Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-06-24
Editorial Convention.

"o'>'~" W WV pun PoSc. ADOuL one uli-
dred editors were present. which, with the
usual retinue Of the 'tair sex, made very
respectable sized gathering. After short
add ress by President Ryan Mayor Lud ing
| ton welcomed tie editorial fraternity to
| Milwaukee in some well chosen remarks,
which were responded to on the part of the
Press by Mr.. G. O'Bryan of the Oshkosh
Times. Mr.. John Nazro, the Merchant
Prince of Milwaukee, welcomed the visi-
| tors in behalf of the commercial interests
of the city and state. Mr. A. G. Botkn, Of
the Sentinel, greeted the editors in behalf
of the Press Of the city of Milwaukee, which
| found response from Mr. w. D. Merrill of
| the Prairie du Chen Courier. The Con-
vention then adjourned, and the balance of
the day was devoted to visiting the differ
ent points of interest in the city, vehicles
having been kindly provided for the use O
the party in the prosecution of their sight
seeing. abOrs. In the evening the editors
were entertained 10y a grand summer nights
the justly celebrated Bach's orc hestra took
prominent part. WedneS day morning
the Association came together again at the
| Academy of Music and after the traasac ion
| of business adjourned to meet in the after
noon at 81 o'clock on the steamer .Saginaay
for trip on lake Michigan. Promptly on
time the editorial party, acc ompaned
( 10y many of the citizens of Milwaukee.
| were on board the the fne vessel which had
been gaily decked with bunting for the oc
| casion looking the perfect embodiment of
! aqua tic beauty. Out on the broad expanse
| of waters We were given fine opportunity
of viewing the low eliness OF Milwaukee Bay,
wh ich for charming picture is acknow-
! lodged to be strong rival TO the Bay of
Naples. The scene as you approach Mil
waukee from Lake Michigan is truly en-
chanting, and worthy Of the meditation of
a poet and the study Of q p inter. The
fair white city, setup on its blufy pinEaces
with its towers and spires piercing to the
| heavens, presents picture at once grand
and impressive. What citizen of Wiscon-
sin, that thus looks upon Milwaukee, can
| but fee! proud of the metropolis of his state.
rivaing all other cities of the West in nat
ural leauty, and growing with a ste adiness
and solidity that promises SO well for
her future greatness as mercantile centre?
Returning from the lake trip time enough
lor tea the visitors repaired TO their differ
ent stopping places and in tie evening
those who felt so disposed attended the per-
formauce Of the Blind Orchestra at the
Academy of Music.
Invitations having been accepted from
Colonel Richard Dunbar, President of the
village of Waukesha, to visit that place,
and from the Superintendent of the State
! Reform School TO look over that institution,
the editorial party Thursday morning were
on board special train placed at the dis
| posa of the fraternity by The kindness of
the Milwaukee + St. Paul Railway, and the
| precious freightage. arrived at its destina-
ton about halt past ten clock in the fore
noon. The excursion to the Saratoga Of
TIE West was a delightful one, and highly
enjoyed by all. The Association met with
a cordial rect ption from the Waukesha pee
pie and while in the place everything was
done for their comfort and enjoyment. 4
sumptuous repast prepared by the ladies of
Waukesha was given the party, at the new
~ erected hotel called the Fountain Spring
House. The visitors went through the Re-
a
the many points Of interest connected with
that institu ton also drank of the famous
waters of Waukesha. The excursionists re-
the afternoon, after spending a day of
unalloyed pleasure.
In the evening the Association assemb-
led at the Circuit Court Room in the new
Court House for the closing exercises of the
session. The annual address was delivered
by Gen, George G. Giaty Of the Chippewa
Herald The address was generally accept
ed as one of the finest ever delivered be-
fore the Editorial Association of the state
Mr.. w. D. Hoard, of the Jefferson County
Union read an ably written and sensible ad-
dress on Country Newspapers. Mrs. Marion
V. Dudley, of Milwaukee, paid beautiful
and glowing tribute to the memory of the
late Lutte A. Taylor, editor of the Lacrosse
Republican and Leader The annual poem
read by Mr.. 0. F. Jones, of the Hudson
Democrat, contained many fine passages and
was we'll received. Eulogies on the late
John \. Smith, by Major II. A. Tenny, and
on the late George 3. Leland by Hon. F.
Leland, were handed in Republication.
Resolutions were passed, presented by
Mr.. D. W. Ballou, of the WATERFOWL Demo-
crat from the Executive Committee, ex-
pressive of the profound gratitude of the
Association to the Mayor Of Milwaukee and
the Committee Of Arrangements for the
uniform courtesy and kindness extended to
the editors during their visit Thanking
the retiring President Of the Association,
Col. Samuel Ryan. for the able and grace
full manner in which he discharged all his
duties. Secretary Ross presented resolutions
of thanks to the Waukesha entertainers
to Manager Merrill and the officers of the
Milwaukee St. Paul Railway for cour-
tesies extended; and to the Northwestern
Telegraph Company for rendering free use
of their line.
The 18th annual gathering closed at She
boygan, to which delightful lake port town
aportlon of the editorial fraternity with
their ladies repaired on Friday, via the
Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Rail-
road. At Sheboygan the editors met
with the most generous b ospitality which
was duly appreciated by the party. This
feeling was expressed through a series of
resolutions passed unanimously by the visi-
tors before leaving Tor their respective
homes.
We believe it is the unanimous sentiment
among those who were fortunate enough to
participate in this gathering of the editors