_Resolved_, That the American Library Association, in concluding a
meeting that has been one of the most largely attended and most
successful in its history, desires to express its hearty obligation to
the various committees and individuals who have made considerate
arrangements for its comfort, and in many an agreeable incident acted as
its hosts. In particular:
To the Wisconsin Free Library Commission for its efficient general
arrangements for the conference;
To the Citizens' Executive Committee and Women's Clubs of Waukesha, for
the attractive drives about the city, for the pleasant evening
reception at the Fountain Spring House, and for various attentive
courtesies;
To the members of the Methodist Church of Waukesha, for the use of the
church for the public meeting on July 4;
To Senator A. M. Jones, for the opportunity to visit Bethesda Park and
enjoy there the concert given by him complimentary to the Association;
To the trustees, librarian and staff of the Milwaukee Public Library,
for the opportunity to inspect the library under most favorable
conditions, and to the junior members of the staff for the appetizing
refreshments served in connection with the visit;
To the resident librarians of Madison, the Forty Thousand Club, and
various citizens, for the drive through the city and delightful
parkways of Madison; to the resident women librarians, the Madison
Woman's Club, and the Emily Bishop League, for the luncheon which was
provided so substantially for the great company of visitors; and in
general to the chairmen and members of the several local committees
representing the state, the city, and various institutions and
organizations, who contrived so excellently for the accommodation and
enjoyment of the Association in its visit to Madison.
The Association deems itself fortunate indeed in having held its
meeting within reach of two achievements in library architecture so
notable as the library buildings at Madison and at Milwaukee.
The Association would add its appreciation of the endeavor of the
management of the Fountain Spring House to convenience in every way the
business of the conference; and its obligation for the special
provision made by the management for its entertainment on two evenings
of the conference.
The Association is aware that in addition to the hospitalities which it
has enjoyed, many have been proffered which could not be accepted
without injustice to the affairs of business which were the proper
purpose of the conference. It desires to record its acknowledgment of
these also, and of the kindly consideration of the hosts who in
deference to this purpose have been willing to forego inclinations
which it would have been a generous pleasure to themselves to have
carried into effect.
HERBERT PUTNAM, } _Committee_
J. C. DANA, } _on Resolutions._
MARY WRIGHT PLUMMER, }
The report of the committee was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
President CARR: This report having brought to a conclusion the general
business of the Association, I may perhaps be permitted just a word
before we dissolve this general session, which is to be followed by a
round table meeting in this room. The chair can only say to you that he
appreciates more than he can express, even had he more vigorous and full
command of language than he possesses, all that has been done by
members, officers, chairmen of committees, one and all, to aid in the
transaction of business and in the success of this conference. The chair
also wishes to congratulate you upon what you yourselves have done to
make this meeting a happy one, and trusts that it may long be remembered
by us all, and that we may all long continue to work together in the A.
L. A.
Adjourned at 10.30 a.m.