The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-21


trips good roads, civic improvements
and grievances.
Membership dues were placed at
nine dollars year, or seventy-five
cents a month. Each member upon
making his initial payment being re-
quired to pay two months in advance.
It has been suggested that those Of
the Club who are able pay either three
or six months in advance thus placing
a larger sum in the hands of the or
ganization with which to get located,
purchase furniture for the Club rooms
and get established.
The meeting last night was marked
with great deal of enthusiasm which
was attested in round figures by about
one hundred and fifty members being
present.
The two candidates nominated for
president last night, following the an
nouncement of that fact, shook hands
and started on a live wire campaign
for the Office. They announced that
the race will be strictly a "Bone-D Dry
affair" because of the rapid approach
of the first day of July.
A letter was received at the meet
ing last night from> the Greenwood
Business League rendering the use of
the club rooms of that organization
pending permanent location Of the
new Club. "A committee was named
to consider the letter of the Business
League and to report back to the
meeting.
Following is the letter received and
the resolution reported by the commit
tee in reply, which was adopted:
Letter From the League.
q Greenwood, Miss June 20, 1917.
Mr.. E. M. Purcell, Temporary Chair
r. man, Young Mems Busiaess, Club,
City.
Dear Sir: II
We are advised BY letter from a
member of the Commercial Club that
the Young Mems Business League at
Yazoo City and the old organization
(The Commercial Club) occupy the
same quarters jointly. We are not
advised definitely but understand such
is the case at some other points. The
meetings are SO timed as not to con-
flict and perfect harmony prevails be-
tween the two organizations.
We understand that your organiza-
ton has for it's object the growth and
progress of Greenwood and Lefore
County and its purpose is to get the
young men of the community to iden-
tify themselves with a movement for
the betterment of the community in
terests. ~
The Greenwood Business League
stands for the same purposes, there
should not be any conflict Of interests,
therefore, having the same objects in
view and seeking the same results,
growth and prosperity of the city, the
county and state, we by the authority
of our Board of Directors tender you
the use Of our league room for meet
ing purposes free, until such time -
you may have perfected permanent
arrangements. We also tender you
our quarters, furniture and fixtures
for your permanent ho1 , upon the
basis Of each paying their prorata Of
the rental, and other expenses, which
are at present: rent $500, porter
$500, light $1.o0, incidentals between
$500 and $500. Total between $500
and $4,000 per month. This sugges-
ton is made freely and voluntary ia
the spirit of harmony and good will.
Sincerely yours for Greenwood,
Greenwood Bsuiness League,
Per T. H. BAIRD, President.
w. H. HAYS, Secretary.
Resolutions In Reply.
Be it resolved that the thanks Of
the Young Mems Business Club be re-
turned to the Greenwood Business
League for the generous offer Of It's
president and secretary Of the use Of
its quarters by the Club.
Be it resolved further that it is with
much regret that the Young Mems
Business Club has decided that 1t can
not for the present at least accept this
,nagnanimous invitation, believing
that the Club should begin its exist
ence BY establishing and maintaining
its own separate headquarters.
Be it further resolved that It Is the
sincere wish and purpose Of the
Young Mems Business Club to work in
harmony with the Greenwood Business
League and to cooperate in every prac-
ticAl ,menner for the growth and i'm
pr0vsma1t q our city county, ana
stats.
Il, =. R. WIGGlNS, Chairman,
FELIX SANDITER,
SAM STERN /, 4
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