Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-29
FOR MACHINERY HALL
Many Contributions Made at an En-
thusiastic Mass Meeting
BY FRIENDS OF THE EXPOSITION.
Father Sheedy Addresses the Crowd and
Makes His Contribution.
INVITED ORATORS WERE ALL ABSENT

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position building last night, in answer to
the call from the society for citizens meet
ing. A large number Of the crowd were
ladies, who seemed to be deeply interested
in the proceedings. The Great Western
Band occupied part Of the stage, discoursed
some of their sweetest music and received
hearty applause, as we'll as vote of thanks
for their efforts Quite number of speakers
had been selected for the occasion. Among
them were Hon. Thomas M. Bayne, Hon.
John Dalzell, Hon. F. 81. Collier and John
b. Ricketson; but not one of them put in
an appearance, and the Chairman, Captain
G. W. Bachelor, had some trouble in
selecting speakers from among the audience.
He finally managed to secure enough to fill
in the evening.
In opening the meeting, Captain Batch
elor said that while he had taken no part
in the erection of the Exposition building,
!. yet as a citizen of Pittsburg he was proud
of the handsome structure. The speaker
mentioned the name Of Andrew Carnegie in
terms of praise as having done something
for mankind in the erection of public
libraries; that was an example for mil
lionaires, and further said:
CAPTAIN BATCHELoR's WISH. -.
SIT 1 were as rich as some of the business
men Of Pittsburg, would come to the man.
ayers of this Exposition Society and beg per-
mission from them to erect Machinery Hall
from my own money and dedicate it to the
norn nxrynr1 r1rovsc cxxbr arn tn IN of
this city"
President S. S. Marvin, of the Exposition
Society, was greeted with applause as he
stepped to the front OF the platform and
read the general statement of the society,"
which was as follows:
Subscriptions as life members SIZE, 800
Subscriptions to loan. 94,766
Total amount subscribed to date. -. .S2lGO66
COST OF BUILDINGS.
Main building including art gallery - .$235, 900
Machinery hall complete. 10000
Total cost of Exposition buildings. .SS65, 900
Balance required for completion of
George A Kelly was next introduced to
the audience and said that while he was not
present for the purpose of making speech
1T was the duty of any citizen, not only to
speak but work for the Exposition. He
said that no city in the country needs an
Exposition worse than Plttsburg, and he
honored the true American grit of the Ex-
position Society who had overcome all the
obstacles in their paths and were on the
high road to success.
PITTsBURG BEHIND THE AGE.
After some music by the Great Western
Band Prof W. A. Ford was called up
from among the spectators and said:
Pittsburg is a wonderful city and the next
census will show wonderful results here; but
the city is behind the age In furnishing resorts
of pleasure for its citizens. A step in the right
direction, however, is now being taken in the
way of parks, etc. The Exposition will be
wonderful school that will not only furnish
education, but also pleasure, to the citizens of
this city and will also show the grand results of
our numerous industries.
A letter was read from John II. Ricket-
son expressing his regret at not being able
to be present at the meeting. He sent in
second subscription of 500 to the society.
\ letter of regret was also read from Hon.
f. H. Collier.
Rev. Father NJ. M. Sheedy was observed
among the spectators. On being called for
by Chairman Bachelor, the reverend gentle
man stepped forward, -blushing like a
school boy. After hearty outburst Of ap-
plause had died away, Mr.. Sheedy said:
ing e55h in 4Rs grand ywork
have special interest in this project, as it is in
my parish, and therefore think that must
have care over them, and if at any time they
need spiritual adviser, can be relied upon.
The building of this Exposition is like the
building of Rome-slowiy at first, but rapidly
after time.
A NEGLECT MADE UP.
We have heretofore neglected to provide the
great mass of laboring people with suitable
places Of instruction and pleasure; but now the
city is taking active steps in parks, music and
free libraries The Exposition has my best
wishes, and, while it is a known fact that
priests are not millionaires. still I will this
evening guarantee to the President of the So
ciety my personal contribution, which is Sl00."'
The last announcement was received with |
hearty applause. D. G. Ripley was next |
and he spoke of the transtorma-
ton made on the Point ash pile by the erec-
tion of the building, and hoped to see not |
only Machinery Hall, but also Music
Hall.
Colonel 7. P. Roberts and H. J. Heinz |
made short addresses in the strain of the |
former speakers, after which the meeting |
adjourned while the band played lively |
march.
The following list of contributors were
also read: Life managerships, Edward E. |
Levi, Thomas D. Evans, F. 7. Lusk, James |
V. McMasters, Brace Brothers (second sub |
scription), Mrs. George Mashey, P. NJ. |
Haney, F. C. Kohne, Neville Bayley, !
James B. Young, John Hays, Adam Refine |
man, Rev. Morgan, M. Sheedy, John H. |
A. V. D. Waterson, A. Walker |
& Son, Free & Meredith Construction Com |
pany; subscriptions to loan, Edward O'Neil, |
500; Nicola Bros, 500; w. G. Lyme, $100. |
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