The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-30
STONE CASTLE OAR.
ARE BUSY AT WORK
MEETING DEVELOPS THERE is
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY AMONG
ALL THE MEMBERS.

The home of Mrs. B. NJ. Davidson
was unusually bright and CHEEKY on
Wednesday afternoon for the ssem-
bling of Stone Castle chapter, }. A.
h., IN regular session. Quantities of
red flowers in crystal vases and bas-
kets were effectively placed in the
parlor, while graceful growing plants
and vari-colored cosmos in the hall
and dining room completed a pretty
decorative scheme.
The large gathering of members
and visitors joined in singing "The
Red, White and Blue" and repeated
with the chaplain the Lords PRAYER.
Chapter work was interestingly pre-
sented in the full reports of the diff
ferent chairmen, which showed activ-
lty along all lines. A letter of thanks
was read from the three Terrell
county boys, Homer Patterson, Cor
nellus Lawhorn and Butler Thomas.
with the Rainbow division acknowl-
edglng sets Of wooden comforts sent
to each one from the chapter. An
other soldier, whose mother is a mem
Der of the chapter, will be supplied
with these knitted garments. Miss
Belle Cheatham, chairman of food
conservation, gave practical sugges-
lions and passed slips to be signed
to show what the members are do
ing IN this important service.
A letter from the state regent
stressed the urgent need of co-opera-
ton IN all war relief measures, plac-
ing special emphasis on the great
work of the Red Cross. Mrs. Bell.
regent, called attention to the scrap
book for convalsecent soldiers, which
has been beautifully arranged by
Miss Ellagene Rainey and is about
ready to be forwarded. The regent
will also send the large supply of
clippings collected.
Mrs. John Ed Morris reported $50
collected for the ambulance fund.
Mrs. Sallie James asked that the
members join her on Tuesday after
moons of each week at the Red Cross
work room to assist in making hos
pital supplies.
Mrs. I. C. Geise read a touching
appeal from the president of the
Georgia Children's Home Society.
and on motion the regent appointed
Mrs. GeIse chairman of a committee
to send a box Of clothing to this in
stitution with a cash contribution.
Mrs. j. D. Weaver asked that all be
liberal in helping with the Thanks
giving cake and nia sole
Mrs. E. 7. Jordan announced that
the Terrell county fair had been call
ed off. Mrs. R. E. Bell urged all
members to aid in some way the lib
erty bond movement and asked for
a report from all who had invested
in bonds.
Mrs. E. 7. Jordan reported $50
worth of knitted comforts for the SOL
diers ready to be sent to the navy
league.
After the business session Mrs. G.
W. Dozier, chairman of the program
committee, announced the following
numbers, which were greatly enjoy
ed: Duet, Spanish Dance" Dorothy
Dozier and Aubrey Lewis; paper,
Mr.. Drifting Sees 1t Through" pre-
pared by Miss Louise McNulty, read
by Mrs. F. M. McNulty; selection,
The Flag in France" Mrs. E. c..
Paschal, Jr.; current events, Mrs. j.
NJ. Griggs.
A pleasant surprise was the solo
by Miss Bush, the words, her own
composition, being greatly appreciat-
ed by the chapter. On motion of Mrs.
}. S. Lowrey the members voted to
have the words recorded and pre-
served in chapter archives.
The social hour brought the guests
together in pleasant conversation to
enjoy the elaborate refreshments so
daintily served. Favors suggestive of
Halloween adorned each plate. The
chapter was pleased to welcome
number of visitors.
The hostesses for the afternoon
were Mesdames B. M. Davidson, L.
c. Hoyl, R. R. Marlin, j. A. Shields,
c. j. Greene and J. T. Raglan.