Evening journal., 1916-04-13
Banquet of Business Men Ne Library Campaign Opened
/ from First Page.


campaign; and in fact the
prevailed that the money /
Id be raised in less than
seven days. !
Scott, vice-chairman or
IN executive committee,
d after a few words OF
reduced the Hon. George /
he toastmaster, stating
Delaware's leading citi-
Speaks:
Nv was given an ovation
He predicted success
lpaign and spoke in part
all be aware OF the
es that have been wrought
conditions and commun- .
ere in the last few years,
is a source OF congratu-
pride to those who love
that we have not been
I the influences of the
,pment OF community in
cooperative endeavor
been evidenced in so
of our country. if not all
am sure we all feel the
{ has come with this new
C pride and endeavor, and
we know something OF
comes from achievement
ID efforts and friendly CO.
our citizenship.
@ none Of us who regret
asm and sacrifice which
giving to the city its
s Christian Association
hich now adorns IL and
made possible the splendid
las been done and is still
IN our midst by that asso-
the hospital work which
hd has left behind a per-
mortal to the municipal
and generous impulses OF
we have the opportunity
az 10 crown the work OF
years, but TO take an
step forward, and by the
some time and effort make
g splendid gift Of a citi-
m we are all proud. This
done by the immediate
a building that will not
hing OF beauty and a JOY
will insure the collection
a library that will re-
aspirations OF those who
our city materially pros
at the same time promote
id intellectual growth. No
object can enlist our
IN the one which we now
w.
before all our citizens.
lily before the youth OF
g opportunity to become
with the best literature Of
h 10 come in contact with
inds OF the past who have
world with their spirit
@. is no mean object 70
ooks cannot accomplish
and there are many men
ut hooks. have been en-
Rture with a practical wis
as made them good and
Pns, but we are the heirs
and we cannot fully enter
leritance. unless We know
Inheritance is, and this we
from books.
Free Library such as the
Of this town. I am sure,
properly housed in our
81 h be no small satisfaction
d all Of us to feel that no
nan. boy or girl. however
he circumstances OF his
can he debarred from the
nefts tht books may con-
EN-. IF intellectual pleas
g r highest pleasures. let Us
at no oe may be excluded
Enjoyment, except by their
lluded TO the splendid site
EN- made available for this
rtunately. il is not only al
hter Of Wilmington's busi.
II Z les. but physically IL will
wn. architecturally. one oI
points IN our city and will
Acropolis."
S Official Sanction.
ucing Mayor Price. Judge
hat he would give ofilcia
the campaign. Mayoi
4 that there was no one
|'ss Dned the advisability OF ;
building for Wilmington
n part as follows: Ever!
the useful part a librarl
e community: It is use'
5 es Of people. men and wo
The amount Of good ou'
ding is incalculable and /
5 no wonder tn. you arr
a| bunch a campaign of thii
|:|:s re is no reason In th'
the money should not b.
N the time set. ! am sur
We my parental or Oficia
the movement. ] do { d.
your chief executive bu
itizen. With Mrs. Charlie
nd her committee of 2
the business mems com
90 at work ! see nothing
ahead. 7 earnestly wis
5. To be on he safe sid
hat we>have IS per cent. o
by Saturday and then !
simple matter to get tn
25 per cent. two days.
ay said in introducing tn
pr: I'VE all know from tn
tandpoint what good a /
Tor a city but we hav
s evening a man who be
ed with a library over 2
give us some facts tina
know. ! take pleasure 4
Or. b. G. Steiner. lihral
Pratt Free Library, Bait
arian is Heard.
ship of the Public Librar
- was the subject of ID
ldress. In OF ening, h
as brought here to rous
in you but I find You ar
bused and ! will carry ei
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