West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-04
George Washington Memorial As
ISOLATION.

IL is nearly hundred years since
the death of Washington A marble
shaft taller than any o,her similar
structure in the world, stands in the
/ District OF Columbia TO commemorate
his achievements. A greater tribute
to his goodness and wisdom is now
I proposed 10y the fullfilmeut of his
wish that there might lie established
at Washington a National University
for the higher education of the youth
of the country. not only in the arts
and sciences, but in the principles of
politics and gooi government The
reasons which appealed TO him for he
creation OF such an institution are
given in his will ana he left bcquest
To aid in its foundation. During his
life time az his instance site for the
University was selected on the Potomac
ut Washington upon knoll CORE
spending tn the one upon which his
monument now stands No successful
or sustained effort has been made to
carry out this grand purpose of Wash.
ington, and the personal contribution
which he intended TO make has long
since passed To other uses lie has
left, however, "A heritage most valua BILE.
in the conception If this great work.
and IL has remained for the ladies of
tho country To come forward in AN en-
deavor To carry IL ON. A number OF
them, prominent in the social circles
ofthe larger cities have organized the
George Washington Memorial Asso-
,ciation. with chapters IN all the States
Of tho Union, and are making com.
bined and systematic effort To bring
into being the institution which
Washington foretold. They aim Hrst
to secure sufficient funds to erect I'm
Washington an administration build
ing. which will bring the project di-
rectly to the attention of the national
legislators and other visitors to the
national capital. The Memorial Asso-
citation has just held convention OF
delegates from all over the United
States. The meeting was enthusiastic
and encouraging reports were pre-
sented. Several thousand dollars have
already been subscribed, aud interest
in the movement is being widely mani
Tested. The Association in raising
funds depends largely upon the in
crease of its numbers. the membership
fee being $500. All persons joining
prior TO November lst 1898. will have
the honor of being enrolled as charter
members, and will receive a finely en-
graved certificate OF subscription suf-
hciently attractive to compel its pre-
servation. In years to come it will be
valued as showing the interest and
participation Of the contributor in this
great undertaking. Organization as
well as individuals. are eligible for
membership, and this applies most APP
propriatel2 to the small social. benevo-
lent and religious societies. The GER
tificate of membership would make n
suitable and commendab bic souvenir for
the walls OF their committee rooms.
BY Inheritance West Virginia shares
the pride of Virginia Il, all that touches
the greatness Of Washington. and her
sister States will look TO her for a pro-
per expression of her interest in the
undertaking The hundredth ami
versary OF the death Of Washington oc.
ours on the 18th Of Dece,n Der 1893. and
the Association intends that upon this
mos: fitting occasion there shall be
laid the corner stone OF the great Uni
versity, the foundation of which he
sought TO provide. The chairman of
the West Virginia State Committee is
Miss Grace Il Davis, daughter of ex-
Senator avis'whose home is at Elkins,
W. Va. and who will be glad to receive
and acknowledge contributions In any
amount for the fund, as well as appli-
cations for membership and TO furnish
any information that may be desired
on the subject