These, as well as the other estimates, may seem larger than necessary, but experience has shown that the tendency has been to make the estimates, especially of sundries, too small.
- This charge for oars is to pay for two sets of oars that were ordered last year, as an experiment, on the understanding that they were to be a present to the Boat Club. This has since proved to be a mistake, and the person furnishing them wishes to be reimbursed. One set of these oars has been sold at a discount, and the other set may be sold.
The assets are. $1,510,16
The liabilities will be. 2,032.00
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Leaving to be raised. 521.84
At least $200 more will be necessary to pay all the small bills that can not now be calculated upon, making in all, $721.84.
It is true that this is a very late date to call for more money, and it would not have been necessary had not the theatrical fund fallen short of what was calculated upon, and if the new boat had not been ordered. In view of this circumstance the executive committee strongly urge those who have not subscribed already to give all and anything they can afford. Some men who have subscribed have signified their willingness to give an additional amount, and it is hoped that others will follow their example. Those who still owe this year's subscription are requested to make an effort to pay soon. Also those men owing sums from last year are earnestly requested to pay, especially since the debt from last year was so large. Only a little over $700 is needed, and if this can be raised it will be an inestimable help to the crew in their actual rowing, as they will feel sure that all will then be furnished that is necessary. It must be remembered that this is the year that is to decide which college is to be reckoned the best on the water, as there have been since the eight-oared races began three victories for each college. Owing to the examinations, it will be impossible for the treasurer to go the rounds to get subscriptions until the 12th of June, and it will therefore be a great aid if men intending to subscribe will immediately send word on a postal card how much they will give, or if they have the amount ready either to send it in a letter or to state at what time they will pay it.
In order that the college may not complain of being unable to see the crew row, Capt. Hammond agrees to row the crew three or four times up and down in front of the boat-house every day at five, provided there are half a dozen men there to see it, and it is to be hoped that use will be made of this opportunity to see the crew as it is making its greatest improvements.
Negotiations are being made for an eight-oared race with the Narraganset Boat Club, and their challenge will be recommended for acceptance by the executive committee if an agreement to a race on the Charles river before June 17th can be made. Yours respectfully,
MAY 31, 1882.
GUY WARING.