Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-21

The called meeting of the Civic League held Wednesday afternoon at perial-Juliet hall was attended by
 ladies representing nearly every section of the city and much enthus- iasm was manifested. Ladies prevent ed from attending telephoned to ask that they be given some share in the civic movement which is undoubted- ly a popular one The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs B. \. Hall, who delivered an interest ing address setting forth the need for some practical steps to better the conditions of our city in regard to cleanliness and offering some sugges- tions as to the immediate activities which could be undertaken by the la dies, citing examples of other cities where civic associations had accom- plished good results. The address was received with evident interest and commendation
 Reports of officers being called for, the secretary, Mrs. Richard c. Thomp- son. gave very encouraging accounts of the result of efforts made to se- cure the support and cooperation of our public officials. Mayor Toney, Doctor J. w. Withers and D. c. Bell sent messages to the League on be- half of the Board of Public Affairs, and assured the ladies of their desire to be understood as ready and will ing to give information and advice at any time on city affairs and to CO., operate cordially with the work of the League. Reports were presented from various organizations, assuring rhe League of their interest and help. Specially inspiring were the reports from the Pine Bluff Chapter, Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, the Malhontes and the Sesame clubs.
 The treasurer. Mrs, ]. w Crawford. tory condition. She also presented on behalf of County Judge GCuld an invitation to the Civic League to meet hereafter in comfortable, steam- heated apartment at the court house. The invitation was accepted with thanks and the secretary Instructed 10 write a note to Judge Gould eX- pressing the appreciation of the League.
 The president then appointed the following committees:
 Standing committee from the League
 for consultation and information Mrs. Richard c. Thompson, chairman; Mrs. w. H. >Langford and Mrs. Robt. E Lee.
 Advisory committee on city affairs Doctor J. w. Withers, D. c. Bell and Mayor w. L. Toney.
 Committees on civic interest to re- port at. the December meeting-Mrs. w. l.. Dewoody, Mrs. J. w. Withers, Airs. w. T. Young, Mrs. w. w. Byrd, Mrs. x. T White, r~ F. Rutherford, Mrs. M 4. Austin, Mrs. Junius Jor- dan, Mrs. T. E. Gillespie, Mrs. l.. K. La nd, Mrs. B. L. Owen, Mrs Anna Westbrooke, Mrs. F. G. Smart, Mrs. Robt. B. Malone, Mrs. J. M. Gaunt, Mrs. Rose Cowen, Mrs. w. E. Mulli- kin, Mrs. J. S. Seabrooke. Miss Reva Harris, Miss lola Philpot, Miss To- rine Hightower, Miss Sue Perkins and Miss Sallie Byrd. /I
 The meeting then resolved into a committee of the whole and most enioyable hour was spent in free dis cussion which was fruitful in .sugA gestion.
 Previous to adjournment it was an- nounced that at the next meeting a constitution and bylaws would be offered for acceptance and plans drawn up to stimulate an increased membership Also various methods to create more attractive, cleaner and a more progressive city. 1Fno TDYYY nNK TS