American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-06-15
Mississippi Press Convention.

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tion of the Mississippi Press Associ-
alton met ut Klein's Hall, Nicks-
burg, OH the 9th inst. President
w. j. l.. Holland called the meeting
to order at II NJ, and in his able
and appropriate address, all news
paper men cannot fail to appreciate
the forca and merit of the number
of PRACTICAL and sensible sugges-
tions offered. We regret that want
of space forbids the publishing Of
his timely remarks.
Upon the close of the afternoon
session the members of the Press
were invited b.. Capt. Krary to par
ticipate in an excursion OIL the
steamer L. F. Geisse to the National
cemetery, around the Lake, and
through the ''cut-oi, that freak
of the Mississippi river that SO
neatly makes an inland town of the
Historical City. The cemetery
where repose the remains of near
twenty thousand Federal soldiers
who gave up their lives at the seigc
of VIcksburg--is kept up at the
expense of the Government in spien
did style, and the small white tomb
stones and green grassy terraces
present a beautiful and solemn
scene.
The Annual exercises of the AS
ISOLATION took place the same even.
ing at the Garden, where large
number of ladies. and gentlemen
were assembled to witness and enjoy
the entertainments. The AssOci;i-
ton WAS called to ORDER by the
President, who introduced Col. A.
Y. Harper, Of the Oklahoma States,
and the latter gentleman delivered
an eloquent introductory address,
making all the visitors feel that they
were heartily welcome. Col. Hal
pcI's address was followed by the
Annual Grafton, delivered by MIR.
+. q. Magee, of the Enterprise
Courier, who did credit to his abiti>
Ties ard reputation as an orator and
writer. Mr.. Geo. L. HerndOn, Of
the Tupelo journal, the Essayist for
the occasion, was then introduced
to the asscmbIagc, and his produces
ton was indeed splendid and
mastery effort. His beautiful es
say reflects great credit to himself
and the association of which he is
a member. The poems were next
in order, and Mr.. w. w. Hoskins.
Of the Coria'hidn, was introduced,
who proceeded to recite a poem
for the occasion, but be
fore its completion he unfortunately
was overcome by a f;iinting fit. BY
those who have seen and read Mr.
uoskins poem it is pronounced a
rare literary gem. Tho audience
manifested much sympathy for him.
Mr.. Will ii. Kernan's patriotic
and beautiful Poem, "Southland,"
was read by request by Col. A. Y.
Harper, and elected many enconi
ums and hearty applause. By spe
cial request, our fellow tOwnsman,
Capt. +. L. Ross, of the Mai, next
the audience with his
Poem, ''The little sock
that Baby WORE" Our worthy
confrere fully sustained his reputa>
ton as a poet and orator OIL this
occasion it was received with much
favor and appreciation. The excr-
cises were eniiveued by the excel-
lent music of the Garden Orchestra,
and the splendid singing Of Miss.
Kuster and Mr.. Hcckler which were
interspersed IN the programme.
Miss. Kustcr's vocal powers were
highly entertaining and greatly
complimented.
Many important suggestions.
to the interests and welfare
of the State Press at large, were
acted upon at the Thursdays ses>
sion of the Convention, which if
carried out will not only prove a
lasting benefit to the Press, but
the entire State.
The citizens of Vicksburg fairly
outdid their proverbial hospitality
in the magnifceuce of the grand
ball and banque. given
in compliment to the Association
on tho palatial steamer "City OF
Vicksburg" Capt. Riley of the AM
;hor Line, Thursday night. The
hospitality aud unremitting atten-
lion of the officers and committee
Of arrangements cannot he ade>
Iuately described. Leaving the |
:ity at Z o'clock in the evening and |
returning at ESQ in the morning,
The entire night passed Ill feasting
and enjoyment. The Fircmen's
silver cornet band never wearied |
II discoursing its sweet music OH the |
,oof of the boat, while in the cabin
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