The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-17
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS.
Third Annual Observation-Disclosures by PresI-
dent UpiOhn.

Third Annual EQDycntion-Addrcss by Presi-
dent UpiOhn.
the rooms OF the New YORK Chapter OF Architects,
No. a25 broadway, was well died yesterday, at three
O'Clock, with members OF the American Institute OF
Architects, assembled IN convention for the third
time since the organization OF that BODY. The Pres
dent, Mr. Richard Upjohn, the members OF the board
OF trustees and other officers OF the Institute were
present
The first business In order the calling OF the
roll which being concluded the President read his
annual address. He sad-The occasion which
brings us together is the third annual convention OF
the American Institute OF Architects. We have
already held two conventions under the regulations
whereby the Institute became a more efiectually
national body than 1t nad been before the year 1857
From the time OF the organization OF the Institute
In 1867 until that period IL had been practically
local society, and, though called the American inst-
tute or Architects the only claim 1t could make to
national character was the existence OF the nom
resident members various places outside the city
OF New York, who paid half the contributions Of
resident members. But with the reorganization In
1867 commenced our existence as national associa-
tion with local chapters. The two conventions
already held had less OF the character Of conven-
tons than OF annual business meetings. They were
but experiments with a new order OF things II has
been our desire thar this Convention should be
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but should assume Importance as national convo.
cation OF architects TO this end We have invited
every practical architect IN the United states to
meet us here and consult with us over measures for
the common good. For, II the institute Is 10 be re-
spected by the community and Is to Weld an nfu-
cnce II must represent the opinions OF the best dis
posed men OF he whole profession To those, there
fore, who have chosen to accept our invitation,
extend cordial welcome. ] will say Congratulate
you all upon the return this event, and earnestly
hope that II may result In much good To the profess
sion generally and to the community with which we
| With this introduction the President said he
| would Offer few suggestions bearing upon these
relations and the duties Of the members to the
munity and to themselves, 1t was pertinent 10 ask
If works Of art had been produced during the past
year which showed progress and indicated improve
| ment and what has been done 10 advance the In.
| rerest OF the profession Have members worked in
speculative spirit merely and without regard to
! the interests OF art9 When members got fees from
their clients did they accept simply 70 enrich them.
seIyes2 Is has been charged that the Institute OF
Architects were trades union striving TO put up
prices, but TINS Is untrue and unfair. Their Laer
chandlse Was their brain, and they HAD right
to make such rules ana regulations among them
selves would secure sufficient remuneration for
their supply OF IDEAS but after all the monetary
success OF members dependent on their reputa-
ton, and that they could only secure by conscen-
tious devotion to art. He deprecated useless COM
petition and violation OF the rules OF the institute.
The man who takes work on any terms does his
best to break down his profession. 1t Is the
Intention OF The Institute 10 do everything possible
to maintain the honor OF the profession and advance
It's interests Members nave q mutual interest and
all are equally concerned that the deliberations of
OF the country and the world He was proud OF
New ork- me chapter formed here was out the
nucleus OF numbers oi others IN every part OF the
country. A valuable collection of books and maps
and sketches have been ADDED to the library OF the
chapter and Ii is now in the power Of ali to contrib
ute 10 II. Referring to the work OF members during
the past year the president said that IL was satisae
tory. People talked OF The dark ages but he wished
that he coud draw from The 80 called dark period
few mere shadows OF It's great genius. We have
searched through the misealed dark ages and have
reached glorious light, which VIII yet illuminate
our country. The president concluded 10y calling
attention to the importance OF unrelaXng endeavors
on the part OF membeIs 70 Improve aud progress,
ana so nonOr themselves ana their country.
The annual report OF the koard OF Trustees, show
ing the progress made since last year the accession
to the strength OF the members OF the nstitue and
The action OF the board on all matters within ile
jurisdiction was then read and duly adopted.
The reports Of the treasurer, Committee on EXa-
mInatlon Committee Education, committee on
IiJrarg and Publications aud report ol chapters
were al read aud disposed Of.
q us ess meeting was held IN inc evening at the
saul pla !. Tue Convention VIII continue III ses-