Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-10-19
ART LOAN.

ART LOAN.
Arranging for the Exhibition in November.
The call for public meeting at the cham
Der of commerce made by the managers of
the Art Loan exhibition was not very cor
daily responded to, there being not half q
dozen present outside the managers. There
were present beside the ladies forming the
ssaiciting committee, Rev. E. G. Mitchell, Rev.
80 sB Conn, ex-Goy. Ramsey, w. T.. Wilson,
r. Willius, and Secretary Chase.
In the absence of Mr.. 81. M. Rice, Senator
Ramsey was called to the chair.
The secretary read the minutes of the last
meetinsS
Mr.. 9iison then rose to explain the OBJ
ject ofsssf,essaeeting. he said it was solely
for the spdrpqsg Of getting together the
ladies who had been put upon the soliciting
com nittee to give them an opportunity of.
becoming familiar with their duties. He
said several had already commenced their
duties, and wherever they had called they
had been we'll received. He considered that
the work of these ladies would be- the most
arduous in the whole aifair-it would, in
fact, be the drudgery canvassing the city
from house to house. He hoped the ladies
would not be too retiring, but would un-
hesitatingly gave their opinions and make
suggestions.
The president said he thought that it
would be necessary to give some guarantee
to the public-through the papers he would
suggest-that articles loaned would be safely
cared for. He thought it would be good
idea to put everything in the hands of the
chief of police for safe keeping.
MIR. Wilson-It is intended that the execu-
tive committee should attend to all these
things. They will of course have a watch
man on duty night and day.
Mr.. Burbank-How are the things loaned
to be collected and brought to the place of
exhibition. The soliciting committee ought
to know so as to answer those who wish to
know.
Mr.. Wilson-Of course drays will be sent
and every care will be taken in their re-
moval.
The president thought that, to make
everything secure as they went on, the meet
ing should confirm the appointment of the
visiting committee.
Mr.. Fl. G.. Burbank moved that the execu-
tive committee, appointed at the last meet
ing, be made permanent committee. The
motion was carried.
Following is the committee: 81. M. Rice
president; Mrs. Higbee, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs .
Young, Mrs. 81. G. Burbank, DR.. Dana, F.
Willius and Mr.. Chase.
Mr.. Willius-I did not know that the com.
mlttee was to bepermanent.
Mr.. Ramsey-Not exactly permanent,
only for month or two.
Mr.. Willius But shall have to 90 awav
shortly.
Mr.. Ramsey You can defer going till the
undertaking is in full working order.
MIR. Willius moved that the committee be
empowered to fill vacancies and add to their
number.
Mr.. Ramsey thought the society would
prefer to reserve that right to themselves,
The motion was put, two voices assentin g
and none against.
Mr. Wilson did not think it strong vote,
and he himself hardly knew how to vote on
the question.
t Mr.. Ramsey-Are there any committees
o report?
Mr.. Wilson There is committee on
rooms, but they are not ready to report.
Mrs. 81. G. Burbank Many ladies are
anxious to have rooms on Third street.
Mr.. Wilson sympathized with them, but
oIo CCiuiAIGIeo COulu uOG 1luu Gl6m from the
Seven Corners to the foot of Third. There
at the corner of Third and Cedar
streets, but it was not very probable. He
was aware that house with several rooms
was preferable, but if it could not be OBJ
tanned, they must content themselves with a
public hall. The Athenaum had been
talked of. It was fine building, with
many advantages.
Rev. E. G. Mitchell-Would it not be we'll
to have building not frame, in case of fire?
Mr.. Ramssy-It would be better to have
the exhibition on Third street, if possible.
A general conversation at this point en-
sued, Senator Ramsey and MIR. Wilson mo-
nopolizing. Queries were made by the
Senator and answered by Mr.. Wilson. From
this it was shown that the exhibition is to be
held the second week in Novem-
Der. Committees are to be
appointed to manage departments one on
who will accept or reject and hang pictures;
one on music and entertainments, etc., etc.
Mr.. Wilson said all the soliciting committee
had 10 do now was to make canvass of the
city and make memoranda of ANYTHING
they might meet with.
On motion of Mr.. Chase it was resolved
when the meeting adjourn that it be till
Thursday, the Oath. at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. Wilson reported that Mr.. Rice was
much better, and in all probability would be
able to attend next week.
Rev. b. @. Mitchell thought the soliciting
committee should know what articles they
wanted before starting out.
Mr.. Ramsey Why not state in the papers
what is wanted and ask the public to re-
port to any of the ladies'?
It was then suggested that list Of sr-
ticles be made, and the following were me a.
toned: Paintings in oil or water coloi.s,
engravings, crayon drawings, photographs
and autographs, old MANUSCRIPTS
and books, coins, antique articles, remark K.
able or antique dresses, Indian curiositiss,
foreign manufactured articles.
Mrs. Burbank-The ladies object to
dresses unless exhibited on lay figures SO
that they cen be seen.
Furniture, fine laces, old jewelry, statu-
ary were also mentioned.
AS the ladies were leaving almost en-
masse the chairman declared the meeting
adjourned. Down with Washburn and the
brass kettles!
Remember the st. Paul One Price Clothing
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