XXXIV INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS. 
Vincent Astor, 23 West 26th Street, New York, N. Y. 
Frank D. Berrien, Lieutenant Commander, U. S. Navy, The Moorings, Harrison Ave- 
nue, Newport, R. I. 
THE PRESIDENT :—You have heard the names of applicants recommended for election 
to the grade of Associate Member. 
The Secretary then read the name of one applicant recommended for transfer to the 
grade of Associate from Junior :— 
Junior to Associate (1). 
Philip H. Thearle, Draughtsman, Skinner & Eddy Corporation, Seattle, Wash. 
THE PRESIDENT :—You have heard the name of the applicant recommended for transfer 
to the grade of Associate from Junior. 
Tue Secretary :—In addition, the Council, as provided by the Constitution, elected the 
following Junior Members: 
Juniors (5). 
Edgar F. Hanford, Draughtsman, George Lawley & Son Corporation, Yacht Builders, 
Neponset, Mass. 
Parr Hooper, Machinist, New York Shipbuilding Contvaniy, Camden, N. J. 
Carl J. Nordstrom, Draughtsman, Skinner & Eddy Corporation, Seattle, Wash. 
Henry J. Roundy, Assistant Marine Superintendent, Lake Torpedo Boat Company, 
Bridgeport, Conn. 
Keith L. Saunders, Assistant Yard Superintendent, Morse DE Dock & Repair Com- 
pany, foot of 56th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Tue SECRETARY :—The total is 78 for all grades of membership. 
THE PRESIDENT :—Gentlemen, you have heard the list of applicants recommended for 
election as members of the Society to the various grades. I hope they are all here. Is there 
any objection to these names? If not, they will be considered as approved and elected. 
It is my pleasure, gentlemen, to announce the election made by the Council yesterday at 
its meeting. 
For Vice-Presidents, for the term expiring December 31, 1919:— R. M. Watt, A. P. 
Niblack, W. M. McFarland and J. W. Miller. 
For Members of Council, for the term expiring December 31, 1919:— C. P. Wetherbee, 
J. H. Linnard, C. A. McAllister, W. L. R. Emmet, J. H. Gardner, and H. C. Higgins. 
For Associate Members of Council for the term expiring December 31, 1919:— R. A. C. 
Smith and Albert W. Goodrich. 
For the Executive Committee for the year 1917 :—W. L. Capps, W. I. Babcock, Andrew 
Fletcher, W. M. McFarland and F. L. DuBosque. 
For the Committee on Papers for the year 1917:—W. M. McFarland, F. L. DuBosque, 
and W. I. Babcock. 
