Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-05-04
FIRSf.SESSlON.
49, ,s..~
! OF PRESBYTERIAL
HELDLAST } NIGHT
WAS FOLLOWED BY ENJOYABLE
RECEPTION AT GEN. KEESLER'S
HOME LEGATES CONTIN-
UE TO ARRIVE TODAY.

/ A good sized crowd attended the op-
ening session of the eleventh annual
meeting of the Central Mississippi
Presbyterial Auxiliary, which was
held last night at the First Presby-
terian Church in Greenwood. !
I DIR. Joseph Rennie, pastor of the
local Presbyterian Church, presided at
the meeting. The address of welcome
was splsndidly delivered to the dele
gates and visitors by Mrs. Sumter
Gillespie The response to this was
ably made by Mrs. J. L. Williams of
Indianola, as Mrs. Alfred Muckle of
Canton, who was scheduled to make
the address,, was unavoidably absent.
Mrs. Williams spoke eloquently of the
hearty welcome the delegates had re-
ceived here and highly praised the
hospitality of the Greenwood people,
DIR. Graves of Sumner, chairman of
the Progressive Campaign Committee,
made short talk. The main address
of the evening was delivered by DIR.
w. ]. Caldwell of Yazoo City, which
was especially interestirfgs his subject;
, being the objects and aims Of the Pro-
gressive Campaign Movement being
waged by the Presbyterian fdenonina-
! tion.
The pleasing musical selections TOD
- gether with the . splendid addresses,
formed an interesting program.
At the close ofs the session at the
church, the delegates were rendered
o brilliant reception at the palatlal
home of Gen. and Mrs. S.. R. keesler
? on West Washington Street.
In the living room, where those In
the receiving line, met the guests,
Paul Neron roses were effectively u.s.
ed The mantle was artistically dec
GRATED in smilax and other pretty
greens.
f The dining room, where the refresh
n iments were served, was especially
d beautiful. The center peice for the
g table. which was covered with an Ella
n borate luncheon cloth of embroidery
and lace, was a handsome silver bas
ket filled with lovely pink Russel
roses. Silver candlesticks tied witt
mink bows added to the beauty Of the
" room. The refreshments which con
sisted of ice cream and angel 1906
cake were carried out in the dainty
color scheme of pink and white. Punci
l. was served throughout the evening
p from silver bowl on the front porch
,e A delightful musical program wa
or rendered, which was thoroughly en-
he joyed by those present.
T. This mornings session was take1
o. nm with the enrolment of the dele
a. Gates and the reading of the officer
reports, the appointment of commit
tees and other business matters
Leadership and Efficiency was tn
=, subject of most helpful address D
Mrs. Everts of Gulfport.
Mrs. D. G.. McLaurin, of Cantor
President of the Auxiliary, is presto
~ ING ABLY over the deliberations OF IN
no Presbvterial, which is composed c
be some of Mississippi's leading and bes
er women.
.ss This afternoon was devoted to tn
% reports OF work done along mlssloi
III arv lines. The Auxiliary Circle Fla
ID was discussed by Mrs Whitaker
Grenada. At both the morning an
afternoon session. Mrs. Pearson
Starkyille conducted. "The Quiet Hot
With The Book
II The delegates will be given an al
tomobile ride over the city and in tt
surrounding country this afternoo
immediately following the adJour
rm n,ent at 5 o'clock Those provldlr
w. cars will meet at the church at tn
ION hour and an enjoyable trip is ben
'aii planned for the visitors.
er- Tonight's program follows:
: Music, selected.
Devotional
Music and offering.
IVY Missions in the Central MISS
sippi Presbytery by Rev. q. l. ''iiie
pie of, Lexington.
ons Assemblies Home Mission Pagea7
ing This will be the feature OF the pl
nee Gram and will be given by the gl
~ of the Presbyterian congregation
ner announcements. Hymn. Bened
ton.
Tho nropram for Wednesday is
!. follows:
:. Stewardship of Money MIS-
Bride.
Minutes of last session.
y 9:3O reports of committees.
to- Narrative reports.
cca- 11:OO The Cause Secretary. I
work and opportunity, Mrs. G. 5.