The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-03
HADLEY To TALK
ON LIBRARY WORK
VIII Lecture AT Chamber OF
Commerce Tonight
is FORCEfUL SPEAKER
WeH-known Library Worker Is Making
Tour Through South and Is
Speaking In Few of the
Larger Cities.

A man of national distinction in edu-
caSonal work along public library lines
will be heard tonight at the auditorium
of the Chamber of Commerce in the per-
son OF DIR. Chalmers Hadley of Chicago.
DR.. Hadley will deliver one of his series
of celebrated lectures, 1.-The Library and
the People" dealing as only he is able
to deal with the much discussed problem
of popular education and it's relation to
the free public library.
DIR. Hadley is a man eminently suited
to enlighten the people of Birmingham on
this interesting subject, having had thor
ough practical experience in the library
field OF the north. He has been identified
with library work for years, and has
filled a number of positions of great re-
sponsibility. He is at present secretary
of the American Library association, an
organization national in character and in
fiuence. A fact that well attests his abil-
ity and prominence is that he was for
merly president of the League of Library
Commissions of America, representing
library workers in 40 states
DR.. Hadley has directed much of his
energy in furthering the library cause in
Indiana, where he has for years been an
active worker. He was formerly director
of the Indiana State Library school. an
institution for the training and equipment
| of young people for library work. DR..
| Iadley at present holds the position OF
director of the State Library commission
| of that state.
A ForcefuI Speaker.
| The lecture tonight promises to be well
| attended DR.. Hadley comes to Birming-
ham through the invitation of the Cham
Der of Commerce under whose auspices
the speaking will be held. The audi
torium of the Chamber of Commerce will
be used for the occasion, and 1t is ex-
pected that its seating capacity of 500 will
be taxed to accommodate the attendants.
Those who have heard the distinguished
visitor will not lose an opportunity to
hear him again. He is logical and
forceful speaker. OF style polished
though not in excess fiowery.
| In tonights address the ideal will give
way to the practical. DR.. Hadley has
something of vital interest to say to every
citizen who stands for the Intellectual i'm
provement and uplift of the masses, and
he says It In mannr that Is clear and
Enthusiastically convincing. While it is
generally conceded that the public IL
brary Is a good thing, there are remark
ably few citizens who are so public-spr-
tied as to aid actively in its advance or
betterment. 1t is especially to this class
of citizens that Dr. Hadley directs his ad-
dress. That it will be beneficial Is proved
by the reputation acquired by the lecturer
and the practical good that has been the
result of his labors.
! In addition to the lecture there will be
general discussion of the topics treated,
| to be participated in by such of the audi
| ence as desire to be enlightened upon
! some point. DIR. Hadley always invites
| discussion at the conclusion of his lee
| ture. and his audience is dismissed en-
! tirely convinced and satisfied.
A special feature of the event will be
vocal and instrumental music. to be fur
nished through the courtesy of Mr.. Will
liam Gussen, violinist, and Miss Elise
Jones' DR.. Hadley will be presented by
Frank Nelson, Jr., president Of the Cham
Der of Commerce.
Touring the South.
Dr. Hadley is at present engaged in a
tour Of the south in the interest of the
library movement which is sweeping the
country. He goes from this city to Mont
gomery, where he will deliver an address
Tuesday night. Subsequent dates have
| been arranged for visits to Atlanta, Jack
son. New Orleans and other points. While
not having intended coming to Birming-
ham. DR.. Hadley was prevailed upon by
an urgent request from the Chamber of
Commerce through its president. Frank
Nelson, Jr. 1t is regarded as exceedingly
fortunate that tho invitation was ac-
cepted.
While in the city DIR. Hadley will be
rendered all due attention along social
lines. Mr.. A. H. Ford. president of the
local Library association, will be host at
q luncheon in the visitors honor to be
given at the Southern Club At this func-
ton DR.. Hadley WIN meet the members
of the executive board of the Library as
sociation. Other friends have arranged
an automohn 80 yer the district for
the afternoon. Is he will be the