Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA 3 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,