Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-07-10
THEY SANG Ill DAY.

sic, from Mansfield and vicinity, and
from surrounding towns, gathered
here Sunday TO enjoy the fifth an.
rfual ail-day singing convention OF
the Wright County Singing Teachers
Association, which Was held at the
BAPTIST church in charge of G.. E.
Cooley, of Norwood, president, and
j. w. Brazeal, of Mansfield, secreta-
ry both of whom were, reelected for
the ensuing year. A big basket din
her was served at the noon hour. Next
years convention will be held at the
Pleasant Valley Cumberland Presby-
terrain church, neal Mansfield, the
first Sunday in July, 1920, and the
Saturday night previous.
This years meeting was a decided
success. and both the old-fashioned
and p~resent-day singing was greatly
enjoyed, the church being filled to
Overlooking, despite the warm wealth
CT. A session was also held Saturday
night. J. w. Brazeal is the leader
of the Mansfield class. Following are
the minutes of the meeting:
Mansfield, Mo, July 6, 1919.
The Wright County Singing Con-
vention met with the Mansfield Bap-
fist church in its annual session with
G. f. Cooley presiding and j. w.
Brazeal secretary. The Mansfield
class sang a few songs, followed by
Fairview class, led by G.. E. Cooley,
appointment of committees
Resolutions-Nrs T. B. Ritzinger,
j. f. Seal and c. A. Stephens.
Program-John A. Hensley. Joe
II. Dennis, F.. A Cole and C. c
Hensley.
Dennis class sang a few songs.
Prayer by w. l.. Matthews. Welcome
address by j. Lon Dennis. Noon.
Afternoon the Mansfield class sang
three selections and IN duet by j.
w. Brazeal and Elva Turner, Next
Mission Temple class sang a few
songs; Roy Hensley, leader. Duet,
Gilleland and Neva Marlin
Next a few songs by Fcirvlew class.
Next a few songs in the old Chris
tian Harmony, led by Paris Odle. So
10 by G. E. Cooley. Let Your Light
Shine" Special selection, Dennis
Class.
Eleotion-G. E. Cooley was unani-
mously elected president; j.. W.
Brazeal as secretary. Pleasant Vel
ley church was selected as the place
for the ext session.
Special song. After While DIet.
Miss Edna Twohig. G.. E Cooley.
song. Look How the World
Has Made a Change"
The following resolutions were
read and adopted
We, your committee on resolu-
tons, beg to submit the following
Whereas. by the Supreme Intelli-
gence of the Universe. we have been
so graciously spared through another
year, and
Whereas. peace to the World has
again been brought to the people Of
he earth through the mercies of IL
Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. and
he institutions and privileges We so
Owe and cherish have been thus spar
ID. that we have been permitted to
meet on this. the Lords day, in an
annual Wright County Singing
Teachers Association; therefore. be it
Resolved. that We with thankful
hearts offer up our devotions to Diety
or the many blessings we have all
.'eceived during the past year;
Resolved, that we extend our sim
ere thanks TO the officers and teach
RS of the Wright County Singing
Teachers Association for their untir-
ng effort and devotion to the cause
md advancement of better Gospel
singing in Wright County;
Resolved, that we thank the people
II Mansfield for the many courtesies
xtended the association during the
Resolved that we thank the Mansfield
church for the use of their
OF worship and for the splendid
fellowship manifested:
Resolved, that we thank the Mans
ield Light & Power Co, VIM. NJ.
manager, for furnishing ell
ctric fan.
Signed by the Committee
After the singing of God Be With
'ou Till We Meet Again" Rev. J. E.
oeal pronounced the benediction and
he convention adjourned.
G. Z. COOLEY, President.
]. w. BRAZEAL, Secretary.