The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-10


I'VE as merchants and editors must
not be content to provide the necessities
of life, but we must stand ready to pro-
vide the good things that our people
must have, and it is up TO US to educate
them to an appreciation Of the best
| and then to provide the best"
Mississippian Speaks.
Claude r. Horne, of Carrollton, Miss,
who was TO have spoken before the
| convention was detained and did not ap-
pear on the morning program. 1t Is
possible that he will be at the conven-
ton later in the week.
Detailing in what way the federal re-
serve bank can be Of service to the mer-
chants, John ]. Heflin, manager Of the
Memphis branch, spoke before the CON
vention Tuesday morning. He illus
trated problems OF the merchant and
pointed out where the banks could be
OF assistance. He touched on the pres
wherein these were drafted and put into
effect for the benefit of the legitimate
| business man and to curb the wild
! schemes which have been using the
money Of the banks in the past. ,-,
Paul v. Sieux, representing the Tri-
State Chinese Merchants association,
made a plea for closer relationship
between the Chinese and the American
merchant. He recited the campaign
of the Chinese against their ancient en-
envy, Japan, and how today China Is
taking a new foothold and looks to
America as its great friend
J. w McGrath, Brookhaven, Miss,
told of the work of the American Cot
ton association and the future outlook
for the men who have cotton interests.
This subject also was handled by Col.
W. r. Thompson, of New Orleans.
See Boxing Show.
The first entertainment program con-
sisted of the boxing contests at the
Southern Athletic Club, Monday night,
Several hundred delegates attended. The
convention badge was the card OF ad-
mission and all seemed enthusiastic
over the program arranged.
Tuesday morning saw the great rush
at the registration booth in Hotel CHS
ca. The force supplied by Secretary
Birmingham was kept hustling until
far after noon arranging reservations,
giving out tickets and arranging badges
for the visitors.
In the afternoon the guests were left
to their own devices. For those who
various theaters. Visits to wholesale
houses in the city and the factories in
the Memphis section. were In order.
The boat ride and dance on the
steamers Idlewild and Princess,
of the first days program. Music and
other entertainment features have been
provided for this trip and 1t was cxpec-
ted that virtually the entire convention
crowd would make the trip,
The program for the second day Is:
| 9:15 a.m.--Music,
| 9:50-Convention called to order by the
president.
invocation--Rev P. D. T. Roberts
pastor Trinity Methodist, church.
NiaA EfAant NJ tha
citation, Mammoth Springs. Ark.
| 9:55-Address," Periious Undertow in
Burial Lifo," Miss Susie V. Powell,
assistant director Of extension In
90 work Agreqltprsl tcGllegei M I,o,, .
Judge Ss Of the court Of iqdu5Srisi
relations, Topeka, Kansas.
| II :0t-Address: Cost OF Doing Busi-
ness, Curtis NJ Johnson Rush CITY,
12:OC--Address: practical Ways TO In
! crease Your Sales and Advertise
| Your Business" Luther Ellison,
12:lo-Conference Subject Organized
Effort as a Factor in, Community
lead BY J,NA. Osinach, assistant
secretary, Memphis Chamber of
Commerce and participated In by
community representatives from
various sections.
The speaker whose five minute
talk on the subject, What Our
Chamber Of Commerce Has Done
for Our Town" who is best re-
ceived will be given an engraved
silver loving cup.
Wednesday night will be "joyfeast'
at Overton park. A big barbecue will
be first on the program. This will be
followed by demonstration Of ancient
1 III ..SaH IAWr M lab AA
| A, currency" only will be good An
auction sale for various prizes comes in
| the evening. the goods being purchas-
able with notes of the convention.
| Dancing will be the order in the pa
WALTON and other entertainment fea-
Of the largest affairs of its kind staked
| in connection with the gathering.