The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-02
W M. u. MEETING WAS
INTERESTING OCCASION
,.Ny DELEGATES GATHERED
" At sARDIS CHURCH. PAST
vFAR WAS SUCCESSFUL.

Tho annual w. M. u meeting of
II, crmmerhill Association was held
wv c,rdis church on Wednesday last
I'D the reports showed the Union had
1,oded out another fiscal year of
lo Jurressful activities along various
,.la. ,nder the leadership of Miss
Minnie Bridges.
The morning session was called to
order by the superintendent, Miss
Pridoes who asked Mrs. Lott. super
i ptlS3i OF the Friendship Associa-
.!,,o to lead the devotional exercises.
''V Greetings from the Sardis church
,,.ore extended to the visiting church
nv Mrs. Charles Kaufman and re
.oonse was made by Mrs. Lunsford
r. r. Superintendent then welcomed
,ba visitors in behalf Of the union, and
tbev responded in a very entertaining
ma At this hour tribute was paid
Dew NJ B. L. Binion, and a special
n - was led by Mrs. Cater.
Miss Bridges then introduced Mrs.
chIds of Omaha, who responded
With an entertaining and appealing
missionary talk. L HIS was lOltONCu ny
a talk on the work and progress of
the foreign mission board by Mrs.
Emma Crouch.
The superintendent stated that the
memorial to Mother Fitzgerald" had
been completed and presented. Mrs.
William Fitzgerald brought express
s;ons of regret from the Mother" that
she could not be present at the meet
mo Mrs. lake Giles offered a reso-
Irfion that the history of the W. NJ
+ Of Summerhill Association, which
had already been written by Mother
FITZGERALD. be published in book form
and presented to the union. The reso-
lrtion was enthusiastically adopted.
Mrs. Crouch moved that the union as
2 BODY express appreciation for the
history which was carried.
After special song by Mrs. Ralph
McGill, accompanied by Miss Film
game, which was very much enjoyed.
The nominating committee was elect
ed. announcements made and the ben
ediction offered.
At noon a delightful lunch was
served under the tree near the church,
and there was plenty and to spare TOR
all.
Afternoon Session.
After beautiful selection on the
piano the afternoon session was called
to order by the superintendent.
Mrs. Thrift led the devotional. This
was followed by a talk by Mrs,
Glaze, who stressed the five divisions
of the state missions.
The nominating committee being
composed of a representative from
each district, then made their report
which was unanimously adopted as
follows: Superintendent, Miss Minnie
Bridges. of Dawson; secretary, Mrs.
Charles Kaufman; treasurer. Mrs. n.
NJ. Woods; Young Peoples leader,
Mrs. Arch Daniel; hospital committee,
Mrs. Peter Keys; chairman of per-
sonal service, Mrs. Jake Giles; mission
study, Mrs. Brawner; press chairman,
Mrs. J F. Humber; chairman OF pub
licity. Mrs. George Clark. The dis
trict secretaries are: Dawson district,
Mrs. Gohn Cocker; Lumpkin, Mrs.
Henry Woodruff; Omaha, Mrs c. d.
Bernal PARROT, Mrs. Zeke Woodruff;
Richland, Mrs. O. D. Watson.
These officers bring to the work
experience and ability. that forecast a
successful administration. They will
have the loyal cooperation of all the
membership, and with spirit Of re-
newed interest will enter upon an
other years service for "God and
home and every land
The reports of the standing COM
mittees were gwen. The treasurer re-
ported the silver for Mary Wiling
ham school had been paid for and a
balance of $2145 was on hand.
The body stood with bowed heads
during the report of the memorial
committee.
The fifteen churches represented
gave a rising vote OF thanks to the
Sardis church. A vocal selection was
rendered and the benediction offered.
The next annual meeting will be
held with the Richland church.