the secretary.Mr Kelleher having explained about a piano for sale it was decided after a discussionto purchase same, the price not to be more than £4.
Committee Meeting November 16t h 1916The president presided. Also present - Messrs Hickey, Cleary, Purcell, Kelleher,Dwyer, Morrissey and the secretary.Apologies for non-attendance were received form Messrs Mackey and Tynan.The secretary having mentioned about various things being broken in the club, it wasdecided to ask members to co-operate with the committee to help to find out those atthe mischief.Reference having been made to way billiards table was treated, it was decided shouldthe practice of ill-using same continue that the balls be locked up.Mr Morrissey was ordered to lock the street door of the club at 110 clock every night,an order to that effect to be put up in the club.A bill from Mr Cleary for £1-4-0 for the doing up of windows and supplying of twoloads of sand, was, after some remarks, ordered to be paid.The committee was next engaged in discussing about the Cinderella. It was decidedthat Messrs Kelleher and Rawlins purchase the cake and the rest of the stuff to bepurchased in Mrs 0 Briens.A lady's name for an invite was unanimously granted, some other ladies nameshaving been mentioned it was ordered that the secretary issue cards to them whenreceived.A discussion with reference to the rules of dancing having been mentioned, themeeting adj.
Committee Meeting November 30th 1916The president presided. Also present Messrs Cleary, Purcell, Rawlins, 0 Dwyer,Hickey and the Sec.Mr Wm. Mackey intimated to the meeting that he was unable to be present at themeeting.It was ordered to pay 9/- gas bill. After some discussion about painting the large roomof the club, it was decided to invite tenders from Messrs Scanlon and Ryan for thework.The looking after the roof and path of the club was, after a discussion, left to MrCleary, he to speak about doing the latter at the general meeting.The sweeping of the chimney was left over to next committee meeting.It was ordered to get 5 cwt of coal and a hatchet for the club.
Meeting adj.
General Meeting December 3rd 1916Mr James Keane (President)The roll call and contributions of £2-4-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The first business discussed was appointing of a night for the holding of the clubsAnnual Reunion Dance.Mr John Allen proposed and Mr Patrick Dempsey seconded that the dance be held onXmas night.An amendment was proposed by Mr John Coffey and seconded by Mr Thos 0 Reganthat St Stephens night be the appointed night.It having been pointed out the great disadvantage Xmas night would be, Mr JohnAllen withdrew his proposition and St. Stephens's night was unanimously passed.Some long and heated discussion ensued between members with reference to theduties of the dancing committee and also to the manner in which the MC (Mr PKelleher) discharged his duties. Eventually on the motion ofMr John Allen andseconded by Mr Pat Dempsey, the dancing committee and MCs were abolished, thedancing to be taken full control of by the General Committee and a new MC to beelected.Mr P Kelleher was again proposed for the position on he motion ofMr David Byrne,seconded by Mr Sullivan.Mr David Drohan was proposed by Mr Browne, seconded by Mr T Allen.Mr john Rawlins was proposed by Mr D. Byrne seconded by Mr C. Roche.A show of hands having being taken Mr Drohan was declared elected by 12 votes to 9for Mr Kelleher, Mr Rawlins receiving none.Mr John Allen was unanimously elected assistant MC on the motion ofMr Ed.Maloney seconded by Mr P Dempsey.The price for the reunion dance was fixed ar 5/- for members. Some discussion tookplace with reference to the charge for non-members. Mr John Morrissey proposed thatthe price be fixed at the same price as for non members and secretary seconded themotion. On the proposition ofMr Pat Kelleher seconded by Mr Ed. Moloney 6/- wasproposed as an amendment. A show of hands being taken, the amendment wasdeclared carried by 16 votes to 6.The detail of the dance was left over to the committee to make the necessaryarrangements.Mr John Tynan intimated that he would resign his position on the committee owing tosome remarks being made about him.
Some discussion took place with regard to the painting of the club, and eventually thematter dropped.It was decided to have ladies invites in by the 16th inst.Some discussion having taken place with reference to ladies invite, the matterdropped.Mr John Cronin having challenged the rule with regard to the closing of the club byMr John Morrissey at 11 0 Clock at night, and some other members having agreedwith him, the secretary replied, and pointed out the damage and disgrace that wouldbe meted out to the club if such a practice of leaving the club open after such an hourwas allowed. Other members having also spoke in the same strain as the secretary thematter dropped and the meeting adjourned having lasted 3 lizhours.
Committee Meeting December 7t h 1916The president presided and there were also present Messrs W. Mackey, Cleary,Rawlins, Hickey, Dwyer, Kelleher, Tynan, Morrissey, Purcell and the Sec.A charge preferred against Messrs Cronin and W. Byrne for a breach of the club rulesby Mr John Morrissey of staying in the club after hours was dismissed with a caution.A bill received from Mr Ed. Moloney for plastering over the fireplace of 15/- wasordered to be paid.The secretary was ordered to see Mr Strettan again with reference to the roof. Thecommittee discussed about the breaking of the piano etc for a considerable time.A long discussion took place about the music for the Reunion Dance and it wasdecided that the secretary interview Miss Lee with regard to it.The remainder of the business with regard to the dance was left over to Saturdaynight, when the committee will specially meet.A bill of £1-11-11 liz from Mrs 0 Brien was ordered to be paid.Mr Pat Kelleher handed in £1-14-9 lizbalance remaining after dancing season.Meeting adj.
Special Committee Meeting December 9th 1916The president presided. Also present Messrs Rawlins, Dwyer, Morrissey, Tynan,Kelleher, Hickey, Mackey, Cleary and Allen.The Sec. explained about interview with Miss Lee accompanied by Mr Rawlins. Hesaid they engaged her for the Reunion Dance, as well as any practice dances thatfollow.Some discussion took place about a piano, and some members promised to interviewpeople in order to get one.Mr Martin Purcell was ordered to collect at the door for Reunion.The catering for the dance was left to Mrs 0 Brien. Mr Kelleher to interview her withthe secretary. Mr Kelleher was appointed to look after the table on the night of thedance.The president ordered the secretary to call a special general meeting for the followingMonday night at 8.30Meeting adj.
Special General Meeting December Ll" 1916Mr John Rawlins was moved to preside. There was a large attendance of members inattendance.
The secretary having explained the reason for calling the meeting, which wasrequisitioned by the president to again consider about the price to be charged to nonmembers, which he considered excessive.Some discussion again ensued about the matter before a show of hands was taken.The secretary proposed and Mr John Morrissey seconded that the price be fixed at 5/Mr Thos Allen proposed an amendment which was seconded by Mr Ed Moloney thatthe original price fixed, 6/-, be charged.A show of hands been taken Mr George Allen was declared carried by 16 votes to 7.References having been made to getting a bar for the Reunion Dance and to younggirls attending the matter dropped.A short discussion took place with regard to the music and the meeting soonadjourned.
Committee Meeting December 21st 1916Mr Cleary presided. Also present - Messrs Purcell, Hickey, and the secretary.Mr Ryan's bill of £5-15-0 for painting rooms was ordered to be paid.On the proposition ofMr Cleary and seconded by Mr Purcell Mr Ed. 0 Connor wasproposed a member of the club.It was decided to get the ceiling of the supper room painted.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 7th January 1917Mr James Keane (president) presided.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-12 was received and entered.Mr Frank 0 Connor was unanimously elected a member of the club.Some discussion took place with reference to the practice dances and a proposition byMr Joe Brown and Mr Edward Dwyer to have Fahys interviewed was withdrawn andMr Wm. Cleary was deputed to wait on Miss Lee and Mrs Frenddi.A matter concerning two members Mr John Coffey and John Tynan was left to besettled between themselves.The secretary consented to see after the dances for the remainder of the season.
Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting January 18th 1917Mr Wm. Mackey VP presided.Also present - Messrs - Cleary, Hickey, Tynan, Dwyer, Morrissey, and the secretary.Orders were made to pay 11/- price of cakes for Reunion Dance; 5 cwt of coal and adeck for the floor.The chairman handed in 23/- from the Bakers Society for the period 27th May to the4th November.Mr John Tynan proposed and Mr W. Cleary seconded that Mr Wm. Maher be electeda member of the club.It was decided to strike a member off the roll who did not pay his entrance fee.A discussion having arisen with regard to Mrs 0 Briens Reunion bill, it was decidedto leave the matter in Mr Clearys hands to look into it.Mr Thos Hackett was proposed a member of the club on the proposition ofMr JohnMorrissey and seconded by Mr Ed. Dwyer.A discussion having taken place to the practice dances, the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 1st February 1917Cleary presided. Also present Messrs Hickey, Morrissey, Tynan, Purcell and the sec.Mr Michael Burke (sec. Bakers Society) handed in 9/- for the period from 4th
November to 28th January.Mrs 0 Brien's bill of £7-4-5 was ordered to be paid.An order was made to have secretary paid 15 / 7 liz for paying Mr Purcell for doing upcushions of billiard table. It was decided to buy billiard balls for table. A discussiontook place with reference to cues for able and the matter was left over to nextmeeting.Meeting adj.
General Meeting February 4th 1917Mr Jas Keane (president) presided.The roll call and subscriptions of £1-4 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meeting was read and confirmed.
Ballots for the election of Messrs Wm. Maher and Thomas Hackett resulted in formerreceiving 8 for and 12against his election and the latter 10 for and 10 against.Mr Maher was declared not elected and Mr Hackett's election was postponed to theMarch monthly meeting owing to the vote being equal.
Mr John Rawlins having resigned the captaincy of the club, the vice-captain wasunanimously elected to the position, on the motion ofMr Purcell, seconded by MrMorrissey.Mr Wm. Byrne was unanimously elected vice captain on the motion ofMr P Hickey,seconded by Mr John Coffey.It ws decided to finish up the dancing season with a Cinderella, the price being fixedat 2/6.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting February Ll" 1917Mr Keane presided. Also present Messrs Hickey, Purcell, Tynan, Morrissey and thesecretary.The consideration of members in arrears was left over to the next meeting. It wasdecided that Mr Cleary see about some cues which were offered to the club.It was ordered that any member owing more than 1/- for billiards would not beallowed to play. The price fixed for a 100 was 2d. No game was to start after 10.30unless with the sanction of the member in charge of the table. Mr Morrissey wasappointed to look after the table for the coming fortnight.It was ordered to pay gas bill of £1-19-5. Mr John Coffey was co-opted to fill thevacancy on the committee caused by Mr P Kelleher resigning.The committee was engaged in discussing about items for the Cinderella Dance.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting February 15th 1917Mr Keane presided. Also present - Messrs - Mackey, Hickey, Byrne, Morrissey,Tynan and the sec.Wm. Maher was proposed by Mr Hickey, seconded by Mr Mackey.It was decided to pay 4/- for billiard cloth and15/6 for painting the supper room.The Captain Mr E. Dwyer wrote resigning his position as captain, and it wasexcepted.It as ordered to pay Mr Farrell's bill of £1-13-0 lizIt was decided to cut Messrs John Broderick and Patrick Mackey off the roll.Mr Frank Drohan was proposed a member of the club on the motion of MessrsMorrissey and Mackey. Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting March r t 1917Mr James Cleary presided. Also present - Messrs Cleary, Morrissey, Purcell, Tynan,Hickey and the secretary.Mr Morrissey handed in 6/8 billiards money.A charge being preferred against Mr David Byrne by Mr John Morrissey wasadjourned to next meeting, as Mr Byrne did not appear.Mr Rawlins sent word to have his name cut off the roll.Members having appointed to take charge of the billiards table in rotation the meetingadj.
General Meeting 4th March 1917The President was in the chair.The roll call and subscriptions of £2-1-0 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.
The ballot for the election of Messrs Wm. Maher, Thos Hackett, and Frank Drohanresulted as follows: - Messrs Maher and Thos Hackett were defeated by 24 againstand 4 for, and Mr Drohan was elected unanimously.Mr john Cronin proposed holding a dance on St. Patrick's night. Mr Wm. Byrneseconded. An amendment that a smoking concert be held was proposed by Mr Wm.Cleary and seconded by Mr John Hickey. On a show of hands the amendment wascarried by 13 votes to 8.Mr Wm. Byrne was elected Captain on the motion ofMr Wm. Cleary and P. Hickeyand Mr John Cronin vice Captain on the motion of Messrs 0 Regan and Moloney.Mr Coffey intimated that he would not act on the committee and thanked the membersfor voting for him.Some remarks having been made about the billiards and intended return dance by theladies the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting March 8t h 1917The president presided. Also present Messrs Mackey, Cleary, Cronin, Byrne, Tynan,Morrissey, Purcell and the secretary.The committee discussed at length various matters in reference to the billiard table.It was decided to have a handicap open to the members of the club, the arrangementsbeing left in the hands of Messrs Mackey, VP, Cleary, Brown, T. Allen andComerford.On the proposition of Messrs Hickey and Cleary, Mr Michael McMahon wasproposed a member of the club.The Captain was ordered to see after the boats, and have them taken in on the 19th
inst. to be repaired.A charge preferred by Mr John Morrissey against Mr David Byrne for disobeyingorders of the club was dismissed with a caution.The putting of a pane of glass in window on small room was adj.A discussion having taken place re smoking concert, the following were appointed asa committee to perfect arrangements: - The Vice President, Messrs Cleary, Morrissey,John Hickey and Thos. Allen.It was decided to change the committee meetings to the second and last Sunday of themonth. Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting April r t 1917The president (Mr Jas Keane) was in the chair.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Roll Call and subscriptions of £1-9 was received and entered.A ballot for the election ofMr Michael McMahon as a member of the club resulted in28 voting for, and 1 against.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting April 2nd 1917Mr William Mackey, Vice president presided. Also present Messrs Cleary, Moloney,
Byrne, Hickey, Morrissey and the secretary.Billiard money of 3/2 was handed in and members were appointed to take charge oftable for coming week.Mr John Purcell wrote resigning his position as a member of the committee. Theresignation was accepted and the appointment of a member in his place was deferredto a future meeting.
Some discussion took place with reference to breaking of panes of glass bysnowballing, and it was decided to get glass and charge account to boys implicatedwith the transaction.An order oftwo-cwt. coal was made.It was decided to get tenders from Messrs Ryan and Browne for painting fo boats.An application was made by the secretary for the use of the club to a hold a returndance on behalf of some ladies and permission was granted.Some remarks about the disappearance of the hatchet concluded the meeting.
Committee Meeting April 16t h 1917Mr Cleary and subsequently Mr Keane presided. Also present Messrs Hickey,Morrissey, Cronin, Byrne, Moloney and the secretary.Billiards money of 3/3 was received. Some remarks having been made about thehardship of getting members to pay up, it was decided to have the balls locked up.8/- was received from the Bakers Society. An application, made by the secretary foruse of the club for Sunday night for the purpose of holding a Ceili was unanimouslygranted.It was decided to get lime for whitewashing the club.A long discussion having taken place with reference to an application by another bodyfor the purpose of holding a general meeting in the club, the matter dropped and themeeting adj.
Committee Meeting 30 th April 1917The president presided. Also present Messrs Cleary, Hickey, Byrne, Moloney and thesecretary.Mr Joseph Hogan was proposed a member of the club on the motion ofMr Hickey,seconded by the secretary.It was ordered to pay quarterly gas bill of £1-5-0.Mr Thos 0 Regan was co-opted a member of the committee.It was ordered that the Captain have the boats ready for Sunday evening.Some remarks about whitewashing having been made, the meeting adj.
General Meeting May 6th 1917The president was in the chair.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-11 was received and signed.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Joseph Hogan was declared a member of the club by 16 votes to 2.Some remarks having been made with reference to changing the paper the meetingadj.
Committee Meeting May 14t h 1917The president presided. Also present - Messrs Mackey, Cleary, Hickey, and thesecretary.The half-yearly rent bill was ordered to be paid.It was decided to allow the Captain and Vice captain 15/- each for doing up the boats,and also 15/- to Mr Ed. Moloney for whitewashing the club premises.The secretary handed in £2-7-11 lizbalance remaining on hand after the dancingseason.
Michael 0 Gorman was proposed a member of the club on the motion ofMr Hickeyand seconded by the secretary.Meeting adj.
Special Meeting May 21st 1917Mr Keane was in the chair. Also present Messrs Mackey, Cleary, Cronin, Byrne,Hickey, Moloney, Ryan and the secretary.By five votes to two, one not voting, an application made by Mr Ml. Hanrahan,secretary of he governing body of Sinn Fein, for the use of the club for the followingThursday night, for the purpose of holding a general meeting, was after a longdiscussion, refused.It was ordered to pay 5111 poor-rates.The secretary was ordered to summon Messrs 0 Keeffe and Comerford, for a breachof the boating rules, for the next meeting.Messrs john 0 Shea, Wm. Quirke and John Whelan were proposed members of theclub on the motion of the Secretary and seconded by Mr P. Hickey.It was ordered to have a window put in the supper room at the riverside, Mr Cleary tosupply the frame.Some remarks having been made by the members about running an excursion,holding a picnic and the taking of the photo of the members of the club, the matterwas left over to the General Meeting.Meeting adj.
General Meeting June 5t h 1917Mr James Keane president was in the chair.Roll call and subscriptions were received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Messrs Pat 0 Gorman, John 0 Shea, John Whelan, and Wm. Quirke wereunanimously elected.Some discussion having taken place with reference to taking of a photo of the clubmembers, the matter was left in the hands of the secretary and Mr Cleary. It wasdecided to run a picnic on the 25th June in the motion of Messrs Drohan and Mackey,the names to be on the 16th and the tariff fixed at 3/-.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting June Ll" 1917The president was in the chair. Also present Messrs Cronin, Moloney, 0 Regan,Hickey, Byrne and the secretary.It was ordered to pay Mr C. Fitzgerald's bill of £1-4-0.Mr Martin Power was proposed as a member of the club on the proposition of MessrsCronin and T. 0 Regan.On the proposition of Messrs 0 Regan and Hickey, Mr John Lonergan was proposed.It was decided to adjourn to next meeting the question of taking the members of theclub for the attendance of the vice president.The charge preferred against Messrs 0 Keeffe and Comerford was dismissed.It was ordered to get card table covered.After discussing about picnic, oars and boats the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 25 th June 1917The Vice President Mr Mackey presided.
Also present - Messrs Cleary, Hickey, Byrne, Moloney, 0 Regan and the Secretary.Mr Mackey was ordered to see Mr Mackey to have the photo of the members of theclub taken of Sunday at 1 0' clock.A charge preferred against Mr Comerford of losing an oar was dismissed as theexplanation received was considered satisfactory and he returned the oar.Charges preferred by the Captain against Messrs John 0 Neill of breaking an oar andJohn Tynan of having a non member in a boat was adjourned to next meeting.It was decided to furnish members who broke a window during the last snow with theamount of same.It was decided if necessary to co operate with the Gaelic Hall in running a boatexcursion to Carrick on the second Sunday in June for Mothel Feis.Messrs Thos. Allen and Thos. 0 Brien were co-opted on the committee in room ofMessrs Tynan and Morrissey who were cut off for non attendance.Meeting adj.
General Meeting July 1st 1917The president (Mr Jas Keane) presided.The roll call and subscriptions of £1-15-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Martin Power was elected a member of the club by 24 votes to 1 and Mr JohnLonergan by 23 votes to 2.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 22nd July 1917Mr Wm. Cleary and subsequently Mr Wm. Mackey presided. Also present MessrsHickey, Moloney, Byrne, 0 Brien and the sec.The charge preferred against Mr John Tynan for having a non-member in a boat wasdismissed, one dissenting.The case against Mr John 0 Neill was allowed to drop he being out of town.Two members dissented from the order.
Wm. 0 Reilly was proposed a member of the club on he motion of the secretaryseconded by Mr Hickey.On the proposition ofMr Wm. Cleary seconded by Mr Mackey, Mr John Cleary wasproposed.The secretary handed in 8/- from the secretary of the Bakers Society.It was decided to adjourn the monthly meeting to the second Sunday of the monthowing to Waterford Feis.Mr William Cleary was granted leave for non-members to attend band practice in theclub.4/- was allowed for the procuring of pictures for the club.The committee was engaged for the remainder of the time discussing about the usageof the boats and oars.Meeting adj.
General Meeting August 13t h 1917The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr William Rahilly was unanimously elected a member of the club. Mr Thos Clearywas elected by 14 votes to 3.
It was unanimously decided, after some discussion, to start the dancing season on thefirst Sunday of September, Mr W. Cleary and the secretary to see after music.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting August 13t h 1917The president presided. Also present Messrs. Mackey, Hickey, Byrne, Cronin, Cleary,Moloney and Allen (2).It was decided, after some remarks to sell the piano for £3.Messrs. Kelleher and Greene were appointed auditors.It was decided to have John Tynan summoned to next meeting for having a brokenoar in a boat in his chargeThe Secretary handed in 5/- from Printers Society.
Mr Michael Kennedy was proposed as a member of the club on the motion of MessrsCleary and Mackey.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting 17th August 1917The president presided. Also present Messrs Moloney, Byrne, 0 Brien, Hickey,Cleary, Mackey, Cronin and the secretary.Messrs Cleary and Allen were deputed to engage Misses Fahey for the dancingseason.Some discussion having taken place with reference to the purchase of the club by anoutsider, it was ordered that Messrs Mackey and Cleary interview the Manager of theBank and Mr Stretton.After some remarks about the purchase of a new piano, it was decided to haveinquiries made for next meeting.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 20 th August 1917Those present were Messrs Keane presiding, Hickey, Allen, 0 Regan, Moloney,Byrne, 0 Brien, Cleary and the secretary.The charge against Mr John Tynan was adjourned to the next meeting, and a numberof members were ordered to be summoned to the same meeting for another charge.Mr Cleary intimated having engaged the Misses Fahey.It was ordered to purchase a new piano for £8.Mr Martin Hefferan was proposed a member of the club on motion of Messrs Croninand the Secretary.Mr M. Dempsey was proposed by Mr T. Allen and the secretary.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 22 nd August 1917Messrs Keane presided. Also present Messrs Cleary, 0 Brien, Moloney, Allen, thesecretary, 0 Regan and Hickey.The charge of disrespectful conduct against Messrs John Tynan, Michael Sullivan,
Patrick Dwyer, Wm. Rahilly, John Comerford, Ed. Quinn, Thos Barrett, JohnMorrissey and Thos 0 Brien, having been heard, the committee consulted in private,and after which the secretary announced the decision that all members were fined 1/-.One member did not vote not being present for the full hearing, and the secretaryvoted against the decision.A charge preferred against Mr John Tynan of having a broken oar in a boat was, after
hearing his explanation and that ofMr T. Barrett, dismissed.It was decided to pay £5 towards the new piano.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 27 th August 1917Messrs Keane presided with Messrs Mackey, 0 Brien, Cleary, Allen, Byrne,Moloney, Hickey Cronin and the secretary.Some ladies names for invites for the practice dances having been submitted, all werepassed.Mr Wm. Mackey having given a detailed statement with reference to his interviewwith the Bank Manager and Mr Stretton re purchasing of the club, the committeeconsidered it very satisfactory and he was directed to wait late on with the BankManager for a further interview.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 4th September 1917Me Keane president presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £2 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meeting having been read, exception was taken to theminutes of 22nd August which contained a charge preferred against members andwhich all were fined 1/- and costs. Four of the aggrieved members said they wouldnot pay and left the club. It was decided to make no change in the order.Messrs Ml. Dempsey and Martin Heffernan were elected members of the club.Some remarks about dancing having been made the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 5th September 1917Mr Cleary presided and subsequently the president and there were also present MessrsMoloney, Hickey, Mackey, Cronin, Allen, Byrne, Regan and the secretary.The only business transacted was a long discussion about girls who received invitesfor the clubs practice dances and attended another clubs dances and whether thecommittee would cancel invites. Ultimately it was decided to take no action in thematter. The committee after a long discussion with references to the cancelling ofladies names who received invites for practice dances and attended another clubs,decided to take no action in the matter.This was the only business before this meeting.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting September 12th 1917Mr Keane president presided. Also present Messrs Mackey, Cleary, Allen, Cronin,Regan, 0 Brien, Moloney, Byrne, Hickey and the secretary.Mr Thos. Allen intimated having fixed music price.A discussion having taken place with reference to an application for a ladies invite,the members at the suggestion of the secretary withdrew the name.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting September zz-'.Mr Cleary presided. Also present Messrs Cronin, 0 Brien, Moloney, 0 Regan and thesecretary.Owing to a protest meeting being held in Cashel on the following Sunday, at whichlarge numbers of members were to attend, it was decided to postpone the practice
Dance to the following Monday night.Mr P. Kelleher wrote as follows: -
35 Cashel Street,Clonmel.
Sir,I wish to be no longer a member ofyour club. For no reason whatsoever from zo:inst.
The resignation was accepted.Mr Byrne was ordered to take charge of billiard table.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 24 t h September 1917Mr Keane presided with Messrs Cleary, Moloney, Byrne, Hickey and the secretary.It was decided to run a Cinderella Dance on Friday night 5th October the price fixedfor same being 2/-. The Secretary was ordered to have notice put up that fresh inviteswere to be issued.It was ordered to pay £3, balance for new piano.The secretary handed in £1-4, balance remaining after practice dances.Meeting adj.
General Meeting October 3rd 1917Mr Jas Keane presided. Roll call and subscriptions of £1-2-0 was received andentered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No business of importance transacted.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 15th October 1917The president presided.Also present Messrs Hickey, Cleary, 0 Regan, Byrne and Moloney.It was ordered to have the half-yearly rent bill of £3-14-9 paid.Billiard money of 1/8 was handed in.A few minor matters having been discussed, the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting October 20 th 1917Mr Cleary presided, and there were also present Messrs Hickey, Moloney, 0 Regan,Byrne and the secretary.An application from Mr D Mackey for the use of the club for a meeting of the BoyScouts was unanimously granted.The gas bill of 7111 was ordered to be paid.Mr PJ. Reilly Technical School wrote asking the club to send delegates to a meetingin the Town Hall for the purpose of forming a Industrial Development Association.Mr Hickey and the secretary were deputed to attend.It was ordered to have the other two boats taken in.Meeting adj.
General Meeting Novem ber 5t h 1917The president (Mr Keane) presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-8 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.There being no business to be disposed of the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 17th November 1917Mr William Cleary presided. Also present Messrs T. Allen, Moloney, Hickey,o Regan and the secretary.A communication from the secretary of the Cumann Na mBan was left over to ameeting on the following day.A vote of sympathy was passes to the parents of the late Mr Frank 0 Connell whowas a respected member of the club. Mr Mulcahy-Lyon was proposed a member ofthe club on the proposition of the secretary and Mr Cleary.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 18th November 1917Mr Keane presided and there were also present Messrs Allen, Cleary, Moloney,Hickey, Byrne, 0 Regan, 0 Brien and the secretary.An application was received from the secretary of Cum ann Na mBan society for theuse of the club for drill purposed. After some discussion Mr Cleary proposed and Mro Regan seconded that the application be granted.An amendment was proposed by Mr Ed. Moloney and seconded by Mr T. Allen.A show of hands being taken, the amendment was declared lost and the resolutioncarried by 7 votes to 2.The business was agreed with some minor matters relating to the club for some time,after which the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 24th November 1917Mr Wm. Cleary and subsequently the President presided. Also present Messrs Allen,Hickey, Moloney, Cronin, Byrne and the sec.No action was taken on the application received from the Secretary of the IndustrialDevelopment Association asking the club to be affiliated.Billiard money of 6/- was received.It was decided to finish the dancing before Advent with a Cinderella on the followingTuesday night, the price fixed being 2/6.It was decided to pay Mrs 0 Brien's bill of £1-12-11.Mr Frank Corbett was proposed a member of the club on the proposition of the
President and seconded by the Secretary.Meeting adj.
General meeting December 2nd 1917Mr Wm. Cleary presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-4 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Mulcahy-Lyons was elected a member of the club by 20 votes to 1.Mr Frank Corbett was unanimously elected a member of the club.It was unanimously decided to run the reunion dance on St Stephens night on theproposition ofMr T Allen, seconded by Mr Joe Brown. On the motion ofMr T Allenseconded by Mr TO Regan it was unanimously decided to fix the price at 6/-.
Messrs Browne 0 Regan and Coffey were appointed to look after the supper table andMessrs Hickey, and Cronin to collect money.The remainder of the business was left to the committee.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting December 8t h 1917Mr Keane was in the chair and there were also present - Messrs. Cleary, Allen,Hickey, Moloney, Byrne and the secretary.Some discussion having taken place with reference to getting the balance of moneyowed for the old piano, Mr Hickey and Moloney were deputed to make inquiries.It was ordered to have two panes of glass got for window in the small room.The rest of the time of the committee was taken up with matters relating to thereunion dance.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting December 16th 1917Mr Cleary presided. There were also present Messrs Allen, Moloney, Byrne, Croninand the secretary.Mr Thos. Dwan was proposed a member of the club on the motion of Messrs Clearyand ByrneThe rest of the time was taken up with discussing matters with reference to thereunion dance.Meeting adj.
General Meeting January 8t h 1918Mr Keane was in the chair.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-13 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Thos Dwan was unanimously elected a member of the club.No other business, the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 8th 1918The following attended Messrs Keane, Cleary, Allen, Hickey, Cronin, Moloney,o Regan, Byrne and the secretary.Some discussion took place with reference to putting up a stove in the small room ofbilliard room, and it was decided to leave the matter in Messrs Cleary and Cronin'shands.The cloth for the billiard table was ordered to be washed and it was decided to getpattern for a cloth for piano.Mr Cronin was ordered to look after the door of the balcony.Some remarks about member's arrears, meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 20 th January 1918Mr Keane presided. Also present - Messrs Cleary, Hickey, Byrne, 0 Regan, Moloneyand the secretary.An application was made from Mr M. Hanrahan, secretary St Mary's Hall for the useof small platter and spoons for a Cinderella Dance to be held in their club. Theapplication was unanimously granted.The following sums were handed in - Bakers Society 16/-, for piano 5/-, dancingmoney £1-5.The following bills were ordered to be paid:- Coal 6/8; Kavanagh's 912;Farrells £5-9-6 lizMr M Hanrahan was proposed a member of the club on motion ofMr Cleary andByrne.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting 26 th January 1918Mr Cleary presided. Also present - Messrs Moloney, Hickey, Cronin, Byrne, 0Regan, 0 Brien and the secretary.An application from the secretary of the Cumann Na mBan for the use of the club fora dance on Friday 8th February was unanimously granted.The gas and mantle of £1-10-5 was ordered to be paid.The billiard balls were ordered to be locked up until cues are tipped.It was ordered to get a new lock for street door.The secretary, having read Mr Walshe' s reply re boats, the matter was left over tonext committee meeting, and it was ordered that Messrs Cleary and Cronin seeCaptain of Rowing Club with reference to boats they have for sale.An application from the Sarsfields Club re organising of some entertainment for thebenefit of the poor of the town having been discussed no action was taken on thematter.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 3rd February 1918The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-2-0 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.
Mr Michael Hanrahan was unanimously elected a member of the club.A long discussion having taken place with reference to purchase of a boat the matterwas left to the committee.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 10th March 1918Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-14 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.It was proposed by Mr John Phelan seconded by Mr John 0 Shea ,that an all nightdance be held on Easter Sunday night at 4/6 for men and 1/- for women. Passedunanimously after a long discussion.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting March 16th 1918Mr Keane presided. Also present - Messrs Cleary, Hickey, Byrne, Moloney and thesecretary.Rent bill of £3-14-9 was ordered to be paid.Messrs Butler and Wall were proposed members of the Club on the motion ofMr Cleary and seconded by Mr Byrne.
It was decided to have the boats looked after and it was decided after a longdiscussion to let the matter about purchasing a new boat drop.6/- received for keys of door.It was ordered to get a letterbox on door.The committee was engaged for the rest of the time considering about the dance for
Easter Sunday night.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 6th April 1918Mr Keane presided. Also present Messrs Cleary, Byrne, Cronin and Hickey.It was decided to get tenders for the painting of boats from Messrs Brown and Ryan,Messrs Cleary and 0 Regan to look after oars.Messrs 0 Shea and Phelan were ordered to look after billiard table.The secretary was ordered to look after dancing arrears.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 7t h April 1918Mr Jas Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-10 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Pat Butler and Mr John Wall were unanimously elected.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 27 th April 1918Mr Keane presided. Also present Messrs Cleary, Moloney, Hickey, and the secretary.Gas bill of £1-5-2 was ordered to be paid.After a long discussion ,t was decided to have the boats painted under Mr Clearysdirections, as the tenders received were considered too high.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 5th May 1918Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-12-0 ws received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 11th May 1918Mr Keane presided. Also present - Messrs Cleary, Hickey, 0 Regan, 0 Brien, and thesecretary.After taking into consideration the price of paint used on the doing up of the boats, itwas decided to grant £1-5 to the two members for painting the boats.It was ordered to get timber for making of ceilings for boats.Mr Cleary proposed Mr Patrick Walshe a member of the club Mr Allen seconded.The rules for boating were made the same as last year.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 1st June 1918Mr Keane presided. Also present Messrs Hickey, Cleary, 0 Brien, and the secretary.It ws ordered to pay 9/- to Mr Fitzgerald for invites received.The secretary proposed the following as members of the club: Robert Balentine,Paul Sweeney, and Edward Dalton. Mr William Cleary seconded.4/- was handed in for keys sold.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 2nd June 1918The president ws in the chair.Roll call and subscriptions ofj£1-14-0 were received and entered.The following members were elected unanimously: - Messrs Paul Sweeney, BobBalentyne, Patrick Walshe, and Edward Dalton.A picnic for the third Sunday in June was propose3ed by Mr T. Allen and secondedby Mr Wm. Mackey, the price being 6/-.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting June 9th 1918Mr Keane presided with Messrs Cleary, Mackey, Hickey and the secretary.Messrs James Keane, John Harney and Michael Burke were proposed as members ofthe club on the motion of Messrs Wm. Cleary seconded by the president.The rest of the time was engaged discussing about the picnic.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting June 12th 1918Mr William Mackey VP presided with Messrs Cleary, Hickey, 0 Brien and thesecretary.
It was ordered to have picnic postponed for a week owing to a public meeting toprotest against the Sinn Fein Leaders being held on that day.It was unanimously decided to grant the use of the club to members of the Sinn Feinclub for the purpose oflearning the pipes.Mr Patrick Ryan was proposed a member of the club on the motion ofMr Wm.Cleary seconded by Mr Wm. Mackey,Mr William Ellard was proposed by Mr 0 Brien seconded by Mr Hickey.The Secretary was instructed to write Mrs Hyland re balance of money for the piano
purchased by her. It was decided to have a general meeting of all the members takingpart in the picnic for the following Wednesday night.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting June 29th 1918The president presided.Also present - Messrs T. Allen, Moloney, P. Hickey, 0 Brien and the secretary.Messrs Michael Kelly and Avid Shortt were proposed members of the club on themotion of Messrs Cleary and Moloney.Some minor matters being discussed the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 6th July 1918Mr Cleary presided. Also present Messrs 0 Brien, Moloney, Allen, Mr WilliamRonayne, 0 Brien and Allen.Messrs Cleary and Allen were deputed to wait on Mr Hyland re piano money balance.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 7th July 1918Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subs were received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.A ballot for the election of members resulted as follows: -Mr Jas Keane UnanimouslyMr John Harney 20Michael Burke 20William Ellard 20Michael Kelly 20David Shortt 17 for, 1 against.William Ronayne 16 for, 1 against.Pat Ryan 6 for, 13 against.All were declared elected except Mr Pat Ryan.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 13th July 1918The president presided with Messrs Cleary Moloney and 0 Brien.The gas bill of 4/8 was ordered to be paid.Mr Patrick McCarthy was proposed a member of the club Mr Cleary seconded.There being no further business the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 3rt July 1918Mr Wm. Mackey VP presided and there were also present Messrs Thos. Allen, Wm.Cleary, Thomas 0 Brien, Ed Moloney P. Hickey and the secretary.A communication was received, signed by a number of members, asking to have MrPatrick Ryan put on for election at next general meeting.Mr Wm. Cleary proposed and Mr Wm. Mackey seconded that he be elected a memberof the club.The poor rate of 8/9 was order to be paid.10/- was received from Bakers Society.An order was made to get a scrub.Some minor matters having been discussed Meeting adj.
General Meeting 4th August 1918The president was in the chair.Roll call and subs of £2-3-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Patrick McCarthy was elected unanimously as a member of the club.Mr Patrick Ryan 17 for and 6 against.Messrs John Phelan and Wm. Quirke were elected auditors.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 10th August 1918Mr Keane in the chair also present Messrs Mackey, Hickey, Cleary, Moloney, 0Brien and the Secretary.An order was made to pay Messrs Farrell's bill and Kavanagh's.It was decided to sell the old piano to Mr Kennedy.It was decided to have the oar house fixed up and a new door put up.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 12th August 1918Mr Keane presided with Messrs Wm. Cleary, E. Moloney, Hickey and the secretary.A vote of condolence was proposed to Mr Thos. Dwan on the death of his father,An application for a boat for the following Sunday by Mr Frank Corbett was granted.It was ordered to procure two loads of sand and some lime.After some remarks about procuring a water supply for the club it was ordered tomake inquiries from the Borough Surveyor.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 3rt August 1918Mr Keane presided with Messrs Wm. Cleary, P Hickey, T Regan and the secretary.An application for the use of the club for the purpose of holding a dance on 13th
September was granted.Mr Thos Dwan wrote acknowledging the vote of condolence and the glass shade sentby the club.Meeting adj.
Annual General Meeting r t September 1918Mr Keane presided and there was a large attendance of members.Roll call and subscriptions of £2-4 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.
The secretary having read his annual report.A statement of the accounts for the financial year was read by Mr 1.Phelan, whichshowed a balance to the credit of the club of £8-14-0.On the motion ofMr John 0 Shea seconded by Mr P Walshe, the reports wereunanimously adopted.The election for the coming year was then proceeded with.The outgoing president, Mr j Keane was unanimously re-elected on the motion ofMrQuirke seconded by Mr Phelan.Mr Wm. Mackey outgoing VP was unanimously re-elected on the motion ofMr Allenseconded by Mr Phelan.The Captain was unanimously re-elected on the motion ofMr Hickey seconded by Mro Reagan.The Vice Captain was re-elected unanimously on the motion ofMr Phelan andMrMoloney.Mr George Allen was re-elected secretary on the proposition ofMr Green and Mr 0Shea.A ballot for the election of committee members resulted as follows: -Mr Cleary 26; Mr Moloney 23; Mr T. Allen 22; Mr Hickey 21; Mr Thos 0 Brien 20;Mr T. 0 Regan 20.It was unanimously decided to start the dancing for the season on Monday 9th
September Mr Thos Allen was appointed MC on the motion of Messrs Ryan andHickey. Mr Cleary was AMC on the motion ofMr Phelan and Mr Quirke.Invites were ordered to be handed in for ladies against the following Tuesday. Othermatter in reference to the dancing was left to the committee to deal with, it beingunderstood that members would prepare the rooms for dancing in their turn.Mr 0 Shea proposed and Mr Wm. Greene seconded that a charge on the minute bookof "discreditable conduct" preferred against seven non-members and two members bechanged to "unruly". A long discussion ensued on the matter and eventually it wasagreed to call a special summoned General Meeting for Sunday 15th September todiscuss the matter, the proposed agreeing to leave the words "discreditable conduct"stand but to enumerate the different acts committed after the words.The Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 4th September 1918Mr Keane presided with Mr Mackey, Moloney, 0 Brien, Hickey, and the secretary.A number of ladies invites were submitted and passed.It was ordered to get a woman to wash out dancing rooms and an order was made toget mantles and shades.Meeting adj.
Special General Meeting September 14th 1918Mr Keane (president) was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of memberspresent.The meeting was specially convened to consider a notice of motion standing in thename ofMr John 10 Shea, to have the act committed by seven non-members and twomembers put in after the words "discreditable conduct", in a charge of which theywere found guilty of, preferred against them on the 22nd August 1917.A long discussion ensued to the matter in which several members took part eventuallyMr 0 Shea proposed his resolution, which was seconded by Mr Greene.
Mr John Coffey proposed an amendment that the charge be not made, which wasseconded by Mr Moloney.A vote having been taken the amendment was declared carried by 23 votes to 9.After some remarks re granting the use of the club to Cumann Na mBan Society forthe purpose of holding a dance.The meeting adj.
Committee Meeting September 28 th 1918Mr Keane presided with Messrs Mackey, Moloney, T. Allen, P. Hickey, and thesecretary.The secretary reported that Mr Cleary informed him that he was not going to attendany more committee meetings. After some discussion it was decided to ask Mr Clearyto reconsider his decision.A letter was received from Miss E. Davin, secretary of Cumann Na mBan, thankingthe members of the club for giving them the use of the club for their all night danceand enclosing a subscription of £1 towards the club.It was decided to adjourn an application made by the secretary (on behalf of CumannNa mBan) for the use of the club to hold a weekly practice dance on the club.Mr John Cremmins and Stephen Arrigan were proposed members of the club on themotion ofMr T. Allen, seconded Mr Wm. Mackey.Meeting adj.
General Meeting October 6t h 1918Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-18 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Messrs John Cremmins and Stephen Arrigan were unanimously elected members ofthe club.Mr Michael Kennedy was elected Captain on the motion of Messrs Moloney andD. Drohan.Mr Burke proposed Mr D Drohan and Mr P Hickey seconded for Vice Captain.Messrs D. Drohan, 1. 0 Shea, Ed. Quinn, John Phelan with the two M.C.'s wereappointed a dance committee.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting 26 th October 1918Mr Pat Hickey presided. Also present Messrs Moloney, 0 Regan, Drohan, 0 Brien,Allen and the secretary.
The quarterly gas bill of 9/3 was ordered to be paid.It was decided to have the billiard balls locked up for some time to see could table berepaired.An order was made to pay Mrs Ryan's bill of 19/6 for delph supplied.Mr Quinn was co-opted a member of the committee in room foe Mr Cleary whoresigned.A discussion took place with reference to stopping the practice dances owing to theinfluenza epidemic, and it was decided to continue same.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 17th December. 1918Mr Wm. Mackey VP presided and there was a small attendance.It was proposed to hold the annual Reunion Dance on Friday night 27th December onthe motion ofMr D Drohan second by Mr Wm. Greene.The price fixed at 7/- the names ofladies to be in against Sunday.
The rest of the business left to the committee (dancing).Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 4th January 1919Mr William Mackey presided.Also present Messrs Hickey, Moloney, Quinn, 0 Regan and Allen.The rates of 6/8 were ordered to be paid.Mr Moloney proposed Messrs Thomas Farrell and Michel Reidy, Mr Hickeyseconded.A discussion about reunion dance.An application by the VP for leave of the club for Sunday for a meeting of theTransport Union was granted.Meeting adj.
General Meeting January 4t h 1919The president Mr James Keane was in the chair.Subscriptions of £3-4-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Messrs Thomas Farrell and Stephen Shortt were unanimously elected members of theclub.Some discussion took place with reference to the bad attendance at the practicedances, it was decided that if the following two practices proved a failure to stop theremainder for the season.The meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 19th January 1919The president was in the chair.
Also present Messrs Moloney, Hickey, Quinn, D Drohan, Mackey and 0 Regan.The rent bill of £3-14-9 was ordered to be paid.An application from the secretary of Cum ann Na mBan for the use of the club forFriday nights for Irish Practice Dances was unanimously granted.It was decided to let the practice dances continue for the present.It was decided to put in force the order of not allowing non-members to the club.It was ordered that the secretary write the Town Clerk with reference to waterworks toclub.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 2nd February 1919The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £4-11 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Some minor matters having been discussed the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 2nd February 1919The chairman presided. Also present Messrs Mackey, Hickey, Moloney, Drohan,o Regan, Quinn and Allen.It was ordered to get a boy to clean out the club etc at 2/6 per week.The committee was engaged for some time considering about the boats and therepairing of oars.The secretary read out a letter from the Town Clark, acknowledging receipt ofletterre water works and intimating that he would have the necessary inquiries made andwrite later.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 23 rd February 1919Mr Keane presided, with Mr T Allen, S Moloney, Quinn G Allen sec.Orders were made to pay 19/- for 5cwt coal; £1-1-11 gas bill.It was decided to hold a Cinderella Dance on the following Friday night, the tariffbeing fixed at 3/-.An order was made for Mr T Allen to inspect some water works pipes.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting 2nd March 1919Mr Keane (President) presided.Roll call and contributions of £1-17-0 was received.The minute's of previous meetings were read and confirmed.
It was unanimously decided to run a Cinderella Dance on St Patrick's eve from 8.30to 20 clock, provided that permission was granted by the PP on the motion of Messrso Shea and Dwan.Mr T Dwan was appointed Captain on the motion ofMr John Allen seconded by MrD Drohan.
Committee Meeting 29th March 1919Mr P Hickey presided with Messrs Thos. Allen, Thos 0 Regan, David Drohan andEd. Moloney.Mr Pat Hickey - Peter 0 Brien and Gerald Fagan, Mr George Allen.The consideration of doing up the boats was left over until Sunday, as the captainswere absent.Meeting adjoumed
General Meeting 6th April 1919Mr P Hickey presided.£2-1-0 receivedThe minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Messrs Peter 0 Brien and G Fagan were elected members of the club.Mr John Cronin was proposed as Captain on the motion ofMr Hickey, seconded bythe secretary.Mr Stephen Arrigan proposed a dance on Easter Sunday night, Mr Cremminsseconded. Invites to be in against Sunday next, The price was fixed at 7/-.A vote of condolence was proposed to Mr Thomas 0 Keeffe on the death of hismother by Mr David Shortt seconded by Mr George Allen.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting 13th April 1919Mr Keane was in the chair, with Messrs Moloney, Hickey, Cronin Allen and Quinn.The rent bill of £3-14-9 was ordered to be paid.An application from Cumann Na mBan for the use of the club for a dance onWednesday 23rd April was granted.A long discussion about the all night dance took place.After a long discussion about the boats the Captain promised to look after repairs andleaving of the painting to Captain.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 4th May 1919Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £ was received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting's were read and signed.Mr Cronin proposed that the monthly subscription be raised from 1/- to 1/6 Mr T.Allen seconded. Mr 0 Regan seconded and Mr Greene seconded. A very longdiscussion ensued. Messrs T Cleary, W Greene Thos 0 Regan D Byrne C Roche - 5.The president, Quinn, Hickey (p), T Harney, T Allen, F Corbett, Thos 0 Brien, JohnCronin, E Moloney, Thos Allen Sic,-11.Stephen Shortt and George Fagan not vote.The motion that the subscription be 1/6 was acrid and a resolution of rescinding washanded in for monthly meeting.Mr Cronin proposed that the entrance fee be raised to 5/- Mr Frank Corbett seconded.The resolution was passed.Mr John Cronin proposed a levy of 1/- on members for the painting of the boats.Mr 0 Regan seconded. The motion was passed Mr Roche and Mr D Byrne against it.Mr Frank Corbett proposed that a game of "house" be got for the club, Mr Croninseconded. Passed unanimously.
Committee meeting 11th May 1919The president was in the chair. Also present Messrs Cronin, Moloney, Hickey,Allen (T), 0 Regan, Quinn and the secretary.A very long discussion took place with regards to the purchase of boats for sale at theIsland, and the committee having heard Mr Cronin's interviews with the Captain ofthe CRC, the matter was left in the hands of the Captain.A discussion took place about the oars.It was ordered to pay £3-0-0 to Mr Ryan the painter.A letter was read from the secretary of the Clonmel Cumann Na mBan enclosing £1,and thanking the members for the help given to the dance.A contribution of £1 was received from Mrs 0 Brien, for which the committeereturned thanks.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 25 th May 1919Mr Keane was in the chair, with Messrs Cronin, Moloney, Quinn, 0 Regan andHickey.An order was made to pay £8-10 to Clonmel Rowing Club for three boats procured bythe Captain.An order was made to pay £2-10 to Mr Ryan part of painting boats.It was decided to have the boats out for Sunday.It was decided to have the other three boats painted if the cost was not more than 30/The secretary handed in £9-7-6 balance of dance for season.Some minor matters concluded the business.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 1st June 1919Mr Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Hickey, Quinn and the secretary.Mr Ed Fitzgerald was proposed a member of the club Mr Ed Moloney seconded.Mr P Hickey proposed Mr John Killeen and Mr Keane seconded.Meeting adj.
Special General Meeting June r t 1919The president Mr Jas Keane presided. There was a large attendance of Members.The meeting was specially summoned to consider a notice of motion standing in Mr 0Regan's name "That the monthly subscription passed at May meeting raising themonthly subscription from 1/- to 1/6 be rescinded"Mr Phelan moved the resolution, as Mr 0 Regan was not present at the time of themeeting. During the remarks of Mr Phelan Mr 0 Regan attended the meeting andseconded the motion.Some discussion took place on the matter. Eventually Mr John Cremmins proposedthat the subscriptions fixed at May meeting be left stand. Mr P Hickey seconded.A vote was taken and Mr Phelan's motion was declared lost by 25 for and 5 against.The subscription of 1/6 was allowed to stand.Meeting adj.
Monthly General Meeting immediately afterwards.Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £3-3-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Messrs Ed. Fitzgerald and John Killeen were elected members of the clubunanimously.It was decided to run a picnic to Roxboro' on Sunday 17th June, the price being fixedat 6/-.After having received names, a committee was appointed in whose hands thearranging of details were left.After a few remarks on other matters the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 5th June 1919Mr Allen presided with Messrs Allen, Moloney, 0 Regan and 0 Brien.
Mr J Foley was proposed a member of the club by the secretary, Mr Moloneyseconded.Mr Michael Drohan was proposed by Mr T Allen Mr 0 Brien seconded.Mr Thos 0 Regan proposed by Mr MI Burke, Mr Moloney seconded.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 6th July 1919Mr Keane presided.Roll call and Subscriptions of £2-1-6 was received.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and confirmed.Messrs Michael Drohan and Michael Burke were unanimously elected members ofthe club.Mr John Fahey was declared elected by 16 to 1.Some discussion took place with reference to holding an excursion to Dungarvan.Messrs T Allen and Peter 0 Brien were deputed to get the price of two waggonettes,and further consideration was left over to a general meeting to be held on thefollowing Wednesday night.Remarks having been made with regards to non-members coming into the club andtaking boats up the river, the Secretary was ordered to write them pointing out thatsuch was contrary to the clubs rules.The meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 20 th July 1919The president presided with Messrs 0 Regan, Hickey, Quinn, Moloney, Cronin andthe secretary.The gas bill of 6/9 was ordered to be paid.Messrs James Ryan and Edward Murnane were proposed members of the club on themotion of the secretary, seconded by Mr 0 Regan.The committee were engaged for the remainder of the time discussion about the oarsand the boats.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting August 31't 1919Mr Keane presided with Messrs P Hickey, Ed Moloney, Ed Quinn Thomas 0 Brienand Wm. Mackey.Mr John Mulcahy was proposed by Mr Pat Hickey, seconded by Mr Ed. Quinn.Mr John Halpin was proposed by the secretary, seconded by Mr P Hickey.Mr John Cremmins was proposed by Mr Mackey, seconded by Mr Ed Moloney.
Messrs Farrell's bill of £4-9-3 was ordered to be paid.Messrs Peter 0 Brien and Thomas Farrell were appointed auditors.Meeting adj.
Annual General Meeting September 7th 1919Mr James Keane presided and there was a good attendance of members.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Roll call and subscriptions of £4-4-7 was received.The following members were declared elected after a ballot was taken:Mr John Fahey 17 for and 1 against.Mr Michael Drohan 15 for and 3 against.Mr Michael Burke unanimousMr John Mulcahy unanimousMr John Halpin 15 for and 1 against.Mr John Cremmins 13 for and 4 against.
The Secretary next read his annual report, after which Mr Peter 0 Brien read astatement of account. Both were adopted on the motion of Messrs David Drohan andJohn Allen.The next business was the election of officers and committee for the coming year.Mr Jas Keane was unanimously re-elected president for the coming year on themotion of Messrs Ed. Moloney and John Allen.Mr Moloney proposed and Mr S. Arrigan seconded that Mt Peter 0 Brien be electedvice president. This was carried unanimously.Mr John Cronin was re-elected Captain on the motion of Messrs P Hickey, secondedby Mr John Wall.Mr Ed Quinn was elected vice captain on the motion of Messrs Moloney and JohnWall.On the motion of Messrs John Cronin and P Hickey, Mr George Allen was re-electedHon Secretary.The following committee were elected by ballot: - Thomas 0 Brien and ThomasFarrell 12; Thomas Allen 10; Ed. Moloney 9; John Cremmins 9; and D. Drohan 9.Mr Thomas Allen proposed that the weekly practice dances open on Monday 15th
September Mr Pat Hickey seconded.
Mr George Allen proposed that they be held on Sunday nights, to start on the 14th MrWm. Byrne seconded.Mr Stephen Arrigan proposed that they be held on Thursday night but he got noseconder.A show of hands being taken Mr George Allen's motion was carried by a largemajority.It was decided to have all ladies invites in by the following Thursday night and that noothers be issued for the week.The usual price of 6d was ordered to be charged.Mr George Allen proposed and Mr Pat Hickey seconded that Mr Ed Moloney beappointed M.C. This was carried unanimously.Mr Pat Dempsey was appointed AMC on the motion ofMr John Cronin, seconded byMr Thos Allen.Arranging further matters was left to the committee.Mr Moloney proposed, and Mr John Cronin seconded - "That no non-members beallowed to take part in band practice or be allowed to take part in meetings on theclub". This was carried unanimously.A very long debate took place with reference to band instruments in the club; as towhether members were entitled to have them here for their own amusement and as towhether the committee could be compelled to keep same here without their consent.The various points having been fully explained, a number of resolutions on the matterconcerned were allowed to drop, after which the meeting adj.
Committee Meeting September 9th 1919Mr Peter 0 Brien and subsequently Mr Keane presided and there were also present Messrs T Allen, D Drohan, Moloney, Farrell, Quinn, Cronin andGeorge Allen (the sec.)
It was decided, after a discussion, to charge non-members 2/- entrance fee for dancingseason, - and 6d each - practice.An order was made to have panes of glass put in in small dancing room.Members of the committee consented to wash out the rooms for the dancing.It was decided to notify member's monthly of their arrears to dances.
Mr Wm. Mackey, as a deputation on behalf of the band committee, appeared beforethe meeting with reference to the order made at the general meeting. Mr Mackey andsome members having spoken, the committee found they had no power to act on thematter.The committee adjourned.
Committee Meeting 11th September 1919Mr PO Brien presided with Messrs Thomas Allen, D. Drohan, Moloney, Quinn,T. 0' Brien, Farrell and Ed. Quinn.The only matter before the committee was the receiving of ladies names for invites forpractice dances, all names were passed except two.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting September 16th 1919Mr PO Brien and subsequently Mr Jas Keane presided, with Messrs Moloney,T. 0' Brien, D. Drohan, T. Allen, Farrell, Quinn and the sec.Some ladies names for invites were handed in and ordered to be granted.Some minor matters with reference to the dance were also gone through.
The secretary read a letter from the Town Clerk saying that the Corporation wouldgive a supply of water to the club for £1 a year and charging £4-10 to run it from themain to the street door.After some discussion, consideration of the matter was left to next committeemeeting, Mr John Allen being directed to write to Messrs Thompson in the meantimeto see what price piping is.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 23 rd 1919The president presided, with Messrs 0 Brien (2) Cremmins, Drohan, Moloney, Quinnand the Secretary.It was decided after some discussion to get in the water to the club.An order was made to purchase two boats.Some more ladies names were passed for invites after which the committeeadjourned.
Committee Meeting September 30th 1919The President presided with Messrs PO Brien, TO Brien, Moloney, Cronin, Farrell,Quinn and the Secretary.It was ordered that the amount of piping required to take in the water to the clubpremises be got from Messrs Brook, Thomas & Co Dublin, - Mr John Allen tomeasure distance.An application was received from the secretary of the Cumann Na mBan for the useof the club to hold an all-night dance. After some discussion, Mr J Cronin proposedthat the application be granted. He got no seconder and the application was refused.Three ladies names were passed for invites and the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting October 5t h 1919Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £2-4-6 were received and entered. The minutes ofprevious meetings were read and confirmed.An application was received from the Workingman's soliciting subscriptions for theirband. It was decided to have a list put up on the notice board inviting subscriptions.No other business before the meeting. Adj ourned.
Committee Meeting 7th October 1919Mr Keane presided with Messrs P. 0' Brien, T. 0' Brien, T. Allen, T .Farrell,1. Cronin and the sec.An application was received from the secretary of the Clonmel Cumann Na mBanasking for the use of the club on one evening of the week for the purpose of holding apractice dance. After considerable discussion, Mr Farrell proposed that the applicationbe refused and Mr Moloney seconded.Mr George Allen proposed that the application be adjourned until the monthly
meeting, Mr Cronin seconded. A vote being taken, the voting was equal. ThePresident gave his casting vote for the amendment.Three applications for ladies invites were received, After some discussion one wasgranted, and two were refused, the member who gave their names in consented towithdraw same.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 14th October 1919Mr Keane presided with Messrs 0 Brien (2) Moloney, Farrell, Allen and thesecretary.An order was made to pay McGregors bill of 7/6.An order was made to have the three boats taken in.Some ladies names for invites were passed.It was decided to get Scwt of coal and Scwt of blocks.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 21st October 1919Mr P 0 Brien presided.Messrs Moloney, Farrell, Allen, 0' Brien and the secretary.The gas bill of 3/3 ws ordered to be paid.A bill of 2/6 for mending gas pipe was deferred as the pipe was still leaking.The co-opting of a member was left over to the next meeting.
Committee Meeting October 27 th 1919The president presided, with Messrs P. 0' Brien, T Allen, Cremmins, Farrell,Moloney and the sec.There was no business of importance before the meeting.
General Meeting November 2nd 1919The president presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £2-6-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Money was received for the Christian Brother's and Band collections.Mr Farrell proposed Mr S Arrigan be a VC Mr Frank Corbett seconded.The motion was carried unanimously. Mr T Allen was proposed MC for the dancingon the motion ofMr Moloney seconded by Mr Wall, carried unanimously.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 9t h November 1919The president presided, with Messrs T Allen, Cremmins, 0 Brien (VP), Farrell,Moloney and Arrigan.The poor rate bill 8/9 was ordered to be paid as was also £4-10 to the Corporation forrunning water to the front door.It was decided to go back to Tuesday night for committee meetings.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 12th November 1919Mr Keane presided with Mr P. 0' Brien, Moloney, Cremmins, Arrigan and the sec.The only business for disposal was whether the club would finish the first part of thedancing season with a Cinderella dance or not. After discussion it was decided tocontinue the ordinary dance for a few hours longer and to charge 1/-.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 7th December 1919Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions ofj£2-8-6 was received and entered.
The minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.It was decided to have the Reunion on St Stephens's night.Mr Daly proposed 7/- Mr Ryan seconded.Mr Farrell proposed 8/- Mr Cremmins seconded - carried.Mr Moloney proposed 9/- Mr T Allen seconded.Mr Farrells motion was carried at 8/-.Mr P. 0; Brien, E. Moloney, T Allen and Thos. Farrell were appointed at dancecommittee and the remainder of the matters were left in their hands.
Committee Meeting December 9t h 1919Mr Keane presided with Messrs P. 0' Brien, Thos 0 Brien, John Cremmins, StephenArrigan, Thos. Allen, Ed. Moloney, T. Farrell and the secretary.The rent bill of £3-14-9, Brodericks for waterworks fittings of 15/6, John Allen's of15/- for running the water in were ordered to be paid.An order was made to get 5cwt of coal and gas fittings. A few matters with regard tothe Reunion were discussed.Meeting adj.
General meeting 4t h January 1920The president presided.
Roll call and subscriptions of £2-0-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.
Mr Moloney proposed that they have a half night dance on Monday night Mr Wallseconded. The tariff was fixed at 3/-Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting January 28th 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Cronin, Farrell, 0' Brien, Thomas and thesec.A bill going back to 1914 ws received from Mr Dalton: it amounted to £8-0-5. Aftersome discussion the matter was allowed to stand over, the sec in the meantime to lookup the matter.The quartly gas bill of 19/6 was received and ordered to be paid.There being no other business the meeting adj.
General Meeting February r t 1920The president presided. Roll call and subscriptions of £ was received andentered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Mr Patrick Wall was elected a member of the club unanimously; his subscription of5/- was handed in.Mr George Allen proposed and Mr Frank Corbett seconded: -
" That we beg to tender to our esteemed member, Ald. Frank Drohan our sincerestsympathy and condolence on the great loss he has sustained by the death of hisamiable and loving wife, Mrs Margaret Drohan, and that any further business beadjourned as a mark of respect" .
The motion was passed in silence and the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting (Special) February 5th 1920Mr Jas Keane presided and there were a fair attendance of members.The meeting was called to consider a requisition signed by six members for thepurpose of holding an all night dance on Saturday night 14th February.Mr Cremmins proposed and Mr Wall seconded that the dance be held on that night. Itwas carried unanimously.It was decided to have two lanes with a tariff of 8d.Jas Keane, Thos Farrell, John Cronin, Ed Moloney, Stephen Arrigan, Thos. 0 Brien,Patrick Hickey and John Cremmins was appointed a dance committee unanimously.Mr Thos. Dwan was appointed MC on the motions ofMr S Arrigan and P Hickey.It was ordered to have ladies invites in for Tuesday night.The remainder of the business was left to the dance committee.
Committee Meetings February 10t h 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs Keane, 0 Brien, Cremmins, Farrell and the sec.The meeting was engaged for a considerable time with reference to the all nightdance.
Committee Meeting February 29th 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs PO Brien, S Moloney, T Allen, T Farrell, S Arriganand the sec.It was decided after a discussion to cut Mr Jas Keane (Taylor) off the roll of membersfor indecent conduct carried on during the last night of the all night dance, The chargewas proved by members of the committee, some of whom were at the dance. MrKeane attended and admitted some and denied more of the charges.It was decided to have the boats taken up for repair.No other business, meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 2nd March 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs Thos Farrell, S Arrigan, John Cremmins and the sec.A communication was received from the secretary of the Gaelic League inviting twodelegates to a meeting to be held in the Forester's hall in Thursday 4th March, to makearrangements for the holding of a procession on St Patricks Day.The president and secretary were deputed to attend.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 6th March 1920Mr Keane presided.The roll call and subscriptions of £2-14-0 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and confirmed.A discussion took place about the holding of some sort of a dance on St Patricksnight, It was decided to leave the matter drop as the meeting was very small.It was agreed that if sufficient numbers turned up that the club march in a body to themall on St Patricks Day for to take part in the procession to St. Patricks Well.Meeting adj.
Committee meeting 28 th March 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs Cremmins, 0 Brien (T) Farrell, Moloney, Drohanand the sec.It was decided to pay 10/- to the St Patricks Day demonstration committee to defrayexpenses by that committee incurred on St Patricks Day.It was decided to get a new lock for the door.Some routine matters concluded the business.Meeting adj.
Monthly General Meeting April 5t h 1920The president Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £2-3-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.After the reading of the minutes, the secretary explained how a lecture was givenduring the preceding week to Cum ann Na mBan. He pointed out that though therewas a sufficient number of Committeemen present, still the meeting would be illegalto consider an application, as all the members were not notified.A long and animated debate ensued in which several members took part. Thesecretary having failed to get some members to understand him and after some otherremarks being passed, handed in his resignation as hon. Sec. to the club and withdrewfrom the meeting.
Special General Meeting April 12t h 1920Mr Jas Keane presided and Mr Thomas Farrell acted as secretary. There was a goodattendance of members present.The meeting was specially called for the purpose of electing officers and committee.A long discussion took place as to the legality of electing same, only two havinghanded in written resignations.Eventually it was agreed to, after having the resolution of September read andexplained, and a vote of confidence passed to the Hon Sec Mr George Allen, that allcontinue in office to September. It was carried by a majority that the resolution doesnot apply to the Cumann Na mBan lectures.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting April 25t h 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs Cronin, Farrell, 0 Brien (T), Drohan, and the sec.The gas bill for the quarter ending 31st March of 10/5 was ordered to be paid.Miss Davin, sec, Cumann Na mBan wrote thanking the members for their kindness in
granting the use of the club for their lectures and enclosing £1 as a contribution.The dancing accounts was left over to next committee meeting.Some discussion took place with reference to the boats and oars.It was decided to get lime for the whitewashing of the club premises. It was decidedto get a whitewash brush.Messrs Thos. Guidera and Daniel Donovan were proposed members of the club on themotion of the secretary seconded by the president.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 2nd May 1920Mr Keane (president) presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £ was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Mr Thomas Guidera was unanimously elected a member of the club.Mr Daniel Donovan was elected by 13 votes to 1 against.Mr Thomas 0 Regan proposed that the entrance fee be raised to 10/- Mr Ed, Quinnseconded.Mr Peter 0 Brien proposed 7/6, Mr John Cremmins secondedNine votes for the amendment 7/6 and three against.The amendment was declared carried Mr George Allen proposed andMr Thos Farrell: -"That any person who was a member of this club during last boating season and wholeft during or at the termination of same, so not be admitted member of the Clubduring the coming season".Some minor matters concluded the business.
Committee Meeting 9th May 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs Thomas Farrell, John Cronin, Peter 0' Brien,Thomas 0 Brien, Thomas Allen and the sec.An application was received from Messrs 0 Regan and Quinn for £7 for painting andrepairing of the boats. After considerable discussion it was decided to leave the matterto Mr Cronin to interview Messrs 0 Regan and Quinn and discuss the matter withthem.
Messrs M. Drohan and Quinn were co-opted onto the committee.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 16th May 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs 0 Brien (P), 0 Brien (T), Farrell, Drohan (M), andthe sec.It was decided to pay £6 to Messrs 0 Regan and Quinn for repairing and painting theboats.An order was made to procure larch poles for the use of doing up the slip.It was decided to paint the inside of the club.Pay up Dalton's bill of £1-1-0Some discussion took place with reference to the rules of boating.Mr Martin Purcell was proposed a member of the club on the motion of the sec.Seconded by Mr P 0 Brien.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 6th July 1920Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £2-19 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr M Purcell was elected a member of the club.No further business, the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 25th June 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs 0 Brien, Cronin, Quinn, Drohan and the sec.The gas bill of 1/4, half years rent of £3-14-9 and £11-12-1 Farrells bill were orderedto be paid.It was decided to pay Messrs Farrell and Quinn £3, £1-6-0 being balance remaining
after excursion, for the painting of the club.An order was made to get the billiard room painted.Mr Cronin proposed and the secretary seconded that Messrs John Morrissey and WDelahunty be elected members of the club.Meeting adj.
General Meeting August r t 1920The president was in the chair.Roll call and subscriptions was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Messrs John Morrissey and William Delahunty were elected unanimously.Messrs Robert Drohan and Thos 0 Regan were elected auditors.Meeting adj.
Annual General Meeting September 5th 1920Mr Keane presided and there was a fair attendance.The minutes of previous meeting was read and confirmed.The sum of £1-17-6 was received and entered.The secretary's report and the auditor's statement of accounts was read. Mr Farrellproposed the adoption and Mr D Drohan seconded.It was decided to adjourn the meeting as a protest against the barbarous treatmentmeted out to Mr Burke, a member of the club. Mr Daly proposed the motion.
Meeting adj.
Special General Meeting 12t h September 1920Mr Keane presided and there was a large attendance.The secretary read his annual report on the statement of the club.Mr Keane was proposed President of the Cub.Mr Farrell seconded, passed unanimously.Mr Thos 0 Regan proposed Mr Thos Farrell Mr John Wall seconded.Mr Peter 0 Brien was proposed by Mr George Allen and seconded byMr Ed Moloney. Mr Farrell was declared elected.Mr Mackey proposed Mr George Allen Mr John Wall seconded.
Committee: -Mr Quinn as proposed Captain on the motion of Mr George Allen, seconded byMr David Drohan.Mr Daly proposed Mr David Drohan and seconded by Mr John Coffey.It was decided to lodge the club's finances with the Clonmel Co-operative Society.Committee - Messrs Moloney, Allen, Drohan, T .0' Brien, T. Dwan and W. Mackey.It was decided to leave the question of the dancing to a special meeting.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 19th September 1920Mr Thos Farrell presided, Messrs Moloney, 0 Regan, 0 Brien and the sec.It was decided to lodge £16 in the Co-operative Society Stores.It was decided to pay 10/- waterworks rate.Mr Rd. Acheson was proposed a member of the club on the motion of the sec.Seconded by Mr Quinn.An order was made for Mr Moloney to look up a grate for small room upstairs.An order was made to pay 7/6 for a lamp.
Committee Meeting October 2nd 1920Mr Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Quinn, D. Drohan, Dwan, T. 0' Brien andthe sec.An application was received from Miss K. 0 Meara, Colville Road, asking forpermission for the use of the club on Monday and Thursday evenings from 4 to 6 forthe holding of dancing classes, after a discussion the application was unanimouslygranted.It was decided to pay Mr Ed. Quinn £2 for painting the rooms upstairs.Mr Ml. Drohan was co-opted on the committee in room ofMr TO Regan who is lefttown.Meeting adj.
General Meeting November 7t h 1920Mr T. Farrell presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-8-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings was read and signed.The secretary proposed: - "That we beg to convey to our esteemed president, MrKeane, our sincere sympathy on the great loss he has sustained by the death of hismother." Mr John Coffey seconded and the motion was passed in silence.The meeting then adjourned without transacting any further business.
Committee Meeting November 14th 1920Mr Keane president presided with Messrs Thomas Farrell, Ed Moloney, Ed. Quinn,David Drohan, and Thos. Drohan and the sec.The following bills were received and ordered to be paid: Rent £3-14-9; gas 2-0;invitation £1-5-0; paper 9/-; were ordered to be paid.It was decided to pay 10/- to the Sinn Fein Committee for the mass for the LordMayor, and it was decided to have a voluntary subscription in response to an appealfrom the Christian Brothers.An order was made to get If4 ton of coal.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 28 th November 1920Mr Thos. Farrell vice president presided with Messrs E. Moloney, E. Quinn,D. Drohan, Thomas Dwan and the sec.An application was received from the secretary of the Technical School to send tworepresentatives of the club to a meeting on Tuesday 30th November with reference tothe coming Trades Congress meeting next May, no action was taken on the matter.An application was received from the Trades Council for the use of the club for thepurpose of holding a dance. The application was refused.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 5th December 1920Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-16-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting was read and confirmed.The meeting adj.
General Meeting 2nd January 1921Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-7-0 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meeting was read and signed.There was no further business.
Committee Meeting January 16th 1921Mr Keane presided with Messrs Mackey, Farrell, Quinn and Moloney.Bills from Messrs Dalton and Fitzgerald were deferred to the secretary to look into
them.A bill from the Co-operative stores for £1 was deferred to the member's playingcards.It was decided to stop the paper.Meeting adj.
General Meeting February 6t h 1921The president presided.The monthly subscription of £1-8-6 was received and entered.There was no business in front of the meeting.Meeting adj.
General Meeting March 6th 1921The president was in the chair.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-4-0 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous general meeting was read and confirmed.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 6th March 1921The president presided with Messrs Moloney, Farrell, Drohan, Quinn and the sec.The two-quarters gas bills of 9/10 were ordered to be paid.£2 subscription was received from Miss 0 Meara for the use of the club for dances forfive months ending February 28th
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An order was made to pay £4-2 to Mr John Dalton.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting May r t 1921Mr Keane presided with Messrs Drohan, Quinn Moloney, Farrell and George Allen.Mr Ml. Drohan proposed Messrs 1. Drohan. Pat 0' Connor Con. Flynn, Jerh. ByrneMr Moloney seconded.Meeting adj.
General Meeting May r t 1921Messrs Jas. Keane presided.Messrs Jas Drohan, Pat 0 Connor, Con Flynn Jerh, Byrne were unanimously electedmembers of the club.Roll call and subscription of £3 was received and entered.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 7th May 1921Mr Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Farrell and Allen.An order was made to pay Me Ed. Quinn £2 for painting the boats.The gas bill of 17/-; rent £3-14-9 were ordered to be paid.Messrs Michael Arrigan and John Looby were proposed members of the club byMessrs Farrell and Moloney and subscriptions of 15/- was handed in.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting May 21st 1921Mr Keane presided with Messrs Farrell Moloney and George Allen.Reference having been made to the repairing of the roof of the club, it was decidedafter a discussion to have the secretary forward an estimate by Mr Moloney to theagent.An order was made to pay £1-0-2 rates due up on March 31st.
Miss 0 Meara's rent of £1-4-0 ending April 30th was handed in and was also amembers arrears of 13/-.Mr Thomas Farrell proposed Mr Thomas Kennedy a member of the club. Mr Mackeyseconded.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting June 4th 1921Mr Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Farrell and the sec.The sec proposed and Mr Moloney seconded that Messrs Riordan, Morris and Byrnebe members of the club.Meeting adj.
General Meeting June 5t h 1921Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £4-17-0 was received and entered.The minutes were read and signed.Messrs Ml. Arrigan, John Looby, Thos. Kennedy, Jas. Riordan, Thomas Norris andMl. Byrne as members of the club.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 18th June 1921Mr Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Drohan and George Allen.The Sec proposed that Messrs Maher 0 Connor and Delaney be elected members ofthe club. Mr Moloney seconded.A discussion having taken place with reference to the state of balcony, it was decidedthat old one be taken down and a new one put up instead, the sec to see Mr Daltonabout same and report to next meeting.The consideration of repairing the roof was deferred to a future meeting.Mr E. Moloney was elected captain for the remainder of the season in room ofMr Ed.Quinn.It was ordered to get locks and chains for the boats in order that all boats be locked inthe night.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting June 25 th 1921Mr Keane presided with Messrs Purcell, Moloney, Drohan and the sec.Messrs D. Drohan, S. Arrigan, T. Kennedy were charged before the meeting withtaking and keeping out a boat all day on Sunday June 19th without permission.The defendants admitted the charge and the committee after having heard theirstatements dismissed the case with a caution.The secretary reported the price of timber etc for the balcony.Mr Patrick Kearney was proposed a member of the club on the motion of thepresident seconded by the secretary.Meeting adj.
General Meeting 3rd July 1921Mr Keane presided.Roll call and subscriptions of £2-11-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and singed.The following members were elected after a ballot: - Patrick Maher 18-1; John 0Connor 17-2; Laurence Delaney 16-3; Patrick Kearney 10-8;An invitation was received from the Regatta Revival Committee asking that threedelegates with Hon. Sec. be sent to a meeting on the Island at 4 0 Clock on Sunday4th July. It was decided to have the delegates sent on the motion ofMr Frank Corbett,seconded by Mr Thos. Allen, and Messrs M. Drohan, Frank Corbett and Thos. Farrellwere deputed with the sec.A discussion took place with reference to the necessity of building a concrete slip andit was agreed if possible to get sand down from the island.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 17th July 1921Mr Keane presided with Messrs Drohan, Farrell, Moloney and the sec.The gas bill of 4/3 was ordered to be paid.12/- was received from Miss 0 Meara for 6 weeks.An application was made (through the sec.) for the use of the club for the purpose ofholding a dance. Owing to the state of the club it was decided that time was prematurefor such amusement.Meeting adj.
General Meeting August 7t h 1921Mr Keane was in the chair.Roll call and subscriptions of £1-4 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.It was ordered to pay the man for carting in timber to club from wood and 10/- towood manager for same.Mr Robert Drohan was appointed auditor.Meeting adj.
Annual General Meeting September 4t h 1921Mr James Keane presided and there was a good attendance of members present.Roll call and subscriptions of £3-1-6 received and entered. The minutes of previousmeetings were read and signed. The Secretary, having read a statement in thecondition of the club. The audit which was made by Mr Robert Drohan was read
showing a balance of £19-5-1 on hands both reports were adopted on the motion ofMessrs M. Drohan and E. Fitzgerald.The election of officers for the coming year was next proceeded with.Mr James Keane was proposed for chairman by Messrs M. Drohan and 1. Drohan.Mr 1. Cremmins was proposed by Messrs D. Drohan and S. Arrigan a show of handsbeen taken Mr Cremmins was declared elected by 14 votes to 7.Mr D. Drohan was elected Vice President on the motion of Messrs 1. Wall andG. Fitzgerald.Messrs W. Byrne and Thos. Kennedy were elected Captain and vice captainrespectively on the motion of 1. Wall and D. Drohan. Messrs T. Farrell was appointedsecretary on the motion of Messrs D. Drohan and Thos. Kennedy.Messrs John Purcell was elected treasurer on the motion ofM. Drohan and S. Arrigan.The following committee were elected by ballot Messrs S. Arrigan17; F. Corbett 12;1.Looby 9; P. 0' Brien and G. Fitzgerald 8; T. Dwan 7.On the motion ofD. Drohan seconded by T. Wall it was decided to hold the practicedances on the following Sunday night September 1Ph. The tariff to be 6d membersand 1/- non-members. Messrs D. Drohan and T. Dwan were appointed M.C. The issueof invites and music were left to the committee.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 8th September 1921Mr 1. Cremmins president with Messrs Dwan, Kennedy, Looby, Arrigan, Fitzgerald,Purcell, Byrne, Corbett and the sec.The secretary pointed out that the tariff fixed for the practice dances would not coverexpenses, The committee decided to proceed with same on the understanding that allmembers of the club agree to the tariff being increased to 1/-, the tariff for juniormembers to remain at 6d collectors to be supplied with list of same.Messrs Purcell and Corbett were appointed to collect dance subs.
An order was made to purchase 2 chairs and 1 dozen gas mantles.Ladies names for invites were submitted to the meeting and passed.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting 17th September 1921Mr 1. Cremmins president with Messrs Dwan, Drohan, Looby, Byrne, Corbett,Arrigan, Kennedy, Purcell and the sec.A discussion took place in reference to a lady's name handed in for an invite, thecommittee decided not to grant same.The president and Secretary were ordered to sign a dividend warrant from Co. Stores.The secretary reported having seen Mr Bovineres in reference to painting of roof andother repairs. Mr Looby was ordered to make out an estimate.An order was made to notify all members in arrears for next meeting.Member's arrears of 10/6 handed in.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting September 24 th
Mr 1. Cremmins presided with Messrs Looby, Arrigan, Drohan, Corbett, Dwan,Kennedy, Byrne, Fitzgerald and the Sec.An application from the Cum ann na mBan for the use of the club on Tuesday nightswas granted.A new agreement re water rate from the Corporation was ordered to be signed.
A members arrears of 6/- was handed in.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October r t 1921Mr 1. Cremmins presided with Messrs Dwan, Purcell, Arrigan, Drohan, Corbett,Kennedy, Fitzgerald, Looby and the sec.Mr F. Corbett proposed and Mr D Drohan seconded that Mr John Fahey be admitted amember of the club.An order was made to have the boats taken in.Messrs Farrell's bill of £7-14-9 was ordered to be paid.Meeting adj.
General Meeting October 2nd 1921Mr David Drohan presided.Roll call and subs of £2-17-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr John Fahey was elected a member of the club.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting October 8th 1921Mr 1. Cremmins presided with Messrs Kennedy, Looby, Arrigan, Drohan, Byrne,Dwan, Fitzgerald and the sec.A bill from Co-op for £1 was deferred to next meeting.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting October 16th 1921Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Dwan, Purcell, Arrigan, Fitzgerald,Kennedy, Byrne and the sec.The committee decided on holding an all night dance on Sunday night October 31.Gents tickets 6/- ladies 2/6.After discussing some minor matters in reference to the dancing the meetingadjourned.
Committee Meeting October 22nd 1921Mr 1. Cremmins presided with Messrs Byrne, Drohan, Kennedy, Dwan, Arrigan,
Purcell and the sec.A members arrears of 10/ was handed in and entered.An order was made to have 5 cwt of coal.After making final arrangements about the dance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 28 th 1921Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Corbett, Dwan, Arrigan, Byrne, Kennedyand the sec.The gas bill of 17111 was ordered to be paid.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting November 5t h 1921Mr David Drohan presided with Messrs Corbett, Dwan, Arrigan, Byrne, Kennedy andthe sec.
Mr Edward Quinn was co-opted a member of committee in room ofMr PO Briendisqualified for non-attendance.A number of ladies names for invites were passed.Meeting adj.
General Meeting November 6t h 1921Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs of £2-3-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.A discussion took place in reference to the stopping of members from entering theclub on the night of the all night dance. After and explanation from the sec. the matterdropped.It was decided to run an all night dance on Friday night 2Sth November, tariff to begents 6/- ladies 2/6.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting November 12t h 1921Mr J Cremmins presided with Messrs Kennedy, Corbett, Byrne, Dwan, Quinn,Drohan, Arrigan and the sec.Rent of £3-14-9 ordered to be paid.
Member's arrears of 3/- handed in and entered.After discussion on some minor matters meeting adj.
Committee Meeting November 19t h 1921Mr 1. Cremmins presided with Messrs Dwan, Fitzgerald, Byrne, Kennedy, Quinn,Purcell, Arrigan and the sec.Mr S. Arrigan was charged with a breach of the dancing rules by engaging a girl
previous to the dance been announced by the MC. On defendant giving anundertaking that there would be no recurrence of same the matter dropped.On a complaint being received of a girl refusing to dance in the small dance room thepresident and secretary were ordered to interview the parties concerned and report tonext meeting.A long discussion took place in reference to care of piano on the proposition of MrFitzgerald seconded by J Cremmins that no person outside of the two musiciansengaged for the dancing season be allowed the use of same.An amendment by Mr Byrne seconded by Mr S Arrigan that any member who shallbe able to play the piano be allowed the use of same.On a show of hands Mr Byrne amendment was declared lost by 6 votes to 3.After making arrangements for all night dance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December r t 1921Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Arrigan Corbett, Byrne, Quinn, Dwan andthe sec.An order was made to get Scwt coal and 2 cwt gas coal.No further business meeting adjourned.
General Meeting December 4th 1921Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll cal and subscriptions of £2-2-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.
After a discussion it was decided to hold the reunion dance on St Stephens night,Tariff to be gents 6/-ladies 2/6.No further business meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December 17th 1921Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Byrne, Kennedy, Quinn, Arrigan, Looby,Drohan and the sec.A bill from the co-operative stores of £1-0-0 for cards was ordered to be paid.An order was made to get a covering for billiard table and charge 2d per 100 for anygame played.After making arrangements for the reunion dance the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting January r t 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs of £1-5-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 3r d 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, Dwan, Kennedy, Byrne, Quinn,Arrigan and the sec.Mr D Drohan was appointed to act as treasurer in room of Mr John Purcell who wasunwilling to act.An order was made to have the dance account lodged with the Munster and LeinsterBank.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 7th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Dwan, Kennedy, Byrne, Drohan, Quinn,Arrigan, Corbett, Looby and the sec.The gas bill of £2-13-6 was ordered to be paid.The amount of 9/3 collected on billiard table was received and entered.No further business of any importance, the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 14th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Kennedy, Corbett, Quinn, Drohan, Looby,Byrne, Dwan and the sec.The amount of 4/2 collected on billiard table received and entered.After discussing some minor matters the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 21st 1922Mr David Drohan presided with Messrs Looby, Quinn, Corbett, Fitzgerald, Kennedy,Byrne, Arrigan and sec.An order was made to have 3cwt of coal got.Re information received about the sale of the club the meeting decided to take noaction for the present.The amount of 311-billiard money was handed in.No further business of any importance.Meeting adj.
Committee Meeting January 28 th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, Dwan, Kennedy, Corbett, Looby,Byrne, Fitzgerald, Arrigan, and the sec.Mr F. Corbett proposed "that we tender to Mr W. Cleary our sincere sympathy on thegreat loss he has sustained by the death of his mother". Mr 1. Cremmins seconded themotion, which was passed in silence.The meeting then adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 5th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Arrigan, Byrne, Corbett, Kennedy, Quinn,and the sec.
The water rate of 31-5-0 was ordered to be paid.The amount of 4111 collected on billiard table was handed in and entered.The committee decoded to cancel the invite of a young lady for refusing to dancewhen asked by a member on Sunday night January 29th
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Mr Con Flynn was called before the committee and cautioned as to his future conductfor refusing to desist from jarring when requested to do so by a member of thecommittee.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting February 6t h 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs of £1-17-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.In reference to the order made by the committee at their meeting of February 5th recancelling of young lady's invite it was decided to interview the parties concerned foran explanation and the committee to reconsider the matter at their next meeting.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 16th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Kennedy, Corbett, Arrigan, Fitzgerald,Byrne, Quinn, Looby and the sec.On the motion ofMr Ed. Quinn seconded by S. Arrigan the committee decided togive the proceeds of the practice dance on February 12th to the Connemara DistressFund.The secretary was ordered to write re cost of boats and oars.The secretary reported having had an interview with the young lady whose invite thecommittee had cancelled ar a previous meeting, on hearing the explanation thecommittee agreed to let the invite hold good for the remainder of the season.A discussion took place as to whether the committee would allow jarring at thepractice dances. It was decided to have no change, as the season was just finished.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 23 r d 1922Mr 1. Cremmins presided with Messrs Byrne, Looby, Arrigan, Quinn, Dwan, Drohanand the sec.Replies were received from Galway, Piltown and Athlone as to cost of boats and thematter was deferred to next meeting the secretary to again write to Messrs WardAthlone for further particulars.After discussing some minor matters the committee adjourned.
General meeting March 5t h 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs of £4-0-6 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and signed.The meeting decided on running an all night dance on St Patrick's night Ladies 2/6gents' 6/-A long discussion took place as to whether jarring would be allowed on St Patricksnight. Eventually Mr W Byrne proposed "That no jarring be allowed" Mr John Purcellseconded.Mr E. Quinn proposed "That jarring be allowed" Mr S. Arrigan seconded.
Mr Byrne's motion was passed by 9 votes to 8.Messrs D. Drohan and Dwan MC handed in their resignation. After some discussionon the matter Messrs T. Allen and W. Mackey were appointed to act on St Patricksnight.After discussing some minor matters in connection with the dance the meetingadjourned.
Committee Meeting March 10t h 1922Mr S. Arrigan presided with Messrs Dwan, Byrne, Corbett, Kennedy, Looby,Fitzgerald and the sec.The committee decided to purchase 4 boats and 4 pairs of oars from Messrs WardAthlone.The Captain was ordered to sell three old boats if possible.Mr W. Slattery was proposed a member of the club by Mr E Quinn seconded byMr F. Corbett.Meeting adjourned.
Committee meeting March 14t h 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Looby, Byrne, Quinn, Kennedy, Dwan andthe sec.Proposed by the sec., that C. Byrne be elected a member of the club seconded byThos. Dwan.Poor rates of £1-12-10 ordered to be paid.An application from the secretary of the Technical Reception Committee for the useof the boats for delegates attending the congress in June was granted.After discussing some matters in connection with the dance on St Patricks night themeeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting March 30t h 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Quinn, Byrne, Fitzgerald, Arrigan and thesec.Mr Jas. Corbett was proposed a member of the club by Messrs Fitzgerald seconded byW.Byrne.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting April 2nd 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs. Of £1-17-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.The following were elected members of the club.William Slattery unanimousJames Corbett 13 for 1 against.Charles Byrne 13 for 1 against.On the motion ofMr J Cremmins seconded by Frank Corbett the entrance fee wasraised to 10/-.A discussion took place in reference to the rules of boating the rules effecting samehaving been explained the matter dropped.Mr D. Drohan proposed that an all night dance be held on Easter Sunday nightMr Moloney seconded carried. Tariff Ladies 2/6 Gents 6/-Messrs Drohan and Dwan appointed MC.
A long discussion followed as to the manner in which the dance would be conductedeventually it was agreed on to call a special meeting for the following Thursday night.Meeting adjourned.
Special General Meeting April 6t h 1922Mr David Drohan and subsequently Mr John Cremmins presided.The meeting was called for the purpose of considering as to the manner in which thedance in Easter Sunday night would be conducted.A very long discussion took place in which several points as to the kind of dances tobe allowed were explained after which the meeting agreed that the matter be left inthe hands of the MC.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting May 5t h 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, Byrne, Kennedy, Looby and thesec.James Cox was proposed a member of the club by 1. Cremmins seconded by 1. Looby.Luke Halley was proposed by Thos. Kennedy seconded by W. Byrne. Pat Dempseywas proposed by D. Drohan seconded by 1. CremminsThe following bills were ordered to be paid, lizyears rent £3-14-9, Gas bill £2-13-7.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting May 7th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.
Roll call and subs of £2-16-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.The following were elected members of the club.Messrs James Cox, Luke Halley and Patrick Dempsey.The question of members not having keys having been raised it was decided to have 1doz. Keys got.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting June l't 1922Mr David Drohan presided with Messrs Byrne, Arrigan, Corbett, Fitzgerald and thesec.Proposed by W. Byrne seconded by D. Drohan that Messrs 1. Mulcahy andD. Gibbons be admitted members of the club.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting June 5t h 1922Messrs John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs of £2-15-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.Messrs D. Gibbons and John Mulcahy were elected members of the club.After a discussion it was decided to write to Messrs Ward Athlone in reference to newboats ordered for the club.The following member s offered their services to get the boats to Knocklofty for theTechnical Congress party, Messrs Byrne, Moloney, Byrne, Delaney, Corbett and Cox.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting July 3r d 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs of £1-11-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting July 27 th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Looby, Byrne, Quinn, Arrigan, Fitzgerald,Dwan and the sec.An order was made to have the piano overhauled.The following bills were ordered to be paid;Dalton Bros. £1-12-3Farrell Bros. £9-2-l.James Drohan 31-10.After discussing some minor matters the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting August 2nd 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs of £2-3-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and confirmed.Messrs G. Allen and James Drohan were appointed auditors.The question of members being in arrears was raised and after a short discussion thematter was deferred to the annual general meeting.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting August 31st 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Dwan, Quinn,Corbett and the sec.On the motion ofD. Drohan seconded by S. Arrigan the sum of £4 was allowed toMessrs Byrne and Moloney.No further business before the meeting.
Annual General Meeting September 3rd 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs of £3-3-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.The secretary having read the annual report after which Mr G. Allen read a statementof accounts, both were adopted on the motion ofMr W. Mulcahy seconded by Mr M.Drohan.The following officers were then elected unanimously:Mr John Cremmins President, Mr David Drohan Vice President, Mr T. FarrellSecretary, W. Byrne Captain, Thos. Kennedy Vice Captain, David Drohan Treasurer.The following committee were elected by ballot which resulted as follows; MessrsEd. Moloney 19, S. Arrigan 18, E. Fitzgerald 15, F. Corbett 14, E. Quinn 12 and J.Looby 11.Proposed by Mr E. Fitzgerald that the practice dances start on Sunday night 10lh
September seconded by S. Arrigan.An amendment by Mr Thos. Allen seconded by Mr D. Drohan that the practice dancesbe put back for one month was defeated by 14 votes to 5.Messrs D. Drohan and P. Dempsey were appointed MCs.
The tariff for the practice dances was then decided at 1/-.The remainder of the business in connection with the dance was left of the committeeto deal with.Meeting adjourned
Committee Meeting September 8th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Byrne, Quinn, Arrigan, Looby,Fitzgerald, Corbett, Drohan and the sec.The vice president and the secretary were ordered to secure music for the practicedance on the following Sunday night.The committee were engaged for a considerable time issuing invitation cards and afterdealing with other matters in connection with the dance the meeting adjourned.
Committee meeting September 14th 1922Mr Frank Corbett in the chair also present Messrs Moloney, Byrne, Fitzgerald, Looby,Kennedy and the sec.On a complaint lodged by one of the members present the committee decoded tocaution a young lady for refusing to dance with a club member on the previousSunday night and on any further complaints to cancel any invitations that may havebeen issued to the parties concerned.Several ladies names for invites were handed in and passed. The committee made anorder to have the last dance called out at I0.20pm.An order was made for 5-cwt coke. 1 deck scrub and fire shovel.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 17th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, Arrigan, Looby, Kennedy, Corbett,Byrne, Moloney, Fitzgerald and the sec.Several names were put forward for invitation cards and all were passed.A motion put forward by Mr E. Moloney that no further invitation cards be sent outfrom the committee fell through for want of a seconder.On a complaint lodged by the VP the committee decided to cancel the invite of ayoung lady for continuing the practice of dipping at the practice dance on the previousSunday night.The committee decided to start a practice dance on Thursday night, same to bediscontinued if not satisfactory.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 28 th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Byrne, Corbett, Fitzgerald, Moloney,Arrigan and the sec.Mr Patrick Dempsey was co-opted a member of the committee in room ofMr Quinn.An order was made for the purchase of one load of sand.After discussing some matters in connection with the dance the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting October 2nd 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call of £2-9-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.
A short discussion took palace in reference to the practice dances in which no actionwas taken.The attention of the committee having been brought to the alleged misuse of a boat onthe river a long discussion took place after which the meeting agreed to have the boattaken in.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 7th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Byrne, Looby, Kennedy,
Fitzgerald, Arrigan, Dempsey and the sec.
The lizyears rent of £3-14-9 was ordered to be paid.An application from Miss S. Pyke for the use of the club for the teaching ofIrishDancing was granted.After discussing some matters in connection with the dance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 20 th 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Looby, Byrne, Kennedy, Moloney,Fitzgerald, Arrigan, Dempsey Drohan and the sec.An order was made to pay Byrne and Moloney £1 each for their work in the club.Re a communication received from Athlone about the boats an order was made toinstruct Messrs Ward to have the boats sent as soon as possible.The committee decided to apply for the share capital at present in the Co-op stores.A long discussion took place in reference to the practice dances, several membershaving given their views on the dances at present being done the meeting decided tolet the dances carry on the same as the other dance halls in town.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting November 5t h 1922Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call and subs of £2-1-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.Notice of motion to be considered at the general meeting of December was handed inby the secretary.That the minutes of the General Meeting of April 1921 fixing the entrance fee formembership to the club at 10/- be rescinded and shall be as fixed as follows.From October to March boats inclusive 2/6 from April to September 5/-.No further business meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting November 5t h 1922Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Byrne, Kennedy, Arrigan, Looby,Drohan and the sec.Mr Patrick Maher was co-opted a member of the committee in room of G. Fitzgeraldwho resigned.It was decided to charge 2d per 100 for all billiards played.An order was made for 5cwt coal.After dealing with some invitations for the practice dances the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting December 3rd 1922Mr David Drohan presided.Roll call and subs of £2-10-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.The following notice of motion was then proposed by the sec.That the minutes of the general meeting of April 1921 fixing the entrance fee at 10/be rescinded and that the entrance fee be fixed as follows.From October to March 2/6, April to September 5/-. The motion was seconded byMichael Drohan.An amendment proposed by Patrick Maher that the entrance fee be 5/- all the yearround was seconded by 1.Harney.A further amendment proposed by G. Moloney that the entrance fee be kept at 10/was seconded by D. Gibbons.On a show of hands Mr Maher's amendment was declared carried.Proposed by W. Byrne that the annual reunion dance be held on St Stephens nightseconded by Jack Looby, the price for same, fees fixed at Ladies 2/6 Gent 6/-.The remainder of the business in connection with the dance was left to the committeeafter which the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December 5t h 1922Mr David Drohan presided with Messrs Corbett, Moloney, Byrne, Kennedy, Maherand the sec.An order was made to have Messrs Ward Athlone send on the boats.After making arrangements about the reunion dance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December 12t h 1922Mr D. Drohan presided with Messrs Byrne, Moloney, Maher, Kennedy and the Sec.The only business before the meeting was some minor matters in connection with thereunion dance, after dispersing with same the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 2nd 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Byrne, Maher, Dempsey, Arrigan,Kennedy and the sec.2 invitations for the practice dance were submitted to the meeting and passed.The president Captain and secretary were ordered to inspect boat and oars for sale atP. 0' Shea's.Meeting adjourned.
General meeting January 7th 1923Mr 1. Cremmins presided.Roll call of £2-7-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.It was decided to have a passbook kept in the billiard room and any committeemember present to enter the names of any members playing on the table.No further business the meeting adj ourned.
Committee Meeting 7th January 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Looby, Kennedy, Byrne, Moloney, Arrigan,Drohan, Maher and the sec.Re boat for sale at P 0 Shea's, Messrs Dempsey and Cleary were authorised to bid forsame at the auction.The purchase of oars for old boats was deferred to next meeting.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 10th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Drohan, Maher, Dempsey and thesec.The following orders were made;Farrell's bill of £7-0-11 to be paid.5 cwt coal.10 pairs of oars from Messrs Ward Athlone.No further business the meeting adj ourned.
Committee Meeting February 3r d 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Kennedy, Maher and thesec.Gas bill of 31-13-8 ordered to be paid.Mr W. Glennon proposed a member of the club by 1. Cremmins seconded by s.Arrigan.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting February 4t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call of £3-3-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.Mr W. Glennon was unanimously elected a member of the club.No further business, meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 14th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Drohan and the sec.The following vote of sympathy was proposed by the chairman and seconded byS.Arrigan and passed in silence."That we tender to Mr John Harney an esteemed member of our club our sinceresympathy on the great loss he has sustained by the death of his mother"The meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting March r t 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Kennedy, Drohan and the sec.The following was ordered to be put in the minutes: -
30 Gladstone Street,Clonmel,19/02/23.
Dear Sir,
Will you please convey to the Chairman, Committee and members ofthe boat club mymost sincere thanks for their kind vote ofsympathy passed to me on the death ofmymother.
Sincerely yours,John Harney.
The Captain was ordered to start repairing boats as soon as possible.An order was made to purchase some larch poles for the repairing of the slips.The following were proposed and seconded for membership of the club:Thomas FitzgeraldWilliam BurkeJohn WalsheChristy PoyntzThe question of holding a dance on St Patrick's night was then considered by thecommittee who decided to take no action on the matter.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting March 5th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call of £1-5-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.The following were elected members of the club: Thomas Fitzgerald 9 for 1 against.Christy Poyntz 9 for 1 against.John Walshe 11 for 1 against.William Burke 8 for 4 against.The question of running a dance on Easter Sunday night was raised and after a longdiscussion on same the matter was deferred to a special general meeting to be held onthe 17th March.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting March 18th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided.The business before the meeting was to consider the holding of a dance on EasterSunday night.Proposed by Mr Patrick Dempsey that an all night dance be held on Easter Sundaynight seconded by Mr S. Arrigan.Proposed by Mr ed. Moloney that no dance be held was seconded by Thos. Kennedy.On a show of hands Mr Dempsey's motion was carried by 12 votes to 5.The meeting then fixed the price as follows; Gents 6/- Ladies 2/6.After dealing with some minor matters the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting March 20t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Arrigan, Kennedy, Moloney, Drohan,
Byrne, Dempsey, Corbett and the sec.Poor rates of £1-15-9 was ordered to be paid.After dealing with some matters in connection with the dance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting Thursday 29th March 1923The members of the committee attended on Thursday night to consider an applicationfrom the secretary of the Gaelic League for the use of the club on Monday April 2nd
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The majority of the members present passed in favour of the application which wasgranted.
General Meeting April r t 1923Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call of £2-19-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.The question of having the water supply connected to the W.C and shower baths wasdeferred to a future meeting.There was no further business to be considered the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting April 8t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Kennedy, Arrigan, Byrne, Maher,Drohan and the sec.A proposal to have a dance stage erected for the summer months was considered bythe meeting and no action taken with the matter.An order was made to purchase some larch poles for the repair of the slip.No other business of any importance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting May 3r d 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Byrne, Kennedy, Maher, Looby,Arrigan and the sec.Gas bill of 14/7 ordered to be paid.The question of adopting rules to govern the boating for the season was raised by thepresident, the committee decided to consider same at meeting on Saturday night May5th
.
Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting May 5t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Maher, Byrne, Kennedy,Looby and the sec.On the motion of Messrs Moloney, and Kennedy the sum of £1-5-0 was ordered to bepaid Mr 1.Walshe for painting of boats.The committee in considering the rules affecting the boating decide to stronglyenforce the rules 3.7.9 of the General Rules of the club with the followingamendments to be placed before the general meeting on Sunday may 6th
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(a) Junior members shall not be allowed to use any of the boats unless accompaniedby a senior member or qualified by the captain and capable of taking charge ofsame.
(b) No member or members shall be allowed the use of any boat for a whole day onany Sunday unless applied from and sanctioned by the committee due notice ofwhich must be given.
(c) All boats must be returned to slip on Sundays before 2.30pm and shall not betaken from slip before 3pm.
Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting May 6th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided in the chair.Roll call of £3-9-0 received and entered,The minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.A short discussion took place in reference to the boating rules and same were orderedto be got out in printed form as revised by the committee and strongly enforced duringthe coming boating season.A discussion took place as to whether old members rejoining the club should beentitled to the use of a boat or classed as junior members eventually the followingmotion was proposed by Mr Ed. Moloney and seconded by Mr John Cremmins;"That for a period of three months ending the 31st day of July 1923 the club shall beclosed for membership"The motion was passed unanimously.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting May 25t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Kennedy, Arrigan, Byrne, and thesec.Mr Richard Neill was granted use of room.There was no business of any importance.The meeting adjourned.
General Meeting June 4t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call of £3-5-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.The question of having the front door and balcony painted were referred to thecommittee.A proposal to run an excursion or picnic fell through after a short discussion.No other business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting June 23 r d 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Corbett, Moloney, Arrigan, Kennedy,Looby and sec.The following orders were made;Hand rails ar front of club to be repaired.Balcony to be painted.One load of sand.I barrel of lime.£3 to Mr William Byrne for repairing of boats.In reference to painting of front door the committee decided not to paint same.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting July 3rd 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Arrigan, Looby, Moloney, Kennedy, Byrne,Drohan and the sec.An order was made to carry out repairs in the dance room and supper rooms.The captain was ordered to start repairs to the slip where the water was low.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting July 8th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, Moloney, Kennedy, Arrigan andthe sec.Mr David Drohan was granted the use of a boat for the following Sunday.It was proposed by Mr D. Drohan seconded by Mr E. Moloney "That we tender to MrJohn Looby our sincere sympathy on the great loss he has sustained by the death ofhis father" the motion was passed in silence after which the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting August 4t h 1923Mr David Drohan vice president presided.Roll call of £3-4-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.Mr George Allen and Mr James Drohan were appointed auditors.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting August 22nd 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, Maher, Arrigan, Byrne and the sec.The following resolution was proposed by the president and seconded by Mr D.Drohan "That we tender to Messrs George, Thomas and John Allen our sinceresympathy on the great loss they have sustained by the death of their brother".The motion was passed in silence after which the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 1st 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Arrigan, Kennedy, Looby, Drohan,Moloney and the sec.Mr Pat. Butler was proposed a member by D. Drohan seconded by John Cremminsafter which the meeting adjourned.
Annual General Meeting September 2nd 1923Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call of £3-9-0 received and entered.The minute's previous meeting read and signed.Mr Patrick Butler was unanimously elected a member of the club.The following officers were unanimously re-elected for the coming year.Mr John Cremmins president; Mr David Drohan vice president; Mr W. Byrne captain;Mr Thos. Kennedy vice captain; Mr D. Drohan treasurer; Mr Thos. Farrell secretary.The election of committee by ballot was then proceeded with and resulted as follows,
Messrs Arrigan and Moloney 14; Maher 13; Looby 12; W. Mackey 10; E. Fitzgerald10.The secretary's and auditors reports were adopted on the motions of 1. Harneyseconded by 1. Looby.It was decided to start the practice dances on Sunday 16th September the tariff to be1/-.Messrs Drohan and Dempsey were appointed M.C.'sThe question of providing a daily paper for the club was considered for and it wasagreed to that the Daily Mail be got.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 6th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Looby,Kennedy and the sec.The only matter before the meeting was the issuing of invitations for the practicedance after disposing with same the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 15th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Looby, Arrigan, Drohan, Moloney,Kennedy, Fitzgerald, Maher, Byrne and the sec.The following orders were made £1 to Mr P 0 Connor for painting of club.Rates of £1-11-5 to be paid.8 cwt of coal and 2 cwt of timber.1 set of billiard balls.After disposing of some matters in connection with the dance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 21st 1923Mr David Drohan presided with Messrs Arrigan, Byrne, Kennedy, Fitzgerald and thesec.The poor attendance of ladies at the practice dance on the previous Sunday night wasconsidered by the meeting it was decided to wait until after the next practice dancebefore taking any action.An order was made requesting the club members not to be standing at the front dooron practice dance nights.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting October 7t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided.
Roll call of £2-3-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.
A short discussion took place as to whether the dance would be continued during themission in St Peter and Paul's the matter was left in the hands of the committee to bedealt with.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 11th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Arrigan, Moloney, Byrne, Kennedy,Mackey, Maher, Drohan, Looby and the sec.Messrs J. Cox, John Fahey, Patrick 0 Connor, John Walshe and Jeremiah Byrne weresummoned to attend the meeting for an explanation as to their conduct on the previousTuesday night.After hearing the statements of the parties concerned the meeting decided to fine J.Walshe and Jer. Byrne 1/- each with a severe caution to the rest of the membersconcerned.For failing to attend the meeting after being summoned Mr Patrick 0 Connor was
fined 2/-.The sanction of the P.P. having been obtained it was decided to continue the practicedance during the mission.The following order was made;1 set of billiard balls1 box ofweaven 1 box of tipslizdoz. pocket bits for billiard table.
Committee Meeting October 19th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Kennedy,Byrne, Maher and the sec.Gas bill of £2-6-0 ordered to be paid.Dalton Bros. Bill of 2/8 to be paid.The president raised the matter of ladies attending the practice dance withoutinvitation cards, several members of the committee were of the opinion that thecommittee meeting of September 21st gave them permission to invite ladies to thedance. The meeting was engaged for a considerable time on the matter and eventuallyadjourned the matter to a special meeting to be held on Tuesday 23rd of October.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 23r d 1923Mr David Drohan and subsequently Mr John Cremmins presided with MessrsMoloney, Arrigan, Kennedy, Mackey, Byrne, Maher and the sec.The question of members of the committee having the right to invite ladies to thepractice dances without invitation cards was again considered by the meeting. Afterdiscussing the matter for some time, Mr Kennedy having left the meeting, theremaining members present came to the conclusion that a complete misunderstandingon the matter arose between the members of the committee, as no such orderencouraging members of the committee to invite ladies to the dance without aninvitation card was made at the meeting of September 21st.
The following statement was read out by the secretary;
At your meeting held on 19th October certain statements were made in which I amconcerned as follows;
1. Omitting from the minutes of your meetings certain matters that should beseconded therein.
2. Acting with indifference towards certain members of the committee in the issue ofinvitation cards for the practice dances.
3. Not being able to show sufficient proof to convince some members of thecommittee that all ladies attending the dances hold invitation cards.
In reference to nO.1 I would be glad if any member can draw my attention to anymatter not recorded in the minutes that should be so that same may be rectified assoon as possible.In reference to the issue of invitation cards I have always acted as I thought in the bestinterest of the club and not in the interest of any particular member or members.I have also prepared a list of about 60 names holding invitation cards for the presentyear's dances.With this short explanation and finding that I cannot carry out the duties of secretaryto the satisfaction of some members of the committee I now tender my resignation.
The meeting after having heard the statement read, adj ourned the matter to a meetingto be held on Saturday night October 27 th
Committee Meeting October 27 th 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, Mackey, Arrigan, Fitzgerald,Maher, Moloney, Byrne, Looby and the sec.After considering the resignation of the secretary for a considerable time the meetingadj ourned the matter to the general meeting of October.
General Meeting November 4t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call of £2-9-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.A long discussion took place as to the election of a secretary for the remainder of theyear. Eventually it was agreed to that Mr Patrick Butler be elected temporarysecretary. All members to be specially summoned to attend the monthly meeting ofDecember when the election of secretary for the remainder of the year will beproceeded with.No further business the meting adj ourned.
Committee Meeting November 17t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided with Messrs Drohan, W. Byrne, Maher, E. Moloney,C. Fitzgerald, T. Arrigan, Looby and the sec.The committee held a long discussion with regard to the billiard table and tournament,it was finally decoded to put a charge of2d per 100and 1d per 50. Mon members 3dper 100 (patrons attending dancing) Members were to be requested to hand theirnames with fee of 1/- before next committee meeting when arrangements would bemade for handicap.It was also decided to send notices to all members summoning them to attend nextgeneral meeting to consider election of secretary.Proposed by Ed. Moloney and seconded by Ed. Fitzgerald that invitation to practicedances be issued by committee only.
Invitations may be given to visitors at the discretion ofM.C. for night of dance.During a heated discussion relative to above invitations Mr W. Byrne left the room.Committee decided to hold a long practice next Sunday night 25th
.
No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting December 2nd 1923Mr John Cremmins presided.Roll call of £2-16-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.Mr P. 0' Connor proposed that Mr Farrell be re-elected secretary Mr Farrell hereobjected.Mr M. Drohan proposed that the sec (P. Butler) who was elected pro tern. Be electedsecretary Mr E. Moloney seconded.A long discussion took place as regards the Annual Reunion Dance, Mr S. Arriganproposed and Mr 1.Harney seconded that tickets for non-members be 7/- and 2/6ladies, members 6/- and 2/6 proposed by Mr E. Moloney and seconded by Mr t.Farrell that 6/- and 2/6 be charged members and non-members.Finally it was decided to adopt Mr E. Moloney's proposition. Mr Arrigan' sproposition fell through.Also decided on the proposition ofMr G. Allen and seconded by Mr p. Maher that adeputation be appointed to interview the District Inspector to obtain a licence or ifsame was necessary to run a bar.Mr W. Mackey and Mr 1.Hickey were appointed Mr W. Glennon and Mr 1. Allenoffered their services to attend bar.Mr G. Allen proposed that the provoes be allowed to examine the passes of soldiersattending Reunion Dance.Mr F. Farrell, Mr P. 0' Connor, Mr 1. Cox, Mr D. Drohan and Mr 1. Harney wereappointed to attend supper table.Mr 1. Looby and P. Butler to collect tickets.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December 6t h 1923Mr John Cremmins presided also present Messrs S. Arrigan, Ned. Fitzgerald, PatMaher and William Byrne.A long discussion took place as to the Reunion Dance to be held on St. Stephen'snight but as the committee had not sufficient particulars it was decided to adjournuntil next Saturday night.Mr 1. Cremmins and Mr W. Mackey went to interview the W.J. but as he was awaynothing further could be arranged.Mr 1. Cremmins and Me W. Byrne were appointed to see Mrs 0 Brien re catering forReunion Dance.Also decided to ask Mr 1. Purcell to print tickets.An order was made to pay a bill for floor polish also to have two panes of glass put indance room windows.The supplying of decorations was left to Mr Cremmins and Mr D. Drohan with someother minor matters.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December 8t h 1923Mr 1. Cremmins presided also present Messrs E. Moloney, D. Drohan, P. Maher,E. Fitzgerald, 1.Looby, W. Burn, S. Arrigan.Further discussion took place with regard to Reunion Dance, during which it wasdecided to get a new boiler, some coal and blocks.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 15th December 1923Mr 1. Cremmins presided also present Messrs D. Drohan, S. Arrigan, E. Fitzgerald, E.Moloney and P. Maher.Mr 1. Cremmins having explained the result of the interview with the districtInspector re licence, having obtained same it was decided to run a bar.Tickets were issued to various members of the committee.Some bills and correspondence having been put before the committee the meetingadjourned.
Committee Meeting 5th January 1924Mr D. Drohan presided also present Messrs S. Arrigan, W. Bum, W. Moloney,E. Fitzgerald, T. Kennedy and P. Maher.A long discussion took place on matter in connection with the Reunion Dance butowing to the absence of some of the members the meeting adjourned to Sunday 6th
Special Committee Meeting (Sunday) 6th January 1924Mr 1. Cremmins presided also present Messrs D. Drohan, S. Arrigan, W. Bum,E. Moloney, E. Fitzgerald, T. Kennedy, P. Maher and 1. Looby.Committee meeting especially called to go into details in connection with ReunionDance, after a long discussion it was decided to leave same in the hands of thepresident and secretary,No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting 6th January 1924Mr D. Drohan presided.Roll call of £1-13-0 received and entered.The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and signed.Mr F. Farrell proposed a Whist drive and Mr D. Drohan seconded after a lengthydiscussion on the matter Mr F. Farrell proposed a sub committee Mr E. Moloneyseconding the proposition.Proposed committee to consist of the following Messrs 1. Harney, D. Drohan,F. Farrell, G. Allen, and B. Cleary.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 12th January 1924Mr D. Drohan presided also present Messrs P. Maher, E. Fitzgerald, E. Moloney,S. Arrigan and 1. Looby.Mr 1. Cremmins wrote stating he could not attend meeting and giving an account ofmoney received and dealt with by him during Christmas.As the committee were not satisfied with the results of the Reunion Dance Mr E.Fitzgerald proposed and E. Moloney seconded that same be brought before generalmeeting.Mr D. Drohan applied for a loan of £2 for Whist committee, granted on theproposition ofMr E. Fitzgerald and seconded by Mr P. Maher.Mr D. Drohan explained that Release Prisoners Committee made application for useof hall to hold a dance but as an order was on the books forbidding the use of samethe secretary was instructed to notify the above committee.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 18th 1924Mr D. Drohan presided also present Messrs. P. Maher, E. Fitzgerald, E. Moloney,S. Arrigan, F. Kennedy, W. Byrne.Some bills having been put before the meeting and ordered to be paid.A vote of sympathy was proposed by D. Drohan and seconded by Mr E. Moloney toMr 1. Cremmins caused by the death of his child, copies to be sent to the press.A long discussion took place on the matter of boats been given out by Mr W. Mackey
and Mr P Dempsey, Finally it was decided to summon Messrs Mackey and Dempseyto a special meeting on Sunday evening at 3.30An invitation having been granted the meeting adjourned.
Special Committee Meeting January 19t h 1924Mr D. Drohan presided also present Messrs P. Maher, E. Fitzgerald, E. Moloney,S Arrigan, 1. Kennedy, 1. Looby P. Maher.Having explained the object of the meeting re lending of boats Mr P Dempsey wascalled in for explanation which was considered satisfactory he then withdrew.Mr W. Mackey's explanation was also considered satisfactory.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 26 t h January 1924Mr D. Drohan presided also present Messrs E. Moloney, P. Maher, S. Arrigan,E. Fitzgerald, T. Kennedy and W. Byrne.Some discussion took place as to the boat not been brought back finally it wasdecided that Mr D. Drohan would interview the Mayor.An order was made to send bill to all members in arrears.Gas bill of £2-3-9 was ordered to be paid.Also decided to get some barbed wire and stays, some invitations having beengranted.An order was made requesting members not to light the fire before 40 Clock. Noticeto be put up in meeting hall.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 2nd February 1924Mr D. Drohan presided also present Messrs S. Arrigan, E. Moloney, E. Fitzgerald,W. Byrne, T. Kennedy and P. Maher.The following was ordered to be inserted in the minutes;
6 Glenegad Road,Old Bridge.
Sir,
Would you kindly convey my thanks to E. Moloney, and D. Drohan andyourcommittee for words ofsympathy to me on the death ofmy child
Thanking you,Yours truly,J Cremmins.
A long discussion was held on the matter of members paying contributions whetherworking or not.Finally it was decided that all members pay whether working or not.As Messrs W. Mackey and 1.Looby were not attending committee meetings it wasdecided to co-opt two members.Mr E. Moloney proposed and D. Drohan seconded that Mr G. Allen be appointed.Mr S. Arrigan proposed Mr P. Dempsey be appointed Mr E. Fitzgerald seconded.An invitation having been granted meeting adjourned.
General Meeting 3rd February 1924Mr D. Drohan presided.Roll call of £3-8-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.A long discussion was held on the returns of the Reunion Dance, finally, it wasdecided on the proposition ofMr D. Drohan to appoint a sub-committee to go intodetails.Messrs G. Allen, F. Farrell, 1. Keane, 1. Harney were appointed to meet on TuesdayFebruary 5th
The president to be specially summoned to attend.After a discussion on a matter of members paying contributions whether working ornot it was decided to have same until following Sunday when a Special GeneralMeeting would be held.Released prisoners were to pay contributions from the date of their return to town.Also instructed to send a notice to Mr W. Mackey to have boat oars returned whichwere lent to Relief Committee.No further business the meting adjourned.
Special Committee Meeting February 5t h 1924Mr Drohan presided also present Messrs E. Moloney, W. Byrne, T. Kennedy, E.Fitzgerald, G. Allen, P. Dempsey, 1. Looby, F. Farrell, 1. Keane and 1. Harney.Mr 1. Cremmins wrote stating that he could not attend meeting and that he had alreadygiven an account of monies received and dealt with by him, the sec. having given anaccount of all money and bills received and also bills paid by him, meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 9th 1924Mr D. Drohan presided also present Messrs. W. Byrne, E. Fitzgerald, E. Moloney,S. Arrigan and P. Maher.An order was made to get 5cwt coal also to pay following bills; floor polish8/-; timber9/-.Mr F. Farrell was called in to put result of audit before meeting, result of same did notprove very satisfactory. After discussing the matter for a considerable length of timethe meeting adjourned.
Special General Meeting February 10t h 1924Mr D. Drohan presidedAfter discussing the various items in connection with Reunion Dance, Mr Farrellhaving put same before meeting, Mr G. Allen proposed "that owing to theunsatisfactory number at meeting and the various discussions that have taken placeand no advancement made, that the matter end." Seconded by Mr Farrell propositiondeclared carried.Mr E. Moloney called upon the secretary to resign Mr 1. Allen seconded.
Mr Vice PresidentOwing to the unsatisfactory results ofthe reunion dance and the wish ofsome ofthemembers I now tender my resignation.PJ Butler.
(Accepted)
Mr Farrell was then proposed by Mr Moloney seconded by Mr 1.Walshe. Mr Farrellproposed that the books be examined. Mr G. Allen and Mr 1.Keane were appointed toaudit the books.Also decided to send notices to all members to attend a Special General Meeting onSunday February 17th business the election of president.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Special General meeting February 17th 1924Mr George Allen presided.
A statement on the club accounts was put before the meeting and passed.Mr E. Fitzgerald proposed that the late president Mr John Cremmins be expelled fromthe club seconded by S. Arrigan and passed.Mr James Keane was unanimously elected President on the motion ofF. Farrellseconded by E. Fitzgerald.A vote of thanks was then passed to Mr Patrick Butler on the motion ofMr F Corbett,seconded by Mr John Fitzgerald.Arising from the minutes of committee meeting of the 26 th January re idle memberscontributions the following motion was passed unanimously; That all members beincluded in the privileges of the club except those whom the committee thing shouldpay.The sec. was ordered to notify Mr Mackey to attend next committee meeting withreference to the state of the boat that he took from the club.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 20 th
Mr David Drohan presiding with Messrs. Moloney, Arrigan, Kennedy, Fitzgerald andthe sec.Proposed by Mr E. Moloney and seconded by S Arrigan"That we tender to Mr M. Drohan a respected member of the club our sinceresympathy on his recent bereavement. The motion was passed in silence after whichthe meeting adjourned."
Committee Meeting February 24 th 1924Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Allen, Byrne, Maher, Drohan,Arrigan, Fitzgerald and the sec.The following bills ordered to be paid;Farrell Bros. £6-13-115 cwt coal 14/6A short discussion took place in reference to the rent due it was decided to allow thematter to stand over for the present.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting March 2n d 1924Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Maher, Fitzgerald, Arrigan,Kennedy, Byrne, Drohan and the sec.The following was ordered to be inserted in the minutes.
Irishtown,Clonmel,23/02/24.
ToThe Officers, Committee, and members,The Working Men's Boat Club.
Many thanks for kindness and sympathy shown by my comrades.The knowledge that there are friends near willing to help and ready to share one'ssorrow makes the burden lighter for those whose turn it is to bear the cross.
Michael Drohan.
Proposed by E. Fitzgerald and seconded by E. Moloney that all idle members atpresent on the roll are capable of paying, the motion was passed.£2-17-6 amount due by 1. Cremmins was handed in by Mr E. Fitzgerald.An entry credited to the account ofW. Glennon was ordered to be struck out.An order was made to have a second door erected in the passage.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting March 2nd 1924The president Mr James Keane presided.Roll call of £2-14-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.Several suggestions were put forward as to the holding of a dance on St. Patricksnight several members having given their views on same the meeting decided to takeno action in the matter.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting March 24 t h 1924Mr E. Moloney presided with Messrs Allen, Byrne, Kennedy, Maher, Arrigan, andFitzgerald.The Captain was ordered to start the repairing of the boats as soon as possible.It was decided to supply keys for the new door at cost price to all members.Mr 1. Keane was appointed master of the Co-operative store share in place ofMr 1. Cremmins.Mr James Keane was appointed treasurer in room of Mr D. Drohan who resigned.An order was made to have an estimate got for the painting of the front door.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting March 29t h 1924Mr James Kane presided with Messrs Moloney, Maher, Kennedy, Allen and the sec.An order was made to have the wall's limewashed.Mr Edward Casey was proposed for membership by P. Maher seconded by
E. Moloney.No further business of any importance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting April 6t h 1924Mr S. Arrigan presiding with Messrs Allen, Moloney, Kennedy, Byrne, Fitzgerald,Maher, and sec. Mr James Keane subsequently attended.The sec. was ordered to see Mr Bovenger in reference to the rent and other matters.Mr James Kane proposed that Mr 1. Sullivan seconded by Thos. Allen be put forwardfor election.The sec. proposed that he be not put forward seconded by E. Moloney. Theamendment was declared lost.Mr W. Kennedy was proposed by W. Byrne seconded by E. Fitzgerald.For being absent from 6 meetings of the committee Mr P. Dempsey was cut off. Mr
John Harney was co-opted a member of the committee in room ofMr P. Dempsey.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting April 5t h 1924Mr James Keane president in the chair.Roll call of £3-3-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.The following names were then put forward for election;Patrick Casey unanimous.W. Kennedy 14 for 1 against.James Sullivan 11 for 5 against.A long discussion followed as to the status ofjunior members during the boatingseason, as the matter was one for the captain to exercise his discretion as to whetherthe junior members were capable of taking charge of a boat the matter dropped.A motion to raise the entrance fee for membership to the club fell through for want ofa seconder.The following motion was then proposed by the sec. That the club be closed formembership during the months of May, June and July seconded by 1. Drohan andpassed.Mr James Drohan offered his services to repair the boat railings during the followingweek.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting May 3r d 1924The president Mr Jams Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Maher, Harney,Kennedy, Byrne, Fitzgerald, Arrigan, Allen and the sec.Mr Arrigan proposed that Mr 1.Harney be elected V'P. for the remainder 0 f the yearin room of Mr D. Drohan who resigned. Seconded by Mr Thos. Kennedy and passed.It was decided to order 2 boats from Galway (double scull)It was decided to give Miss Pyke 2 months notice terminating her use of the club.It was decided to pay Mr Sweeny £1 for painting of front door.An order was made to have an enamel cup for drinking purposes at the tap.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting May 3rd 1924Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £3-3-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting was read and signed.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting May 10t h 1924Mr 1. Harney presiding with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Kennedy, Fitzgerald, Maherand sec.The following motion was passed in silence;"That we tender to Mr F. Corbett our sincere sympathy on the death of his mother."That we tender to Mr E. Poyntz our sincere sympathy on the great loss he hassustained by the death of his sister."The meeting then adjourned without transacting any further business.
Committee Meeting May 24t h 1924Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Maher, Allen and sec.The following bills were ordered to be paid;Boats £29-5-0Rates £4-5-11An application from Mr F. Corbett for the use of a boat on Sunday 25th May wasgranted.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting June 7t h 1924Mr James Keane presidedRoll call of £2-6-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting July 5t h 1924Mr James Keane presided.Roll call of £2-15-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting July 14th 1924Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Byrne, and thesec.The meeting was called to inquire into the damage done to one of the new boats. Afterhearing a statement from Mr. Byrne and James Riordan the committee adjourned thematter to the next meeting.
Committee Meeting July 26th 1924Mr Thomas Allen presiding with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Byrne, Fitzgerald and
the sec.Mr L. Delaney was summoned to attend the meeting and after having made a shortstatement in reference to the boat that was broken The committee decided to leave thematter over for the present.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting August 19th 1924Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Kennedy, Fitzgerald,Byrne, Allen and the sec.Messrs G. Allen and 1. Purcell were appointed auditors.Farrell Bros. Bill of £7-7-7 was ordered to be paid.
Annual General Meeting September 7th 1924Mr James Keane presided in the chair.Roll call of £3-3-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The secretary and auditors reports were accepted on the motion ofMr John Fitzgeraldseconded by S. Arrigan.A short discussion in reference to the rent took place after which the sec and Mr W.Mackey were ordered to interview the other tenants on the estate as to there relationwith the Bork on the matter.The election of officers and committee was then proceeded with.The following were then elected unanimously;Mr James Keane PresidentMr John Harney Vice PresidentMr W. Byrne CaptainMr Thos Kennedy Vice CaptainMr Thos Farrell Secretary.The following committee were elected by ballot.
Messrs E. Moloney 15E. Fitzgerald 15W. Mackey 13S. Arrigan 13T. Allen 14D. Drohan 11
It was decided to start the dancing season on the 19th October. The tariff to be 1/gents. Mr P Dempsey and D. Drohan were appointed M.C.'s.A motion proposed by Mr E. Moloney that a charge of 6d be put on ladies for thecoming dancing season was lost in favour of an amendment proposed by Mr E.Fitzgerald that free invitations be issued as usual.The running of a whist drive on the following Sunday night was referred to the whistcommittee.Mr M. Drohan in offering congratulations to the president on his recent marriagevoiced the opinion of the members in general.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 24 th 1924Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Harney, Byrne, Fitzgerald,Allen and the sec.The arranging of music for the practice dance was under consideration for aconsiderable time eventually the matter was adjourned to a further meeting.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 5th 1924Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Arrigan, Moloney, Harney, Fitzgerald, Byrne,Kennedy, and the sec.It was decided to issue a general invite to the Mental Hospital.Ladies invitations to be issued to non members on conditions of their attending thedance regularly.The following were proposed for election;Martin Meagher, C. Riordan and Michael 0 Brien.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 11th 1924Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Allen, Kennedy, Byrne, Fitzgeraldand sec.The meeting was engaged for a considerable time in going through the invitations andother matters in connection with the dance after which the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 25th 1924Mr Keane presided with Messrs. Harney, Moloney, Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Allen and thesec.An order was made to have the stair way leading to the supper room sheeted also to
carry out improvements to the W. C.After dealing with several other matters in connection with the dance the meetingadjourned.
Committee Meeting November r t 1924Mr 1.Harney presided with Messrs Byrne, Kennedy, Fitzgerald, Allen and the sec.The only business before the meeting was the issue of invitation cards for the danceafter passing a number of names the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting November 2nd 1924Mr James Keane presidingRoll call of £2-19-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.There was no further business of any importance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting November 7th 1924Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Kennedy, Byrne,Fitzgerald, Allen, Mackey and the sec.Mr W. Mackey was ordered to see Mr 0 Shea, Solicitor, to make an application for adancing licence.The following orders were made.5 cwt coal.2 loads of gravelNo further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting December 6th 1924Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-16-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.On the motion of John Harney seconded by Mr Byrne, it was decided to hold theReunion Dance on St. Stephens's night.On the proposition ofMr E. Fitzgerald seconded by Mr Byrne the tariff was fixed at6/- gents 2/6 ladies.Two other motions of 12/- and 10/- double ticket were proposed by E. Moloney andS. Arrigan but were declared lost. Mr E. Fitzgerald's proposition being carried on thechairman's casting vote.The meeting decided to have only one supper, members working during the night to
have the privilege of a second tea if required. The remainder of the business inconnection with the dance was left to the committee to deal with. Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 3rd January 1925Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Harney, Moloney, Arrigan, Byrne, Fitzgerald,Kennedy, Allen and the sec.It was decided to stop the practice dances for the present owing to the smallattendance.The question of running a whist drive was deferred to the general meeting.After transacting some business in connection with the all night dance the meetingadjourned.
General Meeting January 4t h 1925Mr James Keane presided.Roll call of £2-11-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.A short discussion took place in reference to the running of a Whist Drive after whichit was agreed to let the matter stand over for the present.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting February r t 1925Roll call of £1-14-6 received and entered.Owing to the small attendance of members present the meeting adjourned withouttransacting any business.
General Meeting March 2nd 1925Mr James Keane presided.Roll call of £2-6-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.It was decided to start the repairing of boats as soon as possible.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting April 6t h 1925Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Kennedy, Allen and thesec.Mr E. Moloney proposed Thos. Condon for membership seconded by S. Arrigan.Proposed by T. Kennedy seconded by 1. Keane Martin Fahey and Timmy Maher formembership.Meeting adjounred.
General Meeting April 5t h 1925Mr James Keane presidingRoll call of £1-11-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting was read and confirmed.The following were then submitted for election;Thomas Condon unanimous.Martin Fahey 10 for 1 against.Timmy Maher 10 for 1 against.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 3rd May 1925Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Fitzgerald, Kennedy, Byrne,Arrigan, and the sec.
Mr E. Fitzgerald proposed that Michael Me Mahon be put forward for electionW. Byrne seconded.S. Arrigan proposed Mr John Hackett seconded by E. Fitzgerald.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting 3r d May 1925Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £4-2-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.Mr M. Me Mahon and John Hackett were elected members of the club unanimously.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 19th May 1925Mr w. Mackey presiding with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Kennedy, Allen, Fitzgerald,and the sec.Messrs L. Delaney and M. Maher were charged before the meeting with the breakingof boat railings and loss of 2 pairs of railocks on Sunday May 17th
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The committee after hearing the explanation of the members decided that the damagebe made good by the members concerned.Messrs 1. Fitzgerald and T. Maher appeared before the meeting in connection with thebreaking of a picture, both members were ordered to make good the damage beforenext general meeting.The following orders were made; Old blue boat be repaired for fishing.New Galway boats not to be used for fishing.All boats containing the lady friends of members to be returned to slip by 10.30pm.£1 to C. Poyntz for painting of boats.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 7th June 1925Mr Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Fitzgerald and the sec.Mr E Fitzgerald proposed Mr John Edward for election seconded by Thos. Allen.An order was made to have the Olli boats repaired by a carpenter.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting June 7t h 1925Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call and subscriptions of £2-1-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.Mr 1. Edward was unanimously elected a member of the club.
No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting August 17th 1925Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Byrne, Kennedy,Fitzgerald and the sec.Thomas Hackett and E. Ryan were proposed for membership by S. Arrigan, secondedby T. Kennedy.Mr John Purcell and M. Drohan were appointed auditors.It was ordered to have the passage to the club cleaned up.Meeting adjounred.
Annual General Meeting September 13th 1925Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £3-1-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following names were then submitted to the meeting for election.Thomas Hackett 10 for 1 against.Edward Ryan 10 for 1 against.The secretary's report and balance sheet the audit which were made by Mr MichaelDrohan were then submitted to the meeting after a short discussion both were adoptedon the motion ofMr Drohan seconded by Thos .Allen.The following motion was then proposed by Mr S. Arrigan seconded by Mr E.Fitzgerald and passed - That the election of officers and committee be postponed tothe General Meeting of October all members to be summoned to attend under a fineof 2/2 unless a reasonable excuse is forthcoming.The meeting then adjourned without transacting any further business.
Committee Meeting October 4th 1925Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Allen, and the sec.Mr Patrick Guiry and Thos Keyes were proposed for membership and passed.Meeting adjounred.
General Meeting October 6t h 1925Mr T. Allen and subsequently Mr 1.Keane presided.Roll call of £1-17-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting were read and signed.Mr Thos. Keyes and Patrick Guiry were elected members of the club.The election of officers and committee for the coming year resulted as follows;Mr James Keane President.Mr Thos. Allen Vice President.Mr William Byrne Captain.Mr John Cronin Vice Captain.Mr Thos Farrell Secretary.
The election of committee by ballot resulted as follows;MrW. Mackey 13Mr S. Arrigan 12Mr 1. Fitzgerald 8MrJ. Kennedy 7Mr P. Hickey 7
Messrs Moloney, M. Drohan, D. Drohan, 1. Byrne, F. Kennedy and W. Cleary tiedwith 6 votes each for the last seat on the committee.Mr Byrne was declared on a fresh ballot being taken.
A motion proposed by S. Arrigan that the monthly subs be reduced to 1/- for thewinter months fell through for want of a seconder.Mr John Cronin motioned that a wireless receiving set be erected in the club. After ashort discussion the matter was referred to the committee to report back to the nextgeneral meeting.Mr 1. Hackett proposal that the practice dances start on the 18th October was secondedby Mr John Cronin and carried.
Mr S. Arrigan proposed that the tariff be as follows, members 6d, ladies 6d, nonmembers 1/-, and was seconded by 1.Drohan. An amendment proposed by P. Hickeyand seconded by E. Moloney that the tariff be 1/- gents and ladies by invitation wasdeclared lost by 5 for and 10 against.The arranging of music was referred to the committee.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 8th 1925Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Arrigan, W. Byrne, T. Kennedy, F.Fitzgerald, T. Allen and the sec.The question of providing music for the practice dance was under consideration for aconsiderable time and the sec, S. Arrigan and Thos. Fitzgerald were ordered to seeMiss Hegarty in connection with same and should suitable terms be arrived at thetuning of piano should begin immediately.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 11th 1925Mr Jas Keane presiding with Messrs Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Byrne, Allen, Hickey andthe sec.The sec. reported having failed to secure the services of a pianist it was decided toleave the dance over to a future date.
Committee Meeting October 15th 1925Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Cronin, Allen, Byrne,Kennedy, Mackey, Hickey and the sec.The meeting was specially summoned to consider the possibility of erecting a wirelessreceiving set in the club.After a long discussion on the matter the following recommendation was agreed to that a wireless receiving set be erected in the club providing that the necessaryfinancial support (in the form of a loan) be paid within six months be forthcomingfrom the members of the club.A general meeting to be held on Friday October 16th 1925 for the purpose of
considering same.Meeting adjourned.
Special General Meeting October 16th 1925Mr Thomas Allen presiding.The meeting was specially summoned to consider the proposals put forward by thecommittee in connection with the wireless receiving set.The sec having put the proposals of the committee before the meting.A long discussion followed which resulted in 16 following resolution was proposedby Mr James Drohan and seconded by Mr E. Moloney that a wireless receiving set beerected in the club for the benefit of its members.The resolution was then put to the meeting and carried unanimously.
Mr James Drohan, C. Riordan and the sec were ordered to interview Mr Sharkey inreference to prices, the committee to decided between Mr Bloom Central Hotel andMr Sharkey Gladstone Street.The £10 loan to carry out the work having been subscribed in a very short timebetween the members present,There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 17t h 1925Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Arrigan, Byrne, Allen, Mackey, Kennedy,Hickey and the sec. Messrs Drohan and Riordan also attended in connection with thewireless set.After a long discussion the committee decided to hear if possible 4 valve sets erectedby Messrs Sharkey and Bloom before coming to any decision on the matter.
Committee Meeting October 22nd 1925Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Arrigan, Cronin, Byrne, Fitzgerald, Allen,Hickey and the sec.Mr P. Me Carthy was proposed for membership and passed.The sec reported having interviewed Mr Sharky and Bloom in reference to thewireless set. The committee, after hearing the result of the interview decided on themotion of Messrs T. Allen seconded by Mr Cronin to have Messrs Bloom chargedwith the erection of the set.A demand note from the Inland Revenue for income tax for the years 1922/23/24 dueby the landlord on the club property was adjourned to a future meeting.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 3rt 1925Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Hickey, Allen, Fitzgerald, Byrne and the sec.Messrs P. Kearney and M. Casey were proposed for membership and passed.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting November r t 1925Mr Patrick Hickey presiding.Roll call of £2-0-6 received and entered.On the reading of the minutes objection was raised to the minutes of the specialgeneral meeting in which Messrs Drohan, Riordan and sec. were ordered to interviewMessrs Sharky regarding prices and other formalities about the wireless set.A few members were of the opinion that they were about to interview Messrs BloomCentral Hotel and after a short discussion the original minutes as recorded weresigned as being correct.Messrs M. Casey, Patrick Me Carthy, Patrick Kearney were elected members of theclub.Provided that the members interviewed were in a position to supply music it wasagreed to start the dances. Messrs Cronin promised to all the members of the band tomake further arrangements.After giving the meeting all the information available concerning the wireless set themeeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting November 12t h 1925Mr Jams Keane presiding with Messrs Arrigan, Allen, Byrne, Kennedy, Hickey, andthe sec.An order was made to have the wireless set finished and paid for as the committeeconsidered it satisfactory.It was decided to have repairs to the floors carried out.The income tax due, £3-5-0, on the premises by the landlord to be paid.Mr B. Comerford was proposed for membership and passed.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting December 6th 1923Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-2-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Bernard Comerford was elected a member of the club 10 for 3 against.
Mr E. Moloney proposed that the Reunion Dance be held on Christmas Nightseconded by Thos Kennedy and passed.A long discussion followed in reference to music and it was decided to interview MissHegarty and Miss Woods in reference to prices the committee to decide of any ofthem were to be engaged and also to decide the tariff for the dance.Any other arrangements on connection with the dance were left to the committee tofix up.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December 6t h 1925Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Fitzgerald, Arrigan, Kennedy, Allen, Byrne,Mackey, Hickey and the sec.The committee after hearing the result of the interview with Mess Hegarty and Woodsin reference to music for the dance decided on engaging Miss Hegarty at the fee of£4-15-0. The prices for admission to be ladies 3/- gents 5/-Mr W. Mackey and 1. Cronin were appointed for the door and Thos. Allen to takecharge of the bar with some other suitable members to help.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 2nd 1926Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Hickey, Arrigan, Byrne, Fitzgerald, Allen,Kennedy and the sec.Messrs 1. Doolin and P. Whelan were proposed for membership and passed.It was decided to purchase a second ace. Battery for the wireless set.Messrs 0 Briens bill of £21-1-5 ordered to be paid.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting January 3r d 1926Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-400 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Messrs P. Doolin and P. Whelan were elected members of the club.A short discussion in relation to the reunion dance accounts followed and as somewere not closed the matter was adjourned.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting February 4t h 1926Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-2-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.A statement of accounts of the reunion dance was submitted to the meeting andpassed.A short discussion on the wireless licence followed and it was decided to await furtherdevelopments in the matter.No further business the meeting adj ourned.
Committee Meeting February 23 r d 1926Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs. Kennedy, Fitzgerald, Arrigan, and the sec.Messrs W. Hurley and M. Walshe were submitted for membership and passed.It was decided to paint the boats brown outside with a lighter colour on the inside.Correspondence in connection with the wireless licence was read and it was decidedto let the matter over for the general meeting.
General Meeting March 6th 1926Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-10-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting's were read and signed.Messrs W. Hurley and M. Walsh were elected members of the club.Correspondence from Messrs Heffernan to the postal authorities in reference to thewireless licence was read out. It was decided to let the matter stand over and to securesolution advise on the matter if same be thought necessary.Proposed by E. Moloney and seconded by S Arrigan that the club be closed formembership for 6 months was put to the meeting and passed.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting April 4t h 1926Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Arrigan, Allen, Fitzgerald, Hickey and sec.
Correspondence in reference to the wireless licence was read and the meetingdecided to pay the licence fee of £2-10-0 and dismantle the set for the summermonths.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting May 7th 1926Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £3-0-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting were read and signed.A short discussion took place in reference to new members who applied for admissionthe decision of the meeting was to take no action with the matter.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting May 15th 1926Mr Thos. Allen presiding with Messrs Mackey, Arrigan, Byme, Fitzgerald, Hickeyand the sec.Mr B. Comerford was called on for an explanation for having used a club boat forconveying timber across the river for non-members.The meeting having heard the explanation and having got an undertaking that samewould occur again took no further action in the matter.Owing to the absence of the Captain and Vice Captain Mr M. Fahey was ordered totake charge of the boats for the season with strict orders to summon a member whomay be guilty of ill-using same.An order was made that all doors leading to the club be kept closed same to beenforced under a fine of 1/- after all members are notified.An order was made that all new members shall have to pay their monthly subswhether working or not in order that all members shall have an equal share of the useof the boats during the season. It was decided that any members requiring the use of aboat shall have same reserved for him upon giving due notice to any member of thecommittee (this order to apply in particular to working members)Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting June 7t h 1926Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-19-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Messrs S. Arrigan, M. Fahy, and 1.Looby were granted the use of one of the clubsboats for Tuesday June 9th
. The members concemed to be responsible for the saferetum of the boat.A short discussion took place re starting of the wireless set. The circumstances againstthe starting of the set having been explained, the matter was allowed to stand over fora future meeting.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting July 4th 1926Mr John Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-10-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and entered.No business of any importance the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting July 10th 1926Mr Thos Allen presiding with Messrs Byrne, Hickey, Arrigan and the sec.The following resolution was proposed seconded and passed in silence."That we tender to Messrs Michael, Robert and David Drohan our sincere sympathyin their recent bereavement".Th meeting then adjourned.
General Meeting August 3r d 1926Mr James Keane presidingA very poor attendance of numbers was present.Roll call of £1-1-0 received and entered.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Annual General Meeting September 5th 1926Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £3-19-6 received and entered.The sec report and balance sheet the audit which was made by Mr Michael Drohanwere read and were adopted on the motion ofMr F. Corbett seconded by Mr JohnFitzgerald.The election of officers and committee was then proceeded with and resulted asfollows:Mr James Keane PresidentMr Thos. Allen Vice-presidentMr Terence Kennedy CaptainMr Michael Drohan Vice CaptainMr Thos Farrell SecretaryThe above were elected unanimously. The following were declared elected by ballotfor the committee.Mr E. Fitzgerald 11Mr S. Arrigan 11Mr T. Kennedy 10Mr E. Moloney 7Mr P. Hickey 7On a second ballot between Mr F. Corbett and Mr F. Hackett Mr Hackett was elected.It was decided to make enquiries regarding the wireless licence and should half-yearlylicence be obtainable to start the set in October.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 9th 1926Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Fitzgerald, Kennedy, Hickey, Arriganand the sec.It was decided to hold committee meetings on Saturday nights.Repairs to the windows was ordered to be carried out.The licensing of the club for dancing was deferred to a future meeting.No further business the messing adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 16th 1926Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Drohan, Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Kennedy, Allen,Moloney and the sec.Reply re wireless licence was read the meeting decided to start the set and await
future developments.Mr M. Butler was proposed for election and passed.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting September 26 th 1926Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Arrigan, Moloney, Fitzgerald, Kennedy,Hickey, Allen and the sec.The following were proposed for election and passed;Stapleton Mental HospitalP Manning Mental Hospital.It was decided to run a 25 drive on Sunday night October 31st at 8 p.m.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee October 29th 1926Mr 1. Keane presiding with Messrs Drohan, Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Kennedy, Moloney,Hickey and the sec.It was agreed to postpone the 25 drive until repairs to the roof were carried out.The following orders were made;Cross cut saw and hatchet.New valve for wireless set if old valve cannot be repaired.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting November 6t h 1926Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-18-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were then elected members of the club.M. Butler 13 for 1 against.Stapleton unanimousP. Manning unanimousOn the motion ofMr T. Allen seconded by Mr S. Arrigan it was agreed to hold 25drives every Sunday night, tariff 2/-The sec. president and Mr 1.Fitzgerald to fix prizes.
Mr E. Moloney proposed that the Reunion Dance be held on St Stephens nightseconded by S. Arrigan and passed.A long discussion followed with reference to licences for hall and running of bar. MrD. Drohan promised to have inquiries made regarding the hall licence and MessrsAllen, Hockey and Arrigan were detailed to get quotations for the bar from Messrs 0Brien and Harding after which the matters were left to the committee to deal with.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting November 9t h 1926Mr 1. Allen presiding with Messrs Moloney, Hickey, Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Hackett andthe sec.After hearing the quotations per the bar Mr E. Moloney proposed that Mrs 0 Brien begiven the catering of bar and was seconded by F. Hackett. An amendment byS. Arrigan that the bar be given to Messrs Harding was withdrawn after a shortdiscussion and the original proposal was passed.The following orders were made;£2 for hauling of timber when funds permit.
Any changes necessary in wireless set owing to change of wavelength.To make enquires about music for next meeting.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting November 17t h 1926Mr 1. Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Fitzgerald, Drohan, Allen andsec.The tariff for dance was fixed as follows Gents 5/- Ladies 3/-.Messrs F. Drohan, S. Arrigan and M. Fahey were appointed for front doors on dancenight. Messrs 1. Hackett and D. Drohan M.e.'sT. Allen, W. Kennedy and Sec. for bar.Non dancing members are requested to give a hand at supper table.It was decided to advertise the dance.After attending to various minor matters in connection with the dance the meetingadjoumed.
Committee Meeting December 5t h 1926Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Allen, Kennedy, Arrigan,Fitzgerald, Hickey and sec.Proposed by E. Moloney M. 0 Brien and W. Reidy for election and passed.It was decided to put some small prizes for a card school on any night that sufficientmembers are present any surplus money be handed over to club funds.No further business the meeting adj oumed.
General Meeting December 6th 1926Mr James Keane presidingRoll call of £1-8-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr W. Reidy and M. 0 Brien were elected members of the club.
Mr Thos. Allen was appointed to take charge at the supper table some minor mattersin connection with the Reunion Dance was disposed of.The meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting January l't 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Fitzgerald, Allen, Kennedy, Drohan, Arriganand sec.The Reunion Dance accounts were checked and after paying all bills a surplusof £7-0-0 was handed over to the treasurer.The following bills were ordered to be paid; Rates £3-8-2, Farrell Bros. £2-12-4.Mr 0 Brien was proposed for membership by S. Arrigan seconded by T. Allen andpassed.A subscription of 12/6 was received by Messrs 0 Brien and entered.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting January 2nd 1926Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-11-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr 1. 0 Brien was elected a member of the club.No further business the meeting adj oumed.
Committee Meeting January 9th 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Kennedy, Drohan, and the sec.Mr Thos. Norris was proposed for membership and passed.It was decided to write to Galway re price of boats.No further business of any importance the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting February 5th 1927Mr Thos. Allen presiding with Messrs Kennedy, Drohan, Arrigan, Moloney and sec.Messrs P. Kelly and W. Fitzgerald were proposed for membership and passed.Gas bill of 31-16-0 ordered to be paid.The question of boats was deferred to the general meeting.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting 5th February 1927Mr Thos. Allen presiding.Roll call of £1-6-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.The following were then unanimously elected members of the club;Thos. NorrisW. FitzgeraldP. Kelly.A long discussion then took place in reference to the purchase of boats and themeeting then decided to adjoum the matter to a special general meeting to be held onMonday 14th at 9pm.Meeting adjoumed.
Special General Meeting 14th February 1927Mr James Keane presiding.The meeting was specially called to deal with the question of purchasing new boats.The position as regards funds having been explained. The meeting decided on themotion of Messrs S. Arrigan seconded by Mr M. Drohan, to purchase 2 boats for the
coming season the members present agreeing to subscribe the necessary amount of£11 needed for the purchase of the second boat by voluntary loan.The matter of the bad attendance of members at the monthly meetings was next raisedand after a long discussion on the matter Mr P. Me Carthy proposed and Mr M.Drohan seconded that any member missing two consecutive meetings be liable to afine of6d.Mr 1. Fitzgerald proposed an amendment as follows that no fine be inflicted on anymember for not attending the monthly meetings seconded by Thos Hackett.On a show of hands the amendment was carried by 19 votes to 4.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting March 5t h 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Arrigan, Kennedy, Fitzgerald,Hickey, Allen and sec.A circular from the Co-operation Store was explained to the meeting and it wasdecided to take no action in the matter.Messrs R. Bulbert and John Kelly wee proposed for membership and passed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting March 6th 1927Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of 32-2-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr John Kelly and Richard Bulbert were elected members of the club.There being no further business of any importance the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting April 1927Mr Thomas Allen presiding.Roll call of 31-17-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.A short discussion on some minor matters finished the business of the meeting.
Committee Meeting April 23rd 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Hickey, Allen, Moloney, Kennedy and sec.Gas bill of £1-1-6 ordered to be paid.Mr W. Graham was proposed for membership and passed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting May 1st 1927Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-10-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr W. Graham was unanimously elected a member of the club.It was decided to write to Galway re delivery of boats.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting May 16t h 1927Mr 1. Keane presiding with Messrs T. Allen, E. Moloney, S. Arrigan, Kennedy andSec.
Messrs J 0 Brien and W Power were proposed for membership and passed.It was decided to order 2 boats from Messrs Ward of Athlone.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting May 1927Mr 1. Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Allen, Arrigan, Hickey and sec.It was decided not to accept boats at the agreed price but to await reply from MessrsWalshe as to his explanation re bad materials used in building of same.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting June 4th 1927Mr 1. Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Allen and sec.The following were proposed for membership and passed;Tony GuiryEdward ConnorsMl. Mc Mahon.It was proposed by Thos. Allen seconded by E. Moloney and passed in silence "Thatwe tender to Mr W. Hurley a respected member of our club our sincere sympathy onthe great loss he has sustained by the death of his mother".The meeting then adjourned without transacting any further business.
General Meeting June 5t h 1927Mr P Hickey presiding.Roll call of £1-7-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were then elected members of the club;William PowerJohn 0 BrienTony GuiryMichael Me MahonEdward ConnorsNo further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting June 25th 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Kennedy.The following were proposed for membership and passed.John SlatteryDavid ReidyJohn LonerganPatrick NorrisThe following bills were ordered to be paidIncome Tax 10-6Poor rates 3-13-5The members concerned in the breaking of one of the boats were ordered to pay thebill for repairs.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting July 2nd 1927Mr P Hickey presided with Messrs Arrigan, Moloney, Kennedy and sec.Mr Chris Quinn was proposed for membership and passed.
An order was made to have galvanised oar locks in small boat.An order was made to tar the roof and paint the balcony.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting July 3r d 1927Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-19-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were then elected members of the club.Patrick Norris unanimous.John Slattery 20 for 1 against.David Reidy unanimous.John Lonergan 20 for 1 against.Chris Quinn 17 for 3 against.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting July 15th 1927Mr Thos Allen presiding with Messrs Moloney Arrigan, Hickey, Drohan, Hackett,Kennedy and the sec.Mr W. Reidy was granted the use of a boat for Sunday July 24th
An order was made to pay Messrs Fahey and Kelly 10/- for the tarring of the roof.The following resolution was then proposed by Mr M. Drohan seconded by MrStephen Arrigan and passed in silence:"That we tender to Messrs E. and 1.Fitzgerald our sincere sympathy on the death oftheir mother"Copies were ordered to be sent to Messrs Fitzgerald and the press.The secretary then intimated to the committee that owing to the fact of leaving town itwould be necessary for the committee to appoint some members of the club to carryon the duties of the secretary. After a discussion on the matter the meeting appointedMr W. Kennedy to act with the assistance ofMr W. Reidy.At the request of the members present the secretary then withdrew from the meeting.It was then decided to make a presentation to the late secretary Mr Thomas Farrell ofa sum of £5Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting July 16th 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Arrigan, Hickey, Drohan, Allen and sec.Mr Thomas Farrell was called before the meeting and with a few feeling remarksmade by Mr M. Drohan and the other members present, he was presented with £5 bythe president to which he suitably replied.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting July 23rd 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Arrigan, Moloney, Hickey, sec andassistant sec.The following were proposed for membership and passed:William KearneyPatrick HickeyThe gas bill was ordered to be paid.Mr W. 0 Brien was granted the use of a boat for Sunday July 24th
The following was ordered to be inserted in the minutes:-
31 Queen Street,Clonmel,22nd July 1927
My dear comrades,
Will you kindly convey to the proposer, seconder andfellow members ofthe club mybrothers and my own sincere appreciation ofthe token oftheir sympathy extended tous in our recent bereavement.
Yours fraternally,John Fitzgerald
Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting August 6th 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Hickey, Sec and ass. Sec.The following were proposed for membership and passed:Thomas BrunJohn WeaverJohn Slattery and William found no proposer.It was decided that members should provide themselves with keys for both outsideand inner doors.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting August 9t h 1927Mr James Keane presidingRoll call of £1-13-0 received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.The following were elected members of the club.William Kearney unanimous.Patrick Hickey 21 for 3 againstJohn Weaver 22 for 2 againstThomas Brun 6 for 18 against was not elected.It was proposed by Mr Martin Maher and seconded by Mr Thomas Norris that alicence be applied for to carry on practice dances for the coming season. After a shortdiscussion it was unanimously agreed to.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 10th 1927Mr Jas. Keane presiding with Messrs Arrigan, Allen, Drohan, sec and ass. Sec.Mat McGrath was proposed for membership and passed.Permission was given to the dance committee to hold over proceeds from dances foreach month. Proceeds to be handed in at each monthly meeting with a statement ofaccount.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Annual General Meeting September 11th 1927Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £5-0-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr M. McGrath was elected unanimously a member of the club.The sec. then read the statement of accounts for the past year, which was passedunanimously.The election of officers was then proceeded with.Mr James Keane was proposed as president by Mr Thos Allen seconded by S Arrigan,elected unanimously.Vice President Thos Allen proposed by Thos. Hackett seconded by Martin Fahey.Captain Michael Drohan proposed by T. Farrell seconded by P Me Carthy.Vice Captain W. Power proposed by L. Delaney seconded by Thos. Norris.Secretary Thos Farrell proposed by M. Maher seconded by M. Drohan. W. Kennedyproposed by M. Drohan seconded by S. Arrigan. As T. Farrell withdrew Mr W.Kennedy was elected unanimously with T. Farrell as assistant sec.The following were elected on committee by ballot:S. Arrigan 30M.Maher26P Mc Carthy 24C. Poyntz 17L. Delaney 16Mr E. Moloney and W. Graham tied for 6th place and Mr E. Moloney havingwithdrawn his name Mr W. Graham was declared elected.The question of sanitary arrangements for the club having been raised it was agreed toleave the matter in the hands of the committee.The question of a new member W 0 Brien previously rejected by the committee wasraised and the matter was referred back to the committee.A few minor matters having been discussed the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 17th 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Drohan, Arrigan, Maher, Poyntz,Delaney sec. and asst. Sec.Mr W 0 Brien was proposed for membership by S Arrigan seconded by M Drohanand passed.It was decided to purchase a basin and suston for the sum of £1As there was an offer of second hand pipes to be got at a reasonable rate it was agreednot to purchase any new piping for the present.It was agreed to change the night of meeting to Friday night at 8.30pm.An order was made to pay the paper bill of £1-5-11 to Messrs madden. Same to beentered in last years account with a covering note as the committee thought it notdesirable to allow 2 years newspaper bill to appear in the one years account.An order was made to have glass got for broken picture.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting September 23 rd 1927Mr Thomas Allen presiding with Messrs. Graham, Delaney, Drohan, Power,Me Carthy, Poyntz, Maher and sec and asst. secOwing to the wireless cabinet being opened and 2 batteries taken from same thefollowing order was made. "That any member found interfering with any of the locks
on any press be fined 2/6 and for a second offence to be expelled from the club."Proposed by M. Drohan seconded by L. Delaney.An order was made to have 2 sewer pipes for W. C. got and 3 stone cement.An order was made for 5 coal and 5 cwt gas coal.A long discussion took place in reference to building of a new dance hall and it wasagreed to hear the opinion of the members at the next general meeting.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting September 30th 1927Mr James Keane presided with Messrs Arrigan, Me Carthy, Maher, Allen, Poyntz,Graham, Delaney, Power, sec and asst. sec.The following order was made; 6/- to Messrs Walshe Bros. for pipes. Coal store to bepurchased for upstairs room. Repair to loudspeaker 12/-The question of the new dance hall was again considered and it ws agreed to let thematter stand over until such time as there were sufficient funds.With regards to Thursday night dances the following was proposed and passed; Thatthe band take 2/3 and the club 1/3. The members of the band to decided as to whetherthey would accept the proposal or not.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting October 2nd 1927Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-12-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.Mr W 0 Brien was elected a member of the club 22 for 6 against.A statement of dance accounts was submitted by the dance committee, with thebalance of £5-3-9 which was received and entered.A proposal by Thos. Hackett that a new cloth be got for the billiard table, anamendment that an estimate be got for the repair to the billiard table, the committee toconsider same, proposed by M Drohan seconded by P Hickey carried 22 for 6 against.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting October 7th 1927Mr James Keane presiding with messes Allen, Power, Poyntz, Maher, Me Carthy,Graham, sec and asst. sec.An order was made to have the passage leading to ladies dressing room fitted withshoots. Mr D Guann Irishtown was proposed for membership by W. Power secondedby M Maher and passed.Some matters in connection with the dance having been discussed the meetingadjoumed.
Committee Meeting October 15th 1927Mr Thos Allen presiding with Messrs Delaney, Poyntz, Maher, McCarthy, sec. andasst. sec.A proposal from the dance committee to run a Cinderella dance on Thursday nightOctober 20th to assist the band to purchase base was discussed for a considerable timewhen the following proposal was made. That an allowance of £2-10-0 the sumnecessary be made to the band and the Cinderella dance to be run on Sunday nightOctober 23rd with the usual practice dance on Thursday night the band to have noclaim on the receipts from same.
Committee Meeting October 21st 1927Mr M. Maher presiding with Messrs Poyntz Me Carthy, Graham, Delaney, sec. andasst. sec.The following bills were ordered to be paid;Gas bill £1-2-10 billiard cloth 8/-Mr Maher informed the meeting of the resignation of the dance committee to takeeffect from Monday October 24th
. The members present took no action in the matter.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting October 27th 1927Mr M. Drohan presiding with Messrs Maher, McCarthy, Power, Graham, Poyntz,Delaney and asst. sec.The dance committee handed in their accounts with a balance of £6-0-7 liz, which wasreceived and entered.An allowance of2 bottles of minerals was made to members of the band and M.C.The committee decided to make no change in the system of collections on dance nightall members are expected to take there tum on door when requested to do so.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting November 6t h 1927Mr M. Drohan residing with Messrs Maher, McCarthy, Delaney, Poyntz, Graham,and assistant sec.There was no business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting November 6t h 1927Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-12-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr David Guann was elected a member of the club 22 for 1 against.It was proposed by W. Reidy seconded by R. Bulbert and passed that a Cinderelladance be held on Sunday November 20 th
. Tariff to be gent's 3/-, ladies 2/unemployed members of the club 1/6 dancing from 9 until 3. After a long discussionre billiard table it was agreed that all members using same pay 3d per week until suchtime as any expenditure that has been made on the recovering of the table etc has beenrecouped.There was no further business of any importance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting November 17t h
Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Graham, Poyntz, Maher, Power, sec.and asst. sec.Proposed by W. Power seconded by M. Maher that Phil Dwyer be passed formembership.Farrell's bill of £4-17-4 was ordered to be paid.An order was made to get a storm lamp for 26/-It was decided to ask Mrs 0 Brien to apply for a bar licence for Sunday nightDecember 25 th
Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting November 18t h 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Maher, Delaney, Poyntz, McCarthy, Allen,Graham, sec. and asst. sec.Mr W. Power was appointed to take charge at front door on night of Cinderella dance.It was decided to test wireless set in view of starting same if licence and any partswanted for set can be procured at a reasonable price.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting November 25t h 1927Mr Thos Allen presiding with Messrs Maher, Poyntz, Delaney, McCarthy, Power,Graham, sec. and asst. sec.In view of Tuesday December zr- being a holiday it was decided to inform Mrs 0Brien to have the licence for bar changed from Sunday December 25th to the 26th
.
It was decided to interview the Superintendent Civic Guard with reference to theposition of the club in the matter of Cinderella and all night dances.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December 2n d 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Poyntz, Delaney, Maher, Allen, Graham,Arrigan, Sec. and asst. sec.The reply from the Superintendent Civil Guard stating that a limited number of allnight dances would be allowed under the existing licence was considered satisfactory.Owing to Mrs 0 Brien being unable to cater for the bar on St. Stephens night it wasdecided to approach Mr D. Guann. Should Mr Guann be unable to cater Mrs Martinand Harding be seen.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December 4t h 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Poyntz, Drohan, Power, Graham,Delaney, Arrigan, Maher, Sec. and Asst. Sec.Proposed by S Arrigan seconded by L Delaney that John Walsh be passed formembership.It was agreed that the band take the best of the next 3 Sunday night dances as abenefit. It was decided to give the catering for the Reunion Dance to Mr D. Guann.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting December 4th 1927Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-14-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were then elected members of the club:Philip Dwyer - 21 for 3 against.Mr John Walsh - unanimous.It was proposed by T. Farrell seconded by W. Power the prices for the Reunion Dancebe gents 5/- ladies 4/- double ticket 8/-An amendment by S Arrigan seconded by R Bulbert that the prices be Gents 5/- ladies3/- was carried by 13 votes to 8, 3 members not voting.Mr R Bulbert was appointed assistant MCMr M Drohan and W Power were appointed for front door on night of dance.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting December 30th 1927Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Graham, McCarthy, Maher, Delaney, Allen,Sec and asst. Sec.Mr M. Correy was passed for membership.Income tax on club property of 7111 was ordered to be paid.The Reunion Dance accounts were submitted to the meeting, which showed a balanceof £16-18-1 ~7/6 was ordered to be paid to Mr Roberts for tuning of piano.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting January r t 1928Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-13-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr M. Correy was elected a member of the club 14 for 7 against.
Mr W. Power proposed and Mr R. Bulbert seconded that the club be closed formembership.An amendment was proposed by Patrick Hickey seconded by M. Me Mahon that theclub not be closed for membership.A long discussion followed and it was decided to order 2 new boats and to leave the
question of closing the club for new membership stand over.With reference to complaints of persons attending the Reunion Dance being refusedtheir supper and the tearing of an army pay book. The explanation in the former caseof the shortage of milk was accepted. In the later case no statement was forthcomingas or who tore the pay book, the meeting took no further action.It was agreed to get some road material for the passage ar an available date.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 18th 1928Mr Thos Allen presiding with Messrs Maher, Delaney, Drohan, Power, Graham, Sec.and asst. Sec.Owing to the band being engaged in Kilsheelan on January 26th it was decided to haveno dance on the date.A bill of 12111 for band equipment was ordered to be paid.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting February 3rd 1928Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of 31-8-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 8t h 1928Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Power, Maher, Delaney, Graham, and asst.sec.It was decided to finish the dancing season with a long practice on Sunday 19th
February.The members present decided to install the electric light and for Mr Maher to do thewiring of the club.No further business of importance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 17th 1928Mr Thos Allen presiding with Messrs Maher, Drohan, Power, Delaney, sec and asst.sec.Mr 1. 0 Brien was charged before the meeting with shouting outside the club onThursday night February 16th at 1l.45pm after the finishing of the dance.The meeting after hearing the facts of the case decided on imposing a fine of 1/Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 25 th 1928Mr Thos Allen presiding with Messrs Maher, Delaney, Graham, Poyntz sec and asst.Sec.The following orders were made:1 load of larch poles and a barrel of lime for the cleaning up of club.Mr M. Maher to get some flower seeds.The painting of the boats was left in the captain's hands to choose a suitable colour.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting March 3r d 1928Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Graham, Drohan, Power, sec and asst.sec.Mr John Hackett was proposed for membership and passed.The captain proposed that the boats be painted "French Grey" inside with a light stainoutside which was passed by the committee.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting March 4th
Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £3-1-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.Mr John Hackett was elected unanimously a member of the club.There was no further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting March 29t h 1928Mr Thos Allen presiding with Messrs. Maher, Delaney, Graham, Power and asst. sec.Mr M. Burke was proposed for membership and passed.The bill of 13/6 for larch poles was ordered to be paid.It was decided to get new water pipes to we and to have same laid.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting April r t 1928Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £3: 10:0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr M. Burke was elected a member of the club 17 for 2 against.It was proposed by Mr T. Norris seconded by W Graham and passed the club beclosed to for membership for Sunday 6th May 1928No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting April 27t h 1928Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Drohan, Power, Delaney, Sec. andAsst. Sec.Mr 1. Denn and W. Kelly were proposed for membership and passed.Mr T. Fogarty was defeated by 4 votes to 3.Mr W. 0 Brien was summoned to appear before the meeting for having the gaslighting and leaving the club on Thursday night April 19. For failing to attend themeeting he was fined 2/- also that he be summoned for the next meeting of thecommittee.
An order was made to have M. Burke summoned for next meeting for taking out aboat he being a junior member.A list of senior and junior members to be hung up in the club for the guidance of theCaptain, in reference to statements that were made outside the club, in which it hasbeen said that the dance band had decided not to play on any future date for the club,owing to the bad treatment they received during the past season.It was decided to summon Messrs W. Fitzgerald and W. Kearney for next meeting ithaving come to the knowledge of the committee that they were concerned in themaking of such statements.It was decided to hold 1 meeting per month on the last Friday night during thesummer months.An order was made to have all fines paid within one month.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting May 4t h 1928Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Power, Graham, Maher, Delaney,Poyntz, Drohan, Sec. and Asst. Sec.In the case ofW 0 Brien charged with leaving the gas lighting the committeedismissed the case but wish to warn all members who may be engaged in horseplay inthe club at night the last man must put out the gas.The committee having hearing the explanation from Messrs Fitzgerald and Kearney restatements made concerning the relationship that exists between the band and club.The Committee decided to take no action but wish to warn all members against usingsuch statements.Mr W Burke was fined 2/- for not attending the meeting when summoned. A fine of6d was imposed for taking a boat from slip he being a junior member.A bill for Messrs Walshe Bros. £2-3-0 was ordered to be paid.An order was made to have a shower bath fixed for the use of the members.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting May 6th 1928Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-10-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and singed.The following were then elected members;James Denn unanimous.William Kelly 24 for 2 against.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting June 1st 1928Mr W Power presiding with Messrs Delaney, Maher, Sec and Asst. Sec.Mr W. Maher was fined 2/6 for opening the lock on the Captains press.The following letter was received from Mr M. Burke who was summoned to attendthe meeting for refusing to take in the rudder off one of the boats.
10 Gratton Place,Clonmel.1-6- '28
Sir,
I wish to inform you that I will not attend the meeting tonight as requestedI also wish to get my name offthe roll altogether as I can plainly see there is toomuch favouritism carrying on there.As regards the 3/- roll money it will be paid to you, the 2/6fine will not be paid
I remain,Yours faithfully,
MJBurke.
The committee decided to accept his resignation from the club.It was ordered to summons Mr M Fahey, and P Me Carthy to attend the meeting onSunday at 1.30 sharp for carrying non members up the river.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting June 5th 1928Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs. Power, Delaney, Allen, Sec and Asst. Sec.Mr M Fahey was fined 1/- for carrying non-members of the club up the river.Mr P Me Carthy was fined 2/6 for not attending the meeting when summoned to do sowith an additional fine of 1/- for carrying non-members up the river.Messrs W Reidy and T Hackett were co-opted on the committee in room ofMr PMcCarthy and S Arrigan cut for non-attendance.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting June 5t h 1928Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-6-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The question of members tying up boats at the riverbank near the club was consideredand it was decided to leave the matter stand to see if same would be discontinued.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting July 5th 1927Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £3-7-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting's read and signed.No further business of any importance the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting August 6t h 1928Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-9-0 received and entered.Meeting adjourned
Annual General Meeting September 2nd 1928The president Mr James Keane presided.Roll call of £4-5-0 was received and entered.The Secretaries report together with a statement of accounts, which was read byMr G. Allen, were then submitted to the meeting and passed.The election of officers and committee was then proceeded with and resulted asfollows;Mr James Keane- PresidentMr Thos Allen -V. PresidentMr W. Power- CaptainMr Ml. Me Mahon -V. Captain.Secretaries -Mr T Farrell and W KennedyMembers of Committee;Thos Hackett, M Drohan, M. Fahey, E Moloney, M Maher, J Weaver.
A long discussion followed with reference to non-working members of the club andthe following portion of the secretary's report was adopted to apply same"That the monthly subscription for non-working members of the club be 1/- permonth. The committee to have power to appoint any members of dame to perform anyduties that the committee may think fit. Any members so engaged to be excusedpayment of their monthly subscriptions whilst so engaged.The forgoing not to apply to junior members.There being no further business of any importance the meeting adj ourned.
Committee Meeting September 7th 1928Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Moloney, Allen, Power, Drohan, Weaver,Hackett, Fahey, Sec and Asst Sec.With reference to non-working members the meeting decided to leave the appointingof same in the hands of the secretary.It was decided to provide for seating accommodation.An order was made to make enquiries with reference to music in view of holdingpractice dances.It was decided to purchase some gravel for the passage.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting October 6th 1928The President Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-19-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.It was proposed by Mr M Drohan seconded by W Power and passed "That the club bereopened for membership from Sunday October 6th 1928"Proposed by Mr P Hickey that a licence be applied for and the wireless set be put inorder seconded by M Drohan and passed.There was no further business of any importance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 11th 1928Mr 1. Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Power, Fahey, Maher, McMahon, Hackett,Sec and Asst. Sec.The following order was made;£2-10-0 for making of forms.
£1-10-0 for cushioning of same
Committee Meeting November 2nd 1928Mr 1. Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Maher, Fahey, Me Mahon, Power.Mr W McGrath was proposed for membership by M Fahey seconded by M Maher andpassed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting November 5t h 1928Mr T Allen presiding.Roll call of £1-12-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr McGrath was elected a member of the club 11 for 3 against.Mr T Hackett proposed that all-new members names be hung up in the club for 2weeks before election seconded by W Power.An amendment by S Arrigan seconded by T. Norris that no change be made wascarried by 9 votes to 6.A motion to have the gas in the passage lighted at night-time was defeated on thechairman's casting vote.No further business the meeting adj oumed.
Committee Meeting November 30t h 1928Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Allen, Power, Hackett, Maher, Moloney,Kennedy and Sec.Mr Ben 0 Brien was proposed by Mr W Power seconded by M Maher and passed.A long discussion took place with reference to the Christmas dance but the meetingtook no action in the matter.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting December 2nd 1928Mr 1. Keane presiding.Roll call of £3-8-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting read and signed.Mr Ben 0 Brien was unanimously elected a member of the club.On the motion ofMr P Hickey, seconded by T Hackett Mr Martin Maher was grantedthe use of the piano on the understanding that he shall retum same to the club at anytime when requested to do so.The following motion was proposed by M Maher that a notice board be provided andhung up in the club and any members having any business to be considered at themonthly meetings shall give seven days notice of same in writing by stating the natureof any such business with their signature on the notice board. Seconded by T Hackettand passed.Mr Maher handed in notice of motion to be considered at the January meeting that theminutes of the November meeting relating to new members names being displayed ona notice board previous to election be reconsidered.No further business the meeting adj oumed.
Committee Meeting January 6th 1929Mr W Power presided with Messrs McMahon Kennedy and Sec.Mr W Looby was proposed for membership and passed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting January 8t h 1929Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-1-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr W Looby was elected a member of the club 15 for 1 against.The notice of motion standing in the names of Mr M Maher that the minutes of theNovember meeting be deleted relating to new members names been posted on thenotice board before election was then moved by Mr Norris and seconded by Mr WPower.An amendment was proposed by S Arrigan and seconded by Mr W Hickey, that theminutes be allowed to stand was carried by 10 votes to 5.There being no further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting February 3rd 1929Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-15-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting March 4th 1929Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-7-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting April 2nd 1929Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-14-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.A notice of motion to close the club for the summer months was withdrawn andfollowing amendment was passed instead "That the entrance fee be raised to 7/6" waspassed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting May 5th 1929Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-19-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting June 3r d 1929Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-2-0 received and entered.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting July 1929Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-17-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Annual General Meeting September 5th 1929The president Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-12-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The secretary then read the annual report together with a financial statement for thepast year both reports were then adopted on the motion of Thos Hackett seconded byMMaher.The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follows:President - Mr 1.Keane.Vice President - Mr T. AllenCaptain - Mr W. PowerVice Captain - Mr M. Me MahonSecretary - Mr T. Farrell.Committee:Martin FaheyThos. HackettMartin MaherDavid DrohanWilliam McGrathWilliam KennedyA motion to have the billiard table recovered was defeated on a vote.A long discussion followed on the question of running practice dances during theseason and it was decided to start same subject to the club being able to providemusic. Tariff members 6d, non-members 9d. Ladies by invitation.No further business of any importance the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting Friday September 14th 1929Mr T Allen presiding also present T Hackett, D Drohan, M McMahon, W Kennedyand the secretary.It was decided to fix Thursday nights for the Practice dances. An order was made tohave the boats taken in.After disposing of some routine matters the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting October 4th 1929Mr J Keane presiding. Also present Messrs T Allen, W Power, D Drohan, MMcMahon, T Hackett, W Kennedy and the sec.An order was made to have the wireless licence renewed.The meeting then considered applications for invitations for the practice dances andall were passed, but decided to leave the date on which the dance is to be opened tothe general meeting to be held on Sunday October 6th 1929No further business of any importance the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting October 6t h 1929Mr J Keane presidingRoll call of £1-13-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The meeting decided to start the practice dances on the following Thursday night.With regards to the invitation issued to Mr R Bulbert to attend the dance, objectionswere raised and on a vote the invitation was cancelled.There being no further business of any importance the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting October 11th 1929Mr T Allen presiding with Messrs Kennedy, Drohan, Fahey, McGrath Hackett andsec.A letter of apology was received from Mr R Bulbert for his action in entering the clubon a previous date, and requesting the committee to reconsider his application for aninvitation for the practice dance was read, but the committee found they had no powerto alter the decision of the general meeting.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting November 4t h 1929Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-9-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.There was no further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting December 4th 1929Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-17-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting January 5t h 1930Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of 0-18-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting February 2nd 1930Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £0-19-0 received and entered.Mr M Maher offered his services to overhaul the wireless set, which was accepted.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting March 4th 1930Mr J Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-8-6 received and entered.Mr W Burgoyne was elected a member of the club.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting April 6t h 1930Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-15-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr R Hackett was elected a member of the club.The question of running a dance on Easter Monday night and after a short discussionthe matter was left stand for further consideration.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting May 4th 1930Mr J Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-16-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting May 30t h 1930Mr J Keane presiding with Messrs Maher, Allen, Power, Fahey, McGrath and sec.Messrs W Reidy and R Bulbert were proposed for membership and passed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting June 8t h 1930Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-7-0 received and entered.Mr R Bulbert and W Reidy were elected members 10 for 5 against and 11 for 4against.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting July 6th 1930Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-1-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting August 4t h 1930Roll call of £1-7-6 received and entered.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Annual General Meeting September 14th 1930Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £3-2-6 received and entered.The annual reports were then read to the meeting and adopted.The election of officers and committee was then proceeded with and resulted asfollows:President - Mr J Keane.Vice President - Mr D DrohanCaptain - Mr W PowerVice Captain - Mr L DelaneySecretary - Mr T Farrell
Committee:S Arrigan - 11MMaher-l0WKennedy- 9T Hackett - 9T Kennedy-7T Norris - 5A long discussion followed as to whether the wireless licence would be renewed forthe coming year owing to cost of same and it was decided to raise the monthly subs to2/- as a temporary measure to defray the cost oflicence for the coming year.No further business of any importance the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting October 3r d 1930Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £0-17-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.There was no business of any importance the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting November 4t h 1930Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-7-6 received and entered.Ass there was no business to be transacted the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting December 7th 1930Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-13-0 received and entered.The question of electric light for the lighting of the club and running of the wirelessset was under consideration for some time and it was decided to get an estimate forsame from the supply board and Messrs Kent. Same to be considered at the nextmeeting.It was decided to get one book of tickets for the Hospital Sweeps and to notify all
members so as to have all members subscribing having equal share in the tickets.No further business the meting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting December 14th 1930Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs. Drohan, Power, Delaney, Norris, Maher,Hackett and the sec.The question of installing the electric light was under consideration and the followingorder was made.That 2 lights be installed at a cost of £2-14-0 in the event of a satisfactory price beinggot for the wireless set an all electric set to be installed in its place.It was decided to contribute £1 to the Mayor's Relief Fund.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting January 4t h 1931Mr James Keane presiding.
Roll call of £0-18-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 18th 1931Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Drohan, Power, Delaney, Maher, Arrigan,Kennedy, Hackett, Norris and secretary.Mr M Fahey was summoned before the meeting in connection with his conduct on theclub on Saturday night January n-. The committee, after hearing all the evidence thatcould be elicited from the members that were present on the occasion, decided toimpose a fine of 2/6 together with a caution as to his future conduct in the club.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 25 th 1931Mr D Drohan presiding with Messrs Power, Delaney, Arrigan, Maher, Norris, Hackettand the secretary.Messrs Michael 0 Dwyer and Francis Fennessey were proposed for membership andpassed.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting February 1931Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-0-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.The following were elected members of the club:Francis FennesseyMichael DwyerMichael Tobin.There was no further business of any importance the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting March 6th 1931Mr J Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-1-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.It was decided to purchase an all-electrical wireless set, the old set to be exchanged inpart payment. It was agreed to reduce the subscription to 1/6 on the understanding thatall members pay their subscription regularly.After discussing some matters in relation to the club repairs the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting April r t 1931Mr W Power presiding with Messrs Delaney, Arrigan, Norris, Kennedy and the sec.The following were proposed and passed for election:David Reidy - IrishtownWilliam Baker - Old Bridge.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting April 5t h 1931Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-0-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.It was agreed to leave the wireless set open during the daytime.Mr David Reidy and William Baker were elected members of the club.No further business of any importance the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting May 3rd 1931Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-18-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings read and signed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting June 7t h 1931Mr James Keane presiding.
Roll call of £0-13-0 received and entered.Mr P Hickey and W Rankin were elected members of the club.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting July 3rd 1931Mr James Keane presiding with Messrs Drohan, Kennedy Arrigan, Hackett, Delaney,Norris, Maher and Sec. subsequently Mr Power attended.M 0 Dwyer was fined for refusing to remove oars from boat on Sunday June 28th
between the hours of2.30 and 39.17Mr J Hackett was fined for carrying non-members up the river on July 2nd
A charge against Mr McGrath fell through owing to the Captain not attending in time.The following members were proposed for membership and passed:L FennesseyTony 0 BrienM 0 BrienJ CantwellP Ryan.A long discussion followed with regards to remarks made by the Captain whichresulted in the Captain handing in his resignation which was accepted.Mr Kennedy was appointed to take charge of the boats for the remainder of theseason.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting July 4th 1931Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-9 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were elected members of the club:Patrick Ryan 11 for 4 againstJames Cantwell 14 for 1 against.Michael 0 Brien 13 for 2 against.Terrance 0 Brien Unanimous.Dennis Fennessey 12 for 2 against
A short discussion took place with reference to repairs to passage and the memberspresent undertook to look after same.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting August 2nd 1931Roll call of £1-2-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting were read and signed.Mr W Kennedy was appointed to make the audit for the year.
Meeting adjoumed.
Annual General Meeting September 6th 1931Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-14-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The annual report and balance sheet was read which showed a balance of £8-19-8 wasadopted on the motion of D Drohan seconded by W McGrath.The election of officers and committee for the coming year was then proceeded withand resulted as follows:President: James Keane.Vice President: David DrohanCaptain: William KennedyVice Captain: Richard HackettSecretary: L Delaney.Asst. Secretary: W McGrath.
Committee:Thos HackettMartin FaheyThos. Norris.Joseph BurgoyneMartin MaherChristopher QuinnIt was decided to hold weekly practice dances on Thursday nights the arranging ofmusic and fixing of the opening date were left to the committee.On the motion ofMr R Bulbert a vote of thanks to the retiring secretary for his pastservices to the club was passed unanimously.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting September 10th 1931Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding with Messrs T Hackett, T Norris, R Hackett, W McGrath,C Quinn, J Burgoyne, and Sec.It was decided to hold committee meetings twice monthly on Wednesday nights at8.00 p.m.It was decided to start practice dances on Thursday 17th September.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting 23 rd September1931.Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding with Messrs T Norris, W McGrath, C Quinn,R Hackett, and the sec.
It was decided to pay Messrs Baker and Fennessey 9/6 each for their services in theband.Mr W Kennedy was granted the use of a boat for Sunday September 27 th
Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting October 4t h 1931.Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-9-0 received and entered.The minutes of previous meeting was read and signed.Proposed by T Farrell and seconded by T. Hackett that rule 3 be strictly enforced.A notice to that effect to be put up on the notice board.The Sec. then handed in his resignation which was accepted.Mr L Reidy was then proposed by Mr D. Hackett seconded by 1. Cantwell, to act asSecretary for the coming year, which was passed unanimously.Mr T Farrell proposed Mr T Hackett seconded the wireless be locked up at 11.00 orafter an order to prevent future mis- handling.It was decided to cover the billiard table of a suitable cloth could be purchased thematter was referred to the committee.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting Friday 16t h October 1931Mr D Drohan presiding with Messrs Kennedy, McGrath, Burgoyne and sec.Mr Joe Burgoyne put before the meeting a request from the Old Bridge Football Clubfor the use of the dance portion of this club on certain nights for the week for trainingpurposes. The chairman informed the meeting that there was already a standing rule inthe minutes forbidding granting the use of the club to any outside parties for anypurpose or occasion.It was decided to inform the Old Bridge FC of the rule and that they could not havethe use of the club.Mr W McGrath asked the committee if there was any action taken as regards anincident that took place at a practice dance held in the club one night during themonth, in which the MC was involved.The chairman asked if the present MC was appointed on being informed that they wasno MC appointed it decided to elect one at the next general meeting to ask T Hackettor someone in as temporary MC in the meantime, the matter to left stand.It was also decided that any member entering the club with a non-member at his heels
or by the means of letting in a non-member will without further warning be broughtup under Rule 3.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting Thursday December 10t h 1931Mr James Keane presiding other members present, D Drohan, J Burgoyne, R Hackett,W. Kennedy, T. Norris and asst. Sec.The meeting was held for the purpose of holding a dance on Sunday night 13/12/3!.After a discussion it was decided to hold no dance.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting December 13th 1931Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £0-9-0 received and entered.
Therewas no further business.Meeting adj oumed.
General Meeting January 3r d 1932Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £1-8-0 received and entered.Mr 1. Hackett asked to have an order made, to leave the wireless open and the lastman leaving the club to lock it. After a discussion it was proposed by Mr T. Norrisand seconded by Mr T. Hackett that the wireless be locked at 11 0 Clock until nextmeeting when the proposer of the order be present, this was agreed to.Mr R. Hackett asked were we in a position to buy a pickup for the wireless and onbeing told by the president that there was only just enough of money in the funds tocarry on the matter ended.There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 12th 1932Mr D Drohan presiding other members present Messrs 1. Burgoyne, C. Quinn,W. Kennedy, M. Fahey and R. Hackett.The meeting was held for the purpose of forming a dance committee for the comingdance season. The following were elected: 1. Hackett M.C.. 1. Cantwell, P Ryan,R. Hackett, D. Reidy, C. Quinn.It was also decided that the above committee take full control of dances and beresponsible to the standing committee.It was also decided to serve notice on all members in arrears the sec. was ordered todo so.The sec. was ordered to collect all keys of presses and hold same.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting February 5th 1932Mr D Drohan presiding other members present W. Kennedy, C. Quinn, R. Hackett,Thos. Hackett, and Asst. sec.C. Poyntz. E. Connors and T Lucey was proposed for membership and passed.M. Dwyer was co-opted a member of the committee he was proposed by R Hackettand seconded by C Quinn.It was decided to let T. Norris have free membership while dancing was in progressand that he play in the dance band.It was also decided to enforce rule re committee members missing 3 meetings bestruck off the committee.There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting February 7t h 1932Mr James Keane presiding.Roll call of £2-13 -6.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were put forward for election to become members of the club:C. Poyntz 9 for 12 againstE. Connors 9 for 12 againstT Lucey 14 for 7 againstP Hickey proposed and J Hackett seconded that the wireless be left open till 12.00T Farrell proposed and T Hackett seconded that the old order re wireless stand.There voted for P Hickeys proposition on a show of hands - 10For T Farrell - 11Thos Norris asked was there any objection to his friend R Ryan coming into the club
And it was decided that he ask R Ryan to become a member.W Reidy Hon. Sec. sent in his resignation, which was accepted.F Farrell was proposed by M a Brien and seconded by J Cantwell for Hon. Sec.which was passed.F Farrell accepted the position ofHon Sec on condition that a new committee beformed as he was not satisfied with the way the present committee carried out theirduties.Thos. Norris proposed and J Hackett seconded that F Farrell be allowed to choose hisown committee.The meeting adjourned.
Special General Meeting February 21st 1932Mr James Keane presiding.Wm. McGrath acting secretary informed the members that he called this meeting forto sanction the election ofF. Farrell as Hon. Sec. on the conditions he accepted at theusual monthly meeting held on February 7th 1932 as he thought the election andconditions were not in order.Mr Wm. Power suggested that the election was out of order and added that it wasquite impossible to elect a Sec on the conditions put forward.After a long discussion it was decided that F. Farrells election was out of order.Mr G. Allen then asked Wm. McGrath ifhe was satisfied to take over the duties of
Hon Sec. and work with the present committee he also stated that he could see noproof the committee were not doing their duty.There being no objection Wm. McGrath stated that he was quite satisfied.Meeting adjourned.
Special Committee Meeting February 26 t h 1932Mr 1. Keane presiding.Other members present were M Fahey, C Quinn, M Dwyer, R Hackett, W Kennedy, THackett and Hon Sec.The Hon. Sec. asked the meeting to give him an order to get paint and timber etc andhave the boats repaired and painted, the order was granted he was ordered to purchasethe material from the cheapest firm.He was ordered to purchase a lock and keys for the front door.The hon. Sec. then read out D Drohan's resignation as Vice President, which wasaccepted.Mr M Fahey proposed Mr T Hackett seconded that Mr L Delaney be elected VicePresident. Mr M Dwyer pro and Mr C Quinn seconded that Mr Wm. Power beelected.On a ballot there votedFor Mr L Delaney - 5For Mr W Power - 3Mr L Delaney was declared elected.The meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting March 4t h 1932Vice president in the chair.Other members present W Kennedy, R Hackett, M Fahy, M Dwyer, C. Quinn.
The following orders were made: to purchase books, ink and files also wafers, tipsand chalk and to withhold 5/- from month to month to purchase small items withoutthe consent of the committee such as stamps etc.It was proposed by m Fahy and seconded by Mr L Delaney that Mr W Power begranted free membership with all arrears clear up till September for repairing woodwork on boats.The Hon Sec drew the attention of the committee that there was two vacancies on thecommittee.Mr R Hackett proposed and Mr M Dwyer seconded that Mr W Power be co-optedasst. sec, which was passed unanimously.Mr M Fahy proposed and Mr R Hackett seconded that Mr D Tobin be co-opted on thecommittee, which was passed unanimously.It was also ordered to have the bookcase removed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting March 6th 1932Vice president in the chair.Roll call of £0-17-6The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Wm. Power asked to have the contribution books that was in the Sec. press issuedto the members. Passed.Mr Thomas Farrell asked to have tips and wafers purchased for the billiard table.Mr Wm. Power proposed and Mr P Hickey seconded and passed that a levy be put onbilliard players to cover the expenses of tips and wafers.Mr M Fahy proposed and Mr D Reidy seconded and passed that packs of cards bebought for the club.The meeting adjoumed.
Special Committee Meeting March 14th 1932Vice President in the chair.Members present: - W. Kennedy, M. Dwyer, R. Hackett, C. Quinn, Wm. Power, D.Tobin and Hon. Sec.Mr Wm. Power proposed and Mr C Quinn seconded that we hold a dance on StPatrick's night after a discussion about music etc it was decided to employ theSwanee Dance Band and hold the dance.Wm. McGrath proposed and Mr R. Hackett seconded that the charge be 1/- Ladiesand 1/- Gents which was passed.The meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting April r t 1932Mr L Delaney in the chair, Also present Wm. Kennedy, M. Fahy, c. Quinn, M.Dwyer, R. Hackett, D. Tobin and sec and asst. sec.Mr Wm. Green was proposed for membership by Mr M Fahy and seconded by RHackett and passed.Wm. Power proposed E Moloney and T Norris seconded for membership, which waspassed.Mr W Kennedy proposed and R Hackett seconded that Thursday night practice dancesbe continued, it was also decided to employ the Swanee Band on a 50/50 basis, whichwas passed.
Mr Wm. Power stated that he was going to pay his subscriptions, he further stated thathe would not accept free membership under any circumstances.Mr D Tobin summoned Mr W Power for a breach of Rule 8.After evidence being given the case was quashed.The following orders were made:The bills sent to members owing more that 3 months subs of the April meeting anymembers not giving a reasonable excuse to be cut off the roll also that the monthlymeetings be properly conducted.The meeting adjourned.
General Meeting April 3r d 1932The president in the chair.Roll call of £2-4-0The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were put forward for election to become members of the club.William Green 19 for 1 against.Edward Moloney unanimous.Mr P Hickey Junior asked to have the club rooms painted and decorated. The sec.promised to have it done providing there was enough of money in the funds to spare.Mr Thomas Farrell asked to have the boats put on the river as soon as possible, if theweather was suitable. The asst. sec. explained that the boats were not finished andadded that none of the boats were to be put on the river till they were properly fittedout with oars etc.There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting April 29t h 1932The Captain in the chair also present - C Quinn, M Fahy, D Tobin, m Dwyer, RHackett, sec and asst. sec.Denis Tobin and David were charged with a breach of rule 9 i.e. breaking a window,they were ordered to replace the damage.Terence 0 Brien and P Ryan were charged with a breach of rule 9 i.e. breaking a gasmantle. Terence 0 Brien sent word that he could not attend and P Ryan ignored thesummons.Terence 0 Brien was fined 6d and P Ryan was fined 1/-The Sec reported to the committee that T Norris and T Hackett were absent frommeetings, Wm. Power proposed that they be allowed to be on the committee till thenext meting to see if they would attend.It was also ordered that P Hickey and T 0 Brien replace the cues they broke or pay 1/for same.The meeting adjourned.
General Meeting May 1st 1932The Captain in the chair.Roll call of £2-17-0The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr D Reidy proposed that the wireless set be left open during the day and on beingtold that in order to rescind the previous order on the books he should hand in noticeof motion the matter dropped.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Special Committee Meeting 13th May 1932C. Quinn in the chair.Also present R Hackett, M Dwyer, D Tobin, Hon Sec and asst. sec.This meeting was called to deal with a charge of grace misconduct against DenisTobin i.e. writing obscene language on a public notice on the centre door leading tothe club on 8/5/32Mr W Power proposed and Mr D Tobin seconded that the meeting be adjournedowing to the small attendance until the usual committee meeting of June which waspassed.The meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 3rd June 1932The Captain in the chair.Also present C Quinn, R Hackett, M Dwyer, Hon Sec and asst. sec.Mr Denis Tobin's case was considered, after a lengthy discussion it was decided toexpel him from the committee and a fine of 2/6Mr Thos. Farrell was charged with breaking rule 6 of revised rules of boating. Afterconsideration it was decided to let the charge drop.The following came before the meeting for election of membership;J 0 BrienMl. 0 BrienJ KellyAll were passed.Thos Hackett and Thos Norris were disqualified from the committee for nonattendance.The following were co opted as members of the committee:Thos FarrellPatrick Hickey Jnr.William Reidy.J Fitzgerald received the use of the club while home on holidays.The meeting adjourned.
General Meeting 5th June 1932Mr James Keane in the chair.Roll call of £1-16-6The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were elected as members of the club;John 0 Brien 14 for 3 againstMichael 0 Brien 15 for 2 againstJohn Kelly 15 for 2 againstNo further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting l't July 1932Mr James in the chair.W Kennedy, M Dwyer, C Quinn, M Fahy, T Farrell, R Hackett, W Reidy, Sec andasst sec.Mr R Hackett and TO Brien were charged with using obscene language on 3/6/32while in one of the club boats.R Hackett was fined 1/- for the offence and 1/6 for not appearing.T 0 Brien was fined 1/-.
James Cantwell was charged with disobeying orders from the Captain on 11/6/32fined 2/6All fines to be paid before August meeting.The following were put forward for election to membership and passed;William Prendergast, John Cronin, Thos Dwyer, Patrick Lamb.It was ordered to put up a notice re hiding of oars and a fine of 5/- be put on anymember who breaks the rule.The meeting adjourned.
General Meeting July 3r d 1932Mr W Kennedy in the chair.Roll call of £1-0-6The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were put forward for membershipPatrick Lamb 12 for 0 againstThos Dwyer 8 for 4 againstJohn Cronin 11 for 1 againstWilliam Prendergast 4 for 8 againstNo further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting August 12th 1932Mr James Keane in the chair.The following were present W Kennedy, R Hackett, M Fahy, T Farrell, C Quinn, PHickey and asst sec.The following were put forward for membership and passedMl. RyanPatrick ReillyJohn 0 BrienMl. 0 BrienPat ScanlonIt was decided that any of the above that was members before must pay 3 monthscontribution except M 0 Brien.William Prendergast and C Poyntz came forward for election to membership it wasconsidered that they could not be put forward owing to being rejected by the generalbody and that notice of motion should be handed in to have the decision of the generalbody rescinded.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting August 14th 1932Mr J Keane in the chair.Roll call of £2-18-6The minutes of previous meeting were read ands signed.The following were put forward for membership and passed;Patrick Reilly 22 for 4 againstJohn 0 Brien 21 for 5 againstMichael 0 Brien 25 for 1 againstMichael Ryan 25 for 1 againstPatrick Scanlon19 for 7 against
Boat Club's SympathyAt the general monthly meeting ofThe Workingmen's Boat Club on Sunday, Mr JKeane (President) presiding, the following resolution, proposed by Mr W McGrath,seconded by Mr W Power was passed unanimously in silence> "That we tender ourdeepest sympathy to Messrs George and Thomas Allen andfamily, in their recent sadbereavement occasioned by the death oftheir mother" Also to Mr John Fitzgerald,son-in-law ofdeceased
The sec. asked the meeting could he put forward for election the two rejected formembership, Poyntz and Prendergast, and was ruled out of order.Mr W. Power proposed and Ml. 0 Brien seconded that a special general meeting becalled to deal with notice of motion handed in by Mr M 0 Brien.James Cantwell and Ml. 0 Brien were elected auditors.Thos Farrell proposed and M. Fahy seconded that there be no special meeting calledand that the matter be considered at the next monthly meeting.On a show of hands Wm. Powers proposal was carried by 13 - 104 members not voting.The meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 2nd September 1932Mr James Keane in the chair.Also present W. Kennedy, M. Fahy, R. Hackett, L. Delaney, T. Farrell and both sec's.The following were put forward for election and passed.Vincent Burke proposed by M. Fahy seconded R. Hackett.James Wall proposed by W. McGrath seconded by W. Power.Patrick Hickey was summoned for a breach of rule 7 of standing rules. After theevidence of the sec, Thos Farrell proposed that he be fined 4/- for the offence and 1/for not attending the meeting.Wm. Power proposed that he be fined 2/6 for the offence and 1/- for not attendingthere being no seconder Thos. Farrell's motion was carried and he fined SI-N0 further business the meeting adjourned.
Annual General Meeting September 5th 1932Mr L. Delaney in the chair.Roll call of £2-16-0The minute's of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were put forward for election to membership and passed.Vincent Burke 27 for 2 againstJames Wall unanimousThe annual report and balance sheet were read and showed a balance of £8-5-9 wereadopted on the motion of 1.Hackett seconded by W. Reidy.The election of officers and committee for the coming year were then proceeded withand resulted and follows:President Thos. FarrellVice President Wm. GreenCaptain Chris QuinnVice Captain Patrick HickeySecretary William McGrathAsst. Secretary Wm. Power
CommitteeMFahyWKennedyWReidyM 0 Brien PlastererJ CantwellL DelaneyMr p hickey appealed against being fined 5/- by the committee. On the motion of'Mlo Brien seconded by 1. Cantwell the minutes relating to P. Hickey fine be rescindedwhich was passed. Wm. Reidy proposed that he be fined 2/6 and W. Green secondedwhich was passed. Mr Ml. 0 Brien Chron., proposed his notice of motion handed in atlast general meeting re rescinding minutes relating to election ofWm. Prendergastand C. Poyntz James Cantwell seconded, the motion was carried unanimously oncondition that the motion only apply to this case.The sec. thanked the outgoing President for his long and able service, several of themembers wished to join with the sec in his kind remarks.The meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 30th September 1932Mr Thos Farrell in the chair also present P. Hickey, W. Kennedy, Fahy, L. Delaney, 1.Cantwell, M. 0 Brien sec and asst. sec.Wm. Prendergast came forward for election to membership. W. Kennedy proposedand 1. Cantwell seconded that his name goes before the general meeting.Mr Fahy proposed and amendment W Power seconded on a show of hands theamendment was carried, It was ordered that sec write for price of boats and oars alsothat he try and get 2 new balls for the billiard table and purchase games to cost about2/-No further busie3nss the meting adjourned.
General Meeting 2nd October 1932Mr Thos Farrell in the chair.
Roll call of £2-5-0The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Special Committee Meeting October Ll" 1932Mr Thos Farrell in the chair also present W. Kennedy, C. Quinn, M .0 Brien,M. Fahy, 1. Cantwell and asst. sec.It was decided to get a pick-up and run practice dances on Thursday nights with amelodian to play for sets.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting 4th November 1932Mr Thos. Farrell in the chair.Also present 1. Cantwell, W. Green, C. Quinn, P. Hickey, M. Fahy, sec and asst sec.John Healy was passed for election to membership.Thos Farrell suggested that he practice dances be discontinued which was left openfor discussion at the general meeting.The meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting November 5t h 1932Mr Thos. Farrell in the chair.Also present W. Green, C. Quinn, P. Hickey, M. Fahy, 1. Cantwell, sec and asst sec.Mr Thos. Farrell suggested that the practice dances be discontinued which was leftover for discussion to the general meeting.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting November 6t h 1932Mr Thos. Farrell in the chair.Roll call of £2-5-6Mr W. Fitzgerald proposed and Mr D. Reidy seconded that the dance be continuedwhich was passed after a discussion.Mr W. Fitzgerald was elected MC John Healy was elected a member of the club 24for 1 against.No further business the meting adjoumed.
Special Committee meeting November 12th 1932Mr Thos. Farrell in the chair.Mr Thos. Farrell proposed and P. Hickey seconded, that we tender to Mr D. Reidyand family, our deepest sympathy on the great loss they have sustained by the death ofWm. Reidy, who was an esteemed member of this club. It was also decided to hold nodance on the following Thursday night as a mark of respect.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting December 2n d 1932Mr Thos. Farrell in the chair.Also present M. Fahy, W. Kennedy, both sec's.The sec read a letter received from Mr Ward and Son Boatmen Athlone re price ofboats it was put back for discussion to next meeting.It was decided to pay M. Flynn 2/6 per night to play at the dances also to giverefreshments to cost of 2/6 to the other players.All members of committee to take their tum on the door.John Cronin was co-opted a member of the committee.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting December 4th 1932Mr Thos. Farrell in the chair.Roll call of £2-0-6The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr Thos Norris asked to have his allowance for playing at the dances put to his creditas subs which was granted.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting December 30t h 1932Mr Thos Farrell in the chair.Also present Mr W. Green, L. Delaney, M. Fahy, 1. Cronin, M. 0 Brien, W. Kennedy,P. Hickey, both sec's.Mr P. Ryan was charged with using bad language to a young lady at the dance held inthe club on 20/12/32. P. Ryan pleaded guilty and was expelled for the month ofJanuary 1933 then a long discussion took place to find ways and means to stop the
bad language used in the club and it was decided that from this date any using suchlanguage will be severely dealt with.The sec was ordered to enquire the price of girders for the support of balcony also toorder one double skull boat and 10 pair of oars and row locks.It was also decided to hold a special committee meeting on Monday night at 7.302/1/33No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting January r t 1933Mr Thos Farrell in the chair.Roll of £2-0-6The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.P. Kelly proposed and 1. Kelly seconded that the committee decision be revoked reP. Ryan's charge and he be fined 2/6T. Hackett proposed that he be fined 1/James Cantwell seconded T. HackettP. Kelly and 1. Kelly withdrew their proposition in favour ofT. Hackett.Martin Fahy proposed that the committee decision stand, on a show of hands therewas for Thos Hackett's proposition 14For Martin Fahys proposition 13The following members of the committee then resigned, T. Farrell, W. McGrath,P. Hickey, W. Power, W. Kennedy, L. Delaney, M. 0 Brien (P) M. Fahy.After the committee action Thos. Hackett withdrew his proposition if the committeewithdrew their resignation.The committee withdrew their resignation and P. Ryan was expelled for a month.M. 0 Brien (Mason) proposed and 1. Kelly seconded that an excursion be held duringthe coming summer the date to be fixed later. M. 0 Brien (P) was elected to collect 3dper week from members wishing to take part.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting February 1933Thos Farrell in the chair.Also present C. Quinn, P. Hickey, L. Delaney, W. Kennedy, 1. Cantwell, M. Fahy,M. 0 Brien, and sec.M. Brett was put forward for election to membership and passed proposed byT. Farrell and seconded by M. 0 Brien.
Mr W. Power was charged with discreditable conduct and bad language.W Power admitted the charge and was fined 2/6 on each count i.e. 5/John 0 Brien was charged with discreditable conduct and bad language,John 0 Brien admitted both charges and was fined 2/6 for bad language.John 0 Brien Jnr was charged with discreditable conduct and being in possession ofthe p her with intent to injure members John 0 Brien was also charged with strikingT. 0 Brien with his fist. After the witness being examined Thos Farrell proposed thathe be expelled and C. Quinn seconded.P. Hickey proposed that he be fined 5/- and L. Delaney seconded.After a vote the proposal was carried by 6 votes to 3.Thos Farrell proposed that the dances be discontinued and W. McGrath secondedwhich was carried unanimously.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting February 5t h 1933Mr Thos Farrell in the chair.Roll call of £2-10-0The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Martin Brett was elected a member 23 for 1 against.
John 0 Brien (Mason) appealed against the findings of the committee re him beingexpelled from the club. After a long discussion L. Delaney proposed and P. HickeyJnr seconded that he be fined 5/- and his expulsion be wiped out which was passed.Wm. Power proposed and M. 0 Brien (P) seconded, that any of the membersimplicated in the row i.e. W. Power, 1.0 Brien (P), 1. 0 Brien (M) and M .0 Brien (P)if any of them be the cause of another row inside or outside the club will be expelledwithout further notice.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting March 3r d 1933Mr Thos. Farrell in the chair.Also present M Fahy, M 0 Brien P, P Hickey, J Cronin, and sec.It was ordered to have the boats painted as soon as possible.No further business the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting March 5th 1933Mr Thos Farrell in the chairRoll call £1-12-6It was proposed to close the club during the missionAn amendment was carried to above by 14 to 4 votesIt was also proposed that entrance fee be increased to 7/6 which was defeated by 10 to8 votes it was decided to have the fee at 5/-The meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting March 1933Mr Thos Farrell in the chair.Also present M Fahey, L Delaney, J Cantwell, M 0 Brien, P Hickey, W Power andsec.It was decided to have bills furnished after the monthly meeting to all workingmembers in arrears.1. Healy was charged with threatening to strike D. Reidy. After hearing theexplanation of both parties the case was dismissed.Wm. Fogarty was proposed for membership and passed.It was decided that club members are entitled to the use of wireless according to theirseniority.An order was made that only one pair of new oars in each boat be used during boatingseason also that no light be used over billiard table until 7pmW. McGrath resigned as secretary also W. Power to take effect from March 3I" 1933J Cantwell agreed to act as sec for the monthly meeting April 2nd 1933Plan for proposed balcony was submitted by W Power and it was agreed to let it standfor the present.An order was made should the weather be suitable the boats be put out after April 9th
Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting April r d 1933The president, Mr T. Farrell presiding.Roll call of £2-11-6 received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Mr W Fogarty was elected a member of the club unanimously.
It was proposed by T. Farrell seconded by P. Lambe, that W. Kennedy be electedsecretary. Passed.A long discussion took place with regards idle members subscriptions and thefollowing explanation with regards same was giving by the president and accepted bythe meeting. Any idle member who when requested to do so perform any work for theclub such services shall be accepted in lieu of subscriptions for any period which thecommittee may think fit.It is to be clearly understood that all members are liable for their subscriptions unlessexempted and are liable to be cut off the roll on been three months in arrears.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting May 5t h 1933Thos Farrell presiding also present M Fahy, L Delaney, and the sec.John Lonergan was proposed for membership and passed on condition that he agree topay 3 months subs. John Kelly Wm. Fitzgerald and John 0 Brien (Plas.) were coopted members of the committeeMeeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday May 7th 1933The president Mr T Farrell presidingRoll call of £2-18-0 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and signed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting June 2nd 1933Mr T Farrell presiding also present Laurence Delaney, Martin Fahy, C. Quinn,J Cantwell, Wm. Fitzgerald, J 0 Reilly, John 0 Brien and the sec.Francis Hackett and Wm. Prendergast were proposed for membership and passed.Patrick Hickey Jun. Was charged with having a non member in boat on 2 occasions.He was fined 2/6 on each charge fine to be paid within fourteen days, and be wamedthat if brought up again on same charge his name to be cut off the roll.The sec. was ordered to notify Wm. Power that in future when he commit a nuisanceon the club premises he will clean up same.Mr Patrick Hickey senior was proposed for Vice President by M Fahy seconded byWm. Fitzgerald and elected unanimously.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday June 4th 1933The president Mr T Farrell presidingRoll call of £1-19 received and enteredMinutes of previous meetings read and signed.The following were put forward for membership and passed:Francis Hackett 16 for 9 againstWilliam Prendergast 20 for 5 againstLaurence Delaney proposed and Martin Fahy seconded that club membership beclosed until October, which was passed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting July 2nd 1933Roll call of £1-7-6 received and enteredNo business transacted.
General Meeting Sunday August 6th 1933Roll call of £1-12-6 received and entered.James Cantwell and Terence 0 Brien were elected auditors for the year.Meeting adjoumed.
Annual General Meeting September 3rd 1933Mr Thos. Farrell presiding.Roll call of £2-7-0 received and entered.Minutes of previous meeting read and signed.The Annual report and balance were read and adopted on the motion ofMr L Delaneyseconded by Mr M. 0 Brien.The election of officers and committee was then proceeded with and resulted asfollows:President Mr Thomas FarrellVice President Mr Laurence DelaneyCaptain Mr Michael 0 Brien (Mason)Vice Captain Mr Patrick KellySecretary Mr Wm. KennedyCommittee Michael 0 Brien (Plasterer) Wm. Fitzgerald, James Wall, Martin Fahy,James Cantwell,No further business meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting Friday 8t h SeptemberOn receipt of a note from solicitor it was decided to apply for renewal of dancelicence.Also to procure some tips and wafers for billiard cues.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting 29th September 1933Mr T Farrell presiding with P Kelly, M Fahy, W Fitzgerald, J Kelly, J Wall, and sec.The Vice-Captain was asked to take in the boats with the exception of one for the timebeing.Coal was ordered to be got.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday October 1st 1933Mr Thos Farrell presidingRoll call of £1-14-6 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No business transacted.
General Meeting Sunday November 5th 1933Roll call of £2-2 received and entered.
General Meeting Sunday December 3r d 1933Roll call of £2-16 received and entered.
Committee Meeting Friday January 5th 1934The President Mr J Farrell in the chair, also present Mr 0 Brien (M), M Fahey, Wm.
Fitzgerald, James Wall and the Sec.Mr Wm. Looby was proposed for membership and passed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday January 7th 1934Mr J Farrell Presiding.Roll call of £1-19 received and entered.Minutes of last previous meeting were read and signed.Mr Wm. Looby was unanimously elected a member of the club.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday February 4th 1934Roll call of £1-12 received and entered.No business.
A specially convened meeting of the committee Monday 22nd February 1934Mr L Delaney presiding.Proposed by Wm. Fitzgerald seconded by L Delaney, that we tender to Mr ThosFarrell and other members of his family, our sincere sympathy on the death of hismother. Passed in silence.Copies to be sent to Mr Farrell and the press.Meeting adjoumed,
General Meeting Sunday March 4t h 1934Mr P Kelly presiding.Roll call of £2-2 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday r t April 1934Mr Thos Farrell presiding.Roll call of £1-16-6 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and signed.
Committee Meeting Sunday May 6t h 1934Mr T Farrell in the chair.Also present P Kelly, M Fahy, J Wall and Sec.John Cummins and James Shortt were proposed for membership and passed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday May 6t h 1934Mr J Farrell in the chair.Roll call £4-4-0 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were put forward for membership and passed voting being:John Cummins 16 for 10 againstJames Shortt 16 for 10 against.
Martin Fahey proposed and Michael 0 Brien seconded that membership be closed forthe summer months. Passed unanimously.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday June 3r d 1934Mr Thos Farrell in the chair.Roll call of £2-13-6 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.No business transacted, meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday July r t 1934Roll call of £1-11-6 received and entered.No business.
General Meeting Sunday August 5th 1934Mr Thos Farrell presiding.Roll call of £1-2 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.John 0 Brien and James hall were elected auditors for the yearA lengthy discussion took place regarding practice dances which was decided to holdover for the September meeting.
September no meeting held.£1 subscriptions received and entered.
General Meeting Sunday October 7th 1934Mr Thos Farrell presiding.Roll call of 16/6 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.It was unanimously decided not to renew the dance licence.No further businessMeeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday November 4th 1934Roll call of £1 received and entered.No business transacted.Meeting adjoumed.
Sunday December 2nd 1934 No meeting held roll call of 14/- received and entered.
Sunday January 6th 1935.Roll call of 17/- received and entered.No business transacted.
Sunday February 3rd 1935Roll call of £1-6 received and entered.
Sunday March 3r d 1935Roll call of 13/6 received and entered.
Sunday April 6th 1935Roll call of 3/- received and entered.Edward Looby was accepted as a member.
Sunday May 5t h 1935Roll call of £3-18 received and entered.
Sunday June 1935Roll call of 12/6 received and entered.
Sunday July 1935Roll call £2 received and entered.
Sunday August 4th 1935Roll call of 18/- received and entered.
Annual General Meeting Sunday September 11935Mr Thos Farrell Presiding.Roll call of £2-3 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were proposed for membership and passed on condition that they pay4/6 arrears they being ex members:Thos Keyes unanimousPatrick Hickey 14 for 2 againstRichard Bulbert 14 for 2 againstThe election of officers and committee was then proceeded with and the followingwere elected unanimously:Mr Wm. McGrath PresidentMr Ml. 0 Brien Vice President and TreasurerMr Patrick Kelly CaptainMr James Wall Vice CaptainMr William Kennedy SecretaryThe following committee were elected:Messrs Wm. Fitzgerald 15
Committee Meeting Sunday September 15th 1935Mr Wm. McGrath presiding, also present MI 0 Brien, C Kelly, J Wall, J Kelly, J 0Brien, T Dwyer, C Healy, M Fahy and Sec.Wireless valves were listed during the week and found to be low.Cost of new valves £3-8-9. It was unanimously decided to get dame.Wm. Prendergast was summoned to appear before committee on charge of having anon-member in boat, after explanation he was fined1/-.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting Sunday October 5th 1935Mr McGrath in the chair.Roll call of £1-5-6 received and entered.Wm. Power was unanimously elected a member of the club.Wireless licence was ordered to be paid and 5cwt of coke to be got.Meeting adjoumed.
Sunday November 3r d 1935Roll call of 12/- received and entered.No meeting.
Sunday December r t
Roll call of 3/6 received and entered.No business transacted meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting Saturday 4t h January1936
General Meeting Sunday January 5th 1936No business transacted
Committee Meeting January 10th 1936Mr McGrath presiding. Also present John Kelly, J Wall, Wm. Fitzgerald, M Fahy,J Healy and Sec.It was decided to hire hall at a fee of £1 for "25 drive" for Sunday January 26 th ticketsand posters to be got.Meeting adjoumed.
Sunday February 2nd 1936Roll call of £1-3-0 received and entered.Mr John Slattery was elected a member of the club.Meeting adjoumed.
Sunday March r t 1936Roll call of £1 received and entered.The following eleven were unanimously elected members of the club. DavidMarshall, James Ryan, Richard Hackett, Simon Denny, Patrick Ryan, TonyPrendergast, John Lonergan, John Dwyer, Arthur Prendergast, Christopher Browne,Thomas Phelan.No further business meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting Monday April 30t h 1936M 0 Brien presiding.P Kelly, J Wall, j Kelly, M Fahy, T Dwyer and the sec.Inquiries having been made as to the legality of having a stage for dancing on the clubpremises, were found permissible it was decided to hold a meeting on Sunday May 3rd
with a view to starting same.The following names were proposed for membership and passed. Peter 0 Brien,Ryan, David Reidy.Patrick Ryan was charged with taking out a boat without permission, he being a juniormember and being over 2 months in arrears, after hearing his explanation, he wasdismissed.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday May 3r d 1936M 0 Brien Presiding.Roll call of £3-9-6 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were elected members of the club:Peter 0 Brien unanimousMichael Ryan 15 for 3 against
David Reidy 8 for 9 against on first count, after a
Martin Fahy proposed and M 0 Brien seconded that the membership be closed tillfurther notice. Carried.Thos Farrell proposed and M 0 Brien seconded that no member be allowed to take agirl, who comes in for the purpose of dancing, out in a boat. Carried unanimously.The members were unanimously in favour of starting a stage, after some discussion itwas decided to hold dances on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights.
General Meeting Sunday June 7th 1936Mr M 0 Brien Presiding.Roll call of £2-4 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The following were elected members of the club; Patrick Sweeney unanimous, JohnOBrien 9 for 3 against.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday July 5t h 1936Mr m 0 Brien presiding.Roll call of £1-19-6 received and entered.Notice of motion was handed in by Mr T Dwyer that an order closing membership berescinded.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday August 2nd 1936Mr M 0 Brien presiding.Roll call of £1-7 received and entered.The notice of motion handed in at previous meeting rescinding the order that themembership be closed was carried unanimously.Messrs Thomas Farrell and Simon Denny were elected auditors.No further business meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting 1936Mr Wm. Kennedy Presiding. Other members present were D. K ,S. Denny, P.Sweeney, F. Slattery and the sec.Peter 0 Brien was charged with leaving a pair of oars in one of the club boats all nighton September 22nd after a short discussion it was proposed that he be left off with acaution.A Short discussion took place relating to the Wireless Set and it was decided to let itstand for the General meeting.In the case ofP Ryan being suspended after a short discussion it was decided hisname be struck off the roll.The following were put forward for membership and passed Martin 0 Brien andThomas Halpin.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting October 4t h 1936Mr Wm. Kennedy Presiding.Roll call of £1-8-6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.The following were elected members of the club T. Halpin unanimous, Martin 0Brien 9-3After a short discussion relating to the wireless set it was proposed by Michael 0Brien and seconded by D Reidy that the Sec. see Messrs Goldsborough, Sharkey andMartin for prices with a view to purchasing a new set.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Special Committee Meeting Friday October 9t h 1936Mr Wm. Kennedy Presiding, other members present were Messrs Farrell, Dwyer,Slattery, Denny, Reidy, Sweeney and Sec.The Sec informed the members that the Wireless Set had been repaired after a shortdiscussion the matter was referred to the general meeting.It was proposed to run a 25 Drive on Sunday night 18.Also a Billiard Handicap at a fee of 1/- special prizes to be given.No further business meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting November r t 1936Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding. Also present were Messrs J Wall, P Sweeney, S Denny,J Slattery and Sec.Mr M Maher was proposed for membership and passed.Meeting adjoumed.
General MeetingMr Wm. Kennedy presiding.Roll call of £1-2-6 was received and entered.Minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Martin Maher was unanimously elected a member of the club.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting December 4th
Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding.Other members present were t Farrell, J 0 Brien, J Slattery, S Denny, j Wall, PSweeney and the sec.The Sec reported that some member interfered with notices that was put on the noticeboard.After a long discussion the following rules was proposed by J 0 Brien and secondedby T Farrell and passed.1. That any member who interfered with notices on the notice board or breaks any
club property shall be suspended for a period of one month.2. That a member who fails to summons any other member for such conduct shall
be dealt with in the same manner.T Farrell proposed and R Hackett seconded that the Billiard Balls be locked up.J 0 Brien proposed and J Wall seconded that the Billiard Table be put down stairsboth were left open for discussion at the General Meeting.Some other minor matters being discussed the meeting adjourned.
General MeetingMr Wm. Kennedy presiding.Roll call of £1-11-6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read ands signed.Arising out of the minutes of the previous committee meeting re the Billiard tableJ Slattery proposed J Wall seconded that it be put down stairs. P 0 Brien proposedP Sweeney seconded amendment, on a show of hands P 0 Brien's motion wasdefeated by 8 votes to 6. It was decided to send for a book of Sweep Tickets.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January l't 1937Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding, other members present were T Farrell, J 0 Brien, J Wall,S Denny, P Sweeney, D Reidy and sec.The following members were cut off the committee for non-attendance T Dwyer,Wm. Fitzgerald. The members co-opted on the committee are M 0 Brien and MartinFahy.The sec was ordered to send notice to the members after 3 months in arrears. It wasdecided to run a Sweep on the National and Races after a discussion it wasdecided to let it stand to see if it was illegal or not.No further business.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday January 3r d 1937Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding.Roll call of £1-11-6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Arising out of the minutes of the previous committee meeting, the Sec informed themembers that it would be illegal to run the Sweep so the matter dropped.It was also decided to run an excursion in the coming summer. Mr Wm. Kennedy wasappointed treasurer after a discussion it was decided to let it stand for anothermeeting.No further discussion the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting February 7t h 1937Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding.Roll call of £1-11 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Arthur Prendergast proposed and P Sweeney seconded that the boats be repaired andpainted which was passed.No further business, the meeting adjoumed.
Special Committee Meeting Wednesday February 10th 1937Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding, also present were T Farrell, John 0 Brien, P Sweeney,S Denny, and the sec.It was proposed by J 0 Brien and seconded by S Denny that we tender to JohnSlattery, an esteemed member of our club, our sincere sympathy on the death of hisbrother.The meeting adjoumed as a mark of respect.
Committee Meeting March 5t h 1937Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding, other members present were J 0 Brien, S Denny,J Slattery, D Reidy and the Sec.
A letter was received from Mrs W 0 Brien looking for the use of the dance portion ofthe club for two evenings each week for the purpose of teaching Irish Dancing. Aftera discussion it was decided to grant her the use of the hall at 3/- pending the handingin of notice of motion at the General Meeting. (No political bodies admitted)The sec was ordered to find out the price of oar locks.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting March 7th 1937Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding.Roll call of £1-11-6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Notice of motion was handed in by M Fahy to have the order on the book re theletting of the hall be receded at the next meeting.P Sweeney and R Hackett was granted free membership for six months for repairingand painting boats.No further business, meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting April 2nd 1937Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding, other embers present were J 0 Brien, D Reidy,J Slattery, T Farrell S Denny and the Sec.Richard Butler came forward for membership proposed by d Reidy seconded by SDenny and passed.Thomas Phelan came for re election but found no proposers being in arrears.A long discussion took place relating to the boating rules, which resulted in thehanding in of notice of motion by T Farrell.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting April 4th 1937Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding.Roll call of £1-12-6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read ands signed.Richard Butler was elected a member of the club 9 for 8 against.Notice of motion in the name of Martin Fahy was proposed by D Reidy seconded byP Sweeney and passed.T Farrell proposed that the money for the be paid in advance. M 0 Brien seconded.P Lambe proposed that the committee meetings be held down stairs P 0 Dwyerseconded.T Dwyer proposed an amendment D Reidy seconded, a vote being taken P Lambemotion standing in the name of T Farrell re boating rules.New Rule: No member shall be allowed the use of any of the light boats between thehours of three and four p.m. on Sundays or 7-8pm on any evening of the week withoutpermission of the committee. Rule 5 read as follows: junior members shall not beallowed the use of any boat unless accompanied by a senior member nine monthsmembership shall elapse before a junior member shall be considered a senior member.Notices were ordered to be sent to members in arrears.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting Friday Night April 30th 1937President presiding. Other members present were J Slattery, D Reidy, S Denny, PSweeney, J Wall and Sec.Mrs 0 Brien wrote stating that the price for the use of the hall was too high, after adiscussion it was decided to leave the final price stand.It was decided to put a chair door on the balcony also to paint the front door. ThomasHalpin was charged with a breach of rule 5 of the Boating Rules, it was decided to lethim off with a caution.Michael 0 Brien and Martin Fahy were disqualified from the committee for nonattendance. Patrick Lambe and Arthur Prendergast were co-opted onto the committee.
The following were put forward for membership and passed; Edward Butler, JamesGrady, Francis Hackett, Patrick Ryan, and James Flynn.Meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday May 2nd 1937Mr Wm. Kennedy presiding.Roll call of .32-2-6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.The following were elected members of the club; James Grady 16 for 4 against, JamesFlynn 13 for 7 against, Edward Butler 13 for 7 against.Notice of motions re the Boating Rules was proposed by T Farrell seconded by T 0Dwyer and passed.Patrick Ryan and Francis Hackett were put back for a month on being ex members topay up arrears.No further business meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting Friday Night June 4th 1937President presiding, other members present were J Wall, S Denny, P Sweeney,P Lambe.Patrick 0 Brien was proposed for membership by P Sweeney seconded by P Lambeand passed.After a discussion relating to the letting of the hall the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday June 6th 1937President presiding.Roll call of £-16- was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Patrick Ryan and Patrick 0 Brien were unanimously elected members of the club.After a discussion re the letting of the hall it was proposed by R Hackett seconded byM Dwyer that any person wanting the use of the hall must give at least one weeksnotice.J Wall proposed and S Denny seconded that all applications must be in writing.Notice of motion in the name ofP Lambe to have the order on the book re the billiardtable rescinded.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting Friday Night July 2nd 1937President presiding, other members present were A Prendergast, P Sweeney, T Farrelland Sec.Patrick Marshall was proposed by Arthur Prendergast seconded by R A Hackett andpassed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday July 4t h 1937President presiding.Roll call of £-17- was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Patrick Marshall was unanimously elected a member of the club.Notice of motion re the billiard table was proposed by p Sweeney seconded by P 0Brien.
John 0 Brien proposed an amendment John Slattery seconded.On a show of hands P Sweeneys' motion was carried by 5 for 4 against.John 0 Brien proposed and Peter 0 Brien seconded that a levy of2d per 100 be puton billiards which was passed.No further business.Meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting Friday Night July 30th 1937President presiding, other members present were T Farrell, p Sweeney, J Slattery,Arthur Prendergast and Sec.David Marshall and Martin 0 Brien were summoned before the committee for abreach of rule 7 of the boating Rules.D Marshall sent word that he could not attend and after evidence being heard he wasleft off.Martin 0 Brien ignored the summons and was fined 1/5A few minor matters being discussed the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting Sunday August 1st 1937President presiding.Roll call of £1-9- was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.The following were elected auditors, David Marshall and Thomas Halpin.A few minor matters being discussed the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting Friday Night September 3r d 1937President presiding, other members present were T Farrell, S Denny, J Wall, APrendergast and Sec.J Slattery was charged with a breach of Rule 7 of the Boating Rules, he ignored thesummons and fined 1/5 and the case was left stand.Edward Anderson was proposed for membership by Wm. Kennedy and seconded byS Denny and passed.Martin 0 Brien case was left stand until the next committee meeting.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Annual General Meeting Sunday September 5t h 1937Wm. Kennedy presiding.Roll call of £1-8-6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Edward Anderson was elected a member of the club by 7 for 6 against.The annual report and balance sheet was read and adopted on the motion ofD Reidyseconded by J Slattery. The election of officers and committee was then proceededwith which resulted as follows; President Wm. Kennedy Vice President P Ryan,Captain M 0 Brien, Vice Captain T Halpin. Secretary R Hackett, committee, PLambe, J Wall, a Prendergast, D Reidy and J Slattery. David Marshall was electedafter a tie for sixth place between S Denny and P 0 Brien.After a few minor matters the meeting adjourned.
Special General Meeting Thursday Night September 9t h•
Wm. Kennedy presiding.The meeting was specially summoned to consider the committee decision re thelicensing of the hall and after a discussion J Wall proposed and T Halpin secondedthat same be applied for.A dance committee was then appointed as follows; T Dwyer, S Denny, P Ryan, MDwyer, M 0 Brien, D Hackett.A discussion arose as to the lighting of the hall. S Denny proposed T Halpin secondedthat electricity be used. M Dwyer proposed an amendment that the gas be used.M Dwyer found no seconder. S Denny's proposal was declared carried.The music was left in the hands of the dance committee.No further business.
Committee Meeting October r t 1937President presiding. Other members present were D Marshall, D Reidy, M 0 Brien, APrendergast, J Slattery, T Halpin.A letter received from R Hackett tendering his resignation as Secretary, which wasaccepted.Mr Thomas Halpin was chosen to act as Secretary.Mr John Cunningham was proposed for membership and passed. After a few minormatters the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting Sunday October 2nd 1937President Presiding.Roll call of £1-12-6 was received and entered.J Cunningham was proposed for membership by 16 for and 1 against.T Halpin was elected Secretary proposed D Reidy seconded P Ryan.P Marshall was elected Vice Captain by S Denny, seconded by M 0 Brien.PO Brien was proposed assistant Secretary, by M 0 Brien, seconded by P Sweeney.The following were elected on the dance committee; P 0 Brien, e Butler, J Grady, MOBrien, T Halpin and J Wall.Meeting adjourned.
General Meeting Sunday November 7th 1937President presiding.Roll call of £1-19-6 was received and entered.Mr T Farrell proposed that 6d per week was to be paid for billiards instead of 2d pergame, seconded by P Ryan. M Dwyer was elected MC for the dances proposed by TFarrell seconded by P Ryan. After a few minor matters the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting Thursday December r t 1937President presiding.Other members present were J Slattery, P Marshall P Ryan, P 0 Brien, A Prendergast,J Wall and Sec.J Slattery was granted 6 months free membership for working for the club andP Sweeney was granted 3 months.R Hackett, P Hackett and S Reidy were fined 1/- for ignoring a summons for a breachof Rule 8. M 0 Brien was fined 2/6 for not attending the meeting to face two chargesfor the breach of rule . All cases still stand.
J Slattery and J Cunningham was also charged with a breach of rule 8 and were leftoff. If any member goes on the door any dance night, will be allowed 3d per night andit will be stopped to clear his arrears that also applies to the MC.After a few minor matters the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting Sunday December 4t h 1937President presiding.Roll call of £1-13-6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.Patrick Sweeney refused 3 months free membership, which was granted to him at theprevious committee meeting.A notice of motion was handed in by J Slattery to have Rule 2 rescinded to read asfollows; that the committee shall consist of 7 members and not 12.No further business the meeting adjourned.
Special Committee Meeting December 14th 1937President presiding, other members present were P Marshall, J Wall, P Lambe,M 0 Brien, D Reidy and Sec.The meeting was called for the purpose of letting the use of the hall to theBallingarrane Hockey Team on Sunday January 2ne from the hours of three 0 clock to7.30, it was decided to let them the hall at the cost of 10/-. No further business themeeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting Thursday December 30t h 1937Members present were Peter 0 Brien, D Reidy, J Slattery, J Wall, A Prendergast, PLambe and the Sec.M 0 Brien and R Hackett were charged with a breach of rule 8 of the reserved rulesthey did not attend the meeting their charges stand until the next meeting. P Hackettwas fined 2/6 for failing to turn up to answer a charge for a breach of rule 8. His casestill stands. At the committee meeting on Thursday December 1st D Reidy was fined1/- for ignoring a summons for a breach of rule 8 but he was left off owing to hegiving a reasonable excuse for failing to attend the meeting.J Slattery's notice of motion passed the committee and it is to consist of not more than7 members. W Weston was elected a member of the club proposed by D Reidyseconded by P 0 Brien,After a few minor matters the meeting adjourned.
Committee Meeting January 2nd 1938J Conroy was proposed for membership of the club and passed.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday 2ne January 1938President presiding.Roll call of £1-11-0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.W Weston was elected a member of the club 15 for 1 against.J Conroy was elected a member of the club 13 for 3 against.J Wall proposed that the committee shall consist of not more that 7 membersseconded by j Slattery, Ml. 0 Dwyer proposed an amendment seconded by Peter 0Brien. On a show of hands J Wall's proposition was passed.J Wall proposed getting a new wireless set, seconded by Peter 0 Brien. Wm. Kennedyproposed an amendment seconded by R Hackett. On a show of hands Wm. Kennedy'sproposition was passed.The new committee is as follows President Wm. Kennedy, Captain James Wall,Secretary T Halpin, Committee: S Denny, Pk. Ryan, John Slattery, and R Hackett. Itwas proposed by T Halpin to run an excursion during the summer months, secondedby S Denny.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting Thursday February 3rd 1938Members present were J Wall, J Slattery, R Hackett, P Ryan, and the Sec.The committee decided to hold the annual reunion dance on St Patrick's night. Thehours from 8 to 2. Admission Gents 1/- and ladies . The Sec. proposed to have adraw on Friday February 11thoTickets 1 penny each and the winner 10/-. The draw willtake place during the dance. The tickets for same may be sold around by the members.Mr Corbett, printer, will get the order to print 12 posters and some tickets for thedance on St Patrick's night.No member is allowed to stand on the stairs any dance night and ifhe see anybodysanding on must make them get off.
General Meeting Sunday February 6th 1938President presiding.Roll call of £1-19-6 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings read and signed.A letter was received from Mr J Looby, Mountain Road, asking for the use of the hallat a reduced rate. Mr J Farrell proposed he be charged the usual price 10/- secondedby T Halpin.P Ryan proposed an amendment to let him have it for 8/- seconded by J Conroy. On ashow of hands P Ryan's proposition was passed.A letter was read from Mr J Grady, Irishtown, thanking the committee and membersfor the mass, and mass card, and also for giving him the use of the boats whilesearching for the body of his uncle.No further business the meeting adjoumed.
Special committee Meeting Monday February 21st 1938
President presiding, other members present were J Slattery, R Hackett and Sec.T Halpin proposed the following resolution seconded by R Hackett "That we tenderour deepest sympathy to Messrs Peter 0 Brien and Patrick 0 Brien in their sadbereavement on the death of their brother Thomas 0 Brien."
Special General Meeting Monday Night March 7t h 1938Wm. Kennedy Presiding.Roll call of £1-16 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.The meeting was called to consider a proposal by T Farrell to have the monthly subsraised to 2/6 so that payment could be made for any work done in the future after alengthy discussion J Conroy seconded the proposition. J Slattery proposed anamendment, that the subs stand as at present, seconded by M Dwyer on a show ofhands the proposition was defeated by 8 for 9 for the amendment.A long discussion took place regarding the repairing of boats, running dance, andwork in general about the club, during the course of which several membersvolunteered to do different duties.Mr J Wall resigned from Captain. On the proposition ofM Dwyer seconded by POBrien Mr C Quinn was elected Captain. T Halpin resigned as Hon Secretary butdecided to carry on to the next General Meeting.P Ryan proposed and T Farrell seconded that 4d all round be charged for the dance onSt Patrick's night. Hours to be 8-12. It was also decided to put an advertisement in theNationalist for the dance,No further business.
Committee Meeting Thursday Night March 3rt 1938Mr S Denny acting chairman. Other members present were R Hackett P Ryan JSlattery C Quinn.T Halpin sent in his resignation as Hon. Sec. which was accepted. S Denny proposedP Ryan seconded that R Hackett act as until the General Meeting on Sunday. T Farrellcame before the meeting to make a complaint about being put on the knob of thedoor leading to the upstairs portion of the club.After a discussion J Conroy, D Reidy and P Sweeney were called before the meetingto answer questions regarding the same after a lengthy discussion the committeedecided to let he matter stand to the General Meeting.
General Meeting Sunday April 4th 1938Wm. Kennedy presiding.
Roll call of £1-13-6 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.Arising out of the minutes of the previous committee meeting about the beingput on the knob of the door was considered first.During the course of the discussion T Farrell left the meeting. A lengthy discussionfollowed in the course of which T Dwyer proposed that J Conroy be expelled from theclub for contempt of the committee on the previous Thursday night seconded by DReidy.The proposition being out of order the matter dropped.M Dwyer proposed that a special general meeting be called for Tuesday night, thewitnesses in the case be summoned to attend, seconded by J 0 Brien.The election of the Sec. was then proceeded with.
C Quinn proposed and seconded by J Conroy that R Hackett be elected HonSecretary.There being no other member to take the position R Hackett was elected.C Quinn proposed J Conroy seconded that M Dwyer be co-opted to the committee.S Denny proposed D Reidy seconded T Dwyer on a show of hands T Dwyer waselected 7-3.No further business.
Special General Meeting Tuesday April 6th
Wm. Kennedy presiding.The meeting was specially summoned to consider the being on the knob of thedoor adjourned from the previous general meeting. After a long discussion on thematter T Farrell proposed and T Dwyer seconded that a vote be taken on J Conroy jSlattery, P Sweeney who were suspected of the offence. The voting resulted asfollows, J Conroy 6 for 12 against, J Slattery 17 for 1 against, P Sweeney 14 for 4against J Conroy being expelled from the club he then left the meeting.T Farrell proposed that a new lock be got for the front door. The working members topay 3d extra in the price of the key and the members be given a key free of the wishcan pay for same.No further business.
Committee Meeting Friday Night April 29th 1938Mr W Kennedy presiding, other members present were P Ryan, S Denny, J Slattery, TDwyer and Sec.The committee decided to start the dancing on Sunday night May 8th and to engage PMurray band @ 15/- per night. It was decided to sell the boat that is not being usedthe price was fixed at £1It was proposed by J Slattery seconded by Simon Denny to let T Farrell have the otherboat for 2/6. After a few minor matters the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting Sunday May r t
Mr Thomas Dwyer was acting chairman.Roll call of £1-19- was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.A short discussion took place relating to the purchase of a new wireless set, duringwhich T Dwyer proposed that it be left stand until the September meeting. P Ryanseconded. J Wall proposed an amendment that a new wireless set be got, on a show ofhands the amendment was carried by 10 votes to 3.The matter was left in the hands of the committee.No further business.
Special Committee Meeting Sunday May 7t h 1938Wm. Kennedy presiding, other members present were T Dwyer, S Denny, P Ryan, CQuinn and Sec.The meeting was called to consider getting a new wireless set, after a discussion P
Ryan proposed and S Denny seconded that a new Ferrante Set be got from T CanriganIrishtown at a cost of £15 to be paid by instalment of £5 down and £ per month whichwas agreed to.T Dwyer was granted the use of the hall for teaching step dancing at 1/- per night. PRyan got leave to take a boat on Sunday May 7th at 2.30.
No further business.
Committee Meeting Thursday May 26t h 1938Wm. Kennedy presiding other members present were J Slattery, S Denny, P Ryan,and Sec.A long discussion took place relating to the financial position of the club whichresulted in P Ryan proposing seconded by S Denny that the books be audited and astatement of accounts furnished at the next General Meeting.T Farrell and T Halpin were appointed auditors.Two old boats were offer for sale one for 7/6 the other Ro £2. An order was made tohave the old wireless sold for 10/ including speaker.S Poyntz was proposed for membership of the club.No further business.
General Meeting Sunday June 4th 1938P Ryan was acting chairman.Roll call of 14/6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.The Sec explained why the books were not audited after a lengthy discussion P Ryanand J Slattery were elected auditors.T Farrell proposed and P Sweeney seconded not to sell the painted boat which wasagree toS Poyntz was elected unanimously a member of the club.A Special General was called for Sunday June 12th 1938.No further business.
Special General Meeting Sunday June 12t h 1938P Ryan presiding.The Sec explained the argument with Wm. Kennedy after a discussionj Slatteryproposed M 0 Brien seconded that it be accepted.After a short discussion it was decided to keep the wireless set at a cost of 16/9 permonth.Patrick Ryan was elected president on the proposition of J 0 Brien seconded by SDenny.No further business.
Committee Meeting Thursday June 29t h 1938P Ryan Presiding other members present were S Denny, C Quinn J Slattery and sec.The sec reported that there was a seat vacant on the committee. P Sweeney wasproposed by S Denny seconded by C Quinn.After a discussion it was decided to suspend T Dwyer from the committee for nonattendance. M 0 Brien was elected to take his place proposed by P Ryan seconded byJ Slattery.A short discussion relating to the payment of income tax which was left to stand.An order was made to have the piano sold and the price was fixed at 10/-No further business.
General Meeting Sunday July 3r d 1938P Ryan Presiding.
Roll call of 18/- was received and entered, the minutes of the previous meetings wereread and signed.A long discussion relating to members' rights in the club as regards committeemeetings resulted in M Dwyer proposing S Denny seconded"That the Billiard Room be held for the purpose of Committee Meetings and Auditingof Books and to debar any other members from same"F Farrell proposed and PO Brien seconded"That the members have the right to come up stairs and to hear the wireless any timethey like"On a show of hands, F. Farrells' proposition was carried by 7-5P Sweeney proposed the meetings to be held down stairs.J Cunningham seconded after further discussions F Farrell proposed J Cunninghamseconded that any member who interrupts a committee meeting will be expelled fromthe club.S Denny proposed that all the subs be cut down seconded by J WallP Sweeney proposed they be left stand P 0 Brien seconded.No vote being taken the matter left stand for inspection.A short discussion relating to the Treasurer which resulted in F Farrell proposing andS Denny seconding that J Cunningham be elected treasurer and if any time becameidle he must hand over dame.PO Brien proposed that the P Ryan act as Treasurer he found no seconder.F Farrells' proposition was carried.No further business.
General Meeting Sunday August 7th 1938Mr P Ryan President presiding.Roll call of 19/6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.A short discussion relating to the way the Dances were being run in the club, whichresulted in S Denny, being appointed MC with assistance of T Dwyer. Also thatmembers be requested to attend the dances.An order was made to have a light put in the porch leading tot he hall.James Wall and P Marshall were elected Auditors.No further business.
Committee Meeting Sunday September 4th 1938S Denny in the chair others present were J Slattery p Sweeney and sec.The following were put forward for election and passed Edmond Owens, PatrickCrotty, Michael Cunningham and P Stapleton.It was proposed by S Denny seconded by J Slattery and passed, that anybody betweenthe ages of 16-18 can become a member of the club, by paying an entrance fee of 2/6and 1/6 per month, until they reach the age of 18, when they pay the extra 2/6 and 6extra in the month, and become junior members on reaching 18 years.The committee made an order that nay ex member who intends to become a memberduring the winter months shall pay an entrance fee of 51 and in the summer months4/6 arrears extra.No further business.
Annual General Meeting Sunday September 4th 1938Mr P Ryan presiding.
Roll call of £2.00 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.S Denny proposed that any member whose subs were three months or over have novote or no say at the meeting.A long discussion followed which resulted in the sec reading the names of themembers over the amount; they got two months to clear the subs.The following were elected unanimously members of the club Edmund Owens,
Patrick Crotty, Michael Cunningham and Patrick Stapleton.The election of officers and committee was then proceeded with which resulted asfollows.President Patrick RyanTreasurer John CunninghamHon Secretary Richard HackettCaptain Patrick SweeneyCommittee S Denny, T Dwyer, James Wall, Arthur Prendergast.A short discussion relating to the purchasing of a stove J Slattery proposed and Johno Brien seconded that 5/- be given to D Reidy for the stove that was in use in theclub.T Dwyer proposed and amendment that not to buy the stove from D Reidy, S Dennyseconded.On a show of hands the proposition was defeated by 8-4.Meeting adjoumed.
Committee Meeting Thursday Night September 29th 1938P Ryan residing other present were S Denny, J Wall, A Prendergast, P Sweeney JCunningham and T Dwyer (sec)Sean Hackett was proposed for membership and passed.Peter 0 Brien was charged with an act of indecency on the club premises on the nightof September 19th
. After evidence being heard, P 0 Brien was called before themeeting after giving an explanation T Dwyer proposed he be fined 1/-. S Dennyseconded P Ryan proposed he be left off with a caution. J Wall seconded a vote beingtaken P Ryan's' amendment was defeated and he was fined /l-It was decided to change the dance nights to Tuesday and Thursday and Sundaynights. It was also decided to notify all members over arrears and to be paid beforeNovember meeting.After minor matters the meeting adjoumed.
General Meeting Sunday October 2nd 1938P Ryan presiding.Roll call of £1:8:0 was received and entered.The minutes of previous meetings were read and J Slattery objected to the minutesbeing signed owing to the committee decision in fining PO Brien 1/-A short discussion followed in which J Slattery proposed he be left off with a cautionhe found no seconder.S Denny proposed that a special committee meeting be called for Thursday night at7.30 and that M 0 Brien N Hackett and PO Brien be summoned to attend owing tooutstanding fines since last year. J Slattery seconded.S Denny proposed and J Wall seconded that the President sees J Murray with a viewof him going 50-50 bases with the dance.Sean Hackett was unanimously elected a member of the club.
C Quinn was cut off the roll of membership.No further business.
Special Committee Meeting Thursday Night October 6t h 1938P Ryan presiding others present were S Denny, T Dwyer, P Sweeney and the sec.PO Brien explained to the committee why he would not pay the fine of 1/- After thediscussion M 0 Brien and N Hackett were called before the meeting and explainedthat their fines were already paid to the last Sec. T Halpin, who never entered them onthe Book, after a short discussion the committee decided to accept the explanation ofM 0 Brien and N Hackett.An order that P 0 Brien pay his fine on or before the November General Meeting.No further business.
Committee Meeting Friday Night November 4t h 1938P Ryan presiding other members present were T Dwyer S Denny, J Wall P SweeneyA Prendergast and Sec.Thomas Daniel's was put forward for election S Denny objected seconded by J Wall.P Ryan proposed that he be passed seconded by R Hackett a vote being taken PRyan's proposition was carried be 4-2 one member not voting.The following were also passed John Hackett, Larry Sommers Thomas Drohan.A long discussion took place relating to the storage ofMr P McCarthy's boat duringwhich P Sweeney proposed that it be left thus. A Prendergast seconded.After a few minor matters being decided the meeting adjourned.
General Meeting Sunday November 6th 1938P Ryan presidingRoll Call of £1-17-6 was received and entered.The minutes of the previous meetings were read and signed.The following were elected members of the clubThomas Daniels 12 for 7 againstJohn Hackett 16 for 4 againstLarry Sommer 14 for 5 againstThomas Drohan 15 for 5 againstM Dwyer objected to P McCarthy's boat being kept in the place seconded by S DennyAfter a long discussion M Dwyer withdrew his proposition.Another discussion followed on rule relating to same being read N Hackett proposedD Reidy seconded that the boat be left in the place.S Denny proposed an amendment seconded by M Dwyer that he boat be taken awayon a show of hands N Hackett's proposition was carried by 7-2.P Ryan and P Sweeney resigned from President and Captain but found no member totake their place they decided to remain on until December meeting and summons allmembers to attend. Thomas Farrell proposed that a levy be put on all members afterthe January meeting if the funds were not strong enough to pay any debts, secondedby P Sweeney.It was also decided to charge Id per 100 on the Billiards P 0 Brien charge wasreferred back to the next committee meeting. S Poyntz was cut off the roll ofmembership. No further business the meeting adjourned.Committee Meeting Friday Night December 2nd 1938P Ryan presiding others present were S Denny, J Wall, P Sweeney and Sec.
P 0 Brien charge of indecency was heard after a short discussion S Denny proposedand seconded by J Wall that he be expelled from the club after a few minor mattersthe meeting adjoumed. Mr William Weston was co-opted to the committee in place ofT Dwyer.
Committee Meeting December 29t h 1938On the roll being called £2:3:0 was received and entered Mr David Reidy chairman SDenny acting sec. others present Messrs J Wall, J Cunningham and A Prendergast.The chairman read a letter from Richard Hackett tendering his resignation. J Wallproposed and A Prendergast seconded that it be accepted.The chairman proposed and J Cunningham seconded that the books be audited beforeSundays general meeting (January 1") the proposition being passed Thomas Farrelland David Reidy were elected auditors.
Special Committee Meeting January r t 1939D Reidy chair, S Denny acting secretary also present were J Cunningham (Treas.J Wall and W Weston.He question of auditing the books was discussed. D Reidy said owing to the absenceof R Hackett (ex Sec) it was not finished. It was decided to adjourn the question toGeneral Meeting. R Hackett being summoned to attend.Patrick Stapleton was charged with breaking a cue. He admitted the offence and itwas proposed by J Wall seconded by j Cunningham that he be fined 2/6 or replacecue.On the proposal of J Wall seconded by W Weston John Kelly was entered formembership. Another member Michael Morrissey was entered also on the proposal ofD Reidy seconded by J Cunningham.No further business it was decided to elect new officers and Committee at GeneralMeeting.
General Meeting January 1st 1939D Reidy chair. S Denny acting Sec.
John Kelly was elected on a vote 15 for 3 againstMichael Morrissey 16 for 2 againstRoll called and £2:3:0 read and entered.The balance sheet was read by Thomas Farrell showing a loss of £2:11:0An order was made that all members be billed for arrears no matter how small, sameto be paid before or at February meeting.On a proposal by T Farrell a levy of 2d per week for working members and Id for idlemembers was imposed.The elections of officers and committee resulted as follows;Thos Farrell President. Proposed by S Denny seconded by Ed ButlerSimon Denny Secretary. Proposed by A Prendergast seconded by J WallJohn Cunningham Treasurer. Proposed by M Dwyer seconded by Pat SweeneyDavid Reidy Captain. Proposed by P Sweeney seconded by J Slattery.Thos Farrell proposed at this point that the other four members of Committee beelected without a ballot, this being agreed to the following were elected unanimously:James Wall, William Weston, Arthur Prendergast and Patrick Sweeney.
Special Committee Meeting January 3rd 1939Thos Farrell chairman also present were James Wall, William Weston, JohnCunningham, Arthur Prendergast, Patrick Sweeney, Simon Denny and David Reidy.It was proposed by Thos Farrell seconded by James Wall and passed "that we apply
to the Clonmel Co-Operative Stores for a refund of the shares invested therein".
Committee Meeting February 2nd 1939Thos Farrell chairman, also present were Messrs Wall, Weston, Reidy, Prendergast,Sweeney and Sec.David Reidy proposed and Arthur Prendergast seconded and it was passed that asolicitors letter be sent to Richard Hackett (ex sec.) for the recovery of £1-5-0 theabove sum being the value of 25 Yale keys unaccounted for. It was also decided tosuspend Richard Hackett and Patrick Ryan until books and money are accounted for.
On the proposal by S Denny seconded by J Wall Wm. (Bud) Fitzgerald was enteredfor elections.
General Meeting Sunday February 5th 1939Thos Farrell in chair.Roll called and £2-9-0 received and entered.Minutes of previous meetings were read and signed.William (Bud) Fitzgerald was unanimously elected.
Committee Meeting Friday March 3r d 1939Committee meeting was adjourned, as there was nothing of importance for discussion.
General Meeting Sunday March 5t h 1939Roll called and £1-6-6 received and entered.Thos Farrell elected Treasurer instead of J Cunningham.
Committee Meeting Friday March 3rt 1939Committee meeting adjourned, no business.
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