AN OLD SONG TO NEW MUSIC
The Director pledges his energies for at least two
years to the continuance of Secession. Beyond a two
year span, observation shows, the vitality of most re
views is lowered and their contribution, accomplished,
becomes repetitious and unnecessary. Secession will
take care to avoid moribundity.
Secession is taking advantage of low printing costs
in the Central Powers. This means that, whereas most
magazines of the arts in America must appeal for thou
sands of dollars in order to attain to any size or
distribution, Secession can equal them by the expen
diture of a few hundreds.
This fact affords the sophisticated, regardless of
the size of the bank accounts in their names, an unu
sual opportunity to resume the honored role of literary
patron — at present neglected by a leisure class with
out the knowledge of enjoying their leisure.
By the gift of only five dollars (more, if you like)
towards the expenses of each of six successive numbers,
you may become a Patron of Secession. Patronage
gifts are payable upon notice from the Treasurer a
short time in advance of the publication of each num
ber. Patrons receive two subscriptions, invitations to
Secession soirées, and whatever other special privileges
we can give them. A sufficient amount of patronage
will produce a larger, more handsome Secession, print
ed ten times a year. It will enable us to make moder
ate payment for manuscripts.
Enthusiasts are invited to address Peter K. Hurwitz,
Treasurer, 1361 — 46 Street, Brooklyn, New York.