April 12, 1927

The Aesthetic Club, one of the oldest women’s clubs west of the Mississippi River (it began in 1883), resigned from the Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs, stating that its own objectives did not include the civic work of the federation. The Aesthetic Club’s objective is “to present programs at various meetings of a literary, artistic, musical, and timely trend; to assist in educational uplift; and to bring its members together for social enjoyment.” A member of the Aesthetic Club may read a paper, play a musical instrument, sing, or be appointed chairman of the day and be responsible for introducing speakers and musicians or greeting members. Membership of the Aesthetic Club is limited so that its active members total no more than 100.