The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
THE W0RLDSFAIRB BOARD
Very Encouraging Reports in Regard
to the Progress Of Work.
ADVISORY MUSIC COMMITTEE.
Several Pr2pinent Rhode Island Must
clans Appointed on It-Resolutions
on Frank Harris's Resiguation-oct. 5
May be Rhode Island Day.

The monthly meeting Of the board OF
this morning.
Col. Wyman made his report. He
noted gratifying progress in regard to
the exhibits. The quantity OF the *
hibits may be reduced but the quality
now promises to be better than was first
anticipated.
Preparations for the educational exhi-
bit are moving forward. Photographs OF
various schoolhouses in different parts OF
the State are being taken. A space has
been secured in the Building of Liberal
Arts. A room has been secured in
Butler Exchange, where a preliminary
exhibition will be given a few days next
month.
Capt. w. b. Church promises a very
full exhibit OF our fisheries interests,
covering boats, seines. traps and photo
graphs showing various operations. Mr..
Rice of East Greenwich is preparing an
exhibit of she'll fisheries. Mr.. Wyman
asked for permission to eXpend $50 Tor
the purpose of securing a granite ex-
hibition, If necessary. 1t was granted.
Mr.. Culp of the committee on ceremonies
asked to have the Rhode Island commits
sioners select "A day which might be
called the Rhode Island day.
a communication was received from
Miss Amy NJ. Starkweather, asking that
an advisory musical committee be apr
pointed. Tue following were appointed
without pay: jules Jordan, w. h.
Sprague, Prof. Babcock on vocal music;
on instrumental music, Robert Bonner,
Mrs. Mary +. Ransom, lillian A. Full
Ter Hamilton McDougal, Hans Schneider
- 400 an al
Mrs. Abbie Sheperdson Nauck. From
Newport, John Rogers and Irving Z.
irons.
Col. Wyman said that he had sent pic
lures of the Rhode Island state house to
members of the General Assembly and
other parties.
The resignation of Frank G. Harris was
received, and Gov. Browns appointment
of John II. SanDorn was noted.
A resolution as follows was passed re-
lating to Mr.. Harris's resignation;
Resolved. That we receive with regret the resig-
nation OF MIR. +. @. Harris as n member OF this
board. His service has been earnest and energetic
S nTs a 9s iSt'o Of .d pltttnng '5 and dn' fisheries EXHIBITS bits
from our state. and his work has proved very val
liable. We wish him a pleasant voyage and a safe
return.
The question Of the selection OF a state
day was discussed and an informal sug-
UeSllOu ludJ oCb. % Dt tlbNtht mNb WIN
general favor. II is probable that that
day will be finally adopted as the Rhode
Island state day.
The secretary reported that the women
OF Westerly had raised $3.50 for "A vase OF
granite To be exhibited AT the Worlds
fair.
John r. Sanborn was appointed to sue
coed Mr.. Harris on the committee ON eX-
hibits.
,The committee on accomodations for
A~isitors from Rhode Island was dis
charged because the Chicago hotels are
already covering the ground laid down
for them. IL Is proposed, however. TO IN
sert advertisements later In the news
papers, giving ways. means, rates, etc,
relating TO all such Matters
Miss Charlotte NJ. Daley asked Tor APP
preparations as follows for the woman's
department For publishing a directory
of the work "A status OF Rhode Island
women, including all statistics, SlGO;wood
carving, So china decorating, 80; pho
tographs or wOmen's work in mills, so;
music, S15; needlework, FOO; colorei
wonen's exhibit, $50; chiidren's work,
500; care taken. $3.50; contingencies, sG5,
total, Sl,s5.
The amount was granted. This makes
in ali 81, 115, which has baen expended on
women's work at the exhibition.