The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-01


HwAY back In 1853 an art loan exhi-
y 4 bition was held under the auspices
OF the old Fire Department IN Firemens
hall, aud then for 80 years art In Detroit
was practically dead.
Ia 1882 Mr.. w. II. Breariey conceived the
idea Of holding an art loan exhibition, the
outcome Of which was 10 be the establish
ment Of permanent museum OF art IN
this city. The first meeting 10 consider
the subject was held In December at the
residence OF Mrs. James II. JOY. Mr..
Brcarley then outlined his plan, which was
well received, and II was decided TO hold a
loan exhibition In September and October
OF 1888.
In January, 1853, II was definitely de-
cided TO hold such an exhibition, and a
guarantee fund OF $50, 900 was pledged by
90 persons, each subscribing $1,000, as fol-
lowG
James Mcmillan. John S.Ncwberry. Henry
T. Baldwin, Moses W. Field, Christian M.
Bull, William A. Butler. Philo Parsons,
James l.. Edison, Richard Macaulay, Clar-
ence A. Black. Wells w. Leggctt, James Il.
ecripps, Christopher r. Mabley, Mrs. G.. II.
Mabley William II. Brearley, Sam
ucl II. Mumford, James ". JOY,
G. A. Newcomb, Dexter M. Ferry. George
Peck. David Preston, Allan Sheldon, Emil
Helnemau, George v. N. Lothrop, Edward
Kanter. Russell A. Alger, Mark s. smith,
Charles G. Hodges, Thomas :. spraguc,
George III. Scripps, 4. w. Meddaugh, q. g.
Randall. Hugh Mcmillan, A. III. Dcy. David
whitney, Jr., william A. Moore. Henry II.
Brown, william II. Tofft. Jessie Willis Brod-
head, Richard Storrs Willis, Simon J. Muir
ply, Francis Palms, George IA. Hammond,
Thomas w. Palmer Th0rndiko Nourse.
willis Y. Walker, Wilhelm Doeing, Thomas
Pitts, George II. Remick, Edward Swift
With this substantial backing the work
OF organizing the committees was soon
accomplished, and on April general
ratification meeting was held in Music
hall. Addresses were made by prominent
gentlemen, aud a letter was read from
Senator Thomas w. Palmer, stating that
he had placed securities TO tho amount OF
$4,000 In the hands OF William - Moore,
with interest from Jan. 1, 1883, 'or the
purpose Of aiding in the purchase Sf a lot
and the erection OF am 49, Lery
thereon This action OF Senator
Palmer's was complete surprise,
and had an effect accordingly.
Music hall was at first selected for the
exhibition, but one Of the owners OF valu-
able works OF art positively refusing TO
place rs pictures In building not hro-
proof Il was decided 10 build temper
airy gallery. Mr.. Brearley advanced the
necessary money 10 construct the gallery
on the lot now occupied by the Detroit
rink.
Plans for the building we're prepared by
Mortimer l.. Smith aud on Aug. "a the
building was ready for occupancy, the
entire work having been done in 10 days.
The exhibition opened promptly on Sat
urday, Sept. 1, continued till Nov. IL, and
was a success, financially as well as from
an artistic standpoint.
The memory OF the old Art Loan of
1885 Is too fresh In the minds OF the peo-
ple OF Michigan to call for a recital Of ita
success. No fewer than l34,924 persons
visited the Art Loan, and OF the thous-
snds OF articles handled not one was lost.
The loan closed with a brilliant fancy
dress ievec, Monday, Nov. IL, and then the
work OF raising money for a permanent
museum began. Il was proposed to raise
f4l 600 10 buy a site. IN 90 subscriptions
OF $1,000 each, aud 70 have the subscribers
form corporation. ON Jan. "a, 1884,
Mr.. Hiram Walker subscribed the last
$1,000, and the 40 subscribers who have
since formed the corporation sre as follows
RIA. Alger, III. r. Baldwin, Joseph Hack
w. II. Brearley, @. ". Bull, James l.. Edson
Charles Endioott, Fred Il. Farnsworth. ID. NJ
Ferry. George II. Hammond,- John J.. Har.
per. Mrs. n. @. Holden, Bella Hubbard, Col
Inns Il. Hubbard, l.. +. Ives, q. v. n
Iothrop, @. r. Mabley.' James Mcmillan
George +. Moore, william A. Moore, samuo
II. Mumford. G. A. Newcomb, 4. w Palmer
Francis Palms, James u. scripps, Georg'
M scripps. Allan Sheldon. Mrs. y. O. Skin
ner- Mr. n. m. II. Crapo Smith. NJ. :. Smith
Frederick stearns, Mrs. J. T. sterling, Mrs
Morse stewart Mrs. n. +. Toms,s T.. w
yolet. Hiram Walker, r. Chandler Walker
wills Il. walker John l.. warrcn, Mira. II
storrs willis.
of the above number, Mrs. II. II. II
Crapo smith, Mrs. Il. q. Holden, Mrs.
q. skinner, Mrs. J. T. Sterling, the lat
Mrs. Morse Stewart, Mrs. X. StOrr
Wiius. Messrs. l.. r. ives, Fred Y. Farms
worth and John l.. Warren were named a
members by Senator Palmer, his gift O
ffO.OO0 being used IN this way.
The new members Of the board 90 N
vacancies are Joseph Pcrfien, Davil
Whitney. Jr., Mrs. w. II. Brearley, Do
NJ. Dickinson, 5. j. Murphy and Mis-
Clara A. Avery.
In March, 1855, the work Of raising si0O
600 was carried TO a successful Issue
Pledges 10 the number OF 1889, repre-
eenting 24O0 persons, were received, an
they varief from one cent 10 $4,000.
A very fuccessful exhibition was opcne
IN Merrill nall May - and closed June -
On Ftb. "a, 1854, the anniversar
OF the nrt executive committee meeting
OF the All Loan association, the 40 SUI
ecrlbors foet and appointed a commltte
81 I've tc raise 100000 for a building
lhure mslng no law under which the asso
eiatlpn tould become incorporated, bi
rrrpne6 by Hon. @. v. N. Lothfop wa
Used hy the legislature Q
lon' on April i6 of tina
yrW tue Detroit Museum OF Art tlled Il
Asi,ttet incorporation. The first boar
~ 'fue.@ y was elected as follows; q. V.
ap'.tppf Thomas w. Palmer James
n..I.,.. ~. William A. Moore, William II
Lewis r. ives.
ne,.,fP, Jyldcd IN the law, the mayor q
Don N lanea TWO lreh'sos, ~ lV,,V~' o,,,,e'
pre.,5./ rustees elected these 0fiicerl
ldrnf Ilt, Thomas w. Palmer. wce-prci
A Wosjames Mcmillan. treasurer, Willial
A..rfre: secretary, Fred y. farnswOrtl
To the amount OF 5000 we're r,