Evening journal., 1919-07-15
WANT BARNHART
To WAVE HARMONY
BATON At "SING"
Continued from First Page.

OF II was 10 elect a new executive
committee. The question was at once
raised by one Of the men as TO whether
the present executive committee had
resigned and whether the 80 members
present at The meeting last night had
power TO elect a new committee so long
as the present committee held onlce.
Miss Simpson stated II was understood
an persons attending the meeting were
lR,favor OF Mr.. Barnhart for leader and
since he has refused 10 serve II the
present executive committee remains.
the only thing 20 do was 20 ask the
executive committee 10 resign. As there
were no bylaws or a constitution such
action could not be taken, it was de-
cided.
Miss +. r. Wilson urged that all
present stand by the motto In front
OF the stand-"Stand Together" Miss
Wilson said she felt the meeting was
not progressing as 10 should. At this
point she was asked 10 act as chairman.
A member Of the chorus suggested
That a letter be sent to the executive
committee requesting the resignation
OF that body. Such motion was car
ried. Two women present who were
members OF the executive committee
resigned and said they were glad TO get
on the committee. Another member OF
the chorus said she thought II was an
insult 20 send such a letter.
Someone suggested that, II the letter
be sent. II be a sweet" one. where
upon Miss Simpson said that Mr. Barn
hart had been insulted by the remarks
made about him in the minutes Of
previous meeting which Chairman
Nields had sent to him
The remarks quoted were as follows
I'VE can not work with him: he is
pugnaciOus; Mr. Barnhart is too siren /
uous TO work with"
Miss Simpson said Mr.. Barnhart had I
written TO her and said he hardly recog- /
nizcd himself.
Az this point Miss Wilson began 10 /
appoint a committee 10 write the fetter /
10 the executive committee asking for /
It's resignation Most OF the men. when |
they were named 10 serve on the com /
mittee 10 write the letter refused, say
ing they were not in sympathy with |
the methods bSIng allowed.
W G. GuX thought II improper FOR /
The group OF 50 members 10 decide on /
such a question. lie expressed the view |
hat Mr.. Barnhart would not come II /
he chorus as whole didn't want him \
Mr. Roberts suggested that the |
chorus present incorporate and have /
regular body and choose the leader II
wished.
Miss Simpson said she didn't feel that |
Mr.. Barnhart would favor such a
Miss Wilson stated that the meeting
should have opened with prayer. Not
being able 10 prevail upon anyone 90 !
lead in prayer. she led.
Or. Julian Adair a member of the
executive committee, who was present,
suggested that the committee be re-
quested 10 call a meeting and then the
members could learn whether the com
mlttee would do as they wished. Miss
Simpson insisted that Barnhart would
not come II the present executive com
mittee remains.
A member suggested that the whole |
executive committee should not be
asked 10 retire because there was OBJ
lection 10 one member OF lt 70 was
hen decided 10 Withdraw the motion 10
iend a letter 10 the executive commit
ee, asking 10 10 resign and a new mo-
ion asking the committee 10 call a
Meeting for sometime before Saturday
vas adopted. When the meeting ad- |
ourned the members sang. Pack Up /:
four Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag.
fler which they cheered for Miss VIII
on and Miss Simpson and Barnhart.
Iiss simpsons Statement
Miss May F. Simpson today made the
statement:
"Nir. Nields was In error when he Z
tated that I didn't tell him that Mr. ,
iarnhart would come at his own eX-
ense. did tell Mr. Nelds that in
he presence OF Mss Ethel Wilson. We
Intended TO make the fact that Mr.. !
arnhart had offered 10 come at his ,
WI expense. a vantage point in our !
ampaign. Mr. Barnhart stated as Mr. '
fields was acting chairman OF the ex- /
cutlve committee, Mr.. Nields should
e the person 10 send for him 10 lead
he chorus. Mr.. Nlelds stated that he
,ould not send for Mr. Barnhart un- {
\ the $1,000 was raised. The cam
align captains were disappointed at Z
lis lack OF cooperation, when their l
nthusiasm was al It's highest pitch.
Give hundred dollars has been
lised which the captains are retain =
lg until they know positively whct1- c
r or not Mr. Barnhart VIII return to a
,ad the chorus. as most Of that money q
ias given with the understanding
rat Mr. Barnhart would be leader and
i'm have TO be returned 10 contributors {,
Mr.. Barnhart does not return n