UNION AFFAIRS SATISFACTORY

The annual reports of the retiring Governing Board, Treasurer, and Library Committee of the Union, have been submitted. The report of the Governing Board shows a decrease in the active membership but explains this by the fact that many Seniors have taken out life memberships, and thus have been transferred in classification. Several innovations were introduced by the retiring board, principally the receptions held for the victorious baseball and football teams and "the appointment of House, Pool, and Music Committees to look after the welfare of and promote activities among the members." The Treasurer's report shows a net loss of $6,614.62, as compared with last year's deficit of $2,392.05.

The Library report shows that 396 books were added during the past term of office, 129 more than last year.

Report of the Governing Board.

The membership of the Union today, in comparison with that of last year at the same time, is as follows:   1914  1913 Active,  1698  1736 Associate,  240  268 Non-resident,  219  167 Participating Life,  162  136   --  --   2319  2307

The apparent falling off in the active membership is due mainly to the fact that many men have taken out life memberships during their Senior year, thus transferring their classification to that of participating life members. On the whole there was a slight gain over last year, but the figures are still below those of 1912.

Since the Governing Board came into office a year ago, the Union has held fif- been entertainments, lectures and concerts, exclusively for the benefit of its members. Besides these, there have been held sixteen class smokers and meetings, six dinners and several football mass meetings.

As usual, the courtesy of the Union was extended to all members of the University during the first two weeks of the college year. This year, however, an innovation was started in the holding of a reception for the Freshman, which proved a great success.

Throughout the series of entertainments for Union members the policy of the board has been to exclude lectures on professions as these were amply provided for by the University. Those given in the Union covered a variety of subjects interesting to all, and often by well-known and prominent men.

Among the noteworthy celebrations held in the living room may be mentioned the Freshman Dinner, the Junior Dance, and the Sophomore Dinner and play recently held. The last named was one of the most successful and elaborate class reunions ever held.

The Governing Board also introduced an innovation in the receptions held for the victorious baseball and football teams. These being the only opportunities for the students to show their appreciation of the work of the teams, after the season, both were well and enthusiastically attended.

Another new move was made in the appointment of House, Pool and Music committees to look after the welfare of and promote activities among the members. The Pool Committee organized a tournament which is still in progress and which includes thirty-seven men. The music committee has provided entertainments in the living room on several Friday evenings--an innovation which has been very enthusiastically received owing to the ability of the committee to obtain operatic performers.

Professor Copeland has again favored us with a series of his excellent and much-appreciated readings.

Finally, the Governing Board has determined definitely the much-discussed question of the required percentage of memberships for class or club functions in the Union by establishing a minimum membership of 60 per cent of the organization, unless, the special consent of the Governing Board is obtained.  Respectfully submitted,  SYDNEY P. CLARK, '14.

Report of The Library Committee

The number of books added during the term of office of the present Committee is 396, a little larger number than usual. Of these 54 were received as gifts from authors and others. The total number of books now in the library is 11,756.

The money spent since the beginning of this college year is approximately $750, and the total spent since the Committee took office is approximately $975. These figures are approximate because the March expense bills have not yet been received, but I judge them to be very near to the exact amount. It will be seen that the Committee has been active in making use of the fund of $1000 allotted to it for the replenishment of the library.

In the purchase of these books consideration has been given to the character and scope of the books chosen, those of a technical or special nature having been avoided along with the lighter fiction of the day in favor of those of more general and universal interest. It was felt that the former two types would be of little value to the Union, especially as the first is well provided in the college libraries. It has been the policy of the Committee to consult the opinion of members, so that all suggestions may be given consideration.

Of the books added, the following are perhaps the most noteworthy: "New Century Dictionary," North's "Plutarch," "Tudor Bible," "Lives of The Lord Chancellors", "Lives of the Chief Justices."  Respectfully submitted,  HENRY A. YEOMANS.

Treasurer's Report

Statement for the period ending Feb. 28, 1914:

RESTAURANT DEPARTMENT.  Receipts.Dining Room,  $27,488.73Ladies' Cafe,  339.95Help's Table,  4,444.25Stock on hand,  991.88  Expenditures.Provisions,    $20,898.16Service,    7,053.72Board of help,    2,640.50Kitchen fuel,    389.59Gas,    38.24Kitchenware,    209.23Tableware-Linen,    314.61Laundry,    657.77Printing,  102.00Miscellaneous,    636.19Gain,    324.80  $33,264.81  $33,264.81POOL ROOM.  Receipts.Pool and billiards,  $1,057.90    Expenses.Service,    $268.91Board,    67.50Miscellaneous expenses,    50.05Gain,    671.44  $1,057.90  $1,057.90CIGARS AND CIGARETTES.  Receipts.Sales,  $1,903.21Stock on hand,  603.69    Expenses.Purchases,    $2,112.20Gain,    394.70  $2,506.90  $2,506.90HOUSE DEPARTMENT.  Income.One-half membership,  $9,002.00One-half rents,  1,057.50Bedrooms,  744.00Care of rooms,  100.00Miscellaneous,  9.57News stand,  142.20    Expenses.Service,  $3,732.15Board of help,    1,507.50Periodicals,    137.74Telephone,    102.42Laundry,    211.14Heating,    2,015.72Light,    2,241.26Water,    142.66Stationery and printing,    582.74House linen,    52.07Repairs,    908.26Insurance,    338.25Taxes,    3,095.52Rent of land,    630.00Entertainment,    354.05Miscellaneous,    1,050.16Interest,    93.14Office service,    979.33Office board,    212.00Library service,    469.65Library expenses,    205.07Loss,  8,005.56  $19,060.83  $19,060.83SUMMARY.Gain, restaurant,  $324.80Gain, pool room,  671.44Gain, cigars,  394.70  $1,390.94Loss, house,    $8,005.56Net loss,  $6,614.63  $8,005.56  $8,005.5

The apparent falling off in the active membership is due mainly to the fact that many men have taken out life memberships during their Senior year, thus transferring their classification to that of participating life members. On the whole there was a slight gain over last year, but the figures are still below those of 1912.

Since the Governing Board came into office a year ago, the Union has held fif- been entertainments, lectures and concerts, exclusively for the benefit of its members. Besides these, there have been held sixteen class smokers and meetings, six dinners and several football mass meetings.

As usual, the courtesy of the Union was extended to all members of the University during the first two weeks of the college year. This year, however, an innovation was started in the holding of a reception for the Freshman, which proved a great success.

Throughout the series of entertainments for Union members the policy of the board has been to exclude lectures on professions as these were amply provided for by the University. Those given in the Union covered a variety of subjects interesting to all, and often by well-known and prominent men.

Among the noteworthy celebrations held in the living room may be mentioned the Freshman Dinner, the Junior Dance, and the Sophomore Dinner and play recently held. The last named was one of the most successful and elaborate class reunions ever held.

The Governing Board also introduced an innovation in the receptions held for the victorious baseball and football teams. These being the only opportunities for the students to show their appreciation of the work of the teams, after the season, both were well and enthusiastically attended.

Another new move was made in the appointment of House, Pool and Music committees to look after the welfare of and promote activities among the members. The Pool Committee organized a tournament which is still in progress and which includes thirty-seven men. The music committee has provided entertainments in the living room on several Friday evenings--an innovation which has been very enthusiastically received owing to the ability of the committee to obtain operatic performers.

Professor Copeland has again favored us with a series of his excellent and much-appreciated readings.

Finally, the Governing Board has determined definitely the much-discussed question of the required percentage of memberships for class or club functions in the Union by establishing a minimum membership of 60 per cent of the organization, unless, the special consent of the Governing Board is obtained.  Respectfully submitted,  SYDNEY P. CLARK, '14.

Report of The Library Committee

The number of books added during the term of office of the present Committee is 396, a little larger number than usual. Of these 54 were received as gifts from authors and others. The total number of books now in the library is 11,756.

The money spent since the beginning of this college year is approximately $750, and the total spent since the Committee took office is approximately $975. These figures are approximate because the March expense bills have not yet been received, but I judge them to be very near to the exact amount. It will be seen that the Committee has been active in making use of the fund of $1000 allotted to it for the replenishment of the library.

In the purchase of these books consideration has been given to the character and scope of the books chosen, those of a technical or special nature having been avoided along with the lighter fiction of the day in favor of those of more general and universal interest. It was felt that the former two types would be of little value to the Union, especially as the first is well provided in the college libraries. It has been the policy of the Committee to consult the opinion of members, so that all suggestions may be given consideration.

Of the books added, the following are perhaps the most noteworthy: "New Century Dictionary," North's "Plutarch," "Tudor Bible," "Lives of The Lord Chancellors", "Lives of the Chief Justices."  Respectfully submitted,  HENRY A. YEOMANS.

Treasurer's Report

Statement for the period ending Feb. 28, 1914:

RESTAURANT DEPARTMENT.  Receipts.Dining Room,  $27,488.73Ladies' Cafe,  339.95Help's Table,  4,444.25Stock on hand,  991.88  Expenditures.Provisions,    $20,898.16Service,    7,053.72Board of help,    2,640.50Kitchen fuel,    389.59Gas,    38.24Kitchenware,    209.23Tableware-Linen,    314.61Laundry,    657.77Printing,  102.00Miscellaneous,    636.19Gain,    324.80  $33,264.81  $33,264.81POOL ROOM.  Receipts.Pool and billiards,  $1,057.90    Expenses.Service,    $268.91Board,    67.50Miscellaneous expenses,    50.05Gain,    671.44  $1,057.90  $1,057.90CIGARS AND CIGARETTES.  Receipts.Sales,  $1,903.21Stock on hand,  603.69    Expenses.Purchases,    $2,112.20Gain,    394.70  $2,506.90  $2,506.90HOUSE DEPARTMENT.  Income.One-half membership,  $9,002.00One-half rents,  1,057.50Bedrooms,  744.00Care of rooms,  100.00Miscellaneous,  9.57News stand,  142.20    Expenses.Service,  $3,732.15Board of help,    1,507.50Periodicals,    137.74Telephone,    102.42Laundry,    211.14Heating,    2,015.72Light,    2,241.26Water,    142.66Stationery and printing,    582.74House linen,    52.07Repairs,    908.26Insurance,    338.25Taxes,    3,095.52Rent of land,    630.00Entertainment,    354.05Miscellaneous,    1,050.16Interest,    93.14Office service,    979.33Office board,    212.00Library service,    469.65Library expenses,    205.07Loss,  8,005.56  $19,060.83  $19,060.83SUMMARY.Gain, restaurant,  $324.80Gain, pool room,  671.44Gain, cigars,  394.70  $1,390.94Loss, house,    $8,005.56Net loss,  $6,614.63  $8,005.56  $8,005.5