The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-04
MR.. BRANDT WILL ACT.
he VIII Continue as Director OF the
Tslfair Academy.

torical Society resulted, as was expected,
in the adoption OF the plan which has
been under discussion for some time to
rid the Tehair Academy Of its indebted
ness and place IT upon a solid financial
footing. To do this 1t was necessary to
dispense with the services OF the director
as salaried officer.
Director Brandt has. however, con-
scented 10 continue as the director Of the
Telfair Academy. giving the board of man
ayers the benefit Of his counsel and ad-
vice and his assistance in whatever
movements they may undertake for the
benefit Of the institution and also occa-
siOnal inspection Of the buildings and their
contents whenever it may be deemed nee
essary by the managers. His Office, how
ever, viii be in New York.
The officers and members of the Geor-
gia Historical Society feel under obliga-
tons to Mr. Brandt for his generous Of
fer, and accept it as an evidence of the
interest which he has always manifested
in the welfare Of the academy.
Col John Screven, first vice president,
presided at the meeting last night. After
the reading of the minutes the import
ant business of the evening came up in
the shape of a report from the committee
on the Telfair Academy, the result Of
resolution adopted at a previous meet
I ing of the society The report was sub
mitted by Judge Hardin, chairman of the
committee. Col. Screven presiding as
chairman of the meeting.
The report of the committee was in sub
stance as follows:
Mr. Carl l.. Brandt is reappointed di-
rector of the academy for the year 1895.
During that time he Is not expected to re-
side in the city of Savannah nor to be in
any manner responsible for the condition
of the academy buildings nor their con-
tents, but he will from time to time, as
may be necessary, give TO the board of
managers or the committee on the Tel
fair Academy counsel. advice
maintenance and improvement of
the buildings and their contents,
and also in the selection and purchase of
subjects of art intended for the academy.
Should the director be subjected to per-
sonal expense in these respects or in trav-
cling for these purposes, including such
trips to Savannah as may be mutually
| agreed upon. he shall be reimbursed from
the funds of the academy.
The terms of the resolution were pre-
viously communicated to Mr.. Brandt, and
he accepted them and said that they
were perfectly satisfactory.
The following was also reported from
the board of managers to the society:
Resolved. That the expense of the Tel
fair Academy be reduced to the least
| amount essential in the judgment of the
board, that the entire income less the
above amount be paid upon the debt of
the trustee society, when the next divi-
dend shall have been received, the surplus
over 81 800 per semi-annum always remain
ing in the treasury until the receipt of the
next dividend. Both resolutions were
unanimously adopted. A letter from Mr.
Brandt stating his acceptance of the
terms named and expressing his continued
interest in the Georgia Historical Society
and the Telfair Academy, was read by
Judge Harden.
Judge Harden, in explaining the resolu-
ton as to finances, said the income of the
society from its Augusta and Savannah
stock is now $1,000 which has been paid
| by the receivers of the Central railroad
since that system went into the hands of
the court, and it is believed it will be con-
tinued to be paid as long as the receiver
/ ship lasts. In case of reorganization under
the plan submitted by Drexel, Morgan &
/ Co, the income will be only s. 900 per an
| mum. In either case, Judge Harden said an
| arrangement had been made with Cen
/ jackson, the societys creditor, by which,
| after every semi-annual collection of the
/ dividend, 1850 should at once be paid upon
the debt and a the collection of the sue
\ ceeding dividend whatever remains in the
| hands of the treasurer of the previous
dividend after defraying any necessary
| expenses, shall also be credited upon the
! debt, credit for the whole amount paid
being allowed by Gen. jackson from the
time of the semi-annual payment, as he
would in reality be in the enjoyment of
the use of the money during that time
Gen jackson has agreed, Judge Harden
SAID, in case of any emergency arising re-
! curing the use of any portion of the
semi-annual dividend by the society to re-
| lease to the society whatever amount is
needed over and above the 81, 500 payment
! required semi al " NV
The adoption of the report was moved
| by Mr.. c. N. West
Col. Mercer, in seconding the motion.
spoke very highly of Director Brandt and
his work in building up Telfair Acad-
! envy and developing a taste for art in this
community. The contributions of Mr.
Brandt to the academy's collections, Col.
Mercer said, he belived are fully equal in
value to all remuneration which he has
received for his work
After finishing the regular order OF
business the election of two curators to
fill the vacancies caused by the election of
Judge Harden to the vice presidency and
the resignation of Col. Garrard was taken
up. Judge Harden nominated DR.. A.
Oemler with some very complimentary
remarks upon the work of that gentle
man in behalf of the society Mr.. H p.
Smart was nominated by Capt. George
T. Cam There being no other nomina-
tons, the chairman was instructed to cast
the ballot of the society in behalf of the
two gentlemen named, which was done
The speedy payment of the Telfair debt
to Gen. Jackson has been matter of
much contention in the society. Eight
years ago Mr.. West urged it, but with
drew his pressure upon the presidents re-
quest. He renewed it two years ago. but
was out-voted at very large meeting.
The action last night with practical una
nimity reverses that decision, and vim
dicates the foresight and soundness of
judgment of those who have wished the
debt paid.
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