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be original, but skilful reproductions were extremely useful. 
Then the development of architecture could be illustrated at 
little expense. These would quicken powers of observation, 
and encourage what was needed—more widespread practice. In 
conclusion, he advised a library, explanatory of the art exhibited, 
and said that Towneley might well be a residence for young 
bachelor students who could give lectures. This was a matter of 
development. Burnley, however, were proceeding on the right 
lines, having an intelligent aim and a high standard. By these 
they would gain the respect of the people—even in time of that 
captious person, the ratepayer—gain the co-operation of those 
who give the best, and gain the blessing of posterity. (Applause). 
Mr. T. Preston thought the idea of the ‘‘ white elephant” was 
dying out. As to ‘‘jumble gifts,” he thought the Burnley 
Corporation were fully alive to the importance of selection, but 
he didn’t know if they were competent. (Laughter.) 
Mr. Stansfield Sutcliffe, as a resident for fifty years within 
half a mile of Towneley Hall, thought there might be issued a 
concisely written history of the Towneley family and its more 
prominent members, and a history of the Hall, with dates otf the 
alterations. He remarked that they must not be too severe with 
the proffered gifts. 
Mr. T. Bell thought the lecture appropriate, but he would ask 
the Lecturer if he did not consider that a gallery was better 
nearer the centre of the town. Towneley had advantages, how- 
ever, in its surroundings. In the formation of the gallery it was 
extremely necessary that they should have the very best, That 
should be their key note, and though the gallery might not fill 
so quickly, they would have nothing they would regret. 
The Mayor (Ald. Carrington) proposed a vote of thanks to the 
lecturer, and said that as chairman of the Museums Committee, 
he felt that he had known very little of the subject, after hearing 
Mr. Phythian. There was no scheme yet arranged at Towneley, 
but if they had been enthusiastic, instead of having those who 
had considered it a ‘ white elephant,” they might have had the 
Hall full with something different to art treasures. Their idea 
was that it should not become a store-room for lumber, and they 
would fix the standard so high that none of the present committee 
would ever be blamed. They had had to refuse a good deal 
already. Burnley had not much capital for purchasing pictures, 
and though they had a small fund, he considerated it best to keep 
this till some good picture came into the market. Up to the 
present they had not wanted for pictures, and he hoped that by 
a few more exhibitions they would tide over for a time, He 
