Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

and Frew, was deputed to attend the gen.
eral meeting of November 8, with power to
act for the Art Society in such a movement
as might be determined upon by the repre-
sentatives of all the societies. There was
also discussion of Mr.. Carnegle's plans as
above outlined, upon which the members
present seemed to be thoroughly posted, and
much commendation was expressed of his
publlc-spirited intentions.
Subsequent to the meeting gentleman
present was seen by DISPATCH represen-
tative. He was very enthusiastic upon the
subject of an academy of science, and said:
"Should as 1 have heard from several
sources, Mr.. Carnegie afford q permanent
quarters for the academy in the Library
building. the Art Society will suggest that
the matter of preparation of catalogues be
placed In the hands of each Pittsburg So
ciety in the following manner: The Art
Society to take charge of all books upon art
and artists, and decorations, etc.; the Bo-
tanical Society to do the same in books of
botanical nature and so on. In this way
the character of each department would be
of the highest, and could be made far more
complete than the judgment of any individ-
ual would suffice. or course standard liter
ature or fiction could be secured in the
usual wav, but the world of special
artistic. generic and scientific literature is
beyond the ken of even an extraordinary
librarian. There is a little literary world
for each art and science, and the votaries Of
art naturally know more about their generic
book matter than they do about that apper-
tanning to some other pursuit. which though
kindred is vastly dissimilar.
EACH SOCIETY A JUDGE.
''There are now quite number of Or
CARNATIONS comprehended in this plan of
federation, and each society should be con-
stituted the sole judge of the character of its
department of literature. Besides, in
connection with this plan is the
BILE the subdivision of the interior
of the library in such manner as to make
the collections contributed by each societya
portion of the library ITSELF So that
articles would be almost together with the
text books upon them. l notice that one
very important society in this city has re-
ceived no attention as vet, but Will never
theless be represented at the coming
meeting. I refer to the Numismatists who
have fiourishing organization. may say
that William Thaw has collection of !, 300
coins which he will donate to the Academy.
1 heartily concur in Mr.. Macbeth's views in
regard to the large amount of articles which
would be presented to the future academy if
q secure depository were provided.
WHAT WOULD FLOW IN.
Rare prints, engravings. paintings and
every sort of handsome and valuable article
would assuredly flow in from all sources. 1t
would be an incentive to give and contribute
which does not now exist owing to the desul-
tory and incomplete nature Of the accommo-
dations of the various societies. A good
deal of money is now paid out for rental and
fixtures which would be saved under the
new arrangement. have understood that
Mr.. Carnegie is very much pleased by the
talk of an amalgamation of the various So
cieties, and feel assured that he will stand
ready to assist our plans in every essential
detail
Recently at Cresson Mr.. Carnegie stated
that he was anxious to see a fire proof
building in Pittsburg where valuable col
lections of art and other interesting articles |
could be kept. He said all the cities in |
Europe had such buildings, and philanthro- |
pists and wealthy men contributed literally |
of literary, scientific and artistic works. |
These collections are of immense value, and |
he feels sure that Pittsburgers will be Just |
as liberal in this respect as Europeans if the |
proper receptacle is provided.