Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-05-10

anu 1908 II. vi. fdItntlte, tnc
present Secretary, was first elected in
1879 others took his place when he
went abroad, but, for various reasons,
served only few months, J. A. Ma
COON, c. T. Dillingham;, G.. w. Stewart,
G.. II. Barton The Constitution pro
yides for life memberships, conditioned
on the payment Of $roo, or that amount
in books, a provision which it is hoped
some Of our liberal citizens will bear in
mind when the new Library will afford
ample space for new literary treasures.
The King has always been a warm
friend of the Library, and was made an
Honorary Member when the Associa-
ton was first organized. Steps were
early taken to secure a charter and the
committee appointed for this purpose
April r7th, 1879, reported July 18th
that it had been granted and duly
recorded. May fst, 1880, a committee
consisting of A. ]. Cartright, a. S. Hart
well, K. +. Bickerton, was appointed to
ask Of the Legislature, then in session,
some material help from the Govern
ment, and June I'D, 1881, they reported
that they had secured a grant of
the lot corner OF Hotel and Alakea
Streets, on condition that within
specified time a substantial brick or
stone building, suitable for the uses Of
the Association, would be erected
thereon.
1t has been the object Of the Associa.
ton to furnish instructive and inter
esting literary and musical entertain
ments, either in their own hall, or in
some larger room. Mention only may
be made of DR.. Rodgers lecture on
Libraries Capt Dutton en- Rivers;
Rev. George Wallace, Rev. J. A. Cru
zan on Success in Life Mr.. Hohnung
on Thomas Hood Prof Bandman on
Elocutlon.
The Amateur Dramatic Association,
the Musical Society and the Symphony
Club have given entertainments in the
Music Hall, the proceeds going to in
rease the invested funds. The ladies
connected with the Association held
fair, May, 1880, which netted $1,000. A
special committee IS. b. Dole, A. ].
Cartwright, c. NJ. Hyde, +. M. Damon,
c. I. Rodgers) was appointed January
7, 1882, to arrange for Loan Exhibi-
ton, which was held through the kind
ness of Mr.. James Campbell in one of
the new stores in his Beaver Block, and
added to the building fund $r,57oSS.
1t had been voted Oct. 1, 1882, that a
committee consisting of A. J. Cart
wright, G.. +. Rodgers, T. G.. Thrum,
and A. Marques, should procure plans
and specifications for Library Build
ing. Changes in the boundaries of the
streets have caused a modification of
the original plan, and delay in prose
cutting the work. But the building is
now advancing rapidly to its compile
ton, and promises to be an ornament
to the appearance of the city, and
credit to the generous and thoughtful
public spirit of its citizens When
safely housed in its fire-proof building,
the Association hopes to make itself
not only increasingly useful but abso-
lutely indispensable Provision is made
for display of paintings and statuary,
as well as for cabinet of antiquarian
curiosities and scientific specimens.
Mr.. A. Marques has presented to the
Association a choice collection of mu-
steal publications, and in this depart
ment it is hoped that substantial aid
will be furnished to all interested in the
study of music. The card catalogue
system was early adopted, though all
the books were not catalogued until
Sept, 80, 1880. This system admits of
thorough classification as well as Of in
definite expansion. AS soon as the
state of the funds will permit, printed
catalogue will be furnished to members
of the Association. The Janitor or the
Librarian will furnish all possible as
sistance in the selection of books at
any time. Residents on other islands
can order books sent by mail at any
time, and so enjoy the advantages Of
the Library, as well as those. can who
live in Honolulu. Strangers from
abroad, or from other islands, are wei
come to the privileges of the reading
room at any time on entering their
names in the Visitors Book. Special
cards of invitation are sent to the ma
tional and mercantile vessels visiting
the port. Children in the public
schools are allowed the use of the read
ing-room, on presenting cards that will
be furnished by their teachers to all
whom they may wish to have such a
privilege. The Library now possesses
nearly 5000 volumes, includingaa very
valuable collection Of books OF refer
ence.
c. NJ. III.