Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-06-30
The Editorial Convention. .

The nineteenth annual con vention of the
Editors and Publishers of Wisconsin, was
! held in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. of last week, June I'D, 23d
and oath. Watertown was represented at
! the editorial gathering by Mr.. and Mrs. D.
w. Ballou, Of the Democrat, Miss Carlotta
Perry aud Mr. and Mrs j. H. Reyes, of the
REPUBLICAN.
Although not as largely attended as some
Of the former meetings of the Associa ton,
nor taking AS wide II scope in point o f ex-
curSlons, and the number of places visited
ye. we believe no previous editorial gather
ing was better enjoyed nor left behind any
more pleasant memories than the one this
year. The opening meeting was held at
the Opera House, Milwaukee, Tuesday
morning at | O'Clock, and after prayer by
Rev. J. B. Reynolds, President Roberts, de-
hsered fine address to his editorial
brethren. AT the close of the address some
business OF the Association was transacted
anu the convention then adjourned to meet
at the same place in the afternoon AT the
afternoon meeting the members of the AS.
ISOLATION were welcomed TO Milwaukee, by
JohE Nazre, the hard ware merchant prince
of 'he West, in & well timed and appropriate
speech. Responses we're made by g. W.
Peck, Of the La Crosse San, and George C.
Giny, of the Chippewa Herald. A grand
ball was given the members of the Associa-
ton in the evening which was we'll attend
ed and greatly enjoyed by all present.
Wedh esday was devoted by the editors and
friends, TO delighted trip TO Racine by
the steamer Sheboygan of the Goodrich
Transportation line. At Racine the editor
TAI party were the guests of Senator Baker,
who received them at his beautiful grounds
aud residence, where an elegant repast was
served to satisfy the cravings Of the visi tors.
portion of the time at Racine was &C.
cupled IN sight seeing about the city. A
few pleasant hours. spent in this way and
the party was aboard their steamer again
reaching Milwaukee by tea time. In the
evening the concluding exercises were
held in the Opera House The annual ad
dress was delivered by Sir. c. NJ. Bright, of
Waupaca Republican. The address was
ably written, containing sound advice to
the Fraternity generally, The poem on the
occasion was read by Miss Car.otta Perry
OF Watertovn. Miss Perrys poetic effort
called forth many warm encomnms, and
the impression prevailed among eraudilors
that her poem ranked among the best ever
delivered before the Asseciat ton. Miss
Perry read it in fine style, rendering every
word clear and distinct The following
gentlemen were elected officers for The en-
suing year:
president-George c. Ginsy, Chippewa
Falls.
Vice Presideats--Ed. Coe, Whitev alter;
W. ". Coleman, Milwaukee; D. Mcbride,
Sparta; Geo. Hoskinson, Green Bay; A.
a. Wilson, Janesviile
Recording Secretary--Jas. Ross, Madi-
son.
Corresponding Secretary (to be appoint
ed
kxecu tive Commitee--D. W. Bai.ou,
Watertown Sam Ryan, Appleton Wm
Nelson, La Crosse; John Ringle, Wausau
}. }. Chittenden, Milwaukee,
Thursday was spent by the editorial
fraternity, in stroiing about the city and
visiting the different points of interest In
the evening through the courtesy of Mr.. T.
j.. Gilmore lessee of the Milwaukee Opera
House: and editor of the Milwaukee Month
ty, the editorial party witnessed the per-
Torrance OF the Haverly Minstrels at the
Opera House. Friday, all left for their
homes to again en- gage in the active duties
of newspaper life. We are quite sure that
the scenes and incidents connected with
the nineteenth Editorial Convention will
be among the pleasant recolections of
those who participated in its enjoyments.