The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1886-11-04

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jects of interest to female readers.
ADVANTAGES OF A FEMALE
PRESS ASSOCIATION.
We have received so many letters
from prospective members inquiring
as to the aims, objects, plan of action
and real individual advantages of a
Female Press Association, that we
will state briefly one of the anticipated
benefits, which, in itself, is sufficient
inducement to enroll every female lit
erary aspirant of the South upon our
list of members.
We propose that the Association
shall, upon its first meeting, elect as
Literary critic some well-known prom
inent female writer, whose talent and
ability is acknowledged by the world;
who has gained the confidence and es-
TEEN of the reading public and an en-
tree to the leading publishing houses
of the country. It shall be the duty
of this lady to examine carefully and
impartially all articles sent to her by
any member of the Association, and
to give the author fair and honest
verdict as to its merits, imperfections
and literary worth. 1t shall be her
duty, further, to seek suitable mar
ket for such articles as she deems
worthy OF publication, she being al
lowed, as remuneration for her time
and trouble, certain commission on
all Mss. disposed of through her infu-
ence. Talented, but young and hith-
erto obscure writers, can, in this way,
gain an Introduction to the literary
world which would otherwise require
years of hard, patient, and often.una
| vailing effort. Besides, there are many
| other advantages, too numerous to
| dwell upon here. This association
proposes to accept as members all fe-
male writer's OF good standing, either
born or residing in the South. Its
object shall bs mutual help and encour-
agement, to improve and elevate
Southern journalism and gradually to
build up distinctively Southern lit
erature. It shall be the duty of the
society to protect its members against
unjust criticisms and unfair dealing of
mercenary publishers.
The annual fee will be $500 and
those admitted to membership will,
upon the payment of this sum, be en-
titled to all the privileges offered by
the association.
In compliance with our request,
Gov. Scales very kindly furnished
US with the following certificate, add
ing that he was in cordial sympathy
with the movement and that it gave
him pleasure to do SO.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
RALEBGH, October 18th, 18S6.-This is
to certify that Miss Mamie L. Hatchett,
editoress of the Southern Woman, now pub
lished at Winston, n. c., proposes to organ.
ize branch of the Woman's National Press
Association, of which Mrs Marion Mcbride,
of Cleveland, Ohio is secretary. So far rs
know or can ascertain, the move has been
cordially seconded by the literary women OF
the South and universally approved by the
| press.
The new organization proposes to hold
its first meeting in Greensboro, N. C., on
Wednesday the 10Th day of December, 1886
and will accept as members all Southern fe-
male writer's of good standing engaged in
journalistic work, whether as editor, CORES
!
Southern press. In view of the good which
must be the outgrowth of such an as.ocia
ton and the honor it would reflect upon our
own section, hope and believe the rail
roads of the country will extend to them
such courtesles in the way of transportation
as will insure a large attendance.
Respectfully
A. NJ. SCALES.
We hope, through the influence o.
himself and other prominent North
Carolinians to obtain railroad passes
for all who wish to attend this inaugu
raj meeting Wednesday, the 18th
of December being the day now fxec
upon, all applications for membership
addressed to us at Henderson, N. G.
up to the Goth of November, will re
ceive prompt attention. After tha
date it will be too late to do anything
in the way of passes, but those wh(
. cannot attend can become members by
enclosing with formal applications
certificates of standing from the mos
prominent editors or publishers il
their vicinities and the annual fee.
Mrs. Marion Mcbride, Secretary o
the Woman's National Press Associ
alton, writes us very kind and cord
ial letter i'll regard to the propose,
organization. We give below an ex
tract:
"You have my sympathy in all yo'
do and l shall hope to know particu
lars Of your organization. 1 kno,
that through journalistic work done il
the right spirit we can do for womel
more than in any other way. B
heve, dear, that in this work, yo
have New England, the Old Ba
State and Boston with you, throug
\ the New England Press Association
l will see that YOU hear from then
and please remember that we ar
ready to serve you in any way at al
times. 1 wish ] could be with vo