September i, 1901.] 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



367 



MIDSUMMER OUTING OF THE NEW ENGLAND RUBBER CLUB. 



THE New England Rubber Club is rapidly getting a 

 reputation for being the most progressive and social 

 trade organization in Boston, and it well deserves such 

 an estimate. During the winter its custom is to have 

 at least two dinners that are typical clut) affairs, graced by 

 notable wits and orators, and, although restrained in convival- 

 ity, the utmost sociability is encouraged. The Midsummer 

 Outing, however, is a picnic pure and simple, and members of 

 the club and guests are cordially invited to do as they please, 

 wear what they like, and not only have a good time them- 



W. E. BARKER. A. H. BROWN. 



TWO MEMBERS OF THE SPORTS COMMITTEE. 



selves, but see that the other fellow has an equally good time. 

 It was with this care-free spirit, therefore, that some seventy- 

 five members gathered at the North station in Boston at noon, 

 August 20, where a special car was awaiting to transfer them 

 to Salem, where they connected with a special trolley car that 

 took them to Salem Willows, where in turn awaited the Em- 

 press, the boat that was to convey them to the Misery Island 

 Club. 



To digress a moment, it is worth while to say a word regard- 

 ing Misery Island. This insular tract consists of some eighty 

 acres, just off the beautiful North Shore in full sight of Beverly 

 Farms, Manchest- 

 er-by-the-Sea, and 

 Magnolia, and is 

 owned bythe Mis- 

 ery Island Club, 

 an organization 

 made up of a few 

 wealthy residents 

 of Boston and the 

 North Shore. On 

 the highest point 

 of land is situated 

 a commodious 

 club house, with 

 broad verandas 

 and furnishmgs 

 which are a rare 

 combination of 

 elegance and com- 



fort. Almost every sport that the modern club man affects is 

 here to be found — billiards, tennis, golf, fishing, boaiing, and 

 bathing, and with rare courtesy the club officials gave over 

 everything into the hands of the rubber men. 



Prior to the landing at Misery, the Empress coasted along the 

 North Shore for some miles, and gentlemen who were familiar 

 with that part of the country pointed out the attractive residen- 

 ces that adorn that romantic coast. Among these were the 

 beautiful homes of Robert D. Evans, Lester Leland. Colonel 

 Harry E. Converse, and other members of the gum elastic trade. 

 During this water trip an ample lunch was served, 

 together with a liquid refreshment of some potency, 

 the name of which rhymed well with "lunch." On 

 landing at the Club pier, the members fell into line 

 and marched to the club house, preceded by the band. 

 Here the committee on sports, Messrs. William E. 

 Barker, Fred. C. Hood, and Andrew H. Brown, who 

 had made most complete preparations for the after- 

 noon's fun, at once started the ball rolling. Practi- 

 cally, the popular ball seemed to be the golf ball, 

 twenty-two gentlemen having put down their names 

 as contestants. Others were in for bottle pool, ten- 

 nis, base ball, fishing, and bathing, and with these 

 varied sports the afternoon passed very rapidly, so 

 that the call for dinner came almost before any one 

 knew that it was dinner time. The dinner was served 

 in the large dining tent adjoining the main club 

 house, and consisted of the following minu, together 

 with suitable digestive tonics: 



Grape Fruit. 



Clam Chowder. Steamed Clams, 



Broiled Live Lobster, Butter Sauce. 



Boiled Turbot, Egg Sauce. 



Creamed Potatoes. Green Corn on Cob. 



Cucumber, Tomato, Lettuce Salad. 



Baked Indian Pudding, Ice Cream Sauce. 



Crackers. Cream, Camembert, Roquefort Cheese. 



Fruit. Cigars. Coffee. 



After the coffee and cigars, the president of the Club, Gov. 

 A. O. Bourn, announced the prize winners and distributed 

 prizes which were as follows : 



In golf, for the lowest net score, George H. Forsyth, the prize 



Q. P. WHITMORE 



W. H. QLEASON. 

 DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE. 



W. J. KELLY 



