The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-21

memorial columns are situated. The
columns consist of thirteen fiuted mono
liths arranged I'm semi-circle, giving
rounded effect. handsomely ornamented
and emblematic of the thirteen original
States. They extend as high as the
second floor Down a flight OF steps
grassy terrace leads 10 the memorial
room. entered through six low windows
reaching TO the floor.
The columns OF the portico are esti-
mated TO cost 5000 each. and every one
OF the thirteen original States is TO be
asked to vote the funds needed to con-
struct its column. This is one Of the
most impressive and beautiful features
Of the hall and nothing attests its me-
mortal character as much as these
stately pillars. sublime in their express
sion OF an unspoken thought.
The rest Of the hrst floor is given over
TO the main auditorium. which has a.
seating capacity of 1900. and will be
the scene Of future congresses. Large
folding doors open into the library and
memorial room, and by throwing the
three together additional accOmmOda-
tion for at least 800 can be obtained.
President Generals Quarters.
on the second floor the room off the
stairs Is to he occupied by the presi-
dent general. Adjoining this come the
quarters Of recording secretary general.
corresponding secretary general. both Of
which are closely allied with the eXecu-
tive duties. A room 21x16 feet has been
set aside for the board room. Here
the national board Of managers will
hold monthly meetings.
Next 20 this is the office OF the
American Monthly" the official publ
cation OF the society. A good sized
room is given over TO the editor OF the
monthly as a sanctum. The sanctum
opens into the office OF the assistant
historian general. Across the corridor
from the board room provision IS mace
for three entrances to the gallery over
looking the auditorium. and two from
the south and north Of the staircases
Two exits lead from the rear OF the
gallery.
Dining Room and Kitchen.
On the third floor is the dining room
7sxls1z feet. which opens upon the roof
Of the memorial portico. Adjacent to the
public dining room is a private dinine
room for the use Of the working force
OF the han and society Adjoining this
is the kitchen, A spacious room 531zx1b
feet. where dinners for a large number
can be easily prepared.
Store rooms and "A serving room in
closing SIS squqare feet complete the
culinary provisions. over the board'
room a sunny comfortable front room
through the suggestion OF an officer OF
the Society Of the Children OF the Ameri-
I can Revolution. has been assigned to
the tiny patriots for their permanent
fa hut Inc
Stimulated, for not only does the junior
society act as a feedc.' for the Sons and
| Daughters, but they have contributed a
really handsome sum toward the cree
! ton OF the hall.
! A large room on the south side Of the,
/ floor has not been assigned as yet but
! doubtless some need for ID will soon
be discovered. A portiCo on the north
| side will extend the length Of the build
/ ing. and be ten feet deep supported by
seven unornamented pillars.
The interior Of the hall is to be fin
/ isAed in hardwood and handsomely dec
| GRATED. The general plan will be sim
| pie. but chaste and although Of ample
| proportions is none too large for a
! building that IL 10 last the centuries.
diverse fates permitting Each detail
! has been carefully considered. and
/
| hall committee for the beautiful edifice
/ they have succeeded I'm planning
Prospects Encouraging.
OF course. the completion OF the plans
/ for building is but step toward the
| real work of It's erection Much re-
| mains to be done by all interested be-
] fore IL can be said that Memorial Con-
/ tinental Hall Of the ID. A. r. exists.
But the promises for the future are as
\ fair as the fulfilled hopes OF the past
Ground is to be broken as soon as the
opening weather will permit and the
work OF building the foundation Will
| then begin. This will be rushed.
IL il the present intention to lay the
cornerstone OF the hall on the ami
/ versary OF the battle or Lexington on
| April II Of the current year. during the
session of the annual congress. If the
| work progresses TO allow the dedication
IL promises to be a most brilliant cere-
mony. with addresses by notable pub
| lie men and Daughters The event will
| bring a larger contingent TO the con
gress. and thus will greatly crafty the
| memorial builders.
The annual Offering for the hall fund
: v-"I he made at the congress. Mite