The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1867-08-23

MORNING, AUGUST
and callings In proportion TO the labor reQuir-
ed and capital invested bat when Il hss not
courage to refuse to DO imposed upon lest .
loss OF patronage may follow II 10 simply con-
tsmptible. One Of the best results Of the asso-
ciation Is the teaching OF printers and publish
ers the true dignity and rights OF their pro-
fession, and giving them courage and strength
10 maintain them, The good people
OF B;ddeford ana Ssoo spared no pains TO make
the session pass pleasantly. The bright eyes,
rosy cheeks and sparkling wit OF the ladies
gave charm to the occasion. while the ample
accommodation Of the Diddsford House. and
the excursion to and dinner at Old Orchard
Beach. with the rich poem OF Mr.. Barker, the
music OF Dodsworth's Band, and the excellent
ry as . marriage BELL" Old Orchard Beach 10
beautiful place for summer residence. The
beach lies white and smooth several miles In
length, and the surf that Iavesit brings health
and vieor 10 the hundreds Of bathers that seek
Its cooling embraces. A spacious hotel sup
plies ample and pleasant rooms and wel fur.
nishcd tables, while horses and carriages arc
kept at hand 10 quantities to supply tie de-
mapd. The distance to Saoo and Biddeford ID
about four miles. and the rosa between 10 lev
el and In good condition. The visit to this
summer haunt wss one Of the most agreeable
features of the occasion. ,,,-
MIR. Wheeler of the Bangor Wing was
obliged to return to his post by the noon
train on Thursday. We find the follow
ing in the Wing; .s,as..
Tho Fourth Annual session Of The Maine Asscci:
alton OF Editors aud Publishers which assembled
here [iddeior,il Il still In session. II unerpect;
profitable In Its deliberations. The brethren Of
the cram have ooue to SEQ the great benefit OF
these yearly assemhlayes mot only IN enabling
ment of tho business interests Of the whole pro.
fession but, by becoming personally acquainted
with each other " establish that friendly feeling
which should exist between All, and 70 avoid many
spring up by reason Of misconceptions of charac
tsr arising ffom disputations IN the column. OF
their papers. There are present at this session
about any members OF the profession, represent
ING moro than thirty papers and eight or ten )oo
Thus large majority Of The oflces In the State
are reprssented-i5o Or g more than have been
represented at any former session believe. The
Association has now become axed fact, and Will
soon embrace nearly al the printers and editors
In the stateas It should do In order to attain 70
The evening Of "Wednesday was signsliied by .
very brilliant reception given TO the members OF
the AHooation at the Biddeiord House BY the
prcst or i,iddeiord and Saco, at which large num-
her OF the citizens OF the two towns were present.
Ths thanks Of the whole fraternity sre due not
only TO our bretheren Of the press but to the cit
ssns Of these active and enterprising places ior
the cordial and generous manner IN when the
AssocistIon has been received and entertained.
This afternoon the entire body or craftsmen, Win
hundred or more OF the principal citisens Will DC
Orchard Beach. In Saco. where splendid and OF.
peusive dinner will be provided ut the expense OF
the liberal people. 49,
Our thanks are due TO the railroad ana steam,
IN mine host of the Biddeford House Tor the hand.
some manner In which the fraternity have been
cared for during our stay.
The Hallowell Gazette says:
On Wednesday evening reception WAS rendered
the fraternity ut the Biddeford House. The occa.
sion was grsced by the beauty Of Biddeford and
Saco, and was an exceedingly pleasant af1air.
At 5r, NJ, Thursday, the company
separated sfteI adopting resoiutions Of thank, TO-
the Press Of Biddeford and Saco. for their gener.
Gus reception, and TO the railroad and steamboat
lines which accorded their courtesiss to the mem
vote OF thanks ITO Messrs. Butler Place, and
Mr.. IIsnsoom, OF BIddeford, and the Messrs
Npycs. OF Saoo, the COMMITTEES Of Arrangements
and Nessrs. Il. g. staples Co, Of the old Or.
chard House, Ssco, for the very gratifying way In
which the Association had been entertained, an
occasion which will be ever memorable 10 Ms MS
tory" the Association but reflected the heartfelt
opinions OF each Of its members present:
Thus ended the fourth annual convention of the
editors and publishers OF Maine,-a convention
which will ever be cherished by the participants
for the pleasant memories II affords, and the har.
ye,t OF beneficial results 10 the or.ft, n we'll as
10 the public which will assuredly follow.
The following are extracts from the
correspondence ofthe Boston Advertiser,
under date of the 9Th. ..
The fourth annual meeting OF the Editors
and Publishers' Association OF Maine, began
at the City Council rooms In thiscity, on We'd
nesday. Il has been found that from the re-
mote situation of many Of the editors OF the
State from each other, great dement's have aris-
en- from this annual coming together aud dis.
cuss,ng the business OF the crsft, and much Of
the asperity sometimes seen In newspapers OF
strong political casts has been overcome, and
the members Of the profession are on much
better understanding with each other, from
this better acquaintance, than could otherwise
be attained In Q State as large as this.
The convention shows the editors and publish
ers Of Maine to be . 6ne-looking set OF men,
who conduct their deliberations In the most
agreeable manner, and with the courtesles Tor
which the profession Is celebrated
In the evening levee Was given by the press
of Saco aud Dddeford to the members OF the
association and invited guests. The parlors OF
the Biddeford House were 6lled with the knights
of the pen, the ladies of the two cities and the
prominent citizens OF the locality, and several
hours were agreesbly passed. An excellent
supper Was partaken of. and the affair was
heartily enjoyed by all present.
On Thursday morning the association were
occupied In the discussion Of the prices paid TO
advertising agents as commissions, and there
seemed TO be disposition to reduce the num-
Der Of such agents In Boston aud New fork
and the rates Of commission allowed. The sup.
,ect was ably presented by Mr.. Foster OF the
Portland Press, and the association voted to
conhne the business to two agents IN boston
and to publish their rates In theirpapers and
adhere to them strictly.
The convention then adjourned TO Old Or
chard Beach, the members being conveyed In
carriages, preceded by the celebrated Dod-
worth's Band OF New York. The Old Orchard
House never was filled with more interesting
csmpany than that OF today. The fne beach
was visited, and Notwithstanding Neptune bid
himself Ia veil OF fog, numerou; surf bathers
improved the opportunity Of bathing.
Dinner Was served at three o'clock, after
which an hour or two was occupied In listen
ing to speeches. David Barker. introduced -
the poet Of Maine, read humorous poem
which was very much enjoyed. Speeches were
made by Hon. Nelson Dinglsy Of the Lewiston
Journal, Charles Holden, esq, Of Portland,
Judge Rice, W. II. Hsckett, ESQ.,. Of Ports
mouth, N. H., Charles W. Goddard, esq, Of
Portland, Mayor fIsine,. and 7. II. Hubbard.
esq. Of Biddeford.
The Daily Argus, Of Portland, gives
full reports Of the Convention. tho RcceP.
ton and the Dinner. We clip the fol.
lowing from its account: