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

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Sentinel.
Second Vicc-President-R NJ. Stokes, Union
TimCs.
Third vice-Prcsidcnt-w. J. McKerrall, Ma.
ron Star.
Fourth PRESIDENT. Il. Bacon, Edge
Hcii IdUcrtiSer
Fifth Vicc.Prcsidcnt &C. Irvine Walker,
Recording Secrctary-A. S. Todd, anderson
Journal.
Corresponding Sccretary-E. b. Murray, An-
dcrson Mtcityencer.
Trcasurer-Thomas F. Greneker, NcwJerry
Uerdid
Mr. Hoyt extended cprlial invitation to
the association to hold Its sixth annual meeting
in tue city of Grecnvillc, and assured the mcm-
bers that nothing would be left undone by the
city authorities and citizens generally to make
the occasion as pleasant as possible. This as,ur-
ance was concurred in by the other members of
the Greenvile press, and upon motion, the invi-
tation was accepted.
On motion of Mr.. r. a. Thompson, an invita-
tion was extended to Col. Evan Howell of the
atlanta Constitution, Col. J. II. Martin of AUan-
Ia Dispatch, Mr.. w. II. Faber, of Columbia, Mr..
A. B. Williams of the Ne,cs and Courier Mr..
Tillman X. Gaines of the Southern Uerdid, Mr..
III. Is. Brown, representing the anderson InieiH
gcncer together with such other representatives
of the press rs might be in attendance, to ac-
company the excursion to ATLANTA.
On motion Of Mr.. Hoyt, the thanks of the as
sociation were extended to the press of Spartan
burg for their cordial reception AMI the kindly
consideration shown the members of the asSocia-
tion.
Ou motion of Mr.. Pope, Governor Simpson
ahG Adjutant General Noise. together with
thciN staff officers present, were invitcl and
urged to accompany the excursion over the Air
Line Read 10 Atlanta.
THURSDAY, June -.
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, Adjutant 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 ami Nc
Sweeney.
Mr.. Bailey proposed for membership in the
association MIR. y. NJ. Howell, of the GreenpiUe
Ners, 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.
dring their visit to Spartan
burg now, therefore, DC It
fss'!'s"' Ih"t the thanks of the association
are hcrcoy gratefully rendered to rasd here il
a,'..cc ne Tari,vs @InilOuc0 above "a hrst day 5
proceedings extending courtsics.
DR.. J.. j. Roach, u member of the Georgia
Legislature, from Atlanta, was presented by Mr..
Farrow, and assured the association of hearty
welcome TO the "Gatc city,
Governor Simpson and A,liuiant General
Noise were presented by the committee and
were introduced by President Crews
Gov. Simpson acknowledged the invitation
given him in cheerful address, which was re-
sponded to by Mr.. Bonham. Gen. Noise fol-
lowe.. Mcssrs. Pore and Todd responding.
MIR. Mckerral offered the following rcsolu-
tion, which was adopted:
ReS0ircd, That q committee of five be appoin-
ted by the chair to mcmoralizc the Legislature
on the suhject of advertising by State officers in
the press of the State.
The President appointed the following COM
mitiee on the foregoing resolution; Messrs.
Mckerrall, Stokes, Thompson, llemphil and
McSwccney.
The association adjourned to meet in the citv
OF Grccnrillc at such time as the Executive
Committee may select in 1880.
SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS.
Mr.. J. c. lIemphill offered the following res.
oluton:
The State Press Association of South Carroll
ma acknowledges with sincere thanks the many
acts Of kindness and wholC-heart,d d hospitality
of the people Of Spartanburg and North Carroll.
na, and tender a special vote of thanks to Col
Il. \. McAdcn and Major James Anderson for
the delightful excursion over the Spartanburg
and Ashevlle Railroad this day, with the earn
est wish that the Gay is not far distant when the
complete western connection will be made and
Charleston and Chicago joined together by
"hooks Of steel in q fratcrnal and perpetual
embrace
After enthusiastic and cheering remarks by
MIR. Bcnham, Col. McAdcn and Maj or Anderson,
the resolution was unanimously adopted.
MIR. VI. Mclucas offered the following rcsou-
tions, which were unanimously lopted
R"Soi"cd That the members of the State Press
Association of South Carolina return thanks TO
Colonel q. J. FCreacre, General Manager of the
Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railway Com
pany, for an excursion to Toccoa Falls and to
tao city of Atlanta.
HFSol'"T That his presence and marked at
<SnHo" - The members ofthe press, their families
~ invited guests. contributed largely to the
, - Nre of oUr rip.
.r,SI That t'Iis excursion afforded us an
oru,. ,... N,ot 'cStifying. from personal know-
edge. to ne J.. g. that Col. Foreacre presidcs
over the finest aut~ssst managed railroad in the
South.
Rrsoioca, Ti,a y hankSef tn, association are
also due 10 conductor =. y Rapson and engineer
Fred. Krogg for the snfe ani pleasant trip of
the association on the eXcurs{ Jon, HEh for their
continued acis OF kindnosn aaIs courtesy shown
us.
Mr.. McSwccucy offered the following rcSou-
tionS. which were also unanimously pa sod
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