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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
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BRANCH ASSOCIATIONS IN ANNUAL MEETING
New President at Atlanta.
Mr. Winfield P. Jones heads the Atlanta Laymen’s
Association for the coming year. He was elected at
the annual meeting held in the Marist College Hall
Sunday, October 31st. It was a great gathering of
representative Catholics, some of the leading citizens
of Atlanta, being present, and the speakers felt in
spired. The gathering was honored by the presence
of Bishop Keiley, who warmly commended the work
of the Association in its campaign to bring about a
friendlier feling among Georgians by explaining the
truths of Catholic belief and practices. A number of
the reverend fathers of Atlanta were present, and
seemed interested in what the laymen are trying to
do. The meeting was held on the same day as that
of the finance committee, a fact that accounted for
the presence of Vice-President M. A. O Byrne, of
Savannah, who made a mighty fine talk. It was help
ful and inspiring and truly eloquent. And President
Jones himself showed he was no mean orator. His
review of the history of Catholicity was both scholarly
and instructive.
President Rice, of the State Association, did him
self proud. His deserved references to the fine work
of Mr. Haverty, Mr. Spalding and other Catholics,
were timely and met hearty applause.
The publicity committee was represented by the
manager of the bureau, who sketched the work of
the past year, and by Mrs. E. H. Howkins, of Savan
nah, a new member, who is a noted clubwoman and
leader in women’s activities in Georgia. Her message
to the feminine membership of the Association was
well delivered, of clear thought and helpful.
There were talks by various laymen, and then the
following officers were unanimously elected for the
year 1921:
W. P. Jones, President.
T. C. Hamilton, Vice-President.
Miss Hannah Kuhn, Vice-President.
A. A. Baumstark, Secretary.
H. A. Clark, Treasurer.
Executive Committee Andrew P. McElroy, Mrs.
J. A. LaHatte, J. I. Oberst, Mrs. J. W. Masseling,
C. J. Sullivan, Mrs. J. N. Moody.
No Change at Augusta.
Augusta has decided to make no change in her
local Association officers for 1921. At the annual
meeting last month not only President Gray, but all
his colaborers were elected by acclamation, following
reports showing the wonderful work of the past
year. At this meeting Mrs. E. H. Howkins, of the
publicity committee, made one of her forceful talks.
Mr. W. J. Ryan, of Savannah, another visiting mem
ber, spoke briefly of the work accomplished. Capt.
P. H. Rice, state president, explained how the Asso
ciation had been financed, dwelling upon the won
derful response of the Catholics of Georgia to the
call made upon them. He pointed out that no other
Diocese in the world had done as well, and urged
perseverance.
Reports of the other officers were also made.
The officers re-elected are:'
T. S. Gray, President.
Mrs. J. J. Joy, Vice-President.
J. J. Callahan, Vice-President.
Mrs. V. G. Dorr, Vice-President.
Hugh Kinchley, Vice-President.
T. P. Kearney, Secretary.
A. M. McAuliffe, Treasurer.
Executive Committee Geo. E. Toale, Mrs. C. D.
Kinchley, Jos. S. Watkins, Mrs. J. L. O Dowd, T. J.
O’Leary.
Mr. Callaghan Re-Elected.
The annual meeting of the Catholic Laymen’s As
sociation of Macon brought out one significant fact:
The members were so pleased with what had been
done last year that they would hear of no other
for president than Mr. Martin J. Gallaghan. And
the compliment was well deserved. Filled with zeal,
yet eminently practical, he has worked wonders for
Catholicity in the Central City, and it is certain that
under his energetic management during 1921 the
Macon Association will continue its prideful record.
The meeting was a success, both in interest and
attendance. The work of the year as explained by
State President P. H. Rice and the publicity manager,
was considered to have Teen well done and the of
ficers can not but be pleased at the compliments paid
their endeavors. The feminine element was repre
sented by Miss Amelia Horne, who has been added
to the publicity committee this year. Miss Horne is
undoubtedly one of the best read women in the
State, and brings to her work a maturity of thought,
a scholarly mind that will be of great assistance to
her fellow Catholics in their mighty task in Georgia.
She possesses an exceptional grace of diction, and
her speech was greatly enjoyed.
Talks were made by a number of the gentlemen
and ladies present, including Mrs. Cecil Morgan, Mr.
Ed Sheridan, Mr. Callaghan, Mr. Augustin Daly. It
was a fine meeting. Officers elected for the year are:
M. J. Callaghan, President.
A. J. Long, Vice-President.
Miss Amelia Horne, First Vice-President.
Dan C. Morgan, Second Vice-President.
Mrs. W. D. Wells, Third Vice-President.
John J. McCreary, Fourth Vice-President.
H. M. Sours, Treasurer.
Miss Mamie Weisz, Secretary.
Executive Committee Wm. H. Mitchell, Mrs. Cecil
Morgan, A. J. Long, Miss Agnes McKervey, Dennis
Cassidy, James Cassidy, Thomas F. Sheridan.
A Pleasing Address.
It is the impression at Washington that the feature
of the annual laymen’s meeting held there Sunday,