0.19 1892 minutes of the new york etching club  (Page 2/3)

There were present Messrs Henry Farrer, James D Smillie, R. F. Bloodgood, A H. Baldwin, C. Y. Turner, Carlton T Chapman; Joseph Lauber, and Chas FW Mielatz.

It was found that one third of the members in good standing were present constituting a quorum the Pres. Mr Farrer Presiding. A letter

from Mr Halsy C. Ines Chief of The Department of Fine Art of The Worlds Columbian Exposition of March 8th1892 in which he expresses himself willing to cooperate with the members of the New York Etching club to bring The Exhibition of American Etchings

at the Worlds Columbian Exposition to a high artistic Standard, and asking information as to number of works, and amount of space required was read.

Mr Carlton T. Chapman having had a talk with Mr Ines The Chief of the Department of Fine Art of the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Stated that Mr Ines had said, that in his opinion it would be impossible for the Club to have a special allotment of space, But that he was in favor of having the New York Etching Club select the works for The Exhibition of American Etchings at the WorldsColumbian

Exposition.

On motion the following resolution was adopted. – Resolved that the New York etching Club will act as a jury for The Selection of works for the Exhibition of American Etchings at the Worlds Columbian Exposition – Provided the Exposition will bear expenses.

It was further moved that the Secretary Communicate with The Chief of The Department of Fine Art of the Worlds Columbian Exposition quoting the resolution passed by the New York Etching Club, Expressing their willingness to appoint a Committee to select the works for an Exhibition of American Etchings at The Worlds Columbian Exposition to be held at Chicago 1893. This

Committee to act as a hanging Committee at The Exhibition.

At the same time asking him if The Department of Fine Art of the Worlds Columbian Exhibition, will bear all necessary expenses. Also to make inquiry in regard to the Building, .The Space, if other works of art will hang in the same gallery or not, its lighting and all information necessary for the function of the Committee.

There being no further business it was moved to adjourn

Chas FW Mielatz

Secy.

Approved

April 8 The words “Approved” and “April 8” appear to have been written in by James D. Smillie, as they match other samples of his handwriting in the minutes.

April 8 1892.

The Annual meeting of the New York Etching Club was held at the Studio of Chas FW Mielatz – 135 East 15th St. There were present

Messrs Henry Farrer, Thos W Wood C. Y. Turner, A H Baldwin, W. H. Shelton, R. F. Bloodgood Alexander Schilling, Carlton T Chapman, Joseph Lourbes,&Chas.FW Mielatz.

The minutes of the previous regular meeting and a special meeting were read and approved.

The Annual report of the Secretary and Treasure were then read and approved.

The subject of Consolidating the Society of American Etchers with the New York Etching Club was then Called up. It was found that