B. F. White Sacred Harp Musical Society v. Jackson

Complainant, the B. F. White Sacred 1-Iarp Musical Society of Alabama, is an incorporation organized, according to its constitution and by-laws, by teachers and leaders of vocal music in the state of Alabama who, “being convinced of the propriety of promoting and advancing the cause of vocal music, have mutually agreed to form themselves into a convention in order to defend and perpetuate the above purpose.” It has adopted as the official book for use in its singing conventions the “B. F. and J. L. White Sacred Harp.” The corporation has officers and trustees, and it has been engaged in…