The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-25
SPLENDID MEETING OF
STONE CASTLE CHAPTER
MANY MATTERS OF INTEREST
CLAIMED THE ATTENTION
OF MEMBERS PRESENT.

With real pleasure Stone Castle
chapter members entered upon their
work of the fiscal year by coming to-
gether on Wednesday afternoon at
the Dawson Inn for the first regular
fall meeting. Reports showed that
they had by no means been idle dur
ing the summer vacation, and they
have much to show for activity in
war relief work.
The new regent, Mrs. R. E. Bell,
called the meeting to order prompt
ly at A o'clock, and dispatched the
accumulation of business with ease
and dignity. The usual devotional ex-
ercises were led by the chaplain, Mrs.
]. t. Raglan, all joining IN the sing
ing of the RED, White and Blue, "
adopted as the chapter song for the
year and conveniently printed in the
new year book just issued from the
Rainey Press, which, by the way, is
one of the best ever sent out in ar
tistic typographical appearance and
subject matter, rejecting credit on
all who had part in the making.
Mrs. +. I. Jordan reported seven
sets, of soldiers comforts for the bat
tleship Georgia knitted by different
members. These will be exhibited at
the county fair before being turned
over to the state chairman of the
Navy League.
Mrs. Sallie James was appointed
chairman of the sewing circle to CO.
operate with the local Red Cross So
clety. Food conservation is a new
department of work added, with Miss
Belle Cheatham chairman.
Mrs. j. D. Weaver, chairman of
ways and means, announced that the
usual cake and pie sale would be
held during Thanksgiving week. A
better films movement has the en-
dorsement of the chapter Mrs. j.
R. Webb is in charge of this depart
ment. Notes of thanks for flowers
sent to the sick and bereaved were
submitted by the flower committee.
1t was moved and carried that the
chapter contribute to the ambulance
fund, the individual offering to be
voluntary. The regent reported the
purchase of a liberty bond in the
spring. A supply of jelly has been
collected by Mrs. J. G. Dean, which
will be held subject to the call for
hospital supplies. Clippings for sail
ors and soldiers are being put into
scrap books for convalescents. Mrs.
j. S. Wood, of Savannah, was en-
dorsed for state regent. Mrs. j. W.
F. LOwrey was heartily welcomed as
a new member.
Taking up the program in an un-
answerable array of facts, Mrs. Nc
Nulty showed "Why we must carry
our flag to France" Mrs. T. B.
Raines presented in a very entertain
ing and instructive way Facts about
the American Red Cross Society,""
Miss Bertha Lees music is always
appreciated and her selections for the
afternoon program was we'll render
ed. Owing to the lateness of the hour
Mrs. j. S. Lowrey asked to be ex-
cused from giving Current Events"
She, however, gave a fine sentiment
expressed in one short clipping
During the social hour tea and
sandwiches were served by the fol-
lowing group of hostesses: Mes
DANES Rosa Lee, R. E. Bell, j. D.
Weaver, S. L. Carter, Miss Belle
Cheatham and Miss Mary Hornady.
The chapter was pleased to have
as visitors Mrs. J. G. Parks, Mrs
Guy Chappell, Mrs. Hudson and Mrs.
Waring
The October meeting, which will be
held at the home of Mrs. B. NJ. Da-
wilson, has, on account of the w. C.
7. U. convention, been postponed
from Wednesday, the 18th, to Satur-
day the goth, at 8 80 o'clock. Mem
bers will please note the change in
the date and the hour.