The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-05

TIE BULLOCK MECHANIC INsTITUTE.-Gsorge
Bullock, Esq, proprietor Of the Conshohocken
OF that section of country. He employs no less
than six hundred persons-nearly the entire
OF this vast army of workers Mr.. Bullock has
constructed an "Institute," known as the
bullock Mechanic Institute" with hand
seme library, capable of seating over two hun
dred and fifty persons.
the nm men Sn cSSngrega,e @ wne away the
books being on hand at all times Old grey
haired men in his employ have been taught to
re ad and write through the Hberality OF Mr.,
Bullock In providing such facilities as free
library. The generous proprietor intends
ing. II Is his wish to enlarge the library and
employ teachers, that those desiring to gain
knowledge may be accommodated.
He further intends to secure the services of
gentlemen TO lecture In The library for the
interest in behalf Of iaborers is commendable,
and worthy Of imitation by other large manu-.
facturers. On last Saturday evening Mr.: Bull
lock- 3 employees gave festival In the Institute,
and the occasion was one OF profit and pleasure
to those who participated. Mr.; Bullock was
present, and in response TO calls for speech
made the following address,
Ladies and Gentlemen:-I hardly know what
to say to you on this occasion. Before address
ing You Imust ask that you coincide with me.
and return thanks to our Vice-President,
James Bell, for his personal attention and the
interest he has taken in the Institute since its
formation.
He has been faithful in his attendance, and
without him l do not know how We should
have had the library arranged, as IL Is by cata-
logue. 1t was a work OF nights, and for this and
otner labors in our behalf we return him our
thanks.
We are here tonight to celebrate the frst
anniversary of the Bullock Mechanic Institute,
founded by me for the diffusion OF knowledge,
and with view of placing at the disposal of
the people Of this vicinity, but more psrticu-
larly yourselves, the opportunity of obtaining
intelligence and information from the study
and perusal of the works that here surround
you, embracing science in all Its branches, with
history, biography. and poetry. OF the advan-
tages thus presented it is unnecessary for me to
dwell upon. And while have witnessed with
pleasure the many who have avatled themselves
OF the opportunity thus presented, it is
that there has not been that interest
manifested which 1 would like to have seen,
more particularly by the youth knowledge is
power; it cannot be bought, 1t must be acquired;
and it can only be obtained by patient study
and application,
tages TO be derived are by them more readily
obtained than by those who have advanced fur
ther In life, and whose minds are occupied and
exercised with the cares and duties of life or
oppressed with It's burdens and responsibili-
ties. would now urge upon the young men
who surround me the importance of my words,
and trust they may nightly gather here in force
to embrace the opportunities thus offered them.
On the organization of this Institute placed
here some 1893 v0lum es, and should the enter
prise meet with that success which SO ardently
hope for 1t is my intention to enlarge the build.
ing by the addition OF q room for lectures and
other entertainments, and TO increase the size
and accommodations OF the library.
Let me say to those who have since the for
NATION of this Institute displayed 30 much
interest in Its success, that they can do much to
accomplish that resnlt.by using their influence
to bring within Its reach those who feel indtf-
ferent 10 its advantages. l hope this sugges-
tion will not be passed by unnoticed and for
VIII bring its proofs of your efforts In building
up this work, so that when again assembled at
have spoken OF accomplished through your
| efforts and exertlons.