The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
MEETING FOR MUSIC.
INFORMAL MEETING OF MUSICIANS
AT THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
Preliminary Discussion OF Details That
Indicated a Widespread Desire for
organization-An Important Commit
tee Authorized.

In response to an invitation, a number
of musical people assembled in the Mer-
chants Exchange Chamber, Cotton Ex-
change Building last night, to consider the
proposition TO organize music club.
Following out a prevailing idea that the
work Of organizing should be pursued with
great caution, and after mature delibera-
ton the meeting was resolved into an in
formed conference for general discussion.
Mr., I. Y. Anderson was elected tempo.
rary chairman, and Mr.. William Ii. Son
field temporary secretary. The chairman
explained the object OF the call. He had
found, he stated, in his contact with the
musical people OF the city for some
time past, an almost universal do
sire for organization, to tho end
that the vast amount OF musical talent in
the city might be directed into the chan
mel calculated to bring the greatest amount
OF profit and pleasure to the active men,
bers, and be a source OF pride and benefit
to the community at large. In no way
was this possible except through organi-
zation, with complete harmony and zeal
among the members. So far as details
best calculated to bring these objects into
realization were concerned, those were for
the intelligence and skill OF the members
to arrange. They were TO determine the
scope to be given in accepting the active
membership, whether ii should include
instrumentalists and vocalists; they we're
TO decide what line should DO pursued in
the study and enjoyment OF music,
whether or not tho society should take on
the conservatory feature, ETC., etc.
The ladies and gentlemen present took
up the discussion in spirit OF earnestness
which signifed that the projectors Of the
institution were not mistaken in their
conviction that the musical people were
DESTROYS OF organization on common sense,
business principles. IT showed, also, that
most OF them had given serious study to
the matter Of detail. Most OF those PRES
ent had been connected with nearly every
venture in that direction in past years,
had well defined ideas OF what brought
about failure, and were prepared TO guard
against the pitfalls in future. The chair
mans suggestion that the foundation be
laid with great care and precision, in or
der that the structure might become sub
stantial aud superb, was heartily APP
proved.
On motion, tho chairman was instruct
cd TO appoint committee TO report upon
foundation principles. IL was suggested
that the committee be composed OF mem.
bors who had become experienced in mat
tiers pertaining 10 musical societies, in
order that wisdom gained from expert.
ence might be employed. The chair
asked for time 10 consider the appoint.
ments, explaining that much depended
upon tho report. However, il remained
optional with the meeting TO accept or re-
ject the report, or any part OF IL.
A further motion was made and pre-.
vailed, that those in attendance hand in
their names TO the secretary, thereby sig.
niiying their willingness 10 become active,
jealous members OF the society in view,
provided the manner OF organization and
the methods OF its conduct satisfied them.
| After every name had been handed in the
meeting adjourned till next Friday even
ing, same hour and place, provided con
sent could be obtained from the Mer'
chants Exchange. As the members %
this body arc Memphians, heart and soul
ready and anxious 10 foster and promot,
every institution designed for the good o
the city, this consent will no doubt b,
given. Should there be any reason why
consent cannot be gwen, however, another
suitable place will DO secured, aud timely
announcements made. II is highly i'm
portant that every one in sympathy will
the movement be present at the mectinl
II possible, rs the committee will submit
It's report. Tho committee will DO ap
pointed today and called together for bust
ness at the earliest moment possible. ever
available source Of light and information
will be called into requisition by the com
miitcc, and an earnest ondcayor made &
submit a report TO the meeting that vii
be acceptable 20 every musician In th,
city. Ladies and gentlemen are expected
aud looked to alike for the advancement
OF suggestions