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...operative Society is now making up its list of affiliated tradesmen for the ensuing year. The list is to be somewhat extended and thoroughly revised in order that it may be as complete and satisfactory as possible. To this end the superintendent would be pleased to receive any suggestions from members concerning additions or corrections in the list. It is also the desire of the superintendent of the society to systematise and perfect the business methods of the society during the coming year as much as possible. The chief and almost the only cause of complaint that has heretofore been...
...coming fiscal year, except that more assistance will be obtained. The general business system will be improved, and delays in filling orders will be obviated to a greater extent than in the past. Also some changes for the better will be made in the list of affiliated tradesmen. The necessary condition for the realization of general improvement, however, is the hearty support of all connected with the university by their becoming members early after February 16th...
...sanguine of its founders had dared to hope for; it has done a large business, and has put thousands of dollars into the pockets of the members in the shape of discounts; it has made very favorable terms with dealers, in some cases more favorable than its rivals, the tradesmen of Cambridge, can obtain; and, finally, it has compelled these very tradesmen to reduce their rates, thus extending the benefits of the Society outside of its membership. All this is a very considerable achievement for an organization planned, founded, and managed by college students, and in view of these facts...
...time to allow to members the discount promised by them. The cause of the complaint was due to a misunderstanding on the part of this firm. The board now wishes to state that Messrs. Noyes Brothers now write that they are willing to remain on the list of affiliated tradesmen...
Under the head of "Affiliated Tradesmen," attention is called to the statement regarding paying expressage on first presentation of bill, i. e., when the goods are delivered and charges named by the expressman, it being impossible for Messrs. Sawin & Co. to present a written bill at that time. Written bills, presented after the charge has been entered upon their books, are not subject to a discount. Those who have not received a copy of the regulations are requested to get one at the office...