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THE HAMILTON CLUB A publication of Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. Sunday, September 23, 2012 A Brief History of The Hamilton Club A Walk through Lancaster’s Hamilton Club Weddings, Banquets, Special Events The Club Dining Experience The Future of The Hamilton Club A Lancaster Tradition

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THE HAMILTON

CLUB

A publication of Lancaster Newspapers, Inc.Sunday, September 23, 2012

● A Brief History of The Hamilton Club

● A Walk through Lancaster’s

Hamilton Club

● Weddings, Banquets, Special Events

● The Club Dining Experience

● The Future of The Hamilton Club

A Lanca� er Tradition

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2  • SEPTEMBER 23, 2012  THE HAMILTON CLUB  Lancaster, Pa

I. EntrancE VEstIbulE and FoyEr

As you enter the massive double doors into the vestibule and the main entrance hall of the Hamilton Clubhouse you are entering the oldest private club in this area, founded 123 years ago by 31 distinguished gentlemen of Lancaster.

The original property was once the private home of Catherine Haldeman Long, whose initials appear on the overhead stone in the vestibule.

The main entrance area of the Clubhouse is distinguished by the beautiful grand entrance stairway to the second floor area and the magnificent brass chandelier original to Miss Long’s home, built in 1890. Notice the three original stained glass panels at the top of the large windows.

II. rEcEptIon arEa and pEacock allEy

Down the staircase by the reception area, we see three original watercolors of the Clubhouse and of downtown Lancaster, rendered by local artist, David Brumbach, on a Club commission. Proceeding on to a connecting corridor known as Peacock Alley, you should notice the relief of a Peacock on the ceiling. Peacock Alley leads to the main dining room of the Clubhouse today. When the Club purchased the Long mansion in 1913, the eastern end of the building was approximately where the dining room entrance is today. The area beyond was open lawn that ran to the original carriage and horse stable serving the mansion, later to be named the Hamilton Mews.

To the left of the present day reception area was the mansion’s open porch running along Orange Street. It was enclosed following the Depression of 1929, to gain more space on the first floor for a receptionist and later a coatroom. The enclosure also formed the vestibule you just passed through

as you entered the Clubhouse. The initialed stone previously pointed out was outside the building over the front entrance door.

III. two Major addItIons to thE orIgInal MansIon

The rooms you see to the left of Peacock Alley, running along Orange Street were added to the Long mansion in the 1950s, connecting the Hamilton Mews building with the main Clubhouse. (Actually, this area is one large room, which may be divided into several rooms by built-in movable partitions.)

Then in 1962, a two-story addition was undertaken, creating the dining room you now see, and on the second floor directly overhead a ballroom and an exercise equipment room, squash courts, locker rooms, and steam and dry heat rooms for members’ use.

This two-story addition covered the original open area between the then Clubhouse and the Hamilton Mews.

IV. buchanan barWalking to the opposite end of the

first floor, the West end, we see an informal pub named the Buchanan Bar after the original oil painting of President James Buchanan hanging on the south wall, the only one

painted from life known to exist, at least according to the White House. The White House Curator called and requested the painting on “permanent loan.” The Board felt at that time we should loan it to “Wheatland” and not permanently to the White House. If you examine this oil painting closely, you will notice that it depicts several British gentlemen and the British Union Jack on one side of the figure of President James Buchanan, and U.S. Congressman with the Stars and Stripes on the other side. The painting celebrates the beginning of telegraph communication between England and the United States via of a newly-laid undersea cable accomplished while Buchanan was President. The telegraph keys are clearly seen in the painting. The photomural over the bar area depicts many scenes of Old Lancaster. These original photographs were made into the montage you see by the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, New York. It was the largest photographic reproduction of its day. Also notice the beautiful old stained glass windows overlooking Duke Street, salvaged from a Philadelphia mansion when it was torn down, and installed in the Clubhouse in the 1950s.

V. sEcond Floor InForMal dInIng arEas

Going to the second floor are the Steinman Room, a casual dining experience, and the Tower Bar. Members enjoy having a light lunch or evening supper here with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Here again we see several solid brass chandeliers original to Miss Long’s mansion.

VI. thE crystal rooMWalking to the east end of the second

floor, we come to the grand Crystal Room. The Crystal Room is the site of many gala private parties throughout the year, as well as scheduled Club activities where all may participate. Your attention is immediately focused on the beautiful crystal chandelier given to the Club by a member some forty years ago. Beyond the Crystal Room are the squash courts, exercise equipment rooms and a relaxation area.

VII. thE MEMbErs’ grIllEAn important area of the Club is the

dining area on the lower level. It is here that many of the community leaders, business and professional, have lunch at the “Round Table” Mondays through Fridays. To many members, it is a must visit to the Clubhouse on an almost daily basis.

VIII. conFErEncE rooMJust off the Steinman Room is a

modern conference room designed to host meetings for members and guests. Designed to establish the Hamilton Club as Lancaster’s ‘Downtown Business Hub,’ this room features wifi, a computer, fax/copy machine and telephone.

A walk through Lancaster’s

Hamilton Club

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n the last 20 years I have worked as a national consultant with more than 300 clubs. In that capacity I looked long and hard to fi nd a model for the modern city club in a community

like Lancaster, and there really wasn’t one. When I joined the Hamilton Club as its general manager, the leadership and staff

of the Club recognized a wonderful opportunity to use our collective abilities to create a national model for an attractive, vibrant club. Granted, we’re already recognized nationally as a Platinum Club.What a cool challenge, though, to forge a design for a model club of the future!

I’m delighted with the cooperative effort at the Hamilton Club between our members, our great staff, this progressive community and those who do business with us. We are all committed to making Lancaster a remarkable place to live and work.

It’s been said for generations that “If you want to do business in this town, you have to join the Hamilton Club.” While we certainly can contribute to one’s professional life, we’re more than that. For more than a century, the Hamilton Club has enhanced members’ personal lives and given them a sense of belonging. In this day and age of cell phones, emails and social media, it’s nice to connect with others on a personal level. The Hamilton Club is still a place where you want to belong.

~ Tom FoutchGeneral Manager

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4  • SEPTEMBER 23, 2012  THE HAMILTON CLUB  Lancaster, Pa

ancaster has no shortage of fantastic wedding

venues, and the Hamilton Club gives the Red Rose City a unique yet classic

option for a bride and groom’s special day. In fact, when the popular wedding website the Knot recently rated the top Wedding Reception sites in Central Pennsylvania, the Hamilton Club was one of only three venues in Lancaster to make the list.

Several things make the Club a unique place to celebrate a wedding. One is its vibrant downtown location, which is convenient to many of Lancaster’s great houses of worship. Another is the historic Club itself, which makes for unique pictures. The Club fi rst and foremost, however, is a well-regarded restaurant where guests always marvel at the food.

“We have heard nothing but glowing compliments and reviews about our reception,” said Christine Carolyn Murray from Washington D.C. “It was truly the night of our dreams.” Betty Schimmel’s

son had their rehearsal dinner at the Club. “We have been impressed with all we have come into contact with at the Club. (The Hamilton Club Staff is) all to be applauded,” she stated.

Beyond weddings, the Hamilton Club offers complete catering, serving and set-up services both at the Club and off-site at homes, businesses or private venues. At the Hamilton Club friends and family gather for special breakfasts, banquets, lunch and dinner gatherings, teas, cocktail parties, fund-raisers and even private duckpin bowling parties.

Cynthia McComsey, the Club’s Director of Catering and Special Events is charged with planning off-site private parties, dinners, business affairs, receptions, open houses or other special events. “We give personal attention to every detail so you can relax and enjoy the event,” she noted. “Our dedicated team of professionals will ensure that you receive exceptional service from start to fi nish.”

The Hamilton Club also focuses its efforts on hosting area businesses events.

Board meetings, seminars and dinners are frequent occurrences. The Club’s breadth of services attracts businesses to its urban location.

Pete Scudner, Sr. Vice President/Wealth Management at Janney, Montgomery, Scott, often holds his business meetings at the Club. The Club is the “fi rst choice for business lunches,” Scudner said. He added that with “outstanding food and excellent service I am thrilled when holding private functions at the Club.”

“I am especially proud of our commitment to the community by partnering with non-profi ts on their annual events year after year,” added McComsey. One such event, the Long Home Heritage Gala attracts more than 150 guests each January. “Five years ago we wanted to introduce our needs to the Lancaster community, and the ONLY choice was the Hamilton Club,” stated Ernie Simmons from the Long Community at Highland. “All attendees know and expect the best food, service and atmosphere available. From concept to the event all hands are

involved from the Director of Events, the Executive Chef, to the Club Manager. In Lancaster there is no better place than the Hamilton Club.”

LancasterHistory.org each year also hosts a large event at the Hamilton Club. ”The Hamilton Club has provided us with an exceptional place for LancasterHistory.org’s Valentine’s Gala fundraiser,” Robin Sarratt, the organization’s Vice President explained. “We are guaranteed amazing food, impeccable service and a fun but professional approach that has helped us grow our event four-fold in the last fi ve years.”

Weddings, Banquets and Special Events

he dining experience rules the day at the Hamilton Club as members and guests continually speak

highly of the food and drink they enjoy here. Whether enjoying a more formal meal in the Steinman Room

overlooking the historic St. James Episcopal Church courtyard, a less formal meal in the Buchanan room before First Friday or a larger group celebration in one of the Club’s private meeting and banquet rooms, members and their guests are treated to exceptional dining experiences. Changing times are refl ected in a dress code that welcomes coats and ties in one venue and “dress denim” summer nights in another.

Certainly the talent of the culinary staff and Executive Chef Kevin Anderson’s innovative menu selections are at the heart of the Club’s success. It is not often that an organization is led by a culinary team who has worked together for 19 years. Chef Anderson joined the Club in 1993.

Pastry Chef Brad Miller has satisfi ed our sweet teeth since 1982.

“I am very blessed to work with such an exceptional staff,” Anderson said. “While we keep a close eye on trends in the fi ne-dining restaurant industry, we always keep in mind that traditional favorites remain popular in Lancaster.”

Club industry leaders across the country have noticed the Hamilton Club’s superior quality and service. For the second consecutive time the Club has been awarded Platinum status by John Sibbald Associates, setting us apart as one of the top 35 clubs in the nation.

The Club Dining Experience

~ Kevin AndersonExecutive Chef

~ Cynthia McComseyDirector of Catering and Special Events

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major long range-planning initiative was begun in 2002 in an effort to

map out a future for the Club. A significant component of this planning process was conducted in 2003 as the Club completed a Member research project, which included multiple Focus Groups, a comprehensive member survey, conducted by Kelly Michener Advertising, and several member town meetings, so all members could participate.

The Club chose to focus its efforts on expansion and infrastructure improvements to meet the needs of its diverse membership and to attract younger members and couples. 2006 brought a more than $3.8 million major

renovation to the Club, managed by Wohlsen Construction Company.

The cornerstone of this project was the addition of the Steinman Room to the second floor, a business-casual and naturally-lit dining room which has an open view of the city and some of the best food in town.

Other improvements were made to the Health Club. These included expanding the availability of cardio and weight lifting equipment, expansion of the squash courts to international size and the addition of a modern Women’s locker room.

The Tower Bar, classically styled in elegant décor, was given an expanded bar area and its own lounge, where members relax after work or meet up with a guest.

One of the most significant changes of this renovation was to the Club’s infrastructure. $1.6 million was devoted between two projects: updated HVAC for temperature control and ventilation throughout the Club and a new elevator for greater capacity and access.

The Club President at the time of the expansion, Alex Schneebacher reflected on the work completed. “With the completion of this project we were able provide an outstanding facility designed to meet our members’ needs.”

In 2009, the Club’s Reading Room was replaced by a Conference Room, added to help establish the Club as Lancaster County’s “Downtown Business Hub.”

In 2011, Buchanan Bar, the downstairs dining room at the Club was renovated

with a new décor and bar area. Perhaps the most significant change, however, did not cost a dime. When the Buchanan Bar opened, for the first time members and guests were allowed to wear jeans at the Hamilton Club. Quite a change!

Most recently, the Club has finished a renovation of Hamilton Hall, the downstairs banquet and meeting room space that hosts many Club and community events. Featured in this renovation are new carpets and paint, lighting upgrades and a state-of-the-art sound system.

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ometimes you have to let your hair down. If you do some good along the way, it is even better.

Wednesdays in the spring, Hamilton Club members step behind the bar and

serve drinks for tips which are donated to a worthy cause of their choice. This year the Guest Bartender event raised awareness and thousands of dollars for such causes as the Junior League, the Boys and Girls Club and Power Packs.

“Guest Bartender is one of the most popular events of the year,” said Reuben Sinopoli, the Club’s Beverage Captain. “It is great to see so many members at the Club to support the local community.”

The agencies appreciate the good will. Joan Espenshade, Board Chair for Power Packs, expressed her appreciation. “Hunger in America is often not seen, and hungry children cannot learn. Donations from Guest Bartender Night at the Hamilton Club allowed us to buy food for llocal children and develop awareness of the hunger issues in our community.”

Club member Bev Wise added “the guest bartender events are tremendously well attended —and after all— what’s not to like? A casual atmosphere, lots of people, great laughs and all for a good cause!”

Serving up Drinks for a Cause

oday’s Hamilton Club is a dynamic

community of men and women of all ages from

many walks of life.With a variety of backgrounds,

experiences and interests, Club membership includes singles, couples and families of various faiths, racial and ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientation.

Club membership has grown the past two years. “We have the most liberal membership policies of any club in Central Pennsylvania,” said Club President Harold Wenger. “While we value diversity, it doesn’t drive our membership efforts,” added Club

Membership Chair Kendra McGuire. “Our breadth of membership is simply the result our vibrant club has achieved. People of diverse backgrounds want to be members.”

Perhaps this diversity is a result of the varied nature of the social activities offered by the Club. Special interest groups and events cater to art lovers, cigar afi cionados, gardeners, needle crafters, women in business, travelers and more. Foodies, wine enthusiasts and beer lovers also enjoy unique events

and activities. The beer committee, for one, selects the many brews on tap around the Club and is especially proud of Carl’s Ale, a blend specially produced by Lancaster Brewing Company.

One group that has especially caught on is the Hammies on the Rocks, a group

of some of the younger members of the Club who get together for monthly happy hours. In fact, members under the age of 45 are one of the fastest growing segments of the Club.

Hamilton Club members also get a chance to connect with members of similar clubs around the globe. The Club currently boasts reciprocal privileges with more than 60 affi liated clubs nationally and internationally. “This is a great benefi t and added value for our

members,” notes Board Member and Reciprocal Chair Joe Lundy. “When someone joins the Hamilton Club, they aren’t just joining one fi ne club, they are joining many.”

The Club’s facilities, fi ne food and drink, amenities and social activities are keeping the Club’s Membership Director Bill Dewan busy these days. “Our members have gotten the word out that this is the place to be in Lancaster,” Dewan is happy to note. “In the end it is not about the building or the events; the Hamilton Club is about the people. Our members and staff treat each other like family. That is what happens when you’ve been together for 10, 20, 30 and even 40 years.”

Hamilton Club Membership

~ Bill DewanDirector of

Membership Development

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hen one of Lancaster’s most

elegant downtown mansions was built for

Miss Catharine Haldeman Long on the southeast corner of East Orange and North Duke streets in 1891, it was a two-and-a-half story stone dwelling with a slate roof just 33 feet long. On the east end of the property, then known as 126 East Orange Street, a carriage house was constructed at the same time. This piece of the property, over time became known as “the Mews.”

Mews is a polite term for a building where the wealthy kept their horses. It may well be that the term started because the Royal Stables in London used this name.

The Mews has had many uses in its 121 years. In 1908 or 1909, Samuel Landis, a dealer in Studebaker, Reo and Premier horseless carriages rented the property and advertised that his vehicles were available

for sale or rent. He also used the property for repair work.

In 1927, Julia Garfield McVey and Laura Watt Flynn rented the building from its new owners, the Hamilton Club and the building now became known as “The Hamilton Tearoom.” Downtown shoppers came to know the tearoom as serving the best cinnamon toast, fudge cake and eggs Florentine in Lancaster.

Over the years additions and renovations have occurred and now the Mews is home to the Clubs heavily-used banquet kitchen downstairs and health club upstairs.

Members of the Hamilton Club can option to join its 24 hour a day, 365 day a year health facilities. This club within a club boasts cardio and weight training equipment, two glass-front international squash courts and a men’s and ladies’ locker room.

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Several times a week, a group of the Club’s members get together for a newer tradition, Yoga Classes.Club member Joyce Gundrum acknowledges it is a tough workout, but she appreciates the outcome. “You come out of class feeling like a refreshed person,” Gundrum said. “The classes can be very challenging but our instructor offers every pose with modifications to suit individual’s needs. We look forward to each session.”

In contrast to the serenity of yoga, squash, a racquet sport developed in England played with a ball that does not have much bounce to it, is a hectic and challenging sport available at the Hamilton Club. Men’s and women’s leagues play in the fall and into the spring, leading to a Club championship tournament each year.

One of the Club’s best squash players over the years has been King Knox. “It’s a wonderful game and in many respects similar to golf, at least in terms of sportsmanship and players calling the game themselves,” Knox stated. “Not only is it great exercise, you can get a tremendous workout in 45 minutes, but it’s very competitive, which I like.”

Several times during the week players of all abilities can come and not only get a game, but have a chance to play one of the Club’s better players. A number of the more accomplished players are always willing to get in the court and provide a little instructional help.

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ITS FIRST YEARS

On April 15, in 1889, William A. Atlee, George N. Hauman, Samuel H. Reynolds, B.B. Breneman, John D. Skiles, W.U. Hensel, B.F Eshleman, James A. McDevitt, Charles A. Fondersmith and Eugene G. Smith met in the Lancaster Board of Trade Rooms, the predecessor of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce “to consider the feasibility of organizing a social club in the city of Lancaster.”

It was the unanimous sentiment that if 50 others could be found who were interested in contributing $100 each the yet unnamed club would be organized. Each of those present agreed. They accomplished their goal within two days. On May 9, 1889, the original group met again, adopted the name of The Hamilton Club of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and elected B.F. Breneman, President.

The new Club would rent, for five years, the property known as Eshleman Hall on the East side of 39 N. Duke Street. The annual rent was $600 for the first year. William G. Payne, a well-known caterer of the time, was selected to become the first employee of the Club. Payne worked for the Club for 17 years, establishing a tradition of employee longevity at the Club.

By September of 1889, the Hamilton Club was in its first home at 39 North Duke Street, well organized and on its way. It had a complete set of bylaws, and 47 members from the Lancaster community.

Shortly after, house rules were adopted. By May of 1890 the Secretary was forced to post a notice that “no betting, watching, or chancing for drinks will be allowed in the café of the Clubhouse. Apparently, some members were not observing this rule!

By the beginning of 1892, there were 170 Club members, and the Club was doing well financially.

THE CLUB HAS ITS SECOND HOME

At a meeting of the Club’s Board on January 2, 1899, a committee of the Board was instructed to “make a lease” for a property at 37 East Orange Street. The leased building at 39 North Duke Street was now too small for Clubhouse use.

The annual rent, which also included the use of three third floor rooms in an adjacent building, was $950. Soon after the Board designated one of its members, John J. Stewart, to become Managing Director.

By Christmas 1905, the Directors had established the custom of gifts for the staff of the Club, a tradition now heading into its 97th year.

THE LONG MANSION

As early as 1901, the Club considered the Long Mansion, on the southeast corner of North Duke and East Orange Streets, as the perfect venue for the Club. This property was the home of the recently deceased Catharine Haldeman Long.

A Club’s bid on the property failed, however. By early 1912, the property was offered at public sale for a second time.

That year, the $1252.97 available did not win the bidding war, but the Club was successful eleven years later and on April 12, 1912, a day that Titanic was at sea, the Catharine Haldeman Long

property was purchased by the Hamilton Club for $43,800.

By 1917, Club membership totaled 213. Dues of all Club members in the military services of the United States were forgiven for the duration of World War I. On May 5, 1919, a waiting list for new members was established at 265, except for considering applications from returning servicemen.

The Club added amenities over the years, but a major renovation took place in 1953, connecting the Hamilton Mews to the existing Clubhouse. The work was completed by Herman Wohlsen and Sons for $155,000.

In 1962, another major building project was undertaken. The Club built a two-story addition including a new dining area, squash courts and a locker room at a cost of $405,420.

The Hamilton Club:A Brief History

Will Rogers said, “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” Wise words. Even wiser if they apply to the type of organization that relies too often on its history and traditions to appeal to the market instead of seeing the future for what it is . . . inevitably on its doorstep.

For 123 years, the Hamilton Club of Lancaster has been both impacted by — and contributed to — this fair city. It’s grown with it and contributed to its growth. The name says it all . . . the Hamilton Club of Lancaster. It doesn’t say “in” Lancaster. It doesn’t say “at” or “near” or some other such distinction. No, the word selected by the Club’s initial founders was “of ”.

It means this special club and this special city belong to each other and it is in the best interests of both to forge boldly onward, not allowing growth to just happen but rather shaping the future for the best.

The Hamilton Club sees its role in the city of Lancaster as one of engagement. To bring together in one location community leaders, businessmen and women, philanthropists, educators and other professionals for the purpose of enriching their lives and our city.

The Club also recognizes the importance it has held for generations of families in creating an environment where families and friends strengthen bonds and that too will continue.

In an era when “customer service” is little more than a poster on an offi ce wall, the Hamilton Club leadership and staff remain undeterred in delivering the fi nest service in the area.

The recently completed renovation of the Club’s facilities speaks to the commitment the Club has made in the future of not only the Club itself, but of those needing these rooms. Whether a business needs a meeting room or

an individual planning a personal celebration needs an intimate venue, the Hamilton Club is poised now and in the future to best meet these needs.

But when you come right down to it, the Hamilton Club of Lancaster is now and will forever be about its members, their families, their guests and this community. The Club’s vibrant membership will continue to expand to include individuals from all walks. So fl exible is the facility and its operation that it will continue to seamlessly serve both exquisite fi ne dining and casual comfort food. And whether used for personal enjoyment or professional growth, the Club will exceed expectations.

Will Rogers was right . . . sitting still never works. And at the Hamilton Club, it’s full speed ahead.

~ Harold WengerPresident

~ The Future of The Hamilton Club ~

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The Hamilton Club is a private social club withan unwavering commitment to providing personalized attention and

exceptional life-enhancing experiences to help its members Live Well.

~ Our MissiOn stateMent ~

Bowling at the Hamilton Club

ince bowling alleys were first installed at the Hamilton Club in 1912, bowling has been a part of the Club tradition. Duckpin bowling—a

variation introduced in Baltimore in the early 20th century—came to the Club in the early 60s. In 2010, the alleys were renovated to update lanes and add new pin-setters. Bumper bowling was also added for kids.

Today the Club sports four men’s and women’s bowling leagues. The alleys also host many private and public events including corporate retreats, family events and even wedding rehearsal dinners.

The bowling alleys have also become a favorite spot for kids and a popular birthday party location at the Club. Without question, one of the favorite activities at the Club is Parents’ Night Out. On these evenings, kids appreciate bowling, movies and fun food downstairs while their moms, dads and guests enjoy an event upstairs.

For Club member Sherry Lapp the alleys were a lifesaver when her son’s birthday party was rained out. The party was a hit! “My son and his friends enjoyed duckpin bowling, snacks, drinks and watching the Summer Olympics,” she said. “The staff was very helpful in organizing the party on short notice.”

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The Houder Family has been proud to serve you for 2 generations!

Congratulations,Hamilton Club!

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In Memory of J. Hale SteinmanPresident 1936-1951