Commonwealth Ex Rel. v. Neptune Club of Phila.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Drew,

The Neptune Club was incorporated by special Act of Assembly of April 9, 1872, P. L. 1036. It appears that the interests of the members were social and political. The organization was active until 1906 when a schism developed, brought about by political differences, and part of the membership withdrew. Those who remained loyal abandoned the clubhouse, they held no meetings, and by 1907 all activity had ceased. Several members at the time of the disruption are still living, however, and they have always maintained their membership in the club. In 1933 they met and…