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work might then he done.After a good deal of talk in which ideas were interchanged and opinions expressed, Mr. S. Hunt, who has taken a lively part in the proceedings, was called upon to preside. Mr. lt;‘ole then made a motion that the chair appoint a committee of live to formulate a plan, or several plans tor library organization, to be presented at some future meeting. This motion was unanimously carried.The following were placed upon the committee- Messrs. K. \V. Krkcrt, K. W. Met 'aughcy, h. C. lt;’ole, Ik A. Jones, and A. T. Skinner.With tliis, the gentlemen adjourned for the evening, each one enthused over the unanimity of opinion.On Tuesday evening the special committee met, a)! members being present. Mr. K. W. Kckort was made chairman. It was the belief that the organization, to be permanent, should be incorporated under the laws of Ohio, and the talk in great part, was upon the composition of thc charter. The diawingof tho document wasgiven to Mr. Mclt; aughey, who will at once prepare two diHerein charters. one of which wili he adopted at another committee conference to beheld on Saturday night. 1’ntil that. Lime, the individual members will inform themselves upon the subject of town libraries A In!! repurl, and a charter will probably be completed on Saturday night, and the committee will then make public its work before a gat tiering to which everybody will be invited,ami which will be announced next week. The ipiestion will be put before the people then present, and the work of an organization for all time, commenced.Though no action has been taken, the accepted pi an is to form a corporation and let the citizens lake up the shares which will be soul upon such terms that everybody can liave at least one vole. The charter will provide lor the acceptance of any gifts or any endowments, which anybody may be thoughtful enough to make. A nmdest beginning wiil he made, but ultimately it is hoped that a grand building will be erected which will reflect the liberality and in teiligenco of the people of this ciiy.It is to he hoped that when the subscription paper is started the result will warrant the building, if not. of a large block, of a wing to which additions can he made. Asa prominent manufacturer said, if a home for the hooks is made, however large, there need be no fearlint that the hooks will be fori booming. With plenty of empty sin Ives there will be a motive for persistent work, and (lie result will be gratifying. It is exported that if.started a small tax will tie levied, as in (’anton. for the support of a librarian.
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Massillon Independent
Massillon, Ohio, US
Fri, Dec 10, 1886
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