'-' i a. .. i" W'wwnr w j . - rfrrH "' '" rtl - VlST' " W - - 'is.'v,. 4.- "'WTwtr-1 i , . .worm .' . i" j-- Tf -J(-r !S ;ti'ii il-KAw'' n , , - ( - I'i, t f f 'rf. ' Vi i EVENING OPUBETO LEDGER PHlUABEIiPHiA; M0HD&7 I" W rfWT fT " H V WT : A EW IT I i Ef By A jpRls',- its,-. " 1 I'. I I. .'! $1,393,000 AVAILABLE FOR CONVENTION HALL 'Action Should Bo Taken at Once to Push Project, Asserts McCain Two Former Attempts to Erect Structure Failed, With $41,000 Expenditure By OKOUGK NOX McCAIN Two attempts have boon mntlo to bcsin tlio erection of n great convention liall for this city. Thcro is nt present in the city treas ury available for this purposo $1,303. 000. Contrary to a belief prevalent among the uninformed. thN sum is not lying idle nnd losing interest.. In both attempts to cot n convention hall under way, plans hnvc been drawn and ltes selected. Pomethlnc liko $41,000 has been spent in urebitccts' fec. Then the project ueut to pieces, for the courts intervened. There U no manner of doubt that Philadelphia has suffered lamentably for lack of a convention hall. The term is not applied in any restricted sense, riy convention hall i meant n pxent build ing or public auditorium comporting In its architectural beauty und features with the dignity of the city and suit ably equipped with assembly halls of u capacity for anywhere from 250 to '.'0,000 people. One Itig Hall Wanted It should eontnin one vast nail large enough to accommodate a national po litical convention or any other national or International assembly that should select Philadelphia as its meeting place. It should be absolutely perfeet in the arrangement of light, heat, ventilation, acoustics and interior seating accom modations and stage accessories. Above nil, it should be accessible. Its location xhould be Mich that transportation fa cilities to and fro should bo ample and easy and free from congestion. An investication of past attempts and present conditions leads me reluc tantly to the conclusion that there is little immediate prospect of Philadel phia securing such a building. Previous efforts liavo left things in such an inextricable tangle that it will require action by Council, ratified by vote of the people and followed by de lays of other kinds, to an extent that years must elapse before such u strue ture will grace the city. Back in the administration of Mayor Reyburn an ambitious and beautiful fcchcme was launrhed for a group of structures that would have embraced "WlwCs the Matter With Philadelphia?" FOR years this city has been trying to get a convention hall that would be adequate and rep resentative. Colonel McCain, in today's ar ticle, tclh of the difficulties and tmbarrassments that have delayed and all but defeated the project in the past. not onlv a convention hall capable of seating 22,000 people, but a stadium, a coliseum and a water gate on the Schuylkill suitable for aquatic festivals. This proposed assembly center was to be located on the enstern bank of the Schuylkill, just north of the Girard avenue bridge. On a tract of fifty-six acres, known as Snyder's Woods, was to be located an auditorium or conven tion linll seating 22,000 people, with space for permanent exhibitions ; n coli seum seating -10.000, for open-air as semblies; n stadium with n seating ca pacity for 00,000. for fairs, athletic and aviation meets, nnd a water gate to fa cilitate aquatic sports and national re gattas. Tlio site could be reached both by the Pennsylvnnln and Beading railwnys and bv trolley Hues. But the project encountered opposi tion. OthVml jealousy and the "pull back" element defeated it. The avail ability of the site, cost of construction and other difficulties entered into the question and an injunction halted the whole matter. Parkway Slto Selected Another site on the Parkway was later selected and foundation borings were made. It was thought that the vork would proceed without interrup tion, so much so that in 1010 $20,000 additional was voted for the project in tho loan of that year. It was estimated that tho hall would approximate $1,000,000 In cost when completed. Again the courts were in voked to halt tho project nnd this time n decision was rendered which effectively blocked the plan. It was the judgment of tho court that the $1,000,000 voted by the peoplo for a convention hall iu tho loan of 1011 was for n hall that was to bo completed for that sum ; that tho Sl,G00,OO) was not to be consld ered as a municipal contribution for the erection of n structure that was to cost three or four times that amount. This ended nil further attempts toward a convention hall or municipal auditorium. It in mnnlfnstlv lmrtfts.slhlc to erect any suitable bunding that would be either a credit or ornament to tlio cltv and capable of seating nt least 20,000 peoplo for this sum. It would not even purchnso today a Class "IV'Ilog Island ship, much less erert nnd equip n build ing or the class nnd size demanded. Attempt to Kevlvo Plan Within the last few weeks an at tempt has been made t revivo the project of n stadium where athletic events, races ami aviation nffnlrs could be held. There have been ambitious plans to bring the state fair to Phila delphia as a permanent institution, but thus far it has been a failure. Some bright morning Philadelphia will awaken to hear that an interior town, more enterprising nnd ambitious than the second port on the continent, has seized the plum and wiped Philadelphia off the map in this connection. Another neglected project is the soldiers' memorial, for which $100,00" Is available. It was originally designed. Indefinitely, however, as to form, as a tribute to the survivors of the Civil War. Witliin the lat two weeks a vencrablo group of surviving offlcors of tho great rebellion attempted to revive interest in this matter, but apparently with indifferent success. It has not yet reached the limbo of tho convention hall scheme, though unless sortie plan Is adopted nnd a definite movement started, its erection may be delayed until tho last survivor of the lust Grand Army post totters down Broad street under n tnttered battle, (lug In the Inst Memorial Day parade in honor of the survivors of '01. Thcres. something about them you'll like ta nff IB ft 1 'Ml, r f Twenty to icka Make Your Boat Spick and Span ras Dress her In a now coat of paint It'll mako her nneedler. too. All tho Dro-season necessities I here mnrlno paints, glues, varnishes,1 hardware nnd supplies. I5VKHYTHINCI IN CANVAS. F.VANDERHERCHEN'S SONS 7 X. Wnter Street. Philadelphia i "At thu filon of the flail" 'Phono "Tom" Foley for Records Advertised in Today's Papers Uell I'hone. I'oplnr 3710 1406 GIRARD AVE.- p Columbia RecordS" at iwrerent i.anmnicm MACHINES ON TERMS RKPAIRfl DONE I.N 24 nOTJltS Philada. Phonograph Co. estl South St., 323 KnlEhii At rhllo.. I. Cnmden, Jf. J. Ol'KN KVnilY KVENINQ Accountant Wanted Experienced in devising nnd in stalling cost systems as Manager of tho Cost System Department of its Philadelphia office by a na tionally known firm of public ac countants. Apply with full par ticulars as to qualifications, sal ary desired, etc. B 426 Ledger Office, -GRAND OPENING- COLUMBIA MACHINES nnd UKCOuDS DIAMOND FURNITURE CO. ;107 Ofnnnntnwii Ave. 0(h ft Wnmnnrt) WE AM: Ol'KN EVERY EVO. . COLUMBIA RECORDS? Sheet Muic PInyer-RoIIs Everything nnd Anjlhlnc In Mnlo Blue Serge Suit A Splendid Value $45 i Viait6ur Now Rummago DepTBargafn Basement I rerional Ohnrgei Invited ir-ow . r mw m I r ,m vr mm m lorfmscnS S-Sri Women's $4.50 to $5 Shoes $2-49 Uood nerrictable everyday wu drs Bhoei of an-mcUi call nna coltakln In button and lace style, C 923-25-27 MARKET STREET 1 Tomorrow Our 2nd Big Monthly 9 Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmm,mi kv k2KKflWriKIMWMWMMraiVlfMWy77;j'iiKMUH M nM IMTIHfVKUiCUa 1't I I GOAT is in the new belted model on straight lines and it has a shawl collar, braid trim ming in back and on pock ets. Beautiful fancy silk linings. The Real Bargain Event of the Motif h t Real Old Fashioned Prices on New Spring and Easter Apparel ror rue tenure t amtiy pavings extraordinary bilk Georgette Waists $ a b , i Mg IWII "I- J A Wonderful Living-Room Suit Distinctive in Character and Design from the regular line of goods shown on Furniture Floors. This Suit is the greatest value-giving proposition that we have ever offered. Full ribbed bottom, spring edges, spring cushions and covered with a high grade tapestry filling moss, hair and cotton. Workmanship, and construction the best and fully guaranteed by us. Would retail easily at $350.00. Our Offer Good Ten (10) Days Only $19S.SO If You Arc Thinking of Furniture, Do Not Fail to Sec This Suit Smith &Brodhead Manufacturers Custom Furniture 913 Walnut St. I 5 I Jt THE NEXT ISSUE of the L BELL TELEPHONE VlW'fiv. DIRECTORY tev closes April 1st l'IS1 v. .-ss Arrange now for jgL 11 V yJMj listing changes or iBwaww-- advertising space U- i;5::::;2. Reserve display yPi y '' space by calling fk j5 & Filbert 2790, XJ. Jr Directory AdvYg Tt Manager today i- j i $ -Columbia records 1 Wanaiiiaker I Sheet Muic Plnyer-RoIU f . A KTHTthlnB nnd Anjlhlnc In Mnnle i ' (1 ,$ Kl1Tm m M , A'ttAfAN't liSff If i -THE MUSIC MAN Market at Sixth I Z I l 1 1 l,Ji:Zl,,:!,l. ssmmimmmmmmmsmmaai!a ;c .- New April Numbers of i Ponselle Sisters JPSJM h ' in "Barcarolle" A Jmmnki ySKJEyM (i.y- W 16 AS. If &m W flra I L ir It in vnlnoa lltn Viia I that has won us renown lor Jfrolit-Sharine Dny. All new shades. Limit tvo to n, customer. sthket n.oon Women's Silk Hosiery $1.00 Reuular $1.60 qualities. In black or fancy aropstltch cftects In color combinations. Full Fashioned Thread Silk Hosiery, $1 Q stoiset n.oon XmtU Easter Hate Values Up to $6.60 Large, small and medium shapes with neat trimmintr of flower wreaths, ribbons and nov elty ornaments, second rxoon 486 Men's SHIRTS Positive S $2.50 Values $1.55 Fine quality heavy repps and corded madras. All now Spring n n f f : A V n a These arc wonderful values. Men's Silk Neckwear, CAc In new colorlncs and pat- J v terns. 75o values. $ 7.00 Women's Union Suits Qftr prlnir wMeht cotton. Shell or tleht knee. Choice S J& 59c Sprtnu ot pink or white. Special ralno at U8c Boys' Light Weight Union Suits at Sprln- and summer wclshts. Slight teconda 70c and 60c grade. of $1J0 Rosa Ponselle, famous dramatic so prano of the Metropolitan Opera Com pany, and her brilliant sister Carmela, both exclusive Columbia artists, sing their first combined record. The soft magic of a night in Venice with the mystery of moonlight on its sleeping lagoons and shadowy palace walls is in this seductive duct from the Tales of HJfman- 78846-$1.50 dill' f Hi Girls' Gingham Dresses Values Un tn SUM The valne Is po unusual we must advise mothers to como early. Many stylos for choice, aires 6 to, 14 years. Children! & Infants' Coals $ Of screes nnd neat checked materials Jj neatly trimmed. Slics 2 to 0 years. Infants' White Dresses Vtir Iong and short styles. Neatly trlmtucdlj with laces. Children's Sample , $1.50 Lingerie Dresses Fine sheer quality white Tolles with elaborate lnce trimmings. Ribbon sashes. Sizes to 0 years. 1 'II ll - JTM Men's and Young Men's New Easter Suits Special 29.75 A price that will mako an in stant appeal to every man ready for Easter Suit. Every suit is worth much more than the. special prices we quote and those who tako advantage tomorrow will make a splendid SaVinjT. HKCOND TXOOR m 2.00 Envelope ChemiseLrdTrk.tront $1.19 98c Envelope Chemise uT.I.""!, "d 45c $1.75 Night Gowns & Chemise $1.00 White Brassieres ToT d hack 25 Percale House Dresses $1.55 Women's Silk & Velvet Handbags, $1 . in ii "y Women's Cape and Kid Gloves .$1.29 Boys' All-Wool 2-Pair Pants Wl ;uits Fine quality all-wool worsted cheviots and mixtures, In neat pat terns. I'ants are llncJ throughout and doubl; sowed. All sites up to 18 years. 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"Sorter Miss You," the coupling, gives you this exclusive Columbia artist at his splendid vocal best. A-2875-$1.00 And 47 Other Great Selections The 51 new Columbia selections for April include 2 Grand Opera arias, 1 popular song by a Grand Opera itir, 16 popular song hits, 6 comic tailing records, 4 orchestra selections, 4 negro melodies, 2 revival hymns, 2 bird imitations, and 14 dances, comprising 6 foi-trot, 4 one-steps and 4 waltzes. Get tha new Columbia Novelty Record Booklet. Every Columbia dealer has It Ntut Columbia Rtcordt an 5a.i lOfh and 30th ot Entry Month MwMH SfSeui Hi W''vt , ' ai!SMaKraMffimk -k r?lefMBy )r sat wm)i Women's New EtonDresses $ Satins, trlcotines and poirct twills. Ulouscs of bunded sntins, others in embroidered styles or those severely tailored. Skirts plcutcd or accordion pleated. tiiikii 1'i.otm Pnm. 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