New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-02
FOR A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
MEMBERS OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION HOLD AN
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

The members OF the George Washington Memorial
Association met yesterday at the Waldorf-Astoria
for the purpose Of interesting people In their or
ganization, which Is to promote the establishment
of the University OF the United States. suggested
by George Washington in an address to Congress-
in 1890
There was a number OF short addresses made
during the afternoon Mrs. Ellen A. Richardson.
the president said that she daily heard and read
OF various companies banding themselves together,
for the purpose Of carrying out the university idea
proposed by the Father Of His Country. until 10
seemed 10 her II the universe were full OF the
thought She lkened this initial enterprise TO the
acorn that falls and lies In the darkened ground.
only 10 protect humanity under It's spreading
branches all in due time.
Mrs. Henry R Mallory chairman OF the Ways
and Means Committee. then introduced Mrs. Calvin
8 Brice, who is greatly interested in the work. and
who like Mrs Mallory has subscribed $1,000 toward
the fund.
Mrs Brice spoke feengly upon the subject,
declaring that the people Of the United States owe
TO the and daughters OF his land university
that shall excel all educational institutions in tho
world.
DR.. Egbert Guernsey followed with admirable
paper after which Mrs. T. ST. John Carney spoke
extemporaneously, eliciting much laughter and APT
plause by her ready wit. She said she did not pro-
Tess be descendant Of Mother Shipton. but she
was willing to prophesy that the cornerstone foct
the university would be laid on December II next
Mrs Sweat OF Maine. who has been a member or
the Mount Vernon Association for thirty three
years spoke a few words. DR.. w J. MCGEE. OF the
short address. which closed the meeting.
Calvin S. Brce OF Ohio: Mrs. William T. Carter. Of
Mrs ss.a u A Msns % # Hssa,
Mallory Of New-York. and Mrs. Angus Cameron
OF Wisconsin.
The officers Of the association are: Presidents
Mrs Ellen A. Richardson, Sew-York; vics-}
presidents, Mrs. Henry r. Mallory, BrooklynI
Miss Elizabeth T. King. Maryland: Mrs Heroert3
A Claiborne, Virginia: Mrs. Frank Northrop. New-f
York; Mrs Nelson A. Miles, Washington, ID. C.;t
Mrs. Orange J. Salisbury. Utah. and Mrs FRANK
Monroe. louisiana -
The trustees are Mrs John L. Routt. Coorado;i
Mrs John X Goodloe, Kentucky: Mrs; c: Vincent
Coffin Connecticut; Mrs. Charles j. Bell. Washing
ton b. c.: Mrs. David Starr Jordan. Californts:i
Mrs Leslie c. wead. Massachusetts,
The ADVISORY Council consists OF DR. John Clark
Ridpath historian, Boston. Mass; Or. David starr
Colonel f. H. Adams. director of civic study In
American schools for American Institute OF Cvtcs;
Mrs Phebe A Hearst, regent OF California Unver.
i,S and Mrs Calvin q Brice. trustee OF the
Western College Oxford. Ohio.
THE National treasurer ts Charles j. Bell, OF
We shineton d c. The treasurer Of the Board OF
Trustees rs Mrs Frank Northrop. OF New-York.
The secretarfes are Recording Mrs 5. p. GagA
r,haca n Y corresponding. Mrs George r. Bige-
low Boston. Mass: secretary OF Board OF Trus.
80: Mrs Leslie C. Wead. Brookline. Mass. and
The auditors are Mrs. C NJ. Ffoulke and Mrs. J.
Hubley Ashton. OF Washington, d. c.