Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-08
The HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The Library and Telfair Academy TO
be Opened SUNDAYS.

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The Georgia Historical Society at its
July meeting last night voted to open the
Library and the Teliair Academy of Arts
and Sciences on Sundays. The question
was brought up at the June meeting and
was referred to the Board of Managers TO
report upon at the next monthly meeting.
Inc attendance last night was the largest
win one or two exceptions that there has
been at any meeting In several years.
me general sentiment is In favor OF the
opening OF the library and art gallery
sundays as well as upon week days.
1t was pretty generally known that the
question would be discussed last night,
ana many VINO take an active interest IN
the soclety's affairs, but are prevented
from attending the regular monthly meet
lngs, were present. The Board of Man
ayers reported that it would be ineXpedi-
ent to open the library and academy ON
Sundays.
Mr., W. S. Bogart moved to adopt the
report. 5. b. Adams, Esq, seconded the
motion. Col. William Garrard moved as
substitute that the report be disagreed
with and that the library and academy be
opened on Sundays. lengthy debate
took place. The chief arguments against
the movement We're that it would be
wrong in religious sense and
would be productive of evil re-
suits, and that Miss Telfair
did not intend that either place should be
open except on week days. Miss Tellair's
Will contained no restricting provision,
but left the matter of opening both insti-
tutlons to the discretion Of the trustees.
over two hours were consumed in the de-
bate.
Coz. Garrard's motion to open the library
and academy on Sunday was finally car
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vigorously opposed by quite number,
who claimed that any movement in the
direction OF opening on Sundays is likely
to be the means of bringing about the
opening OF other institutions that will
produce evil results. The ques-
tlOn towards the close was
discussed almost altogether from
religious standpoint. The second COM
mandment figured prominently IN the
speeches that were made. 1t was seen at
the outset that the majority was opposed
to the Board of Managers report, and an
effort was made to declare the meeting
Illegal on the ground it was not called in
the manner that the constitution and by
laws provide. The objection was done
away with by calling an extra meeting,
which was done in accordance with the
constitution.
Among those who voted in favor of the
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sundays were Capt. George A. Mercer,
Capt. Robert Falligant, Hon. W. G.
Charlton, Rev. Charles Fl. Strong, Col.
William Garrard, Hon. F. G. duBignOn.
and other members of the society. Among
those opposed were Mr.. W. s. Bogart,
Col. john Screven, Mr.. w. H. Baker, Rev.
}. W. Rogan, 5. b. Adams, Esq, John W.
Wilson, Esq, and others.
After the question was disposed Of the
regular business of the society was taken
up. The Library Committee submitted its
report and recommended the purchase of
the following books for July:
Shattesbury (the first Earl), by Fl. D.
Trail.
Violetta, from the German. by Mrs.
WIster.
Writings of Albert Gallatin.
The Story of Norway, by II. Il. Boye-
sen.
Duchess de Langrais, by Fl. de Balzac.
The Vale OF Cedars.
Whom God Hath Joined, by Mrs. Ho-
mer Martin.
Beaton's Bargain, by Mrs. Alexander.