The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-02
BUSY SESSION.
R. l. Historical Society Holds
Quarterly Session,

The meeting of the Rhode Island His
toricai society was held AZ the cabinet
last evening. The meeting was presided
over by Mr.. George II. Paine.
The records OF the last meeting were
read by Prof w. n. Munro After the
minutes we're accepted, the Librarian.
Mr.. ]. 8. Brigham read his report which
was as follows
During the past quarter there have
been added 10 the society's library 1907
items. including iSi3 bound volumes, $50
pamphlets, four manuscripts and one lot
or newspaper clippings. Among the more
important gifts OF the quarter are
collection OF pamphlets upon civil SER
vice reform from Prof. j. Franklin jane
son and the new edition OF w. Wallace
Tooker's Indian writings. Another very
valuable gift which has just been an
nounced has come from a lifelong friend
OF the society. Mr.. George T. Paine. IL
Comprises the four volumes OF the "In-
dian English Dictionary" upon which
Mr.. Paine faithfully labored for several
years.
The largest accession has been the
gift by Esek A. Jilison OF a library of
books on Rhode Island history, the drama
and miscellaneous articles compiled by
his son, Charles ID. Jillson. The chief In
terest is centred on the dramatic works,
as the collection is essentially work
ing library on English plays.
The crowning feature OF the collec-
ton IL the sumptuous manner in which
the volumes are bound. They form de-
cidedly valuable acquisition 10 our libra
~, and serve special purpose In the
field OF the American stage"
The communication from the Sons OF
American Revolution asking IL flag and
stan for the building would be accepta-
be was referred to the committee
on buildings. Prof. William Mcdonald of
Brown was elected member.
$500 OF the Parsons fund was appro-
prist ted for the use of the committee on
buildings and grounds.
A vote OF thanks was rendered TO
George r. Paine. william Pearce and
Henry Pearce, for gifts 20 the society.
The secretary was instructed TO convey
10 the representatives of the late Esek
Jillson the appreciation of the society
for the books which he had given.
Mr. Brigham, the librarian then read
a list OF paintings and busts given since
the catalogue prepared by the late Amos
Perry had been completed. The list was
az follows:
Paintings--Thomas Davis. the we'll
known abolitionist and prominent in
Rhode Islands history. Portrait by John
NJ. Arnold
Dutee Greene. among the best known
Of the early residents of Christian Hill"
Esek Hopkins The small mezEo-tint is
reproduced in colors upon glass, being
nne example OF early portraiture. This
has been In the society's possession for
some time, but was overlooked by Mr..
Ferry.
from 1859 10 1873 Presented by his sister;
Maria l. adelford.
Amos Perry. the veteran secretary and
librarian OF the society. Portrait by
John IA. Arnold.
Harriet Beecher Stowe remarkably
fine painting by Alanson Fisher, present
ed by Charles L. rendeton.
Dr. Thomas Throop, first president OF
the Rhode Island Medical society.
Busts-Tristam Burgess. former chief
Justice or the Rhode Island supreme
court, for 10 years representative In
congress and an orator OF national repu-
tation.
Paulina Wright Davis. Her second
husband was Hon. Thomas Davis. She
was president OF the first Conference OF
Woman sufrra sists held in this country.
The pust Is by Paul Akers and was pre-
sented 10 the society by Thomas Davis.
John Burrows Hopkins Leonard Life
size bust by local sculptor. george II.
Annable. presented by William NJ. Bal
ley
Judge John Mclean, noted jurist ana
statesman Bust by Paul Akers, present.
ed by Thomas Davis.
Gerrett Smith. philanthropist and re-
former Gift OF Thomas Davis.
Judge Francis Wayland. A fine plaster
cast presented by the late Reuben A.
Guild; was made during the life OF Judge
Nayiand by George o. Annable.
Slate rock views: large painting by
George NJ. Whitaker assisted by early
prints and sketches Of the Seekonk river
and smaller painting by Isaac r. Noyes
OF Washington. whose boyhood days were
pa ssed In the vicinity of the historic
landmark.
Addresses were then made by John NJ.
arnold. Daniel A. Cook and others after
which the meeting adjourned.