The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-14

A movement that is well under way
contemplates the erection in Washington
in the near future o. massive and or
namentaI edifce, which win probably be
known as the George Washington Me-
mortal Building" Il Will have as its OBJ
ject the providing of accommodations fer
conventions. exhibitions. and concerts and
for the inaugural balls Of the future.
The structure Will also be used by pa
triotic, artistic, and scientific organiza-
tions. which have been striving. each in
its own way, for years to secure just such
facilities as this enterprise will afford.
Bill in the senate.
Senator Mcmillan recently introduced
a bill providing an appropriation Of three
million dollars for the erection and
maintenance OF the edifce of this char
acter, and the various organizations in
terosted in the movement are working
along the lines Indicated In the Michi-
San Senator's bill
II Is cOntended that these associations
want to give 10 Washington Vbat most Of
the principal European capitals have in
the way of buildings TO accommodate such
public organizations as they represent, It
is also pointed out that the scheme for
the great memorial is in line with the
general plan for the Identification Of the
National Capital which is now agitating
the people. in view OF the fact that the
plans or the commission are about to be
displayed for the public view
Conference to Be Held.
In order that definite action shall be
taken in the matter the Society OF
Washington Artists. OF which Mr. Rich
ard NJ Brooke is president and DR. H.
Hobart Nichols. secretary. has is SUED a
call for a conference Of the various or
CARNATIONS Interested TO be held at the
Cosmos Club on The afternoon OF Feb
ruary 10.
For long time objections have been
raised to the holding Of the inaugural
balls at the Pension Office building be-
cause OF the great delay caused to the
work in that important bureau In order
20 hold this function In the Pension build
ing il has been necessary TO dismiss al
most the entire force under Commissioner
Evans for two or three days previous 10
and following he balls. This has led to
adverse criticism. not only among mem
hers Of Congress. but in other quarters.
The Call for the Conference.
The following is the call for the confer
ence on the subject OF the proposed edi-
fee:
Washington. D. c.. January -. 1902
Sir; inasl-uch as there is "a widespread
desire for a building ia Washington az in
po'ang and artistic proportions. that could
10 used Tor the inaugural ball. conven-
tons exhibitions, concerts. etc. and in
2smuch the many examinations in
Washington. patriotic. artistic and scisp
tihc. have been striving. each - its own
way Tor the realization of this desire ft
is deemed wise to call conference Of
delegates OF these organizations for the
purpose OF discussing the matter and
agreeing On a united plan Of action.
Several Reasons Advanced.
The advisabiIity OF such conference
will be apparent because.
"First-United effort viii sooner effect
this purpose than separate action on the
part Of each organization.
'Sec0Bd-One building might be con-
structed to meet the needs OF ali the or
E1ulZ4tlOAS-
''Third-At this time there Is a general
desire which is by no means local to
beautify Washington, and the Park Com
mission has provided a site for a building
Of this character In its recommendation
'FoUrth-Senator Mcmillan has intro
duced ia the Senate. bill which carries
an appropriation OF s. 600 goo for the cree
tion and maintenance Of this building.
Artists Take the initiative.
THE Society Of Washington Artists.
therefore. has decided to take the initia-
tive, and hereby earnestly requests your
organization 10 send two delegates 10 rep
resent it at the general conference. which
viii be held al the Cosmos Club on the
afternoon Of February - az o'clock.
The Organizations Interested.
'The following organizations have re-
celved this same invitation. George Wash
inPton Memorial Association. LOYAL Le-