The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-06-27

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Third Vice-Presidcnt-w. J. McKerrall, Ma
rion Star.
Fourth Vice-President-J. 7. Bacon, Edge
field AdUertser.
Fifth Vice President &C. Irvine Walker
Monthly Record.
Recording Secretary-A. S. Todd anderson
Journal.
Corresponding secretary-E. b. Murray, An
derson Mfeliigencer.
Treasurer-Thomas F. Greneker, New5sr,
Herald.
Mr.. Hoyt, extended q cordial invitation To
the association to hold its sixth annual meeting
/ IN the city of Greenville, and dssured fhe mem.
befs that notling wodld Se 1sft dndohe by the
city authorities and citizens generally to make
the occasion rs pleasant as possible: This assur-
ance was concurred in by the other members of
the Greenville press, and upon motion, the invi-
| tatiop was accepted.
On motion of Mr.. r. A. Thompson, an invita-
| tlon was extended to Col. Evan Howell of the
atlanta Constitution, Col. J. II. Martin of allan
| ia Dispatch, Mr.. W. H. Faber, of Columbia, Mr.
A. b. Williams of the Ne,os and Courier, Mr..
Glllman Il. Gaines of the Southern Herald Mr.
H. Is. Brown, representing the Anderson Inteiii-
gencer, together with such other representatives
OF the press as might be in attendance, to ac-
company the excursion to..Atlanta.
On motion of Mr.. Hoyt, tho thanks of the as
sociation were extended to the press of Spartan
consideration shown the members Of the assoca:
ton. :
On motion of Mr. Pope, Governor Simpson
ant Adjutant General Noise. together with
their staff officers present, were invited and
urged to accompany the excursion over the Air
Line Road to At.anta.
THURSDAY, June II.
The association met this morning pun suant 10
adjournment.
On motion of Mr.. McLucas, n committee
of three was appointed to wait upon Governor
Simpson, Adult General Noise and their staff.
officers and invite them to visit the Press Asso-
citation while in session. TIE committee was
composed of Messrs. McLucas, Wilson and Nc
Sweeney.
Mr. Bailey proposed for membership in the
association MIR. A. NJ. Howell, of the Greenpille
Ne@s, and he vas unanimously elected
Mr. Bonham offered the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted:
Whereas members of the Press Association
have been the recipients of many acts of cour:
tesy aud kindness during their visit to Spartan
burg; now, therefore, be it.
Resoiued, That the thanks Of the association
arc hereby gratefully rendered to [aad here-is
named the parties mentioned above in first days
proceedings rs extending courtisies.
DR.. +. j. Roach, a member of the Georgia
Legislature, from Atlanta, was presented by Mr..
Farrow, and assured the association Of hearty
welcome TO the "Gate City"
Governor Simpson and Adjutant General
Noise were presented by the committee and
were introduced by President Crews.
Gov. Simpson Acknowledged the invitation
given him in O cheerful address, which was
spondcd to by Mr.. Bonham. Gen.. Noise fol-
lowed. Messrs. Pore and Todd responding.
MIR. McKerrall offered the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted:
Resolved, That committee of i've be appoin-
ted by the chair to memorabilia the Legislature
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the press of the State.
The President appointed the following com
miftee on the foregoing resolution; Messrs.
McKerrall, Stokes, Thompson, Hcmphill and
McSwecney.
The association adjourned to meet in the citv
of Grcenville at such time tho Executive
Committee may select in 1880.
SUPPLEMENTARY pnocREDlSGs.
| Mr. J. c. Hcmphill offered the following res
| olution:
| The State Press Association of South Caroli-
| ma acknowledges with sincere thanks the many
| acts Of kindness and whole hearted hospitality
| of the people of Spartanburg and North Caroli
ma, and tender n special vote of thanks to Col.
II. y. McAden and Major James Anderson for
| the delightful excursion over the Spartanburg
and Asheville Railroad this day, with the earn
| est wish that the day is not far distant when the
| complete western connection will be made and
hhu CnlCdpO Jolneu together Dy
"hooks of stecl'' in fraterna and perpetual
| embrace.
After enthusiastic and cheering remark0 by
Mr.. Benham, Col McAden a2d Major Anderson,
the resolution was unanimously adopted.
MIR. NJ. McDucas unered the following resolu-
tions, which were unanimously lopted:
| ReSoired, That the members of the State Press
| Association of South Carolina return thanks to
! Colonel &. j. FGreacre, General Manager of the
Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railway Com
pany, for excursion to Toccoa Falls and to
the city Of Atlanta.
Resolved. That his presence and marked at
tenion TO the members of the press, their families
and invited guests, contributed largely to tho
| pleasure Of our trip.
| Resolved, That this excursion afforded us an
opportunity of testifying, from personal knowl-
edge, to the fact that Col. Eoreacre presides
over the finest and best managed railroad in the
| South.
Resolved, That the thanks Of tn, association are
also due TO conductor J. j. Ransom and engineer
Fred. Krogg for the safe and pleasant trip oi
| the association on the excursion, and for their
continued acts of kindness and courtesy shown
| u.s.
Mr.. McSweeney offered the following resolu.
tions. which were also unanimously passed
| Resolued That the members Of the Press AS
sociation of South Carolina return thanks to
his Excellency Governor A. ii. Colqutt, OF
Georgia, to the Mayor, Aldermen and members
of the press, and to the citizens Of Atlanta gen.
| orally for nan of ~ Einbnaao nd