Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-15
CITY CANNOT BE
 WITHOUT t. OF l.. Unanimous Is Opinion of Clty's Leaders at Lunch con Yesterday.
PEOPLE WILL DO PART
Expressions of Speakers Indicate En. thuSiaStic Confidence That Neces. sary Support Will Be Accord
 ed Organization.

Marked by spirit of optimism, a feeling of enthusiasm, more pronounce ed than has been experienced for a lengthy period in this city, the lunch con yesterday noon of the trustees of the Chamber of Commerce adopted plans for the campaign to be made at once, to obtain members and financial support for the organization for the ensuing year.
 There was an absolute absence of any expression of difference of opin- iOn--those in attendance at the lunch con, trustees and their guests, were of the one mind that Pine Bluff needs the Chamber of Commerce, that every resident of the city ought to aid m the support of the organization with his time and his money. and that there is no doubt whatever this aid will be extended in more liberal man. ner than ever before in the history of Pine Bluff.
 Tentative plans placed before the trustees showed that many of the business houses will be asked for less money this year, than they have con- tributed in the past. The same plans. IT., many more individuals and firms to become affiliated with the organiza- ton, the net result being a la ger personnel and increased working cap ital, with which the Chamber of Com merce may make more active and more effective campaign for the com mercial advancement and progress of the city.
 Rev. w. J. E. Cox, pastor of the First Baptist church, one of the guests of the affair, spoke very brief ly. but stated clearly the feeling which prevailed.
 "In Alexandria, La, whence l have just moved here, and which is much smaller city than Pine Bluff, they have very active organization, and the business men devote their time and money to the workings of the or ganization. For instance, four differ- ent men called upon me to join the organization. Had been of the mind not to join, could hardly have pre- vailed against four men. However, l was not of that mind. If iAran ever, at auy time and in any way, be Of ser vice, want you gentlemen to com mand me. will be unable, because ot a previous engagement to be present at the smoker tonight, but I will be most glad to be considered member of your Chamber of Commerce."
 Some speaker having said that it is up to the people of Pine Bluff to de- eide if they want to continue the eX- istnce of the Chamber of Commerce, another speaker said:
 'I think there is no doubt whatever the Chamber of Commerce will be con tinued. It is just up to the business men now to make the campaign TOT more members and more money. think also we will get both."
 Secretary E. B. Bloom explained that according to the list of prospect i've members--men and firms wht ought to be members, and who prom directly because of the activities O the Chamber of Commerce-and te the amounts fixed as desired iron each of those firms and members, ar income of about 5000 for the veal will be obtained by the organization
 The foundation was laid for the SC. lection of the committees which vii today make the campaign for the new members and the funds, and II was agreed additional men would be add ed those committees at the smoker The campaign, it was decided, VII start promptly at 9:30 o'clock thl' morning, and it is expected to coHi' plete it in the one day.