The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-10-06
| FAGUE UNION HOLDS
MEETING IN DAWSON
DISCUSSIONS AND CONTESTS
WADE UP PROGRAM. THREE
COUNTIES REPRESENTED.

The w. T. R. Union held an insti-
t,4e in Dawson on September 10Th.
THE program was very unusual and
;oteresting, and Mr.. Lynwood Hol-
land and the speakers are to be cons
oratulated upon its success.
The institute opened with devo-
4;onal and song service. AS the @Ep-
,,Ior+h League Handbook constituted
tbe program, Miss Elizabeth Belcher,
+be efficient district secretary, inform
Cd 1eaguers of its use and gave talk
IN ,,nior and intermediate work Miss
Una Swain discussed the origin and
organization of the league. Following
III Mr.. Lynwood Holland, of Bron-
,aood discussed the business side of
the league. During intermissions many
movable numbers were rendered, in
CIrding a piano duet by Frances Clay
and Leila Horsley, and readings by
Miss Swain, Miss Hunt, Miss Moody
of Preston and Miss Lee of Parrot.
These we're thoroughly enjoyed and
sII were glad that there were such
talented leaguers in the union.
From II until 2 o'clock was lunch
4on period. All leagues that were rep
resented assisted in supplying the
lrnch, which was very tempting, and
included chicken, cake, salad, tea,
sandwiches and everything good to
eat There was ice cream for dessert,
which was furnished by the Shellman
league. After this most delicious feast
work was resumed. Mrs J. NJ Chris
fan. OF Preston, conducted the devo-
tional. which was very impressive.
Following this service Rev. w. E.
H;ofItower,, of Brentwood discussed
the first and fourth departments OF
the league, which are known as the
spiritual departments. Miss Merle
Crittenden, OF Shellman, talked on the
second. or social department, and the
tb:-d or recreation department. Last
but not least Miss Mary Reddick, OF
Mt. Olive, told OF the work to be ac-
comphshed by county unions and ru-
raj leagues. All discussions were ably
delivered, and every Lacquer now
knows something about the handbook.
Now excitement and interest follow
ed Misses Merle Crittenden and Lou
ise Bridges were appointed to choose
side, for the approaching contests.
Miss Crittendens side was called the
"Naltese" and the latter side the "Vio-
lets" both being league symbols. The
first contest was an oral drill over the
handbook. Much enthusiasm was man
jfested in this contest, but at last the
"Niolets" were announced as victorS,
and we're awarded a large bag OF kiss
es. They-the kisses-were unusually
numerous From thence interest was
heightened when other contests were
held. The "Violets" were awarded ten
points for having their half OF the
primary department best decorated,
these decorations representing typi-
cal Epworth League room. The Nal
tese' were awarded a prize for having
the best yell and song, and also Tor
winning in a jelly bean contest. This
prize was a loving cup" but in reali-
ty was a, quart cup. After these con-
tests an ice cream party was held with
cream left over from lunch.
The meeting adjourned at $50 with
the leaguers pronouncing this the best
institute ever attended They want the
public to know that this was the first
institute ever held by a county union
in south Georgia, and it was a great
success, which was due to Mr.. Lyn-
wood Holland, the president, to all
speakers, to all leagues represented
Brentwood, Shellman, Mt. Olive, Par
rott, Preston and Dawson-as well as
to Mrs. J. G. Parks, Mrs. c. A. Har-
ris, Mrs. J. H. Lewis and Mrs. J. H.
Collier. These ladies the Dawson
leaguers wish to thank for their faith
tul assistance.
All are now anxiously awaiting the
Union meeting to be held at Shellman
on October 9th.