The Baltimore County union., 1882-04-29
Woodharrx Iahrnrv nnd BANDING Rooma-

Wooooorry Library ana Reading Rooma.
The last Of the course of four lectures before the
WoodberFy Library and Reading Room Associa-
ton, was delivered In Mt. Vernon Hall, on Tues.
day evening, BY Mr.. J. HaFmanus Fisher. before
very large and appreciative audience. The sub
jeet was "a Tour Of the United States" The
speaker In his remarks embraced visits 20 Wash
ington, the Capitol, grand exterior, the Senate
chamber, House Of Representatives, panoramic
vIeus Of the city from the dome Of the Capitol,
white House and groands, the Smithsonian 1nsti-
tuition, trip TO the tomb Of W ashingion at Mount
Vernon thence on 20 Philadelphia, where q visit
was paid 70 Independence Hall, the "Zoo;" then
vIeus along the Hudson going up that river FROM
New York city. The White Mountains we're
shown, and views Of Niagara by moonlight and
daylight, Of the prominent points Of Interest
at Watkins Glen, and hasty trip over the Pacific
Railroad, with views along the route, and q stop
At eah Lake City, then 70 the Yosemite Valley,
the grand mountains and cascades. The dissolv-
lag views illustrative Of the lecture were about
thirteen feet In diameter, and illuminated with the
Drummond light.
Al the conclusion Of the lecture . business meet
ing was organised and Rev. A. ID. Melvin was
called 20 tho chair and Mr. Z. 7. Norris, secretary
The chairman stated that at q meeting of the As
soeiaiion on Monday night series Of resolutions
had been edopted, and ~ u was desirable that the
community generally should have an opportunity
TO testify It's appreciation Of the generosity Of the
gentlemen who had kindly lent their aid In the
formation Of the library, &e, the same resolutions
would be presented 10 this meeting. Mr.. Edward
y. Kelly then read the resolutions aud the Rev.
John Fox seconded them In very neat speech,
after which they were unanimously adopted, as
follows:
WHEREAS. T. HARRISON Garrett. Esq., Hon. J.
Morrison Harris, Thomas ID. Anderson, Messrs.
Poole Hunt, Gambrill. Sons Co., and others
have kindly established the woodberry Library
and Reading Rooms for the benefit Of the citizens
Of this community; and whereas the above named
gentlemen and their associates have provided .
course Of lectures which have been . source Of in
straeiion, Inspiration and unalloyed pleasure be
IL therefore
Re'oirsd That We. the members Of the W. l.. 4
X. X. A. and the citizens Of this community ten
der Messrs. Garrett, Harris, Anderson. Poole a
Hunt, Gambriil. Sons a Co., and all associated
With them, our sincere and hearty thanks for their
pklndness.
RssoIrsd, That the thanks Of this Association
aud this community arc due and are hereby ten
dered. Hon. J. Morrison Harris, Prof. n. Newell
Martin, Dr. William 7. Sedgwiek and Mr.. J.
liarmanns Fisher for their highly entertaining
aud instructive lectures.
Rs.oirei, That We, the members Of the ". l.. 4
X. II. A.. as o further expression Of our appreciA.
Efforts made FOR our Improvement may not be In
vain, and that the benefits Of our Association may
be avaiied Of by others, hereby pledge ourselves
TO greater diligence in efforts 10 obtain useful
knowledge, to earnestly advocate the interests Of
our Association, and exert ourselves 60 increase
its membership and extend its influence.
Rssoirsd, That the Librarian Of this Associa-
tion be and Is hereby requested TO send a copy of
these resolutions 90 each of the gentleman and
firms herein mentioned.
Ressirsd. That these resolutions 10 signed by
the officers of this meeting In behalf Of the Asso-
citation. EDWARD y. KELLY, President.
HARRr BoSB. Secretary.
This Association u In n most hourishing condi-
tion. II Vas organized on the 18th Of January.
lss2. and has now 26j members. Number of
visitors. 1881: evenings open. 81: volumns in
library, goo: magazines. : daily papers. 6 /;
weekly papers, 5. Mr.. n. Clay suter. son Of
Capt John n. suter, Is the librarian and treasurer
Of the Association.