New-York tribune., 1901-10-07

iege to make an address on an occasion some;
opening of the Hackensack Library. in the room
which has been its resting place until to-day, and
during homa. | congratulate you, Senator John
work, and believe that You have not misi3ter-
preted the feeling OF this community in providing
this home of knowledge, Improvement and recrea-
tion.
DR. Holley introduced Mr.. Johnson as the
next speaker. Cheers greeted him as he
stepped to the platform, and it some time
before he could begin his address. which fire.
quenty interrupted with applause. Mr.. John
said:
Mr.. President Ladies and Gentlemen: It Is now
nouncement to he Hackensack ImproveHent Com
mission OF my purpose to erect and present to the
discovered that building library is very much
IKE IKE building houseEit usually takes & twice as
however, have been unforeseen and unavoidable,
but we have at last reached the point where the
building is complete and ready for use. and is
to be formally opened
This old town of Hackensack is my home, its
citizens are my neighbors and friends; here have
spent the greater part Of my manhood years; here
and political activities. l have grown to love the
the civic duty When devoVes upon US all to do
something by word or deed or eNamrc 10 promote
and lave thought Of no better method of per
forming my part than by the erection OF such
perity Of NnckenSack is most gratifying, and has
ana more serious interests thtn mere growth in
population and houses and wealth. which ought to
have thoughtful consideration.
This town has many noble Institutions, relsio4s,
educational and philanthrOpc. all engaged in the
grand work for which they were Organized. These
have my hcartcSt s. mpathL> ana encouragement,
but there Is still u field FOR an institution having
for its object the development OF the Intellectual
literary and thetic faculties. The refining and
eduCp tionHl force Of a literally managed and pro-
gressive library cannot be we'll OVCTCst.mated. and
the purpose which ! have long had IN mind las
crystaiZed into a conviction that of the great
needs OF town is public library, modern,
progressive aud adapted to the requirements o.
1
free confess tuat my interest in this matter
has been greatly stimulated by my observation or
tho fidelity. enthusiasm and patience with which
Indies of the HaCkensack Library Association
difficult circums; ces. and with such great sue
caSs a public library In the old Washlngton In
stftute. Ny only regret in connection with this
affair Is that K viii he imprlct cable to commit the
charge and rncnaEcmcnt OF the library TO their
ears. there many ways IN whlSh, as aux
utarv members they n.ny promote the library WORK
and bespeak thei- continued interest in the cause
and trus: they VIII maintain the.r oFSaAZatloh
so o be rcady TO lend helping h1nt TO The
librarians and trustees in their efforts to make this
library of the strongest educational and rein-
ing forces in this community.
In all the work OF planning and establishing this
library have had the hcartleSt sympathy ana
encolira cement Of my family and the valued
assistance and advice OF the board OF trustees. VINO
have taken q lively interest in its progress
l believe this library building is as complete IN
all It's details and equipments as II Is poSSlpie 70
make IT, The beauty OF the building IS due 10 the
taste skill of the architects, MeSSVS ltosSllei
4. Wright of NeW-York. To the builder, NlluaIn
II Whyte of Hnckensack, must give unstinted
nraieA Tor the thorough and satisfactory manner
In which he has executed his sfare OF the worn
The building itself is fireproof throughout, and Is
enifInncd with every appliance which modern library
science demands The organization OF the Aorary
the arrangement Of the books the selection Oh sup