The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

A meeting was held last night in the
pastors study ofthe Cumberland Presbyte-
rian church, on Court street, for the purpose
Of organizing lecture bureau. The meet
ing was called by the Rev. III. A. Jones,
pastor Of the church, and the following
named gentlemen were present at the
hour named: Rev. L. NJ. Richardson,
pastor Third Presbyterian church, Rev.
r. W. Erwin. pastor Central church; Rev.
J. A. Dickerson, Central Baptist church;
Rev. Mr.. Ingram, Rev. Mr.. Wilson. Rev.
Warren Moore, Prof. W. l.. Jones, Rev.
ii. A. Jones, Judge q. w. Heiskell, +.
ii. Heskell, DR.. L. J. Crohord, Mr.. Geo.
b. Fleece and Mr.. w. d. Laumaster, secre-
tary OF the Young Mems Christian ASSOC
citation.
Judge C. W. Heiskell was unanimously
elected chairman and the Rev. III. A.
Jones, secretary The object of the meet
ing seemed TO be well understood by all
the gentlemen present, and various plans
and suggestions were informally discussed.
The plan OF securing eminent lecturers
from abroad seemed to meet with most
favor, although the scope OF the enter
prise will include the giving OF lectures by
residents OF Memphis well equipped for
sgianSork. Mr.. George b. Fleece favored
uoyg fortnghtly meetings TO be adj
by lecturers from other cities, and
= uisShg in that by home talent, but the
regularity OF the meetings at the intervals
stated to be an infiexible feature. This.
he thought, would stimulate interest in
literary questions and promote a healthy
taste for literary pursuits. Mr.. Fleece
also threw out the idea that local lecturers
should serve without pay.
The Rev. +. NJ. Richardson was OF the
same mind, and thought il best 10 begin
with home talent and gradually enlarge
the field OF operations.
The Rev. l.. II. Richardson suggested
that series OF lectures by men OF reputa-
ton at shorter intervals than two weeks
would he more likely TO awaken aud sus-
tain desire for the character OF entertain.
mcnt suggested. II might be advisable to
devote week 10 q succession OF lectures
by the same individual on scientific or
literary subjects. lie had seen such lee
lures meet with gratifying success.
Prof. Jones opposed the idea OF free
lectures by local lecturers. lie thought
the laborer worthy of his hire in this rs in
all other matters and that higher class OF
home lecture would result from the plan
OF paying for them.
The Rev. II. A. Jones and Judge IIeis-
kell agreed with the last speaker. DIR.
Jones recalled an incident in his own ca.
reer which illustrated the idea. lie said
that while still boy in England he fire.
vuently walked 10 certain rural church
10 preach, and that ut the end OF the SER
vice certain deacon accompanied him to
the door and presented him with a shining
half crown, which was joyously accepted.
The prospect Of receiving that half
crown did not make his preaching any
the worse. Two years ago he happened
again in the neighborhood and preached
again in the same church, and the same
good old deacon again accompanied him 10
the door and rendered him the customary
half crown, which was on the latter occa.
sion returned with thanks and praises for
the libcralty Of n church which kept up
30 generous q custom.
Judge llciskcl cited the case Of n min.
lister whose salary was far in arrears and
who borrowed dollar from a deacon he
fore entering the pulpit and preached Q
magnificent sermon. After service he
thanked the deacon and returned the dol.
lar. On being cOmplimented for his fin,
sermon, he said: al always preach bcttci
when I've got dollar in my pocket.
The hint was taken and the congregation
paid up. Judge llciskell thought that II &
Mcmphian took the time aud troablc {,
prepare q good lecture he deserved com
pensation for H. Finally the entire mattel
was referred 10 the committee on charter
and by-laws, composed Of the following
named gentlemen, who mrs TO report mex
Monday night, October Is: G. w. Hcis
kcl. r. j. Crohord. T. II. llciskcll, W. 5
Jones aud X. W. Erwin.
The charter will DO drafted at once an,
tho lecture bureau of Memphis may be- re
garded ~ an assured fact.
Mr.. ". y. lAumasicr was appointed
committee Of one TO arrange for a suitable
hall.
Adjourned until Monday at s o'clocl
pm.
CIR rid Of that tired feeling as quick q
possible. Take Hoods SaraparIlA, wlic