The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-04-19
Meeting at Mcintosh

able and profitable meeting yesterday
at Mcintosh. The meeting was pre-
cided over by Mrs. E. Van Hood, dis
trict superintendent and sectional vice
president Of the union in the Florida
Baptist convention. In the absence of
Mrs. Rawls Of Dunnellon, the district
secretary, Mrs. w. T. Gary was asked
to take the minutes Of the meeting.
The program was opened at 10 a.
m by singing the hymn, "The Morn
ing Light is Breaking" followed by
prayer by Mrs. w. R. Wrighton and
the song, "Jesus Calls Me-" Mrs.
William Christian read the 91st Psalm
and Rev Trighton, pastor of the
Mrs. Christian of Mcintosh, extended
to the visitors a hearty welcome on
behalf Of the union, which was re-
sponded to by Mrs. Mary Edwards OF
Micanopy Mrs. Hood introduced Mrs. |
Strange of Dunnellon, who gave in a
Iclear and interesting manner the re-
port Of the state convention of the
w III. 1T which met in Tallahassee in
January. The secretary read the an
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Mrs. W. N. Wambolt. Her report
was beautifully written and full of
inspiring thoughts. Mrs. Strange
spoke of the lifelong service Of Mrs.
Wombolt as reproach to younger
women who shirked their duty to the
service. The reports of the state
treasurer were reviewed and that of
Mrs. P. p. Arnold, who has charge of
the young peoples societies. Mrs.
Strange also spoke of the presence at
the convention of the president of the
4 W. NJ u of the Southern Baptist
convention and the inspiration her
presence brought, the social features
Fof the convention, a reception at the
governors mansion rendered by Gov.
and Mrs. Cats and the very enjoyable
reception and luncheon at the State
the roll call, 0cala answered with
seven delegates, Dunnellon one, Mic
anopy five, Mcintosh fourteen. A
spirited discussion on enlistment fol-
lowed. Those taking part and giving
practical suggestions were Mrs. T. N.
Strange, Mrs. w. Fl. Wrighton, Mrs.
S. A. Standley and Rev. Wrighton.
Mrs. Montague gave an interesting
talk on the literature of the w. M. u.
She made plea for the Baptist Wit
ness and explained in a helpful way
/ the standard of excellence chart. The
(morning session was closed by talk
by Mrs. Wrighton on Spirituality"
/ At 1880 the meeting adjourned to
the park where a delightful lunch was
served in the pavilion by the ladies
Eof the Mcintosh society, assisted by
1.-THE young wome nof the church.
The afternoon session was opened
with Keep the Heart Singing ALI the
While" and Help Somebody Today"
after which Mrs. S. A. Standby ten
ldered prayer. The afternoon session
was given to the Young Woman's
Auxiliary, with Miss Lois Dickson in
charge. Miss Dickson told of the
splendid work of the society in Co
lumbia College. Mrs. Glenn Purvis
Tread a splendid paper on the Aims
lof the OcaIa Y. w. A." their special
aim for this year being the support
of Bible woman in heather lands,
and other fine work of this society.
Miss Kathleen Murrell rendered a
beautiful solo, "Just for Today" Miss
Dickson read message from Mrs.
Arnold and told about the B. Y. p. u.
encampment at Lake City. Mr.. w.
FL. Wrighton gave encouragement to
the girls and pied for more prayerful
I spirit in the work. Mrs. L. w. Duval
spoke of the great missionary drive
which is now on. The foreign mis-
sion goal being one million dollars,
before April 80, 1918. DR.. O. G. Mont
Grief made a plea for tithing. A col
Election taken was turned over to the
Y. NJ. G. A. of Mcintosh. The girls
{ of the Mcintosh society rendered a
very interesting little play, which was
greatly enjoyed. Those taking part
were Misses Lois Dickson, Bobbie
Baldwin, Ora Willingham, Kathleen
Mural, Lottie Warren and Ear
J Thomas. Resolution of thanks and
appreciation to the w. M. u. of McIn.
tosh was read by Mrs. Lanier Robert.
son of Ocala, signed by Mrs. T.. w
Duval, Mrs. T. N. Strange and Mrs
Robertson. The closing half houl
was very beautiful and touching. Ser
vice to the memory of the boys whe
: have gone from US in defending free
dom. Mrs. S. A. Standby made {
beautiful talk and prayer and moth
ers and wives of men in service were
asked to stand in front as Mr.. Wrigh
ton dismissed the meeting.
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Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Bitch of Bitch
ton were in town today.
y Mrs. R. f. Collins of Bushnell pait
Ocala pleasant visit yesterday.
Mrs. j. E. Thomas and father, Mn
Boring, of Spar, were shopping il
town today.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Caruthers an,
daughter of Coleman, were shopping
in town today.
Mrs. Pedrick and Mrs. Strange o
Dunnellon were shopping in tow
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Irby and four in
teresting children of Anthony. wer
in town yesterday.