The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-02

into active operation.
In other words, Memphis will, IL is
hoped and believed, soon have large and |
thoroughly harmonious music club, full OF
resolution. and building in conformity |
with the pasts experiences.
On Friday night, postal cards were sent
TO about one hundred OF the city's musical |
people by gentleman who desires such |
orsanization-to such as were known by |
him to be valuable as active members
calling their attention directly TO the prop.
osition. Replies came pouring in yester-
day in a volume that demonstrated a
hunger for just something OF that sort.
1t shows conclusively that those who can
sing and love TO sing aud labor for the
advancement OF music are resolved to re-
pudiate the reproach put upon them, that
''it is utterly impossible for them to re.
main bound together Tor their own and
the general good" They have learned
that unity in the work is possible and al.
vantageous in the extreme. Without or
ganization, intelligent and concerted |
effort. no amount OF local capabilities can |
ever rise above the surface. These are |
further and essential one, that a music |
club must belong TO no one individual |
member. or clique Of them, that IL must |
in no sense be a grindstone for the sharp !
cning Of private axes, forms the basis upon
which Il is prepared to erect the imposing
structure.
Inquiries, by telephone and otherwise,
were directed 10 the gentleman whose name
was attached 10 the card, as 10 various
ideas Of detail, minor and material, 90 pre-
vail in the organization. To all of them
the reply was that details were the work
of the society In general meeting. As 20
suggestions. there were perhaps none
who would unite with Il who |
could and would not be- ablc aud /
willing % advance them at the proper /
time The first thing was TO get them 10.
gcihcr. then proceed with the foundation
and building. One thought 10 be borne
In mind, from first 10 last, was 30 build 80
deliberately, wisely and we'll, that when
advancement was made Il would be
healthy aud Of u permanent character.
A glance at the character OF replies re-
cciycd will serve MS a reliable index to the
state Of mind OF the musical people. One
gentleman writes
81 do believe a large music club, pro.
yided IL is conducted IN n common sense
business manner, and the management
placed In the hands Of persons interested
IN iurthering art in our city, would not
only be valuable 10 the musical people,
but 10 the city at large, and | believe our
people are ready for such move at present.
You will have my hearty cooperation In
the undertaking"
The foregoing response was from pro.
fessor, aud another says:
Anything ! can do 90 advance the mu.
steal interests OF our city and put ID ON
par with other places, and even above
uem, will be done chceriully. love
Memphis aud It's people and want W see II
10 ahead"
A lady teacher writes
~ think such a music club would be Of
great benefit 10 oil musical people, aud
would heartily cooperate"
A gentleman who has been on more
than one ship when " went down, but
never became dishcar.>nel beyond 70.
claim, wrote:
81 an exceedingly anxious 10 sec n mu-
sic club organized In Memphis. aud am
satisfied that Il would be- great benefit |
10 the city. You can rely ON mo 20 take |
as much interest ~ any one. II am not |
IN the city when YOU have a meeting. vote |
for me-"
Another sayE
81 see no reason why a musical club,
such ns InE ArrEAL suggested la ono Of
iisrccnt issues, could not bc organized. II
u what Memphis has needed Tor years past.
We surely have M good material hero as
any city In the South. heartily indorse
the movement aud promise my hearty
corporation"
Aud still another
such n club as you speak Of. con-
Quoted M a common sonse, business man.
ncr.' would, In my estimation, be very
desirable TO everybody, but particularly to
musical people"
a leading business man and pleasing yo-
calsl answers all the questions In one
word, "lcS"
Tho quotations might proceed 10 great
length, but Il II unnecessary. An save
one were m the same strain, aud the ex.
ccpuon Il given Tor its novelty, the Great.
ne Of that same old impression, the
writer will find entirely outgrown. Hero
lis
Replying 10 your query, DO YOU not
believe a large music club, conducted In a
Mmmon sense, business manner, would be-
Immensely valuable 10 musical people of
the city and the city generally I have no
hesitation In saying that | do. 1 have
also no hesitation in saying that believe
the invention Of a practical, economical
lying machine would facilitate aslronom.
teal research, and look for the one ai the
sane time as the other. Common sense
business, and music clubs DO not grow
on The same bush. Thou canst not gather
grapes from thons, nor figs from thistlcs'
~ tho Language Of Holy Writ. Can / be-
relied upon 10 co-opcmicg cannot, OK.
cept financially, as my experience las
always been that n icw OF the willing
mcmbtn Of such Organizations do all the
pulling. aud ana jusi fool enough when |
- inio an enterprise 10 pull my heart out
taihcr Than see II fail No active mem.
bouhip for me, though | shall b. happy
70 20 what ! can In the way Of buying
tickets. etc
lhH same writer, when no learns Of his
nisapprvheusion through actual results.
will be- member Of decided activity moi
10 keep The society from ignominious iail.
urc, but 10 aid la carrying Il forward 10
grandor and more lasting achievements.
Now for some timely suggestions from a
gentleman who will be unabletoaid the In.
suiuiion by his presence and practical sup.
port
MrvrHs Tenn, June ., issl
To the Editor Of The Appeal
Complying with your rcqucs, Of last
Sunday. herewith write you, in Us few
words M possible, and from standpoint
different, perhaps, from any you might
have received, my views In regard 10 A