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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
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PRETTY HARVEST LUNCHEON AT
NINETEENTH CENTURY CLUB

News which will be received with
pleasure by those who SO heartily en-
joyed the weekly luneheons at the
Nineteenth Century club last winter.
Is that Mrs, Randolph Chears, the love
~ little chairman of that department. Is
planning a Harvest Luncheon" which,
as the first of the winters series, will
be given on Monday, Nov, 8, at 1890
o'clock.
The club has been fortunate in Sc
curing Miss Bessie Murphy and Miss
Mary Love, who have done much to-
ward making domestic science an art
for Memphis home makers, for the ca
teresses for the luncheons this winter,
which promises that delicious and
tempting menus will be enjoyed.
The club has arranged to accommo-
date $50 persons at the Monday lunch
cons, but in order that the menus may
be properly prepared. 1t Is necessary
that Miss Murphy and Miss Love know
just how many to prepare for by Friday
evening. All reservations must be
made with Mrs. Randolph Chears by
telephone. or by mail. by Friday even
ing prior to the ~luncheons on Monday,
There will be a special table ar
ranged for business women, who can
make only one reservation, IL they do
not care to entertain guests,
The l~uncheons will begin at 1890 and
will continue until 2. and they promise
to be one of the most enjoyable social
features Of theSclub.
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Rex Club Halloween Ball.

This is the night when witches stalk,
When cats fly high and skeletons talk.
So If yours should chance from his
closet to stray, .
And say some things it ought not
to say,
Just laugh and be a sport supreme;
For all is fun on Halloween"
Now, doesn't that remind you of this
MYSTERIOUS holiday of the spooks? It's
part Of the clever Invitations which the
Rex club has issued for their annual
Halloween dinner dance, which win take
place on Thursday evening, Oct. 80, at
the club.
Leo c. Wurtzberger, DR.. Earl Scharff
and Morris Hirsch have a lot of original
ideas, and as the entertainment SOM
mittee of tle club there is no doubt that
Its members are going to be CONSTANT
" anticipating the delightful affairs
which they plan.
On Monday. Oct. 20, the usual enjoy
able Observation-Disclosures dance win he civ.
err at the club.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11

Since the arrangement of the above group, which at the time was
thought to he complete, another charming young girl has been added
to the debutante set. She is Miss Mildred Turner, who resides with
her aunt, Mrs, ]. M. Rennods, at 1880 Union avenue. Miss Turner is
the daughter of the late DR., and Mrs. w, S, Turner, of Little Rock, Ark,
sippi and Tennessee.
Now that makes thirteen! The old number which used to be re-
garded as nnlucky is now used as a good luck symbol, and If it's going
to be used in connection with this particular debutante set, it Just must
be The Fortunate Thirteen" About the worst luck which could be-
fall the social season. Judging from the present outlook, would be to
have a single one of the girls withdraw; If one does, we are almost
tempted to say she is going to be "hoodooed' everlastingly.
Put it Is thought that several others will be added to the list of
debutantes before another week, afterhavng time to think it over. Some
were undecided between taking trips to the winter resorts, going East
on visits. or making a formal debut at home. 1t Is hoped that they
will decide upon the latter.
The formal debutante ball, at which they will make their first an
pearance as the debrtante set of 1919, will be given by the Memphis
Country club on the evening of Nov, II, unless other nans OF the Off
GERS of the club neceSitate a changing OF the date. The Girls Coi1on
club, of which the debutantes will be members, will be the next e inter-
tain. Then will follow the series Of beautiful affairs to be given nv
the parents of the debutantes and their hosts Of friends in their honor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Everything seemed just at the turn of something new

EVefythlng seemed just at the turn of something new,
~ the leaves had agreed among themselves that 1t was time
hey ere beginning to pay more attention TO the fall STYLES and wore
proudly appearing. III radiant tints OF golden and bronze brown and
mat mysterious crimson for which fashion has not vet fonrd a nano
very air tngtng with the impatient urge, For goodness sake If vouTp
nor teen able to successfully initiate.
Monday IN fact was a very wide-awake sort of a day, with the
anything to do, start doing it, A 'e
60, o see, even the elements were thoroughly in sympathv with
the pleasant little informal party which Miss EVELYN Rainer invited w
hehr nome o. the Parkway, on that day when the dehutunte nrobIem WINS
solved, and all of us who were anxiously wondering what was soIrs 10
evom ot the social season for Memphis this winter ave a gaspo f
rehet and sat back to await developments. ."
WIN the pictures of the girls right above this story II wo,,a Ia,
mIe ,hah useless TO try to tell in poor inadequate and shopworn ndtoc-
ives now lovely they are, Their photographs are splendid ukenesses
ume "a see Tor oneself why the announcement that thew would berola
w i social season for Memphis as her dobutantes this winter created sncb
u"Pieao interest and why active plans are already under way rbich
u tandn NO DOUBT OF the u1nhounded success of the season, from a social
aHuuppmt NOT only will 1t be one which will ever be rememhered Nv
he oen9tantes. themselves, hut it will be equally enjoyed W. their nar NY
ans vac friends, the society matrons and olubmen, all Of whom Win
.."om.e ho social galettes once more. after two years of almost rsua
o'"ef thah informal affairs, where only a few would gather al n limo
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Lenox Parent Teacher.

The lenox Parent-Teacher assocIa-
ton held an enthusiastic meeting AT III.
school on Friday afternoon when husi
ness was discussed and IA we'll rendered
program was enjoyed.
Mfs, T.. r. Kelley gave an Interesting
talk on the mothers congress, oentf.g
committee and registration. after whiD,
Mrs, Watson and Mrs. Mexican We're
appointed to represent the association
at the central committee,
4 delegate will also be appointed To
attend the mothers congress at Knox
Nllie ana three delegates to assist In
the registration.
a large attendance IL urged at the
next meeting as the question OF the
lunchroom will be discussed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Miss Davis Honoree.

A very pretty affair which was given
in honor of Miss Nina Davis. an at
tractive bride-eleet, whose marriage to
Mr., Martin Gossett will be solemni2ed
the latter part Of this Ironth. was the
miscellaneous shower rendered by Misses
Maurine ard Mary Winston at their
home near the Normal school, Thurs
day aft rrnoon,
For the occasion the pretty Winston
residence was beautifully decorated In
ferns, palms and potted plants with
touches of autumn tints here and there.
The guests were received BY Mrs,
Winston, her two charming daughters
Mr., and Mrs. c. b, Davis. and Mis-
Nina Davis,
During the afternoon hearts were
$ayed and a clever contest using the
words In wedding bells" was en-
joSed. Miss Virginia Proctor was the
winner of a prize given the best tele-
gram written In words taken from wed
ding bells
While the fun of the games was at
its height. a messenger arrived an.
nouncing that the young honoree's ship
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Renaissance Music Club

The Renaissance club, which Is com.
posed of some of the most talented
musicians in the city, win meet We'd
nesdaS morning at 10 O'clock in The
nome OF Mrs, Richmond Mckinney t5g1
Peahody avenue, Mrs. w. w, Deupree
aeeompanist. ss'
me program, which will be composed
or Russian music and foll< sonys ne.
sures q delightful morning.
Ihe II will be glad II members Will
come prepared to pay for seats in the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
CT UBDOM
10ENERNAn TO BE PRESENTED BY
COMMODORE PERRY CHAPTEp

IN The nhilanthroplc committee of tho
%.ommoder Perry chapter. II, A, r., with
MRS, Joseph d. Browne, chairman. Win
present a beautiful entertainment Win
Mss Anna Brennan ais director M tbs
Noman's building, Nov, Z and s, for
pe benefit of the Crippied chndren's
me cast consists Of 100 bows and
acting without words in four acts
f8% STORY OF Geneva" NhD nan frnin
wedding banquet In mischief 10
Mnen h jumped into the old
with the spring lock, The story
that 30 years afterward Lor,l
as an Old man is still Wandering
rch OF the long lost Genera, mis-
s@ her ~ q park near Generya's
me for his long lost bride.
scene constitutes the third act
pantofnime and viii be presented
or more children as circus clowns
4sh girls, shepherdesses. Suanish
ese and Scotch boys and girls WIZ
arious holiday features,
queen OF the festival will be rem.
" by karie Friar, already wen
Tor her artistic work in expres.
Il 90 dramatic art. In thu fda,Sth
scene is laid in the same old
IN the first. A lady Of the
g directing cleaning when A
MI ds some rusty Keys. They iii
4 ana Generva's tragic fate is
p~scovered, Miss Ruth LeAatta
the role Of the lady of IN
NJ line dramatic effbet
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
For Miss Shepherd,

Miss Doris Shepherd, a lovely BRIDE
elect, whose marriage to Mr.. Chris
Ming will be solemnized on Tuesday
evening, Oct. 81, at the McLemore
Avenue Presbyterian church. will be
the honoree at many beautiful affairs
during the week.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Everett 8
Brooks will entertain at Loew's Lyceum
with a box party.
Wednesday afternoon Miss Katherine
Mckeever will give a daintily planned
card party for Miss Shepherd,
Miss Gene Nohsey Wilt entertain on
Mrs. H. B. Shepherd will entertain
with a box party at the orpheum thea
ter, and Friday evening Miss Elizaheth
McClain win be the hostess at a pretty
heart party. ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Salon Circle Meeting.

The initial meeting of the Salon cir
Gle win be held on Monday afternoon
1T ESQ o'clock, in the assembly hall of
the Y, NJ, h, A, The program is as
follows; "
lnVocation~-Dr. William F~ineshriher,
seminal
Piano Solo-Opus S6, No. a, En- Au-
tonne tMoszkowskn-Mrs Charles h.
Dunptng.
"A Message From the Federation
Mrs. A.. s, Buchanan.
Noice~-"ln Blossom Time" Need
NAM Forest Song" tWhelpley)-Mrs.
William Murrah.
Reading The Telephone Romance
-Mis lucille Ekvmnni 49,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11

tect win be. THE Time Schedule Of a
lid, Twenty minutes will be de-
voted TO the presentation of this out
line The remaining 25 minutes of the
lesson nerind win headevoted to an open
discussion by the members Of the class,
who are requested to give prompt one
minute talks, answering the question,
Which one method in training your
own child cage l to 81 has proven sue
cessfuis'
The first literary and historical meet
ing OF the, sea son for Commodore Perry
chapter, D. A. r.. will be held with
The regent, Mrs, Chas. b.. BRYAN, 1897
Vance avenue, Tuesday afternoon al 2
o'clock.
The John r. Cannon circle. Kings
Daughters, will meet Monday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock with Mrs. L. III. 5Claypool.
as iaClede avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Meeting Of zionists.

The chairniuh of the local Zionists,
orEaltization has called II meeting for
sunday Which VIII be held IN the vestry
roonl OF Me Baron Htfsch synagogue.
rams Will he fnHdee for an Important
meeting tNhich viii be held on Oct, 10.
israel Peres, the chancellor, and Mr.,
hardwlg Peres. as representatives M
the lhicago convention which was held
Sept. IA, will peportaon ithe activities
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Mosbers' Glass.

The mothers class OF First Methodist
Sunday school will meet sunday morn
ing In the mothers room The lessin
will be the first for the new term in
The Child Training Series" and win
ing In the mothers room. The lesson
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11

The October social affair which comes
on Friday night. Oct, u, Is the biggest
eCharacter Builders affair In a long,
long time.
The committee promises a double-up
good time for missing the September
social,
Every Character Builder should at
tend.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Leroy Pope Association.

The regular mouthiy meeting Of he
Leroy Pope Parent Teacher association
VIII be held Tuesday afternoon at ais
o'clock at the school. Mrs. Charles
Gray the president, will address the as
Following the business meeting, a
musical program will be rendered by
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
! Missionary Society.

mans Missionary society Of
q Heights cnurch viii hold
&neetinE on Tuesday morning
lock to . O'clock Ia the al.
u very lady In the church l.
4 e subject for the day VII
America Safe. "A spiena,S
n be given as follows;
"A lpture reading by Mrs
A Talk and prayer by
81 + q. Lowry. solo by
b man, Our NewlygDis-
n m-Home 4. Migsions,
en-. Prayer. syan-
n MiSsions,s Mfrs q
81 THE Civ" Mrs
81 Miss Miriam CLARK.
d 90 atury Rural Church
Music reading and
Mnpes, Mrs. Wilson
~ rel and Jennings.
A XWilson Solo, Mrs.
Dropped Hyphen
lallenge," by Mrs.
q nj Prayer. Stew
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11

had come a'sailing home" and sure
enough, there in the dining room was
a cunning boat. filled with lovely gifts
from her many friends.
After the opening of the gifts deli
cious ice cream and cake were served.
About so guests were present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Ashfield Memorial Circle

mere win be a special meeting OF
NC Ashfield Memorial circle Of Kings
daughters on Thursday morning az 10
o'clock, in the home Of Mrs. ]. W Nor
ris, ga South Belvedere boulevard.
Election of officers viii be held,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11

MlsSes Dorothy and Thelma Moore.
aiteS Whleh q social hour will b. en-
toyed when coffee and sandwIches viii
be served; An attractive piece of hand
work VIII be drawn for by ali those
nresent. N
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11

ardship. Rev, r, w, Lewis, Song. Mrs
Walter Stampes and Mrs. Charles Will
son, Folks OF southern Hills and
Palms. Mrs. 4. b. King.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11

~ the aionists which were discussed
there, Mr.. Ben G, Leve is the chair
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Engagements
Spillane- Walker.

Mr.. and Mrs, P. ]. Splllane announce
The engagement and approaching mar
rage 81 their daughter, Ruth, to Mr.,
place Thursday. Oct. Is
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Character Builders Entertain.

series of concerts which was discussed
at the last meeting. '
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Gay Social Season for Debutantes
BY IDA w. MYNDERS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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@s5NN1BHHHNn1aHtNB1HN1@M0a Observation-Disclosures
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS p
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-12
METHODIST WOMANS MISSIONARY
COUNCIL WILL MEET HERE APRIL 2,

The Nomans Missionary Council 81
the Methodist Episcopal church, South.
will mold IT'S ninth annual session in
Memphis. April - This organization
hiss a history dating back as far as
the year 1873. that being the beginning
ot It's foreign missionary enterprise
lu 1885 Mrs NJ l. Kelly. the mother
81 nr IL c. Kelly. prominent both
boo the history of Tennessee Methodism
and military campaigns, proposed me
equalization 81 q wemau's foreign mis-
sluuary society The CIytl war post
poned the plans. but In 1875 authorize
ton was given by the generfl confer
enCe for this organization. The be-
ginning Of the womans foreign mis-
sionag society was marked with an
enrolment of 81 members.
From 81 members In 1873 the mis-
sipaary society has crown 10 a present
membership Of las. s54. The past year
has been one Of unprecedented success.
There are ASA adult societiesA with
ll6,SA5 members 1886 young peoples
societies with 26.5@l members s,lG9
junior societies With 5l.lO6 members.
The amount OF money collected from
the conference societies during the past
year was S59S. S3t 50, which is an in
crease Of III per cent over and above
the collection Of last year,
The coming session OF the council
Will be OF special interest because OF
the centenary movement which is X
pected To receive special impetus at
thai time. Plans are on foot for the
enlargement Of the work along all lines
II is expected that this will be an
epoch marking period in the history
OF the organization.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-12
RED CROSS NOTES

Commodore Perry chapter, u. A. r.,
took up on Tuesday knitting stockings
for the refugee children OF our allies,
France, Belgium Serbia. Italy, Pales-
tine, etc.
The textile mills in these regions
have been destroyed and hence mater
ials for clothing are absolutely un-
purchasable,
The Red Cross chapters are knitting
the stockings for the children, shawls
and mufflers for the women and sweat
ers for the children. The Memphis
sistance 1t @can get in filling its order
for these articles.
1t Is doing this at the same time coll
Letting all kinds and sizes Of clothing,
shoes and pieces Of materials for these
peoples In the devastated regions who
are returning home to begin life over
again with very little that once made
The Red Cross furnishes the wool
for the knitted articles and only asks
that knitters give Of their time and
efficiency in supplying these greatly
needed garments.
Monday, the public IS asked to be-
gin sending in all clothing 1t can spare
for the refugees, This will mean no
financial tax on the people but merely
an organized willingness to help In the
great process OF rehabilitation that Is
going on in those countries which have
been the cenes Of the conflict, where
hearts are bleeding and crushed, homes
destroyed and all prospects for IN
future happiness denied the many
thousands OF crippled men, poor wom-
en- and children. /Let next week be
a banner week for this cause in Mem
phis. Begin today to look over what
you can give and have it ready to send
to Red Cross headquarters corner Mad
tGnn "a wanna nd nnnlan 1trHpf MnnhaV
Let US open our hearts to these desti-
ute people that each of US may have
the satisfaction Of having had a part
in the movement.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-12
Cited To Cemetery
For Man To PLOW
His Early Garden

There is a chicken-eating feline in
a ~neighboring town, which no one has
the temerity TO kill. The cat continues
to XIII the baby chicks, but no one
dares kill the cat from fear that bad
luck will follow nine years-one year
for every life will the ink follow the
person who dares to commit cat MUIR
der.
And in that little hamlet there is a
shortage of labor that Is desperate: in
fact, so desperate that there is talk
Of raising the dead to do necessary
chores.
Recently an enthusiastic spring gar
dener wanted his garden plowed and,
meeting an old darkey in the road, he
said.
Uncle, who does blowing around
here now?'
The old darkey answered thusly:
Uncle zeke does, plowin', but he's
Uncle. you can't raise the dead to
plow. Who else does blowing
Uncle Tom does plowin' but he's
sick wiz de flu, and he doctor saiz he
CANT do no plowin' dis spring"
Anybody else that does plowing?.
Yes, sir; l does plowiU, but lse
done gone an quit plowin' for white
folks; gittin' too old to pillow fur my
self"
And so the spring gardener decided
that he would get his fork and spade
and hoe and get busy himself.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-12
Trial Was Warm
But Thermometer
Was Not Needed

Just because a court reporter sits
in and writes pot hooks, lineH dots
and dashes for several hours in a hot
legal contest, doesn't imply that he
is a thermometer, Notwithstanding the
fact one was dubbed a ~thermometer
by an ignorant negro defendant re-
Gently. .
Harry Holman, attorney, tells a good
one on Charlie McCully, negro, tried
for stealing cotton several dayE ago,
Holman told the negro that he would
have to engage a stenographer TO take
down the testimony n stand the ex-
pense when the trial was over. Nc
Gully was acquitted Of the charge Of
larceny, and leaving the courtroom
turned TO Mr.. Holman, and asked,
Yes, sur, an how bout that thermome-
ter" Mr.. Holman was uncertain at
first what the darby meant, but later
q CLEAN appeared.
"Oh, you mean that stenographer,
niger; that may have been a hot trial
but we didn't use a thermometer, the
thing we used was a stenographer,'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-12
HERE ond THERE

Lieut.. John O, Flautt, Jr, Of the
United States marines, arrived Tues.
day 10 visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John O. Flautt. He will leave Thurs
day evening to return to New York, &c
the regret Of his many friends,
Mrs. Holmes Sherard. Of Sherard.
Miss. is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John O, Flautt.
MIR. Estes Robertson left Tuesday
evening for Chicago, his future home.
Mrs. Chas. +. Taylor, Of Europa,
Miss. and Mrs. Mary Grayson Trotter,
sister Of Or. Carey Grayson. physician
to the president, are the guests Of Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles s smith, at their
home, lilo Eastmoreland avenues
Or. Andrew A, Kincannon, president
Of the West Tennessee Normal school,
will leave Friday evening for Nashville
TO attend a special meeting Of the Joint
legislative school committee prior to the
meeting Of the legislature Monday.
Mrs. John II. Kirk, of Tuscumbia,
Ala, is visiting Mrs. II. b. barrow and
her mother, Mrs. A. Nj, O'Neal, on Vim
ton avenue,
Walter NJ. Parham, 34l Olive avenue,
Memphis, now with Company NJ, b1st
infantry, Sixth division, Is In Berlin, ac-
Cording to a post card received from
him by relatives. parham, who is the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Parham,
Is with the army OF occupation,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-12
WAR SCENES TO MARK
MAJ. DUP0NT'S TALK

Scenes Of Hun devastation through.
out France, with an accompanying ex-
PLANTATION and description. will. be a
film feature OF the lecture Of Mai.
Edouard Dupont, French veteran and
member Of the high commission. which
will be given at the Goodwin Institute
Thursday night AZ s o'clock. Mai. Du-
day morning.
A special program has been arranged
for the occasion. comprising some Of
the City's best local talent. Miss Elsa
Gerber viii reCite In Flanders Fields"
Miss Aniase Fuchs will lead tho audi
ence in two patriotic numbers and Mrs.
y, G. Bailey win sing. Mrs. Frank
Sturm will be the accompanied, Others
to speak win be Mrs. Lindsey Patter-
son, Of North Carolina, and Mrs. Frank
Mebane. No admission will be charged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-12
THEN H WAS SORRY.

A shy young hostess in an effort TO
be genial led aside the comparative
stranger, whose name, somehow, eluded
her.
''Oh, er-I've paired you Off with that
lady In the corner, VIII you take her
to dinner? MY husband, naughty man,
says she's a bit Of an old frump-but
she's got lots Of money and one OF his
clever friends has just married her for
1t, 30 we must be very nice 10 her"
Il am sorry, madam" glared the out =
ragged guest, but | am the clever friend
in question
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-12
Art Association.

The executive board Of the Memphis
Art association will meet at the Nine
teenth Century club Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock, to be followed by an open
meeting at II 80. Those interested in
the development Of art are asked to
attend this meeting and make sug-
gestions. All those who have not paid
their dues will please do so, as the
association is anxious to do something
financially substantial to support art,
There is also a plan to enlarge the
membership. The dues are small, 81
a year, and Memphis should have sew
eral thousand members.