The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Flower Mission.

1 oCautitui9 Ooociftu D9 the lhomUofs Ol
the w. c. T. U. at the Elks Home.
Mrs. Fitz Smith, our FIRST vice presi-
dent, presided in her usual charming
manner, expressing her regrets for the
absence Of our president. Mrs. Seid
Waddell, who is in California, at the
same time paying her loving tribute.
1t is nice to be absent when it gives
Mrs. Smith an opportunity to make a
dear little speech, as she did of Mrs.
Waddell.
The following interesting program
was carried out:
Song All around the world the
white ribbon must go.
Scripture lesson-Mrs. Fitz Smith.
Prayer-Rev. w. G. Sellers.
Roll call-Each member responding
with sentence containing the word
flower
Quartette- Messrs. Arm, Lovelace,
Carlton and Woosley. These are the
faithful Of Union City, always in de-
mand, always appreciated.
Introduction of evangelical work -
Mrs. w. L. White. This is theme in
which Mrs. White is thoroughly at
home, and she presented it in very
interesting and convincing style. Her
production was pronounced very fine.
Reading-Miss Ina Mailing. This
was another number very much APP
preciated, and the young lady was
highly complimented.
Introduction of Union, Signal by Mrs.
M. E. Edwards was strongly and elo-
quently advocated.
Rev. w. G. Sellers gave us little
talk on flowers. 1t was breath from
an old-fashioned garden, redolent with
spicy pinks, glowing hollyhocks, fra
grant lilac and dainty crab apple bios
SONS. Mr.. Woosley also made a few
remarks expressing his pleasure in the
meeting,
Song by Mrs. j. d. Carlton was
beautifully rendered
What our Union has done during the |
past year-Mrs M. Glasscock. Mrs. |
is our treasurer and one of
the most enthusiastic and untiring work |
ers Deeds, not words, speak for her,
as shown by the following report which
she read;
Active members -------------- 1877 |
Honorary members ------- 90
Total membership ----- 149
Expended for local work since
June 8, 1910------------$ 35. 81
For extension of work since June
y, 1910 26. 60
Literature $50
Frances E. Willard memorial 200
State dues to Mrs. L. Collins $3.50
Total sent off ---------------1 Ill. 65
Amount in treasury --------- 1888
Members lost by death, 2.
Reading-Miss Mary Lawson. Miss
Mary IS readings are always the event.
50 realistic does she make the troubles
If poor little Patsy that we weep for
humanity, yet giving our time
o something worse than nothing, neg !
Getting the little waits as we'll as the |
I'D and sorrowful. Our careless inhu-
nanity makes countless thousands
MOURN. 4
Song--Miss Kate Morris. This song
y one Of Union City's best known and
avorite vocalists was much enjoyed. 4
Presentation of life membership to
FRS. Belle Waddell by Mrs r. Green 4
ras pleasant episode. The presenta- y
on was made in Mrs. Green's happiest q
lanner, giving pleasure to herself and +
II other members while honoring our y
wed Mrs. Waddell. e
Distribution OF flowers by little girls. !.
hose little ones with their fower-like e
ices we're the personifcation Of hap Il
mess. To inculcate the love of flow y
$ in the young is an important work n
the w. G. I. u. EYES lament for y
le loss of the flowers OF Eden is con- e
dered one OF the loveliest passages in y
nglsh literature. y
Piano Solo-Miss Marene Allen. This q
Dung artist was greeted by well de- !:
rived applause and kindly consented e
favor us with another selection. ).
Delightful refreshments were served e
The benediction was then pronounced n
I'd the flower mission anniversary was y
the past, leaving pleasant memories G
I'd hopes of many returns. n