Correspondence of the Columbian Fountain.
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The Irving Association" which was or
ganized last fall, and which has had vigorous
existence since that time, being composed of
large number of the most respectable and ia
Tented young men Of our city, passed resolu
ton on the evening of the 25th ull., to adjourn
from the last Thursday Of the present month,
to the first Thursday in September next. On
Thursday evening last they held an election
for officers, which resulted in the choice of
Mr.. John McDermot for President, Mr.. J. w
Walker for Vice President, Mr.. w. J. Ander-
son for Secretary, and Mr.. Matthew Gall for
Treasurer After which the question "should
the drama be encouraged" was discussed with
considerable spirit by number Of the mem
bers. Some very strong arguments were ad-
vanced in favor of its encouragement; but
stronger ones were brought forward against it.
Mr.. Byrne was very happy in his remarks a
gainst its encouragement; they being delivered
in bold, able, and forcibIe manner. The So
ciety adjourned without deciding upon the
question. would say, before concluding
this, that this association has been character
lied by vigor and ability ever since its organi-
cation And it speaks well for the young men
of our community, to see them join with
spirit in the support of associations of this cha
racter / trust that this association may have
a long and vigorous existence. w.