North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-11-07
THE CROSBY. OPERA HOUSE
ART ASSOCIATION.
(From Chicago Iimes.)

(From Chicago Times
The success ofthis s-the most .tupendous
Art enterprise Of the nineteenth century
is already an accomplished fact. The as
surance of Mr. Crosby 10 that effect, streng-
thened by the concurrent testimony Of the
wealthy and influential Committee appoint.
ed to superintend the drawing, and the per-
sonal guarantee of Samuel nj. Nickerson,
ESQ. Ga gentleman whose unuoubted integ.
rity il backed to unlimited peculiarly
means, has appeared in a former issue Of
this paper. The sale of certificates has
been rapid and immense, and fully justified
thus far the expectations of the most san
guine but large number still remain in
the hands of agents scattered all over the
country, the extreme shortness "ftime las
originally limued) preclnding the po~sibil-
ily of their sale before the date of draw Ing.
One article, which has seriously retard
ed sales, has bern the absolute imposstbilty
Diminishing engravings as fast as required.
Although the presses OF the Association
have been worked night and day, the de-
mand has far exceeded the supply.
After duly Considering this, Mr.. Crosby
has c"ncluded-in Justice to the interests
ne represents, and 10 Difference to the wish
of the public, which $50 far as can I've AS
certained) is almost universal--to delay
for short time the closing of the subscr,p'
ton books, so as to extend the area If mem-
bersllip as widely as p,ssible.
In adopting this course, the Actuary has
consulted the members of the Committee
on drawing and others, who agree with
the management that short extension of
time will amply suffice, at the present rap
I'd rate of sale, t" dispose Of tho remaining
certificates. Th- names Of the Committee
are sufficient guarantee of fhe soun lness
and diS.nieresiedness of their advice, as
thorough and Competent business men,
COMMITTEE ON DRAWING.
r CooIbaugh, President Union National Bank
Amos Hall, Hall. Kimbark l. Co.
Clinton Briggs, Ewing, Briggs CO.
J c. Dnre, President of the Board of Trade
James Il. Bowen, President Third National Bank
J mes C. Fargo, Superintendent American Express
Francis C Hoffman, Ex-Lieut Governor,
I Murn, MuRn and scott Elevator
J. A. Fills President Second National Bank.
Il, G. Hall. Hall kimbark Co.
To these names will be added delegates
from other cities.
The integrity Of all connected with the
management, Ofthis colossal enterprise is
too firmly established to admit of mo.
ment's doubt IF cavil. The homer AMI
reputation OF som of the wealihiest capir-
aliSts and il fluential business men in the
country are identified viii: ia ultimate
tri":;iIrn rn and complete SUCCESS. For rea-
sons above stated, these gentlemen not
only cordially approve, hut advise this tenn
porary delav, confident that such a policy
will equally inure to the benefit of the pub
lie and the interests of the Association.-
No one who can form an approximate idea
0fthc enormous scope and magnitude of
this truly wonderful enterprise involving
as it has from the moment of its organiza
tion (bareIy three months ago) the estab-
lishment of hundreds of local agencies in
nearly every city, town and hamlet of the
States and Territories, the employment of
an immense clerical force, the printing of
thousands # superb engravlngs,a and the i'm
mrnse details included under the general
head of correspondence. advertising. tele-
graphing. expressing. &c.-will hesitate t"
admit or CONCUR in the propriety of this
sten.
We can assure our readers that every
pledge given or promise made will be faith
fully carried out. in strict accordance with
its original spirit.
An elegant descriptive Catalogue, giving
n c. mplete list Of Prizes, has jnsl been issued
BY III, Association, giving full particulars,
which they send TO anv address on spplics-
tinn to the principal office. f26 Broadway.
New York, or 2s 0 era House, Chicago
re- Sec advertisement healed "a For
tune for some one"