Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-03
From Yesterd iy's Second Edition.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY,
Encouraging Meeting of Citizens at the
Room Last Night.

E-ncOuEAS Ing AeStAnS OF CItiZenB al tn "a
Room Last Might.
1t was matter of no little gratifica-
ton to see the large turno at the
Public Library room last night, as a
result of the untiring efforts OF the
worthy and energetic President, Hon.
o. p. Temple. We have never before
seen so large gathering at meeting
in the interest of this new and grow
ing enterprise of our city, and the au-
diepce comprised some of our best and
most substantial citizens, ladies as
well as gentlemen.
Hon. Perez Dickinson occupied the
chair aud number of distinguished
gentlemen occupied the stand as Vice
Presidents, speakers, etc. After the
explanation of the objects of the
meeting by Judge Temple, Mr.. Leon
JOrCulman, Secretary, read the
charter recently obtained, converting
the old Knoxville Library and Read
ing Room Association into the Pub
lie Library of Knoxville" which,
upon resolution Of Judge Temple, was
adopted, and all property and other
effects were transferred to the new
organization OH certain conditions.
Mr.. Jourolmon next read a set of
rules aud bylaws for the government
of the corporate body, which were
also adopted.
,iaa
Prof. E. :. Joynes, regretting his alb
sence, but giving reasons, exte nding
cordial sympathies, ETC, aid very
pleasant and encouraging talks, brief
ones, were made by Rev. Rev. Geo. B..
Eager, Rev. c.. G. Rankin, Prof s. H.
LOckett, Prof. Ebsn Alexander, R.v.
DR.. n. G.. Taylor, Rev. Dr.. L. w.
Humes, Col. Jno. NJ. Fleming anu Mr..
J. w. Cald well. The latter made what
he termed a sort of scoldiug speech,
saying this was just the opportunity
he had long coveted to discharge his
pent up wrath a. the citizens Of KNOX
vile, (meauiug nothing personal or
offensiye) the older and more sub
stantial ones, who had lain siiil and
allowed a band of young men to bear
all the burden of this work since it
began. lie hoped change had taken
place.
Judge Temple, sfter some remarks
in reply, stated then that, under the
new charter, the stock OF Tie corpora
ton is t. he soil at 8 per share, ex
planning In detail the bent fits, etc,
thereof. He then called for subscri-
bers of stock, especially among the old
members Hon. Perez Dickinson
headed the Ii by taking ten shares,
$50, aud qui a number were sold, The
exact amount We did not learn.
Prof W. G. McAdCo stated that the
Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute
had informed him, in reply to re-
quest, that he would make some ~alu-
able donations to the Library. The
Professor alsO suggested that if every
one present would contribute only one
book, which they could 10, and infiu.
euce their friends TO 90 so, it would be
wonderful help. They wanted In
dian reIics, ancient and rare publica-
tiOnR, etc, also, he said.
Judge Temple said it was the inten-
ton TO collect q complete list of all the
books and pamphlets ever published
in Tennessee, and he hoped every one
would help them if in their power.
Mr.. Dickinson said there had been
too much abuse, by some, of our city.
He didn't think we deserved it, but
that we were doing very well under
the circumstances. A friend-whose
name he would not mentiOn-had au
thorized him to say he would give the
Library $500 worth of books and he
was " young man." of course
AftIr some further, conversational
discussion, The meeting adjourned. 1t
is 10 be hoped this is but the begin
ming of new era in The history of
this valuable institution of our city.
House with large accommodations
for Boarders, conveniently located at