The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-06-15


pastors were by motion invited to the
privilege of the floor.
Mrs. j. NJ. Mason gave the conference
a pressing invitation to Dublin.
NaldOsta district was called and. hay
ing no secretary, Mrs. Booker reported
Miss Genie Pace reported the work of
the Wesleyan Missionary society and
elected much interest.
Mrs. G. g. Gray talked on the sub
Ject of "lIistrict Meetings." A general
discussion followed, participated in by
the district secretaries.
Two verses of hymn 916 were sung
and Miss Mary Hitch gave beautiful
and practical talk on the subject of
Mind and Missions" 'Know and you
will pray, know and you will give" was
The keynote of this superb talk. There
was general discussion upon the sub
ject
A discussion was had on ''Giving, >"
apd pledges were called for as to Who
would 1.-THE, TINS giving tenth to the
Lords work. Before they knew 1t a reg
ular ole Methodist experience meeting
broke out, and there were many earnest
talks and many warm hearts. Seventy
Tvs promised to hthe. Mrs. Huff of
Epvorth church, who had thrilled and
melted the conference by an earnest
talk, was requested to lead in a PRAYER
OF thanksgiving.
After announcements, the doxology
was sung, and benediction pronounced
by Rev. j. B. tombstone.
Monday afternoon the president called
the meeting to order and Mrs. G. A.
Mitchell led the PRAYER service.
The reports from the various commit
tees were called for and eticited some
discussion.
Messrs. Griffith, Hornady, Wright
and DoZier were introduced to the con-
ference.
Mrs. Burghard read unique paper on
the subject "What Will We Do With
lt?" This paper was sent by Mrs. Allen
Mathe US Of Macon, who was unable to
attend
Mrs. Mathews offered a special prayer
for tie work ahead.
The district secretaries anG their del
egates then pledged as far as possible
the amounts they were willing TO give
this year to the special fund. The
amount of 5000 was pledged with still
a number OF societies to bear froH.
Announcements were made and CON
ference adjourned with prayer by Mr.
Homer Wright.
Monday evening large congregation
gathered, 1t was the memorial service
held in memory of MIS-. r. d. Walker of
Savannah, who has passed away since
the last annual meeting. Some beauti-
full and touching talks we're made as a
tribute to this Sainted lady. The meet
ing closed with an old-fashioned expe
Renee meeting,
At the conclusion of these services
Miss Maggie Brown nffered the 'Reso
buttons of Thanks" to the people OF
Dawson and all who had exte nded cour-
tesies and served the'conference In any
way. The resolutions were adopted by
a rising vote.
TUESDAY MORNINGS SESSION.
Tuesday mornings session opened at
the appointed hour.
After devotional services conducted
by Miss Clara McWilliams, of Cuthbert,
the election of officers was entered into.
Mrs. Mathews requested Col. j. @,
Parks to take the chaiI and preside dur
ing the election. There were very few
changes, the present corps Of officers be-
ing retained as far as posi- bic. The
business was all closed up in an orderly
way. No rush, no confusion, but with a
deliberation that was simply remarkable.
The conference adjourned to meet 10
Valdosta next year.
CONVENTION NOTES.
Miss Rosa Fulcher made a fine impress
sion on the conferences Sue speaks with
directness and an earneslness that
charms you. AID she has something 10
say.
The people of Dawson showed their
appreciation of the conference by atten-
ding the sessions. The audiences we're
large.
Mrs. w. D. Sand wch, Of Fort Valley,
captured the crowd IN reporting the W ork
OF her Juveniles. Gypsy, the pony. just
ly received its NEE of praise.
very Intelligent gentleman remark
ed after the first session: III | could
talk like those ladies would go to
preaching"
Mrs. Burghard made fine impression
on the congregation. Her report as tue
custodian ofthe ''Almi4hty Dollars was
a gem. Unique 10 style sad forcefnlly
presented, 10 was onlJ ga ny al.
Miss Gertrude F0urnoy, OF Macon
makes an efficient secretary. She is al
home in tho use of The pencAs
Mrs @ W. Mathews, presided Will
ease, aud caried ga business with dis
patch and system.
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