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Executive Board Meeting, December 6, 1917.

The regular meeting of the Board was held on December 6,
1917, at 793 Centre St., the President in the Chair and the
following members presesnt: Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Souther,
Mrs. Coe, Mrs. Eldridge, Mrs. Goodnow, Mrs. Grabill, Mrs. Kenyon,
Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Laird, Mrs. Brackett, Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Safford,
Miss Swain, Miss Beaumont, Mrs. Chadwell.

The report of the secreatry was read and accepted. The
Corresponding Secretary reported the present membership as 297,
and presented the names of the following applicants for member-
ship, which were endorsed by the Board:
Mrs. Henry Suke Mrs. Alonzo G. Webb
Mrs. Theodore Bliss Miss Emma Nichols

The Treasurer's report showed a balance on hand of $1021.28.

The Hospitality Committee brought up the matter of serving
refreshments at the Guest Night entertainment, and an expression
of opinion was asked from members of the board. On account of
present war conditions seven members voted against serving any
refreshments, and four were in favor of serving simple ones.
It was suggested that music and the reception might follow the
entertainement instead of coming first as heretofore.

The Music and Drama Committee reported $230.77 as the net
proceeds form the "Stroy of the Flag". It was unanimously
VOTED that a vote of thanks be extended to Mr. Pratt, Mrs. Stevens,