The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-03-21

to aid in the advancement of the
general welfare of Nashville and al,
of its people; to advance the sanitary
condition, especially among colored
people; to aid in promoting its con-
mercial, manufacturing, Industrial
and educational interests; to assist
in properly advertising the City of
Nashville and the advantages. 1t Of
fers to all good citizens; to offer its
good offices toward the amicable ad-
justment of all difficulties that may
arise from time to time between the
white citizens and colored citizens Of
Nashville. To work together for tile
improvement of all community condi-
tons, welfare, and uplift among the
colored people of Nashville in par
t%icular, and to take advantage of
every opportunity offered for friend
ly cooperation for the purpose of
carrying out any Of the designs for
which this Board was created.
1t can be seen by any one who will
give this matter careful consideration,
that much of this work could be best
accomplished by the cooperation
with our best women. To aid in the
general welfare, woma will do her
part. The sanitary conditions among
our people will be measured by her
standard, and as an sadyertising
media, she is in a class to herself
No race can rise above the private
and public esteem of its women, and
we should see to it that every door
of hope is open to our best women.
and that no opportunity for being or
doing good be denied her.
Other races have exalted their
women and in so doing have exalted
their race. Yes, they have nlaced
her in positions Of honor and trust;
they have made her Queen of ma
tons. Who is tn honor, praise and
cva't our women but we are in posi-
ton tn see and know that they are
deserving and worthy. IT has been
said that these women had been en-
couraged IN form a Temporary organ
'zation. This is true, but it was be-
fore the matter Of even encouraging
'he organization was bropght TO the
Board of Trade. And following orr
regular meeting on FRIDAY NIGHT
their meeting had been called for
Monday. I met with them, and ev-
planned to them the action Of the
Board. and that the name Auxiliary
was the only Objectionable feature.
4sThay organized with the under
standing that it made no difference
nv what name thew should be styled.
IF the Board wanted their %co-onera.
tior. they were willing to serve. They
did not organize aptaeonistic to any
club, or society now in existence no
more so than did our Board.
At this meeting they sent a commu
nication to the Board of Trade which
vas received and a vote taken to ia.
HE the same until after the adoDtion
of our bylaws, then in hands Of 2
hvlaw committee. On Thursday night
following the sdoption of orr hv-Iaw
on Fridav night. this matter was til
on for final adjustment. Thav hai
heon ENCOURAGED oil tho time hecausD
there was nothing to the contrary il
our charter.
But when orr bylaws were adopt
ed, this document contained a section
governing the organization of othel
organizations within the Board. I'm
der this section>no organization car
he formed as part or parcel of thu
Negro Board of Trade unless II b.
comnosed of members of the Negrr
Board of Trade.
AS there Is nothing IN our consti
tut'nn or bylaws to bar her from
membership in the Board. thnr sh,
is not barred, as | understand tn
/ term. In the white Board of Trade
!, women are admitted IN memhprshi1
t on the same bases as the men. Hav
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l.. crlturod ard roerod ord would ~
l.. no found in any place that they feI
!, for a moment that thew were no
s wanted.
q u pANDv
President Negro Board NJ Trade.