The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-05-26

There was %ssemble at Kitchell Hotel Tuesday
evening, a large and enthusiastic gathering OF mer-
charts and others who are subscribers to the pro-
posed Home Prosperity Week." which will occur
June 18th to 18th inclusive.
The function consisted Of a luncheon and
smoker. Hon. w. M. Hammer presided in his usual
dignified and charming manner. After those pres
ent had partaken Of the very excellent repast pro-
vided by our host of the "Kitchell," Mr.. W. A.
Mothershead, the cigars were produced and the
business in hand for consideration was taken up.
Mr.. Hammer called upon the Secretary of the
Business League to state the object of the gather
ing. which was done in a few words, viz: to perfect
plan by which it was hoped that the proposed
Prosperity Week would be successful. He stated
that the plans were committed to Mr.. WI Chan
dIer to be worked out, and the latter being present,
suggested that he explain to the assemblage the
results of his labors.
Mr.. Chandler being introduced, then went into
detail as to his plans which were briefly: that an
advertising sheet be issued, each interested merchant
to pay for as much space as he could afford. the
spaces and prices being graduated down from one
page to 1-32 of a page. The cost Of the adj
vertising space to include all the cost of distributing
advertising matter, printing and all other expenses,
including the distribution Of about $4,000 in cash,
to be incurred, except the window decorations and
9th supplies ordered from the Merchants Trade
Jou nal, Des MONIES, Iowa, which were recently
sub cribed for.
The manner and mode of distribution of the
$4,000 is not yet definitely decided, but will be fully
sion of Mr.. Chambers remarks, Mr.. Fountain then
addressed the audience in a few words, advocating
immediate action, Whereupon subscriptions were
taken for the advertising sheet and nearly $4,000
subscribed by those present.
MI. T. II. Baird was then presented by Mr..
Hammer, stating that he would deliver an address,
upon the subject Team Work." Mr.. Baird, in his
usual happy vein, handled the subject admirably,
advocating union of effort in all enterprises for the
good of Greenwood; predicted that with the spirit
of good feeling and united action that pervaded this
assemblage, the word failure would be eliminated
from our vocabulary; suggested that an effort be
made to more largely support the Business League,
which was necessary for the proper development of
the city. He thought the time might come before
1ong when that organization might be able to have
a home of its own that could be pointed to with
pride. He saw in such gatherings as this the laying
aside of any selfish sentiment, which meant for
more efficient team work, and hoped that such in
formal gatherings might be more frequent.
After Mr.. Baird, a number OF persons gave short
talks on various subjects. The sentiment predomi.
fellowship and the expression was unanimous In
favor of having such informal affairs more frequent.
ly, and it is probable that they will occur in future
at least every 60 days, or possibly every 80 days.
Mr.. Hammer then made a splendid talk, breath
ing optimism throughout every sentence, indicating
that he believed in Greenwood, stating that all the
signs indicated that we were right now on the verge
of such an upheaval of prosperity and business &C.
tivity as had never before been witnessed in oul
community.
In conclusion, Mr.. Fountain moved that a vote
thanks be extended the kitchell Hotel management
for the splendid repast furnished, which was carried
unanimously.