Arizona weekly miner., 1876-12-29
THE PRESCOTT LITERARY. DRAMATIC
 AND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
Prescott, A. T., Dec. 27th, 1876

Literary Dramatic and Library Association, regarding its organization, object, prospects, etc, etc l have concluded to give few facts pertaining to the same, by your con- sent and kindness through the columns of your paper. The first meeting held for the purpose of organizing society of this kind, VAS held in the Court room by the consent of Mir Ed. F. Bowers, who kindly rendered us the use of the hall on Wednesday eve ming, Nov. sth. At this meeting nineteen persons were present, all told. We there de- cided to organize society of some kind on a literary basis. We effected temporary organization. X committee was appointed to canvass the town and see what could be done, to draft & constitution and bylaws and report at the next meeting.
 At the next meeting the committee repor- ted that they had received much encourage ment from all, to whom they had mention ed the subject, and especially Rev. Mir. Mer- Till, who had reading room in coniempls- ton himself, and had already collected some ffty-fve dollars that he would turn over to us if We would organize society on sound basis, and he would help us all he could The committee had not the time to canvass the field thoroughly, so they rcpor- ted progress and asked leave to sit again. (grantedl
 On the evening of November 20th we held
 
 zation. and adopted constitution and by laws. think 9 signed the roll that eve ming, including several ladies. Gentlemen paying five dollars and the ladies two dol lars, as membership fee. Now as to the ob ject of our association.
 Article 1. of our constitution reads as fol- lows:
 The name and title of this organization shall be The Prescott Literary, Dramatic and Library Association.
 And its object shall be free discussion of any subject other than religious or polit- cal, coming before the Association.
 And for the purposes of defusion of knowl- edge among its members, and the moral improvement of our minds while passing the leisure hours in social enjoyment.
 do not know that can add anything to the article to enlighten the public regarding its objects, but will tell what has been done and what we expect to do, to carry out the intention as embraced in the article.
 Since our organization our number of members has increased to forty-two. We have collected, including membership fees and subscription, sS15; have purchased the building. formerly occupied by the Prescott school, for Library and Reading Room, paying for the same $500. A. L. Moeler has leased the Association, a lot on Cortez street, for the term of three years, free of rent. We feel grateful to number of our friends of Prescott for what they have done for the Association, for they have giv- en literally and expressed willingness to do more if required, while others, WIG think able to help society of this kind, have done little. We think when it is generally known that the object of this organization is not for the benefit of its members alone, but for the general good of the community at large, that all will contribute something for the good of the Association.
 In short time the building will be mov- ed on to the lot, Qeased for the purpose) re- fitted and we'll supplied with good library of books, magazines and many of the lead- ing papers of the United States, after which it will be opened to the public.
 cannot speak of all the good that may arise from this Association, in one paper the entire paper may be devoted to this one sub ject, and the half not be told, and as my ar ticle is becoming quite lengthy, I will close, you may hear from me again on this subject.
 In conclusion, wish to say that there will be an entertainment given by the Asso- citation, in the School house hall, on Monday evening, Jan. lst, 1877, and we hope to see full house, not only general turnout of the citizens of Prescott, but would be pleas ed to see our friends from Fort Whipple in attendance. I remain, with respect,
 Your obedicnt servant,
 GEO. E. BROWN.
 P. S. I send you subscription list for publication, some valuable donations have been made which do not appear on the list, Vim NJ. BufFum, 24 chairs; Messrs. Wilson & Haskell and Campbell & Parker have kindly offered to donate work toward reft- ting the building; alsoa donation of sl0o from the First Presbyterian Church.
 Respectfully, Geo. F.. B.
 C.P. Head & O., $lO0: L. Bashford & Co.,, s1OO; J. Goldwater & Bro, $50; ]. \. Rodenburg, $50; W. W. Wilkerson, s25; T. W. Otis, $l5; G. W. Bowers, $l5; Hugo Richards. $15;E. W. Wells, $l0; E. P. Clark slO; John Hartin, slO: c. B. Foster, $lO; M II, Sherman, $lO; Morgan & Dougher ty, SIG; Gideon Brooke, $l0; Dr. McCand- less, slO; Fred Williams, $10; D. c. Thorne, SlO; Wm. E. Hazeltine, $l0; c. B. Wilson, $lO; (Cash), s10; J. D. Perkins, so; F. W. Blake, q; H. II. Cartier, s; John Raible,