Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-09


| benefits of his gift to civilization. The bust
occupies a position on top of pedestal of
stone and just below the sphere. On the face
of the pedestal is the discoveries name
This monument is to be erected in the CEN
ter hall of the National Museum, where all Wis
ltors to this shrine of science and art and in
dustrv may it. 1t was first designed to
stand in front of the building on the green
just beyond the asphalt walk. but later decision
has placed II inside the structure as being more
appropriately an indoor monument 1t has
not yet been received from the hands of the
sculptor, but will undoubtedly be in time for
the unveiling, which is to take place on Fri
DAY.
The photographers decided to erect this
monument at their last meeting, which was
held III Boston year ago. }. +. Ryder of
Clevelend, Ohio. was the mover of the resolu-
ton providing for this memorial, and it was
passed with enthusiasm, under the sole con-
dltlon that the cost was not to exceed nc, OGO
Competitive designs were offered by various
sculptors. and that OF Mr.. J. Scott Hartley of
New York was adopted by the committee
appointed to take this matter in charge Com
| mittees were appointed in the larger cities to
aid Ill the raising of funds for the payment OF
the cost of the monument, that in this CITY
being composed of Messrs. L. J. Pullman, Thos
W. Smillie, A. A. Adee, A. Dickinson Jewett
and Dr. GritlithS of the navy These gentle
men have been hard at work for months irving
to raise the proper proportion of money in
NdeHiHStOH Dut not WITH SeDefdl success The
fact that the city was selected at the Boston
convention as the next meeting place has not
been altogether satisfactory to some Of the
local followers Of Daguerre, and there has not
been that amount of interest and enthusiasm
in the event that would possibly have charac-
terlZed Its holding somewhere else. Messrs
Adee and Griffiths of the Washington COM
mittee being out of the city their places on the
committee we're filled some time ago by the
appointment of Messrs. NJ B. Brady and Edgar
Richards.
THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS OBJECTS
The association under whose auspices this
fitting tribute to a pioneer is being made Is
composed of both amateur and professional
photographers, although the latter class is
| largely i'll the majority. Amateurs have been
| entering the body only of late years. though
the constitution has never contained any pro-
hibition on them to keep them out Several
members OF the Washington Camera Club have
lately become members of the larger BODY
The objects of the association are as follows:
The advancement OF the art of photography;
the elevation OF the professional character OF
its deyotees; the establishment of a higher and
more perfect system of conducting the bust
| ness; the promotion Of friendly intercourse; a
unity OF methods which points to the greater
| success OF photography as an art; the diffusion
of scientific knowledge among its members by
fostering Photographic literature, stimulating
discovery and inventions, and the encourage
ment in all legitimate ways of the broadest and
highest possible range of Photographic pro-
ductlon; to discourage and oppose any unjust
imposition which tends to hamper the progress
| OF the art; to inaugurate exhibitions Of pho
tographlc production on q scale commensurate
with the progress Of art.
WHAT WILL BE DONE AT THE SESSIONS
The first session will be held in the lecture
hall Of the museum Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock, when, after the convention has been
called to order by the president. Mr.. j. NJ. APP
pleton Of Dayton, Ohio, the members will be
received by an address of welcome read by Mr.
r. Dickinson Jewett of this city. Then will
follow the transaction Of business, including
the reports OF committees and of the president
the selection OF location for the place of meet
ing next year, the appointment of the commit
tee on nominations and Of the committee on
awards.
There will be nothing more done that day.
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock there will be
| the reading Of communications, the report of
the committee Oh nominations the re ports of
special committees and other business. That
afternoon the discussion Of Photographic topics
and composition" Lighting" Back grounds
| and accessories" and Exposure" Each Of
these papers will be followed by general dis
cussion.
Wednesday evening there will be perhaps the
most interesting part Of the convention, as far
embrace composite lecture consisting of art
criticisms on photography, illustrated with the
stereoptIcon, beginning at 1880.
Thursday morning the business sessions will
be continued and officers will be elected for
the coming year. In the afternoon the disc US
sion OF topics will be carried on, the subjects
being Developing, "Retouching," "Albumen
Printing" and Bromide Printing" The
evening session will also be devoted to art dis
cussion on Platinum Printing" "Aristo Print
ing" Artificial Lighting" and "Orthochro-
matte Photography"
Friday afternoon will be given up to the
memorial. the morning being consumed in the
transaction of the remaining business, the re-
ception OF reports from committees and the
| announcement Of awards Of prizes.
THE DEDIcAToRY SERVICES
will take place in the afternoon. At 1:3O the
members Of the association will form In ranks
at the Ebbitt House, which will be the head
quarters OF the photographers, and headed by
band will march through the streets to the
museum. The ceremonies will begin at 2
o'clock with the rendition of music by the
band. President Appleton will then introduce
Secretary Noble, who will deliver the address
Of dedication. At IT'S conclusion he will unveil
the memorial and the band will play.
The general committee having in charge the