The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
THE CHRISTMAS CLUB.
FURTHER PROGRESS TOWARD A
GOOD HOLIDAY DINNER.
The Little Folks OF the Schools Make
an Active Exhibit--A Scene OF AMI
nation Among the Juveniles.

The hall Of the Young Mems Christian
Association on Main street, between WASH
ington and Adams, was n scene OF lively
Elimination yesterday afternoon.
A gooily number OF children were there
90 aid in the mertorious work OF prcpar-
ing holiday repast on the 29lh a week
from Saturday next. Tor those little ones
who may be too poor 10 provide feast for
themselves.
The presiding officer was, as usual, Mr..
--A'snken, aud lac was ably assisted by Mrs.
Alternately, Miss Higbce and other jealous
and philanthropic ladies.
During the course OF the proceedings the
presiding officer. Mr.. Meukcn. made few
pertinent remarks TO the young people in
attendance, and as they covered tie subject
under consideration they are subjoincd.
lie said:
Young ladies and little gentlemen. by
your eNcriions last year 3S) needy families
were supplied with coal last winter, and n
large number were given provisions out
side Of the 900 or J., 100 who were fed at
the feast you had prepared. Much more
may Ice done this year You found II q
pleasant duty 10 make 10 many distressed
families happy last year, and | hope you
will all 90 TO work with yigor and deter
mination 10 10 as well or better than You
did ON that occasion, despite the fact that
YOU then did 50 cleverly. You need not
coniine yourselves 10 the school
children, but YOU can add others TO
your committees and you can 20 about
10 solicit catablcs, old clothing, broken
toys, anything that will aid the deserving
poor and destitute toward the work We
have In hand 20 render them happy in
the coming Christmas time. You can
collect such goods IA may be offered. and
send them 10 the storchouse Of Mcnkcn
4 Co., where they will be received and
taken care OF until wanted for the feast,
or for distribution. You will meet here
ngain next Saturday afternoon 10 report
progress; rs well rs 10 add any other
schools 10 the list from which committees
may be sent"
a note was received from Miss Conway
stating that committees had been arranged
nnd the organization would be reported
next week. The school will exert itself To
aid In the work desired. II WIS stated
/ Snpt. Collier, Of the Public Schools Of the
y l.iL-- objected 30 organizationsin theschools
Il under his control, because some children.
unable 10 give To the object, would be
made 10 iccl Inundated thereby. Oppose
ton WIS expressed to the position he takes
i,y saving the whole aim of those who are
laboring In the cause IN to cultivate chnrita-
bic dispositions ON the part Of all, and no
matter whether children can give OF not,
Il would bc pleasant TO have them do what
they can.
Il was announced that no lady had yet
n a 4 II IA.
hwycs and doctors 10 ask donations
ii there i one who would like 10 make q
MARTYR oi herself IN 10 worthy n cause NJ
b. tackle the professional gentlemen al.
luded To, she can win distinction by
applying at once and undertaking the
task.
A very neat little speech was made by
Mr. Mcnkcn, when he introduced 10 tho
ascmblagc n little four year old named J.
Randolph Tucker as the president Of one
Of the clubs. The little man u very good
looking and q gallant Of promise.
The following names were announced M
present aud organized, ready for active
service.
Lydia Rawlings School. Brick Church,
Chclsca-lda Peabody, president, Patty
I'LL, yicc-urcs.dpnt; Elna Ratchet, scCrc-
larry; Tllio llaupt. treasurer, Myrtle GWin,
Lula slower, Executive Committee.
Porter SchOol-=Susie Mallory, president;
Palmer Fnrnsworih, vicc-prrsidcni; Mamie
Rcitcr. secretary; Annie Tucker, tf,as-
1fcr, MAY O'lannon, John Dauagh. ID.
Famsw0fth. Executive Committee.
Curve School on fernando Road Wal.
.cr Canada, president, Wallace Mcdowell,
Ncc.pr,ridcnl; May Singleton. secretary;
Alma Hines. Mabel Barbour. Jessie spang-
or and Docia Brent. Executive Committee.
polr School l'lom Bassctt. president;
Frank brooks, vicc-pcsdoni; Minnie Nil
cr. secretary; Mia lent treasurer.
Sailnnns Street Club-pfcsidtnt, Annie
iarwood, yiccprcsid.ni, Aggio Oaulnor
secretary, Aria TciY treasurer Hattie
Harper.
lligbco School-Anna Wright, president.
Fannie Falls. yicu-pfvsijeni; Fannie lay
loi. treasurer Evelyn rcicrs. secretary.
High S,hOol-l,Usa fuld. president;
Josie liludcf. v,cc.pcsidcni. hda Hodges.
E,ivtar;. Jv-io M,kary, treasurer.
bick Church sunday school, Third