The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-03

and to all others of responsibility who de-
sire TO partake of its advantages, the pub
nc interest in ii would be immensely in
creased. As the library of the many, in
stead of the library of the few, it would
appeal to those inclined to assist worthy
public enterprises Under such circum-
stances 1 believe it would soon be in far
better financial condition than now and
those in charge of il would have the sat
lsfaction of knowing that its usefulness
had been greatly extended.
1t appears to me that it would be we'll
TO consider whether it is not possible to
get say one hundred of our citizens to
pay certain amount each yearly to the
library, conditioned upon it's being made
iree TO those now unable to become mem
bers, or free to the entire public Out of
the present membership nearly all would
probably be willing to continue as mem
bers and enjoy the voting privilege by
the payment of the present dues Those
not at present members who subscribe to
such tund as l mention, could also be
entrusted with the ballet The general
publc enjoying the privileges Of the libra
ny need not have the voting privilege.
| present this for your consideration,
and would assist cheerfully in any plans
you may deem expedient in this connec-
ton. Very respectfully,
Herman Myers
Another communication was received
from Mayor Myers in which he rendered
TO the society a volume published by the
Hawaiian Museum Society, sent to him
by Hon. William O.. Smith, eX-Attorney
General of the Hawaiian Islands who was
one of the speakers at the recent Dewey
banquet. Mr.. Smith took this means of
showing his appreciation of the courte-
sizes shown him while the guest of the
city The book was sent to Mayor Myers
with the statement that it was for the
public library of Savannah" The Geor-
gia Historical Society being the nearest
approach to public library which Savan-
nah possesses, the book was rendered it
by Mayor Myers. The tender was accepted
structed to write Mr.. Smith
and express to him the thanks
of the society for the gift The
volume is one of series published by the
Hawaiian Museum, and is descriptive of
Hawaiian feather work. Mr.. Smith is
trustee of the museum. The whole edition
of the book was 325 copies, he states. and
the books are not for sale.
The proposition of Director Carl L.
Brandt of the Telfar Academy, TO pur-
chase for the academy during his stay
abroad this summer, paintings of merit
if such can be obtained at a fair and
asona bic price, and to advance the
money therefor himself to the extent of
$4,000, the society agreeing to refund the
money, with interest a per cent, when
il can afford to do so, after paying off the
debt due the estate of Gen. Henry r.
Jackson, was accepted by the society IN
the recommendation of the board of man
ayers of the Telfair Academy. AS the
Jackson debt is now only $400 which it
is expected, will be entirely paid off this
year, the management of the academy
felt justified in accepting the liberal Of
fer of Mr.. Brandt and mourning the in
debtedness mentioned.
Dr. j. S. Morel was elected an honorary
member of the society. he being the only
survivor of the original charter members.
DR.. Morel is now SO years of age and in
very feeble health, and il is possible that
he may never be able to again put foot
within the building of the society.
Two very old deeds. presented by Mr.
c. H. Dorsett, were accepted with the
thanks of the society One of the deeds
is to a city lot in Savannah, and the other
to land in Wilkinson county.
Messrs. w. H. Stanhope. a. E. Drought
and Julian l.. Wells were elected men,
bers.
The following officers and members Of
the society were in attendance: Col
George A. Mercer, PRESIDENT Mr. Will
lam Harden. librarian; Mr. Otis Ashmore
corresponding secretary; Hon. Robert
Failigant, Mr.. c.. l.. Brandt. director of
the Telfair Academy; DR.. r. j. Num-,
3. A. Denmark Esq, j. r. Saussy, Esq.
Mr. j. F. Minis, Mr.. Louis G.. Young. Mr.
j. S. Woods and Mr. l.. w. Neeson.