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Several necessary committees were organized and George Ingram 's gospel of Helpfulness found another practical expression . The Educational Bureau was not a gratuity in any of its departments , as small fees were charged in all the evening classes , which were crowded with old and young . For twenty consecutive Saturday evenings in the winter season , a four-fold intellectual treat was furnished at $ 1.00 for tickets for the entire course . By 7:30 o'clock in the evening the Central Hall was packed to the walls , no reserved seats were sold , and the rule was observed `` First come , first served , '' which brought promptly the audience . Season ticket-holders had the exclusive right to the hall till 7:25 o'clock , when a limited number of single admission tickets were sold . A large force of polite ushers assisted in seating the people , and in keeping order . At 7:30 all the entrance doors were closed , so that late comers never disturbed the audience .