The Washington herald., 1909-02-18
AUDITORIUM FUND
RECEIVES $50. 600
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army officer. who had worked harder for
the public good since his retirement than
he had before in the army. spoke with
great enthusiasm OF the project lie de-
clsred that It was time the peop-e OF
Washington began 70 stop leaning upon
Congress and 70 supply their own wants
This enterprise furnished Just the oppor-
tunity needed for the display OF CIVIC
spirit and pride
Gen. Wilson said ne was the original
Oldest inhabitants IN Washington. bis
grandfather having come here VITA the
infant government. his father ana MIN
self having been born here. and having
lived here through their lives Gen VII
son said ne felt II 10 be the duty Of
Washington 20 build this auditorium and
20 remove the stigma from the finest city
in the world that il had no place n
which 10 house great conventions and
great gatherings Of people
r Ross PsrF- spoke for The District
bar. ne. TOO. belonged 20 the cave
dweIIer class and he spoke FOR q pro
fessl0n which he thought would surely
feel an interest IN the project and con
trIbut- 90 its success Mr Perry said
there were IN reality feW original WASH
inEtoniaus Re said this was 10 be dep
recated. and he thought the auditorium
a splendid opportunity for the original
Inhabitants and the newcomer 20 ~ork
for the public good. Mr.. Perry made
strong appeal 20 the patriotic sentiment
OF the community 70 contribute 20 ne
enterprise
Speaks for Board of Trade.
Gen. George Il Harries spoke for the
Board OF Trade in the absence OF Fresi-
dent Small He sssursd the gathering
that when the Board Of Trade should act
in the matter il would be with moral sup
port and financial support among rs
members for the enterprise
William 2. GUIDE spoke for the Cham
Der OF Commerce. giving a number Of
examples In which he had failed to bring
conventions 20 Washington because there
UsS no place Tor them TO meet with de-
siTabie surroundings and facilities.
Judge c C. BUndy spoke for the Citi-
zens' associations Of the District pledg-
ing some support from the body Of which
he IS president
Hon. John ". Yerkes. who IS a recent
conner TO Washington. made felicitoUs
reference 10 the cave jewellers" and the
jewellers gave such welcome 10 new
Corners that they are ready 10 Join in any
public movement for the good Of the
CAPITAL City. Mr.. Yerkes said the dis
cussion 80 far had been kept down 70 the
o. large conventions OF men
He said there were some ladies present
and there were things in which they were
interested which should enter into con-
sideration. He thought some OF the good
women OF the Capital should be named
upon the committees and help the enter
prise along.
Need Auditorium for Nusie-
Mrs. Kate Wilson Greene vas then
called upon 10 speak. She gave the re-
suits O several years experience In
bringing musical organizations, concerts,
and performances in grand opera to the
city. She said her efforts had been great
Is handicapped for want OF a suitable
place IN which 70 hold concerts and
operate performances. she said she had
been practically shut up 10 theaters in
the afternoon and 20 a few nights in
Holy Week when the playhouses do not
book big PLAYS
DIT. Needhau. president OF George Wash
ington University. followed. lie pictured
Washington as city in which there was
a constant flow Of money outward Tor
what It needs. and, because OF the lack
Of manufacture. practically none coming /
in except the income OF citizens employed
in the government service DR. Needham
said washington needed some sources Of /
income. so 10 speak. which should aid in
striking a better financial balance. He /
suggested that the building OF this audi /
forum would. In measure. supply this I
lack. and would furnish one means OF /
bringing revenue 70 the city and its
business and Industry.
Saving that Washington was a city Of /
ideas. Dr.. Needham emphasized the need d
or the auditorium for the cultivation Of /
music and art and the higher things OF 1
life. which all the people Of Washington /
need.
c. c. Lancaster and Brainard H War /
ner made brief speeches approving the /
project, and each making q subscription 1
10 the stock