The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-15
MOVING ALONG SOLIDLY.
MUSICAL PEOPLE ORGANIZING WITH
CoMMENDABLE CAUTION.
Another Meeting at the Merchants
Exchange Last Night, Upon Which
There Was a Large Attendance
Foundation Principles Adopted.

Following out universal inclination
among themselves, the musical people OF
the city are organizing with commendable
caution.
Another meeting was held at the Mer-
chants Exchange last night, upon which
there was an attendance OF about fifty.
The following report Of the committee
appointed at the last meeting was read,
first entirely through, then section by sec
ton, literally discussed and finally adopted:
MEMPHIS, Tenn, June IA, 1889.
Ladies and Gentlemen-In obedience to
instructions at our last meeting, secured
the cordial cooperation OF Mrs. S. L.
Carnes, Messrs. James L. Ryan, James ii.
Griffith and i. ID. Seward in outlining the
main principles upon which TO base our
musical organization. l submit herewith
the result OF our conference, held last
Monday evening at the residence OF Mrs.
| Carnes.
We recommend:
l. That each and every individual join
| ing the society resolve at once, within
him or herself, to eschew jealousies and
prejudices, refrain from any act or word
| tending to undermine the organization or
|
TO promote the interests OF the art we pro-
fess TO love. This we not only recommend,
but urge.
g That active membership be limited
TO those who can be OF practical service TO
the society in its musical endeavors.
| 3 Thatin all cases ofapplication for men,
bership the same rule governing in other
leading organizations prevail, viz. A regular
committee TO investigate the fitness OF the
| applicant MS TO character and vocal capa-
bilities and report 10 the society; an ad-
verse report 10 reject without further ac-
ton, a favorable report TO bring the appli-
cation before the society for ballot, three
adverse votes TO reject.
4. That the affairs OF the society always
remain under the control OF the active
membership, submitted to II for discus
sion and vote, except minor matters,
which the Executive Committee may de-
eide, with sanction of the other officers.
.. That the officers consist Of Presi-
dent, two vico.presidents. secretary, treas
urer, an executive committee OF five, and
a musical director; that ono OF the vice.
presidents and the secretary be chosen
from the ranks OF the lady members, and
that all save the president and musical di-
rector be from tho active membership
ranks; but both OF these may be. As these
are highly important Offices, and must be
filed by the very best available material,
the committee thought best 10 make them
exceptions All officers 10 DO elected an
nually, but vacancies to be filed byelection
whenever they occur, or as soon thereafter
rs practicable.
g. That the society DO, In the main, for
choral work, but may make departures
whenever deemed wise by the Executive
Committee, president and musical direc.
tor, and ratified by vote OF the society.
Z. That a system Of instruction In sight
reading OF music be n feature OF the So
ciety. TO form part OF each rehearsal,
unless otherwise ordered by vote OF the
society.
< That active members be charged s.
admission lee, and 80 cents per month
dues; that associate members be charged
$40 year.
o. That regular rehearsals be held once
n week, as often as advisable in specia
cases, and that every member make an
effort 10 attend each and every one o
them.
Respectfully submitted for the committee
L. Y. ANDERSON, Chairman.
The fint section was unanimousl,
dopted by rising vote.
; II was then moved TO go into an election
for permanent officers, but the wisdom o
this, under prevailing circumstances, VA
doubted, and II failed 10 prevail. Tn,
meeting preferred, considering the neccs
sity OF being well differed, 10 intrust tn,
matter, along with others, 10 a committee
for report. The same committee reporting
the outline OF plan for an organization
was, therefore, continued. This COMMITTEES
will report upon officers, a name for thu
society. a charter, constitution and by
laws, and a hall in which 10 meet In fut
uro.
These matters concluded, which the,
will DO at the next meeting, further detail
can como up In regular order rs they arise
aud Memphis will have n musical organi
zaiion the members Of which are deter
mined TO make tho community proud o
and generous In their support and encour
agcmcnt OF H.
The meeting adjourned to next Thurs
day night. same place.