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About 2000 books were purchased and $3000 was appropriated for the library Apr. 10, 1854, building nearly done. It was built by Russell and White of Salem, and Franklin A. Merrill of Dan- vers, with Mr. Bond as architect.
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First catalogue was printed in 1855. The affairs of the Institute were fav- orable reported upon.
By an act of the Legislature, passed May 18, 1855, that part of the Town of Danvers, in which the Peabody Institute is located, was incorporated as a new Town by the name of South Danvers. Mr. Peabody presented a grand piano and his Marble Bust to the Institute.
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Corner Stone of the edifice designed for the Peabody Institute was laid on Saturday afternoon, August 20, 1853. The occasion was one of great interest and its observance was due to its distinguished founder, George Peabody. The weather was fine and a great num- ber of people were present to witness the proceedings, among whom were many ladies and distinguished gentlemen from Boston, Salem and adjoining towns
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The guests from abroad were handsomely entertained at the residence of Eben Sutton. At 4 o'clock the exercises commenced, under the direction of the President of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Robert S. Daniels, the committee and guests occupying a raised plat- form, and a band of music being in attendance added an enlivening inter- est to the occasion. Hon. Robert S. Daniels, Alfred A. Abbott, Abbott
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Lawrence, Hon. Benjamin Seaver, Mayor of Boston, Hon. Asahel Huntington, Mayor of Salem et al, were among the speakers.
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It was placed over the rostrum where it still remains as a permanent dec- oration of the hall, and memorial of the noble hearted donor. Services were introduced by remarks from Hon. Robert S. Daniels, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who presided. Prayer was offered by Rev. Milton P. Braman, after which followed an original hymn, com- posed by one of our citizens, (under- stood to be Edwin Jocelyn) and sung by
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Peabody Institute was dedicated on Friday afternoon, Sept. 29, 1854 by 0 very interesting and appropriate services. The Institute Hall was thronged and hundreds were unable to gain admission. By a fortunate co- incidence, a magnificent painting - a full length portrait of George Peabody, by Healy, ordered by the cit- izens of Peabody, was received from Europe a few days before the dedicatim
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a quartette choir from Salem, consist- ing of the Misses Robinson and Messrs. Whitmore and Smith. Mr.J.B. Lang pre- sided at the piano. The music was
from Mozart. The venerable friend of George Peabody, Capt. Sylvester Proctor who had been selected by GeorgePeabody to lay the corner stone, had died, so Fbn Rufus Choate, the distinguished orator was chosen in his place and delivered an eloquent address. Hon. George S.
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Hillard of Boston, together with Judge White of Salem, Hon. Asahel Huntington, ex-Mayor of Salem, et al were among the speakers.
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Pike's Harmoneons gave vocal selec- tions at Peabody Institute.
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Institute Lecture delivered by Dr. Hedge of Cambridge.
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Library Room was opened to the public on Oct. 18, 1854. The hours were from three to eight P.M. every Wednes day, and from two to eight P.M. every Saturday, except during the fortnight preceding the annual examination of the library. Thirteen rules and regu- lations were adopted.
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Received from John C. Melvin, in August 1909, book containing account of the dedication of Melvin Memorial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Mass., June 16, 1909.
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Salem Evening News
Was closed from two to three o'clock during the funeral service of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Osborn, wife of Lyman P. Osborn, Librarian. The funeral was held from the Unitarian Church, February 13, 1914.
(In) S.E.N. February 12, 1914. P. 6.
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Lieutenant Alvah G.Burroughs present- ed the Peabody Institute with some valuable relics of the Civil War, among them being an old fashioned blunderbuss gun, a naval cutlass and fine specimens of explosion caps to be attached to torpedoes.
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Circulation in 1913 was 29,727 and volumes in Peabody Library, 46,042. Percentage of fiction in circulation was 81.5 Number of consultations in Sutton Reference Library was 703, and the number of visitors only 150 or an average of only three a week.
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Librarian's report indicated an average number of borrowers of books on Wednesdays, between 8 and 9 P.M. was 2 1/16 per evening and on Satur- days, for the same hours, 18.
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Opened at 1 o'clock instead of
2. This plan was put into effect for the accommodation of High School students on their way from school.
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Queen's portrait-this work of art is now open to the public on the after- noons of Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 2:00 to 8:00 in
the evening. (In) Wizard May 13, 1868.
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Change in the hours of keeping the li- brary open was made during this year. It was open as follows :-
Monday, from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M.
Thursdays, from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. Whole number of volumes in the library, mot including a large number of volum- es of U.S. and Mass. Public Documents hot catalogued, and 175 volumes of the new series of the U.S. Patent Office
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Reports was 23271. Librarian gave several tables in conn- ection with the library work.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Peabody Institute held June, 1910 it was voted to accept from Mrs. H. K. Pevear her offer to loan the Institute portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Eben Sutton and a bust of Mr. Sutton, the same to
, be placed for keeping in the Eben Dale Sutton Library. The bust of Mr. Sutton was by Ball, the famous sculpt- or.
(In) Peabody Progress June $,1910.P.1
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Peabody High School Graduation held at Peabody Institute March 8, 1860.
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Closing lecture was delivered by
George W. Curtis. The subject was " The Times. "
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Juvenile Singing Class under the dir-
ection of J.B. Watts, will give a Grand National Entertainment at Peab- ody Institute. Tickets fifteen cents
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April 2, 1862.
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Temperance Lecture given at the Peab-
ody Institute by S.M. Hewlett of Bos- ton, introduced by Isaac Hardy-Pres. of the South Danvers Temperance Social
Union.
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Manual Fenollosa's Concert at the Peak ody Institute on Wednesday evening was a marked success. The hall was filled and the performances gave great satis faction. The ladies of the "Soldiers Aid Society" were the sponsors of the concert.
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Alfred P. Putnam of Roxbury, former- ly of Danvers, lectured on January 12, 1864, his subject being -"The River Nile."
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Public reception was tendered Gen. G.M. Dodge, at Peabody Institute on his return visit to South Danvers.
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Grand National Concert of Mr. Watts' Juvenile class held Jan. 6, 1864. Highly commendable to both scholars and teachers. Large audience present.
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Lecture, before the Institute, last week, was delivered by H. Suddons, Esq. of Cambridge - subject Wits and Humorists - con- sisting of remarks on some of the comic writers, with selections from their writings - Dickens, Sheridan, Hood, Jerold and Shakespeare were among the authors.
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Lecture on Ireland, by Mr. Raftery, an eloquent young Irishman, who gave a historical and topographical sketch of the country, its romance, legends and scenery in glowing eulogy - on March 16, 1864.
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On Feb. 2nd Capt. N. E.Atwood of Provincetown, Mass., a practical fisherman, gave his lecture on the " Fishes of Massachusetts Bay."
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On January 29th a large audience assembled at Peabody Hall. Lecture was given by Dr. A. L. Stone of Boston, his topic being " Campaign Life."
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On March 3rd Peabody Institute was crowded to hear Mr. Edward Carswell, the great temperance lecturer.
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Our citizens assembled again for a war meeting at the Institute Jan. 4, 1864. Music by Salem Brass Band. Hon. A.A. Abbott presided.
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Hon. George Thompson of England deliv-
ered a lecture, "Signs of the Times"
in the Peabody Institute Feb. 7, 1865.
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General Coggswell, of Salem, delivered a lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1867.
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Professor W. S. Clarke delivered a lecture on Jan. 8, 1867.
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Concert given at the Peabody Institute Jan. 11, 1875 by Redpath's English Op- era Company of Boston was appreciated by a large audience.
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On Jan. 19, 1876, at the Peabody
Institute Hall Rev. Richard Barry delivered, under the auspices of the St.John's C. T.A. Cadets, a lecture on the Social, Civil, and Religious
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character of the Irish people. Rev. Michael J. Masterson introduced him as the speaker.
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Large audience gathered at the Institute Jan. 22nd to hear Dr. Selah Merrill's lecture on "One hundred things about Jerusalem." He gave a very vivid word picture of the country city and its people.
(In) Press Jan. 23, 1889.
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On Jan. 1st, 1889 Prof. Hedley was greated by a good sized and appreciat- ive audience. His subject was "NO". He made numerous references to people of both kinds of character and as an illustration of the decided mind re- cited the incident connected with the offer of Queen Victoria to confer upon our own George Peabody the noble
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order of the Bath when he declined with the remark that the majesty of American Citizenship was sufficient for his ambition.
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Professor Copeland gave the closing lecture in the Institute Course Feb. 12th on "Snobs and Snobbery" . There was a large attendance. (In) Press Feb. 13, 1889
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Prof. Pullen delivered an interesting and illustrated lecture, on Mexico, at the Institute Jan. 8th, the largest part of which were photo- graphs taken by himself on the spot.
(In) Press Jan. 9, 1889.
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Peabody Institute possesses portrait of George Peabody, painted by Healey.
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Pictures at the Peabody Institute
were recently washed, varnished and re-touched by a Boston artist named Chase.
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Lyceum and Library Committee of the Peabody Institute Library met Apr. 4, 1910 and organized with the choice of J.W. Hudson, chairman, and Patrick H. O'Conor, secretary. Lyman P. Osborne was elected librarian of the Peabody Library and Frances M. Carroll was elected librarian of the Sutton Refer- ence Library.
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On the floor above the library is a spacious and neatly arranged lecture room, over the stage of which hangs the excellent full length portrait of Mr. Peabody, by the celebrated painter, Arnault of London
(In) Book in safe -Mr. Peabody and his friends. July 16, 1869.
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September 29, 1854 building completed and dedicated. Rufus Choate delivered the address.
Library opened to the public Oct. 18,
1854. 2500 volumes were received from Mr. Peabody, making total volumes a- bout 5000.
E.B. Hinckley, instructor in Peabody
High School, in attendance as librar- ian Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 8- 10 P.M. In making choice of books, appli-
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cants were allowed to consult them on the shelves.
At a Town meeting in Feb. 1854, it was voted to request Mr. Peabody to give his full length portrait, which he did and it was placed in position the day before the dedication.
(In) Historical Extracts book. In safe Third ann- ual Report. 1854-55.
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June 16, 1852 George Peabody gave $29,000 ( 10,000 for a permanent fund ) 1852 George Peabody also gave $10,900 additional.
Aug. 20, 1853-Corner Stone of building laid.
Sept. 28, 1854-George Peabody's por-
trait received and placed in Hall.
Sept. 29, 1854-Dedication of building Address by Rufus Choate.
Oct. 18, 1854-Library opened with about 5000 volumes.
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May 8, 1855-Town of South Danvers in- corporated.
Oct. 9, 1856-Public reception at South Danvers and Danvers in honor of George Peabody.
1856-57-$20,000 from George Peabody-he holding the Fund. 1856-57-$10,000 to Danvers from George Peabody . 1856-57-$15,000 from George Peabody to purchase Merrill and Sutton estates.
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1856-57-$1500 from George Peabody to move Merrill house and build wall and fence.
1856-57-$1100 to pay all liabilities outstanding.
1857-58-George Peabody's bust by J.S. Jones, and Grand Piano given by him. 1858-59-Portrait of President William Henry Harrison given by Elijah W. Uptor 1858-59-Portrait of General Gideon Fos ter, given by Elijah W. Upton.
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1859-60-Portrait of Rufus Choate given by Elijah W. Upton.
1862-63-Portrait of Edward Everett giv en by Elijah W. Upton. 1863-64-Gold Box with the Freedom of
the City of London.
1863-64-Framed testimonial "Parish of Chelsea." 1863-64-Elk horns and minerals given by Thomas Hardy . 1863-64-10,000 volumes in library.
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July 1866-George Peabody's visit to the Institute.
July 1866-George Peabody's gift of
$100,000 to the Institute.
July 1866-George Peabody's gift of $40 000 to Danvers.
Sept. 22, 1866-Queen's portrait and autograph letter received.
Oct. 15, 1866-Mrs. Sutton's gift of $20,000.
1867-68-Enlargement of buildings; sink room and Portico built.
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Aug. 5, 1867-George Peabody gave $2000 for High School Medal Fund. 1868-69-Congressional Medal given. 1868-69-Engravings of Ancient and Mod- ern Jerusalem given by Mr. Mayall of London.
Sept. 13, 1869-George Peabody visits America and gives $50,000.
Sept. 14, 1869-Reserved Fund establish ed . 1869-70-George Peabody's sickness and death at London; imposing funeral
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ceremonies in England and in his na- tive country and Town.
Feb. 8, 1870-George Peabody buried in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Salem, Mass. 1872-New catalogue prepared.
1872-73-Hammond House bought.
1872-73-Fitch Poole, Librarian, died Aug. 19, 1873.
1877-78-Copy of Milton Shield given by Mrs. Sutton.
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Fine entertainment given Jan. 19 by Mrs. Bessie R.Buxton and Mrs. Mary Durland, entitled "Songs and Stories of old Ireland". These ladies visit- ed Ireland two years previous and prepared the lecture which was filled with good descriptions and humorous anecdotes, showing the proverbial wit of the Irish people. Mrs. Durland
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sang three Irish Jigs, three Courting songs and three Mallow Fair songs.
(In) S.E.N. Jan. 20, 1910.
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Patriotic meeting was held in the Institute Apr. 19 by the Historical Society and the G.A. R. Rev. George W. Penniman, Pres. of the Historical Society presided, also Benjamin N. Moore of Post 50 G. A. R. and Mrs. Ida M. Barker, Pres. of the Woman's Relief Corps. An address by W. W. Woodman, Principal of High School
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on "Some of our townsmen at the seige of Boston. " Capt. John R. Lakeman of Salem spoke on "The days of 1861" and a musical program form- ed the entertainment.
(In) S. E.N. Apr. 20, 1911. P.5
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Lecture in the Institute Free Course by H. H. Clayton on "Aerial Navigation' was interesting. Many views of baloons and air ships of all kinds were shown. He predicted that in time aerial navigation would be a practical success and that freight, as well as passengers would be safely transported through the air.
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Sumner memorial lecture in the In- stitute course in conjunction with the Historical Society was given in the Institute Hall Jan. 10. Prof. George H. Haynes of the Worcester Polytechnic School was the lecturer. He was a friend and admirer of Sumner and gave a resume of the life and career of the great statesman from
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Mass. whose centenary was celebrated the first week in January. Dr. Haynes said it was Sumner who first proposed the public recognition of George Peabody's gift to the South for educ- ational purposes, which resulted in the medal which is on exhibition in the Peabody Library. Dr.Haynes was the author of a book on the life of Sumner.
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Concert given by musical clubs of Bowdoin College which comprised 35 young men, in Peabody Institute, April 16, was attended by large audience. It was under the auspices of Peabody High School and for bene- fit of athletic association. A dance was held in small town hall after
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the concert. Waverly orchestra furnished music. Visiting students were entertained by members of the school at their homes.
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Mr. Powell who gave the last lect- ure in the Institute series, claim- ed that Essex County had the most interesting history of any county in the United States.
(In) S.E.N. February 10, 1914. P.5.
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Peter McQueen lectured on Mexico, January 15, it was the next to the last in the free lecture course. He described Mexico and told about the his- tory of the country, also the Panama Canal, both were beauti- fully illustrated and was the finest lecture in the course. (In) S E. N. Jan16, 1914. P.5.
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Concert at the Institute March 10, under auspices of Woman's Club and Teachers' Association, was attended by an audience of about 500 people comprised mainly of members of the two associations. Fine musical program was presented, nearly every number being encored.
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Lecture on war was given in Peabody Institute on Feb.4,1915, by Peter MacQueen whose subject was "The Great European War", from actual observation.
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Finest recital ever held in town was that on Jan.14,1915, at the Institute the reading of "David Garrick" by Leland Powers under auspices of Teachers' Association.
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Where the Peabody Institute now stands on Main St. was formerly the old Wallis Estate, in the rear of which were situated Wallis Mill, Wallis Tan Yard and the "Boxes", also Ward Poole Tan Yard.
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Year 1812 small two story brick dwelling was erected where Peabody Institute now stands, which later became the village Reading Room.
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Thomas Hardy, Esq. bestowed some Valuable gifts for the cabinet of the Institute, all of them being productions of the State of
California.
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Value of the "Finding List" arrived from the publishers, and was favorably spoken of.
Finance Committee completed negotia- tions for the Harris Estate which ad- joined the Institute grounds on the easterly side.
Attention was called to the fact that the Lyceum and Library Committee have the entire control and management of the library, also of the lectures and entertain- ments, the Trustees re-
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serving only to themselves the appoint ment of the Janitor and the regulation of his salary, limiting the Lyceum and Library Committee only by the amount of money, which they can use. In this respect the office of Trustee is little more than honorary .
Referring to the office of Trustee the report says that, inasmuch as the
trust is mainly a financial one, citi- zens of the best financial ability and standing should be chosen.
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In referring to the Bond required of the Treasurer, the report seemed to suggest that the Town might in some way assume the cost of the bond. Income yielding property in 1870-1889 was, respectively as follows :- 1989 Real Estate
$110,300 $121619.10
Reserved Fund
20,000
E.D.S.L'bry Fund20, 000
43075.73 20000.00 2269.00
P.H.S.Medal Fund 2,000
Burial Lot Fund
152,300
1000.00 $187963.83
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1889 $ 25000 20000
Portraits
1550
Piano and furniture 300
Wallis House
1850 3000 2000
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5000
Hammond
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1000
Sutton Library fix-5000
5000
Sutton Library 2000
7000
$49350 $64850
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In the scrap book, in the safe, there is a letter from George Peabody to the Trustees for the establishment of an Institute in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. In the general scheme and organization of the Institute, he wish- ed to provied :- Ist-For an extensive Library, to be well furnished in every department of knowledge. 2nd-He desir- ed that ample provision and accommoda- tion be made for the regular periodi- cal delivery 3rd-He
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wished also, that the Institute should embrace within its plan an Academy of Music, adapted, in the most effective manner, to diffuse and cultivate a taste for that, the most refining of all the arts. 4th-He contemplated with great satisfaction as an auxiliary to the improvement of the taste, and
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