Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-30

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MUSIC.
At this point in the proceedings the edality
Band appeared outside, and discOursed in the
artistic style of that organization some very
fine music, for which compliment a vote of
thanks was passed, and the members invited
TO seats ON either side of the Chairman.
Alderman M. Burke, President OF the Me-
Chanics' Institute, then read the report of the
committee which was published in the morn
ing papers last week. Having read the dpcu-
ments, Mr.. Burke explained that If the project
would prove a success, il would be necessary
to form an association with a permanent
President and Secretary and proper commit
tees. The Mechanics Institute merely wish
ed 10 set une matter lelpre the pubic, and 10
form n committee in the general arrange
ments. The history of all expOsi1ions was a
history OF success he meyer heard OF one
having failed. He referred particularly to
the Nashville Exposition as q late instance
OF the success Of the principle. There the
project was set on foot with ten or twelve
thousand dollars, It succeeded 50 W6li Ga the
first trial, thar there were eight or nine thous-
and dollars left after paying all expenses. He
MI. Burkel had conversations with people
from all parts of the state, m from North-
ern Mississippi aId Alabama, u we're filled
with the idea, and EXPRESSED their determine
ton of visiting the Nashville Exposition this
year. There could not be doubt but the ex-
position would be a great success if the mer-
chants ann business iaen If tl6 city would
enter on the work as heartily az the mechan-
les had already done.
Mr.. William aTris being called on to address
the meeting, went upon the platform next the
Presidents chair, and made a very stirring
anu sensible speech in favor Of the project.
He spoke atlsAglh ana p-hl0sophTGaIiy upon
the roper manner of encouraging the pro-
g~ressive arts, and the pursuits of industry He
said whether the Mechanics Institute was
sustained or not, the Exposition would be
made a great success this very fall coming,
,CglQ4et @ifl-ett Maae q speech or eonsidera-
Die length, IN which he showed the advantage
Of the proposed exposition. He mentioned as
an Instance Of the success Of such projects,
n nfyo lte = AsattiiF 4P9sii.sta astltshe9' IN
total cost of the building was paid back, and
by the time il was over, the members of the
institution had a clear gain of t~hirty-five
hundred dpugFsi besides having paid the rent
Of the ground for two years TO come. This
year the managers had organized with n capt.
tai Of seventy thousand dollars, for the pur-
pose Of making Il perpetual. Every interest
in the city gained by the exposition. The
hotels were crowded, the public carriers
dld an hnmense business, the merchants
doubled their trade. Every interest IN the
city was heneItted ny the project so much
that this year the managers could raise five
times more money than was wanted, He
then dwell at length on the advantages of in
dustrial eHpositions in general; showed that
there is a bed of white sand right at the foot
Of the city, which viii make the best glass in
the world. EXpOsitiOns such as they were
speaking of would have a tendency to estab-
hsh manufacteries hCE6 af I'LL sorts. He also
showed that the best material for paints in
COttOnseedO oil was better than linseed oil for
paints. lie also showed that stay could be
naQ Within easy reach OF memphis, which
would make the best porcelain in the world.
He Gwelt at great length on other points of
advantage in which Memphis lowered above
all competitors hy her great natural adVan-
tages. He declared that all sorts of manufac-
turers' articles made from wood could be got
up here better and cheaper h anywhere in
the United States.
Mr.. Charles 4Jopes, Colonel Tyler, Colonel
Alexander and Mr.. Williamson made speech
Is and signihed their intention of taking
stock in the institution.
Mr.. Burke then said that he felt no douht of
the success of the project, but il was necessary
to have an early organization, There would
be Que paid officer at least required-a Secre-
tary. He hoped that they would be able TO
gettO work in earnest in at least ten days.
The names of the COMMITTEES to solicit sub
scriptOns, appointed at the previous meeting,
was read out by Mr.. Burke, and
The Chairman remarked that the commit
tee was entirely too small. AT least twenty
persons would be required to perfect the work
in the time required.
Colonel Picket moved that the Committee
on subscriptions be increased to ten. Mr..
Burke moved for a of three to re-
port on permanent organization, and desig-
nate a ON subscriptions of fifteen
and twenty,
Mr.. Farris said that a committee so bulky as
that would not be necessary. He could raise
the necessary stock, himself, in three days.
iCheers.l
Colonel Alexander was ofthe same opinion.
He said that . few days ago some gentlemen
met in that nall TO get up subscriptions for
stock in a Mechanics Aid Association, COM
VI AAAA&A anu Va WI MEltS lAkGHl=
ed, but two men did all the work. The neces-
saFy ten thousand dollars were already SUBJ
scribed, and the mechanics Aid Association"
was now an assured fact.
Mr.. LaGriu thought that il was rattle pre-
mature to suggest a COMMITTEES on permanent
organization. It would be time enough to
form a permanent organization when the
stock would be all taken. The stockholders
would form, most likely, their OWL organlza-
ton.
Mr.. Burke explained that he merely wished
to form an organization which would be pOp-
ular. The Mechanics Institution had made
the first step, and this meeting was called in
order to make It a popular thing, by throwing
it into the hands Of the people
10 ignore the Mechanics Institute in the pro-
ject which he did not propose to allcy. The
Institute had started the matter.
and now this meeting was called in order to
ascertain the wishes of the general public in
seconding the views of the Mecanics' Insti-
tute. II the general public did not choose TO
second the views of the Mechanics Institute
then they would do the whole business them
selves.
Colonel Alexander made some remarks
howing that the object Of the meeting was TO
get as many people as possible 10 subscribe
stock and form an Exposition Organization.
Mr.. Hook offered to take one hundred dol
lars worth Of stock on behalf of the SOdaIity
and also one share for himself. He sug-
gested that they take up subscriptions right
there and form an organization at once.
MIR. Henry White moved that a committee
of three be appointed by this citizens meet
ing to canvass for subscriptions, and when
the whole ten thousand dollars should be
subscribed then t~hest0ckholders would hold a
meeting and form "a permanent organization.
The motion prevailed.
THE following committee were suggested F.. /
Messrs. William X. Moore, Captain Cheek
and Monroe WILLIAMSON. The Chairman was
by special vote,
At this point books were handed round and
the following subscriptions obtained IN the
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