There were present at a meeting held in the Studio of Mr Carlton.T.Chapman at above date:

Mssrs Hent Farrer, Thos.W.Wood, James.D.Smillie, Carlton.T.Chapman, J.C.Nicoll, Otto H.Bacher, and Alexander Schilling:___ No quorum being present, it was decided to Transact such business as was most urgent, such action to be subject to ratification at a subsequent meeting of the Club.

The sentiment of the members present was unanimously in favor of holding another exhibition in 1892.

It was thought that the interest taken in the present exhibition of the Club, amply warranted the taking of such a step. It was further agreed that only by bringing before the eyes of the public work of a high order, (and of a purely artistic nature at that,) could the aforesaid public be brought to a just appreciation, of the better and more subtle qualities in the art of etching __ after a general

discussion of this subject in which all present joined; it was then moved by Mr Nicoll and seconded by Mr Wood that the President be

authorized to apply for space in the American Water Color exhibition to be held in 1892, upon the same terms as heretofore.

The President then appointed Messrs Nicoll and Smillie a committee to audit the Treasures accounts.

The following Bills were favorably passed upon: Messrs Kimmel & Voigt for printing of Etchings for /91 Catalogue $118.75. The Moss Engraving Co for Photo. Eng - 8.75 W. Kurtz for Halftone portrait’s 62.00 A. J. Borst for frames and mats18.90. The bill of Devinne & Co for printing and binding the catalogue having gone astray and no duplicate being at hand Mr Smillie volunteerd giving

the items. The total being about $191.00, this too was favorably passed.

The Treasurer then gave an approximate total of the cash available and it was not sufficient at this time to pay all bills, he was authorized to use his discretion in making payments __

After which the meeting Adjourned ____

Alexander Schilling Secretary.

approved

Figure 19.2. 

Charles Adams Platt’s A Corner in an Etcher’s Studio, frontispiece pen and ink drawing, after a painting done in 1888, reproduced in the 1891 exhibition catalogue of the New York Etching Club. (Private collection.)

The Annual meeting of the New York Etching Club, was held on the evening of this date at the studio of Mr. C.F.W. Mielatz in the “Alpine” cor 33d St & B’way:

The following Members were present: Mr Thos. W. Wood, J. C. Nicoll, Robt. F. Bloodgood, James D. Smillie, Thos Moran, A. H. Baldwin, C.F.W. Mielatz and Alexander Schilling.

The President, Mr Farrer not being present, Mr J. C. Nicoll was voted in the chair as presiding officer:

The minutes of the previous meeting were read & approved ______

Then followed the report of the Treasurer which was also accepted, subject to the approval of the auditing committee. __

Figure 19.3. 

Charles F.W. Mielatz. (Courtesy of Ms. Rona Schneider.)

The Club now proceeded to the Election of officers for the ensuing year. Mr. Henry Farrer was reelected president. Mr. C.F.W. Mielatz was elected Secretary & Treasure. __ Executive Board Messrs J.C. Nicoll, Thos Moran And F. S. Church. ___

It was resolved that a Catalogue be issued in 1892 on the same plan as the one published this year. This subject was freely discussed,

and all present were in favor ofanother article in the same, from the press of Mr Smillie, someone suggested a “practical treatise on etching, themaking of a plate etc” __ __Mr James D Smillie, Carlton. T. Chapman, & the Secretary to act as a committee for selection of names of members whoare to make plates for the book, and to have general charge of getting upthe same. __

The subject reverted to the application For space with Am. Water Color Exhibit which was to have been made by the President Mr Farrer. __ It was explained that Mr Farrer was prevented from attending the Am.W. Color society by illness, so nothing was accomplished in this direction, but as the board of control(of am. W. C. Soc) had power to act in this matter it would be brought before that body. __

A communication to the Secretary from Mr. C.S. Hartman of Grand Rapids Mich. was read, Mr Hartman desired to know if he could arrange with the Club for an exhibition of etchings. __ The Secretary was instructed to write Mr Hartman and if terms satisfactory to the Executive board, could be made, the club would furnish a collection of proofs to be exhibited under it’s auspices. __

The Executive Committee to pass upon the same. __ The question of furnishing proofs unframed did not meet with favor. ______†^[47]

The question of delinquents came under discussion and it was thought best to take a decided stand in the matter. __ The

Following resolution was then introduced and adopted:

Resolved: That the Secretary be instructed to notify all members whose annual dues are in arrears for one year or more, to pay the

same within thirty (30) days otherwise their names shall be dropped from the list of membership.

There being no further business the Club adjourned. ________

Alexander Schilling

Secretary

Figure 19.4. 

Carlton T. Chapman’s Sundown, Gloucester Harbor etching in the 1891 exhibition catalogue of the New York Etching Club. (Private collection.)

Figure 19.5. 

William L. Lathrop’s Sou Sou East etching in the 1891 exhibition catalogue of the New York Etching Club. (Private collection.)

The regular meeting of the New York Etching Club was held on the evening of this date at the Studio of Mr James D Smillie; 337 Fourth Ave. ___

There were present the following members: Messrs, Henry Farrer, A H Baldwin, F. S. Church, Kruseman, Van Elten, Robt F Bloodgood, T. W. Wood, James D. Smillie, and Alexander Schilling. _________

It was found upon examination that of the total number of actual members (in good standing) one third was present, thus constituting a

quorum.__ The President: Mr Henry Farrer presided. ____ Mr Mielatz the present Secretary not being present, Mr Schilling acted in his stead. ___

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. ___

The resignation of Fred’k Dielman was read, and upon motion was unanimously voted on the table __ The resignation of Mrs M Nimmo; and Mr Thos. Moran was dealt with in the same way. ___^[48]

Upon motion the names of all members in arrears – of one year or more – was read.Mr R. C. Minor’s name was dropped from roll of members. It was resolved that the several delinquents be interviewed by such of the members as could most conveniently see them different members present volunteered and were thus appointed __ A report of results to be made at next meeting.^[49]

Mr Smillie then in an informal way spoke of the work done towards getting up the Catalogue for 1892. ___He had hoped (he said) to have had something different to lay before club , with regard to a process of Photo-graveur for the portraits in the book, __ but, having the been ill all day it was impossible for him to keep appointment made with the Pho-graveur Company. __ He had learned enough however, to show that the plan was a good one __ The pros. & cons. were freely discussed, and, upon motion the matter was placed in his (Mr Smillie’s) charge with power to act as he thought best. __^[50]

The prices of the Catalogues for following year was raised; that for 1889 to be $ 125 that of 1888 to be $150… the others to remain as the are now quoted, for the present at least, but that the cost of postage, envelopes, board tc etc be in all cases added when the same is sent by mail.

The ballot for Hanging Committee for coming exhibition resulted in the Selection of Messrs J. C. Nicoll & A. H. Baldwin. ___

Mr C. Y. Turner & Mr Wm. H. Lippincott were chosen a committee on decoration. _

There being no further business the meeting adjourned __

Alexander Schilling

Acting Secretary

For Mr C. F. W Mielatz

Approved

Figure 19.6. 

Frederick S. Church’s Idyl etching in the 1891 exhibition catalogue of the New York Etching Club. (Private collection.)

Figure 19.7. 

Charles S. Reinhart. (Private collection.)

Figure 19.8. 

Charles Adams Platt’s Low Tide Honfleur etching in the 1891 exhibition catalogue of the New York Etching Club. (Private collection.)