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January 12, 1904. Fifth annual meeting and dinner at the National Arts Club, New York City. 



Present: Messrs. Barrett, J. C. Olmsted, Parsons, Lowrie, Manning, Langton, and Vaux, and, at the 

 dinner, Mr. Montgomery Schuyler, of the "New York Times," guest of the Society. 



The Committee on the Memorial Tablet to Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux reported prog- 

 ress, and presented a design which, with slight modifications, was approved and the question of site left open. 



Proofs of the report of the Committee on Professional Practice were submitted. The report was not 

 to be made public, but was for the information of members, and was to be sent to them for revision and 

 correction. 



The invitation from the Architectural League of New York to take part in their coming exhibition was 

 discussed, and it was decided that the Society would not act, but that members might exhibit as individuals. 



Voted: That an Exhibition Committee of four be appointed to report on the time and place for 

 holding an exhibition to be open to members of the Society, and others on invitation. 



February 9, 1904. Meeting and dinner at the National Arts Club, New York City. 



Present: Messrs. Greenleaf, Langton, Leavitt, Lowrie, J. C. Olmsted, Parsons, and Vaux, Fellows; 

 Messrs. Holton, Hoth, Lay, and J. W. Manning, Juniors. 



As the Committee on Exhibition (Barrett, Langton, Parsons, and Vaux) asked for discussion on a 

 place for holding same, the National Arts Club galleries were selected. The date was left open on account 

 of lack of time for preparation of an exhibition this spring. 



Voted: That the minutes of the meetings of the past five years be printed. 



January 17, 1905. Sixth annual meeting and dinner at the Hotel Astor, New York City. 



Present: Miss Jones and Messrs. Barrett, Greenleaf, Langton, Leavitt, Lowrie, F. L. Olmsted, Jr., 

 J. C. Olmsted, Parsons, Pentecost, and Vaux, Fellows; Messrs. Dawson, Fleming, Hoth, Lay, Pilat, Scher- 

 merhorn, Vitale, Juniors; and Mr. W. H. Merrill, editor "New York World," guest. 



The Committee on a Memorial Tablet to Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux asked to be dis- 

 charged, as they found the idea not agreeable to the families of the deceased. Their request was granted. 



Mr. Langton brought up for discussion the subject of a medal to be offered for the best executed 

 design, said design to have been completed within the preceding five years, and the matter was considered 

 at some length. This medal would be given with the other medals under the auspices of the Architectural 

 League of New York. No vote taken. 



February 17, 1905. Meeting at the Hotel Lafayette, New York City. 



Present: Messrs. Greenleaf, Langton, Leavitt, Lowrie, J. C. Olmsted, Parsons, Pentecost, and Vaux, 

 Fellows; Messrs. Hoth and Vitale, Juniors. 



Voted: On motion of Mr. Langton, that, as there seems to be no general wish for an exhibition at this 

 time, the Committee on Exhibition be discharged. 



Voted: On motion of Mr. Leavitt, that the Executive Committee arrange for a short paper to be pre- 

 pared one month before each meeting, and copies to be sent to all members for discussion at said meeting. 



Voted; On motion of Mr. Langton, that the subject of proposed medal be referred to the Executive 

 Committee for formulation. 



Voted: On motion of Mr. Vaux, that in future all motions made at a meeting of the Society shall 

 be submitted in writing to the presiding officer and to the Secretary before the motion is put to vote. 



It being reported that a movement had been started to have Congress appropriate a sum of money 

 to build a monument in memory of Major L'Enfant, who made the plans on which the cities of Washing- 

 ton and Buffalo were laid out, it was voted, on motion of Mr. Langton, that letters be sent to all 

 Congressmen from New York City urging the desirability of such a monument, and advocating the early 

 favorable action of Congress on the matter. 



Voted: On motion of Mr. Leavitt, that Article IV of the By-Laws be amended by reducing the dues of 

 Associate Members from $io to $5. Motion afterwards sent to members in writing to be voted on. 



March 14, 1905. Meeting and dinner at Hotel Lafayette, New York City. 



Present: Miss Jones, Messrs. Langton, Leavitt, Lowrie, J. C. Olmsted, and Parsons, Fellows; Messrs. 

 Hoth, Schermerhorn, and Vitale, Juniors. 



A paper, "Large Tree Planting," by Mr. James L. Greenleaf, was read and followed by discussion. 

 (See page 29.) 



