Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-12
THE PROTECTORS OF THE DUMB
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The Annual Convention of the State
Society I'm COlumbus-ResiSnati OF
Secretary Platshek.

The Annual Convention of the State
Society I'm COMMUNICATIONS of
Secretary Platshek.
The annual meeting of the Georgia So
ciety for the Prevention ofCruelty to AMI
mails was held at Columbus on Wednes-
dav. the President. Hon. II. b. King, OF
Augusta. presiding. and Mr.. Nathan n.
Platshek. of savannah, acting as Secre-
tary.
Among the delegates present were Mr.,
and Mrs. John Connolly and MI. Henry
c. Cashin. Of the Augusta branch: Miss
Caroline c. Doughty and Miss Lizzie
Cashin. Of the WOmen's branch of Angus
Ia: and Mr.. Nathan h. Platshek, OF the
Louise King Association, OF this city.
After the presentation Of the Presidents
report and the transaction OF routine bus
mess. Mr.. Platshek announced his reslg-
nation as Secretary OF the Louise King
Association of this city. in the following
letter:
HEADo'Rs LOUISE HING ASSOCIATIONS
SAVANNAH, GA. May l, ISIS.
To The Erpcutlre Committee
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to business en-
gagements which Will in the near future
claim nv entire personal attention,
hereby tender YOU my resignation as Sec
retary of the Louise King Association,
10 take effect on September l, 1888.
It is now nearly five years that l have
served the canse, and il is with great re-
luctancethat | am compelled 10 sever my
connection as an active worker. can
assure YOU. however. that l shall cherish
in memory the Louise King AssOcla-
ton, and if at any time | can assist YOU
in a monetary way ii will be source oi
pleasure and qualification for me to do SO.
Wishing you continued success in the
noble work. | am. with great respect.
your Obedient servant,
NATHAN X. PLATsHEK.
Mr.. Platshek also declined a reelection
as Secretary of the State Society. The
resignation was received with surprise
and regret. as he has been faithful work
er in the interests of the society.
The election Cd officers was then held,
as follows:
Henry b. King, President, Augusta,
Ga.
Major W. T. Gray, Counsel, Augusta,
Ga.
5 r. Craig, Secretary and Treasurer,
Augusta, Ga.
Vice Presidents-HOn. John 7. King,
Augusta, Ga: Rev. Chauncey {. Will
liams. Augusta, Ga: Geo. /. Appleton,
Savannah. Ga: b. II. Richardson, Sa-
vannah, Ga; Captain J. +. Burke, At
lanta, Ga; Darwin G.. Jones, Atlanta,
Ca: DIR. c. Terry, Columbus, Ga;
Matt O'Brien. Columbus, Ga; Major l..
{. Bryan, Savannah, Ga.
Executive COmmittee-Jules Rival, An
gusta, Ga: Mrs. Carrie c. Doughty, Au-
gusta. Ga: Miss Lizzie Cashin, Augusta,
Ga: Miss Lizzie Baker. Augusta, Ga;
Albert T. Gardiner. Augusta. Ga; Col.
c. W. Anderson. Savannah, Ga; Nathan
X. Platshek, Savannah; NJ. J. O'Brien.
Augusta; Rev. f. ;. Levy, Augusta;
Capt. Robert FalIigant. Savannah; Rev.
Chas. H. Strong, Savannah: Judge j. l..
Hopkins, Atlanta; Judge j. L. NOrcross,
Atlanta: Mrs. Mary f Rryan, Atlanta;
Matt O'Brien, Columbus; Mrs. John b.
Connolly, Augusta.
The convention adjourned, the next ses-
sion to be held at the call OF the EXecu-
tive Committee. The delegates left the
city in a special car, and returning report
a delightful trip and cordial reception
and visit in Columbus.