Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-02
MOUNT yERNoN.-One of the pleas

MOUNT yERNoN.-One of the pleas
i,r incidents of the meeting of the
Mount Vernon regents on Wednesday
was the presentation to the council by
the regent of an album containing pho
tnaraphs of the three regents of the as
s01iation. with short biographical
sLetches of each, and of nearly all the
vice regents who have belonged from
4, formation. 1t makes an int 'esting
collection of women, all distinguished
either by family connection, social po-
sition. talent or beauty, as we'll as their
enthusiastic regard for the memory OF
Washington. To collect these pictures
was no easy task, but when it is com
nete it will be one of the most inter-
eating souvenirs at Mount Vernon. In
fine book also are pictures of the man
sion when the association took charge
of il wears ago and when it was fast
crumbling to ruin, and several views OF
now with sketches of the grounds,
&c, to show the contrast. The book
il quite big enough to allow the future
introduction of those who will follow
after the present council. The album
was gratefully received by the council
and Mrs. Townsend was warmly con-
graduated on her thoughtfulness in
making the collection and its pleasing
results.
The regents have issued the follow
ing address:
The tests to which the mansion and
grounds at Mount Vernon have been
subjected during the past year from the
immense crowds that have visited the
sacred spot, brought by boat and cleo
trio cars, prove the admirable manage
ment of the regents in keeping
the mansion in perfect repair, SC
that it has not been material,
ly injured by the tramp of the
visitors and veterans Of the G.. \. X.
The regents have also proved their
ability, through their officials, to cope
with the demands of the public, on the
one side, for facilities for the enjoy
ment of Mount Vernon, and the neces-
sity, on the other side, of preserving
the mansion and grounds from undue
use and devastation. The association
feels that it can always appeal to the
reasonabieness of an American public
to sustain it in preserving a middle
course between these two conflicting
interests. 1t will endeavor to be true
to It's trust in the preservation Of the
mansion and land, and will be careful
not to endanger the Interests of future
generations by sacrificing too much to
present demands.
The regents have decided that here
after, during the summer the gates at
Mount Vernon shall be kept open
every Wednesday evening until e
o'clock instead of 4 o'clock.
To-day Gov. Mckinney and the Nir,
GINA Board of Visitors paid an official
visit to Mt. Vernon. The Governor
and most of the members OF the board
left Washington on the steamer Macal-
ester and were joined here by Capt. Il.
A. Mushbach, of this city, another
member of the board. They were most
cordially received at Mount Vernon by
the regents and made an inspection OF
the building and grounds. Later de-
lightful lunch was served.
In the party were Gov. and Mrs. Nc,
Kinney and child, and Messrs. j.. @
Washington, ]. B. Bigger, Taylor Der,
nv, G. A. Mushbach and +. w. Moore,
Col. Washington was chosen president
of the board and Col. ]. B. Bigger, sec
rotary.
The Governor and some of his party
returned to Washington this evening
bv the steamer while other members OF
the board returned to this city via the
electric railway.