Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-09

MORE LIBERALITY.-Itishut a day or two since
that we announced in the columns of this paper
that Mr.. Ichabod Washburn had signifed his
intention of erecting brick chapel of ample di'
mensonr,to be dedicated to religious purposesiree to
ALL forever, and this morning we nave the pleasure
Of announcing another generous gift from the same
source.
At a meeting OF the trustees of the Worcester Co.
Mechanics Association, held in this city, on " 800
day evening, a communication read ,,o., De-
Washburn, in which he propoo a 70 ru,cbose
and donate lot oflaod upon Exchange street, next
east OF The ocao" 'or the proposed city Hotel, val.
ued at $1,000, TO nm aforesaid institution and
three Thousand 90 dars, additional, 10 cash, upon
condition tpal an additional sum of $4,000
should be raised by the Association, for the erection
Of building ad4ped to the wants of the ASSOCIATION
for Lecture, Exhibitions of industry, and other kim
| dred purposes, With this sum of $4,000, as
cash capital to start the enterprise, it suggested
that the additional money could be easily pro-
cured, in order TO construct an elegant Mechanics
Hall, worth from $36 900 to $4,000. 1t was judg-
ed that the income of such building, from rents,
and the income of the Association from its ordinary
sources Of revenue, would pay the interest upon
whatever it might be necessary to borrow. and
create a sinking fund for the payment of any debt
that might be contracted, in short term of years
The thanks of the association were rendered to Mr..
Washburn bv the trustees, and committee was APP
pointed confer with him, forhe purpose olasceran
ing whether he decided 10 the location of the
building upon that particular lot.
The Mechanics Association of Worcester Coun.
ty is a very Aourishing institution, and numbers in
its ranks at the present time some four hundred
members. 1t has very respectable library, and
maintains course of lectures during each season,
from the FIRST talent in the country. Once in three
years its members unite in public exhibition Of
their industrial skill, and invite competition from al
parts Of the country, in display Of he products o.
human labor and ingenuity. The library is wei
read, the lectures fully attended, and the industrial
exhibitions which Witnessed by thousands, are
the source of considerable income TO the Association
The large amount of space required for these exhibi
tons and the difficulty of obtaining ample accomoda
lions, has rendered it extremely desirable that The
association should possess within ITSELF such build
ing the objects of the association require, and the
matter of erecting suitable building has been fol
long time under consideration but for want OF the
necessary means, the whole matter has been delayed
until the present time. We trust that the magnif
cent offer of Mr.. Washburn will render the success
of such an undertaking matter of doubt no longer
and that all necessary arrangements will be mad'
forthwith, for the erection of Mechanics Hall ii
the city of Worcester, which shall be alike credita
Bile to the artistic skill and enterprise Of its mechan
les, and the liberay and public spirit Of its rich
men.