Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1879-06-07
MISSOURI PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Thirteenth Annual Session, at Columbia.

MISSOURI PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Thirteenth Annual Session, at Columbia.
The Thirteenth Annual Convention of
the Missouri Press Association was held
in the Chapel of the University at Columbia
somely and appropriately decorated with
flowers, flags, notices and other devices.
FIRST Days PROCEEDINGS.
Col. j. E. Hutton of the Mexico Iltelli-
gencer, President of the Association, called
the Convention to order at 10 a.. m. After
prayer by the Rev. DR.. Dodge and singing
by the Apollo Club, Col. Switzler, the vet
livered an address Of welcome on behalf of
the citizens, to which Col. Hutton replied
on behalf of the Press Association.
Committees We're appointed on Creden-
tials; on Resolutions; on Obituaries, and
to award prizes for newspaper and job print
ing offered by MessIs. Schraubstadter &c st.
John of the st. Louis Central Type foundry.
Col. Switzler submitted printed copies of
the Constitution and By Laws, prepar ed by
him as a member of the com mmittee appoint
tion. After considerable discussion they
were adopted.
Upon Invitation of the Association, Hon.
j. s. Rollins addressed the Convention in
De0alI OF IQc university, uTktuS upOu luC
members of the Press the Importance of
giving their aid in behalf of that institu-
ton.
In the evening ex-Gov. B. Gratz Brown
delivered the annual address-subject,
"Character of Journalism" 1t was paper
Of great excellence, and was listened to bya
large audience with the closest attention,
Notwithstanding the almost suffocating heat
of the room. At the conclusion
- r.oa;,,ad tbo thonks ~ tba Assnoiation
This address, with others, will be publish
ed in the official proceedings, compiled by
the Secretary and published in pamphlet
form.
ucation, followed in very happy i'm
promptu speech, in which he eloquentiy set
forth the great work OF the University Of
Missouri and its claims upon the people Of
the State.
The evenings exercises were concluded
by the " owl Club" who gave a variety of
their unique vocalizations, to the great
amusement Of the audience.
SECOND DAY.
Mrs. Julia NJ. Bennett of the Hannibal
Courier read an original poem, entitled
"The Editors Dream," which was both
witty and pathetic and was received with
appreciative applause. Mr.: J. B. Thomp-
son, LaPlata Home Journal, then read an
a fund of good sense regarding the practical
workings Of a country printing office. A
well written essay by Mr.. w. D. Crandall Of
the Brookfeld Gazette, entitled "Lights and
Shadows of Journalism" was read by Mrs.
Crandall, her husband being unavOidably
absent. Both the essay and the manner Of
its presentation were happily received.
Mr.. j. T. Child, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Obituaries, reported resolutions of re-
Col. Alex. Phipps, and Jas. r. Reagan.
A resolution was unanimously adopted,
commencing the State University as entitled
to the liberal patronage OF the people OF the
State, and urging upon the General Assem-
bly, the necessity of providing larger en-
dowment Of the institution and all its de-
partments.
The following were elected honorary
members of the Association, viz: Hon. b.
Gratz Brown, Hon. James s: Rollins, Dr: ).
8. Laws, Schraubstadter & st. John, Mrs.
Jas. T. Reagan, Mrs. A. G. Blakey, Mrs.
Alex. Phipps.
Committee to award premiums on news
papers, job work, ETC., reported premiums
Bill. .head-Carro1l Record (divided).
Letter r-head-Louisiana Journal (unani-
Business Card-carroll Record (unanimousI.
Wedding Invitation-Lexington Inteiligencer
Display Of General Job work-carron Rec
Best Printed County Paper-warrenton
Banner (divided).
Charlton Courier (divided).
Best Quarter-sheet Poster Columbia
Statesman (unaDimous.)
Best Display of Work with Sectional Type
Carroll Record Unanimously.
A resolution was adopted instructing the
Executive Committee to designate Sedal1a
as the next place of meeting.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year by acciamation:
President-Joseph H. Turner, Carrollton
Record.
First Vice President Blair, Sedalia
Eagle.
Lexington Intelligencer.
Third Vice- -President-R. w. McMullen,
Hillsboro Democrat.
Recording Secretary-M. B. Chapman, St.
Corresponding Secretary-J. West Good
Tieasurer-Irvin switzler, Columbia
Statesman.
Mr. Turner being called for made speech
of thanks, in which he lauded in high terms
the hospitality and culture of the people of
Columbia.
On wednesday evening prize contest in
defamation by students of the University
gold medals, gotten up by order of the Press
Association, the larger one being valued at
$50. This was awarded to Mis- Minnie L.
Russell of St. Louis. and Mr.. Lee Hayes OF
Columbia carried off the second prize.
A pleasing feature of the closing exer-
cises was the presentation of gold chain
and locket, valued at SI5. to the retiring
President, Col. j. e. Hutton, who during
two terms of service discharged his duties
with signal dignity, impartiality and ability.
The prese -tation speech was neatly made
by j. B. Thompson of the La Plata Press,
and Col. Hutton responded in his usual
happy manner.
Before adjourning the Association adopt
cd resolutions, expressive Of their profound
thanks to the people of Columbia for their
hospitality, the various railroads Tor cour-
tesies, etc., etc.
The various sessions of the Convention
were interspersed by drives about town and
visits to the various educational fpstitu-
tions, and on Thursday afternoon a lawn
party was held on the University campus,
| at which the ladies of Columbia gracefully
entertained their visitors from abroad.
The total number of members present,
as finally reported by Committee on Creden-
| tials, was about 1856. The majority OF the
members were accompanied by their wives
| or daughters, and these were gallantly ac-
| corded the fullest privileges Of the Associas
| tion.
THE EXCURSION.
On Friday morning an excursion party OF
nearly one hundred, under the charge OF
President Turner, started for trip to To-
| ledo, PUTIN Bay, Detroit, etc., and most
| pleasant time was anticipated.
H0wlish WampO.
| Oh;of Mosos ond dolopation of Tn.