The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-06-24
The State Press Association.

Carolina State Press Association con-
vened in the rooms of the Merchants
and Cotton Exchange, in the city of
Greenyille, on last Thursday. and was
called to order by T. B. Crews, of the
Laurensville Herald. Fourteen of the
members were present upon the assem-
bling of the Association, and during the
first session twenty-eight new members
were added to the roll
Hon. B. F. Perry, on behalf of the
city, welcomed the Association in an ap-
propriate address, which was responded
to in fitting terms by President Crews.
The rooms of the Exchange were taste
fully and elegantly decorated by the fair
hands of the ladies of Greenville, who
always take delight in doing honor to
visitors.
During Thursday the Association Wis
tied Camperdown Mills, took drive
around the city, and at night attended
the commencement exercises of the
Greenville Female College, in all of
which the members cvinced interest and
pleasure.
On Friday morning an excursion to
Piedmont Factory, arranged by the citi.
zens of Greenville and the management
of the Factory, was rendered the men,
bers, and at 10 o'clock the editors, ac-
companied by their lady friends, pro.
ceeded to the Greenville and Columbia
depot, where special car awaited them,
and which bore them quickly to Pied
mont depot, where they were met by
Col. Hammett, the President of the Fac
iory, with conveyances. From thence
they were conveyed to the Factory, and
kindly conducted through all of its va:
rious departments, and everything ex-
planned. After spending several hours
in strolling around the grounds, examin-
ing the water power, and all else of in
terest, the party returned to Greenville.
At 4.30 p. M, the Association held
business meeting in the Merchants Ex-
change rooms, and transacted business
and discussed practical matters of great
importance to the profession, but of little
interest to the public
The annual election of officers was had.
Capt. T. B. Crews, of the Laurensville
Herald, was, on motion, unanimously
and enthusiastically reelected President,
for which he briefly and appropriately
returned his thanks.
First Vice President. D. McLucas,
Marion Merchant and Farmer.
Second Vice Presidential. B. Nc
Sweeney, Hampton Guardian
Third Vice Presidents. R. Melli-
champ, Orangeburg Times.
Fourth Vice President-Hugh Wilson,
Abbeville Press and Banner.
Fifth Vice President-Charles Petty,
Spartanburg Carolina Spartan.
Secretary-A. S. Todd, Anderson Jour
nal.
Corresponding Secretary-Thomas J.
Adams, Edgefeld Aduertiser.
Treasurer-Thot. F. Greneker, New
berry Herald.
Orators for the next Annual Meeting
I-Hugh Wilson, OF the Abbevile Press
and Banner, and r. r. Hemphill, of the
Abbeville Medium.
At $50 on Friday night the banquet,
in honor of the Association, was given
by the Merchants and Cotton Exchange,
in the Exchange Hall, and was a bril-
liant success. The presence of Governor
Simpson and the coming Governor, Ha-
good, who arrived together from Colum-
bia earlier in the evening, heightened
the general interest in the occasion. The
presidents of our educational institutions
and other prominent citizens we're
present
The hall was beautifully decorated
with eve green, and over the portal was
the proud motto of the Press, 1.-THE Pen
is mightier than the Sword" The long
table, crossed at each end by q smaller
one, was very tastefully arranged with
flowers. At the head was an epergne Of
exquisite flowers and grasses, and at the
foot miniature ship with canvass spread.
With the white napkin in every glass
was delicate boutonniere. At the ap-
pointed time, and after an informal re-
ception in another room, every member
of the press was seized by correspond
ing member of the Exchange and con-
Quoted to his seat. No remarks were
necessary as to the disposition of the
splendid bill of fare that had been pre-.
pared, and which laden the table.
President Beattie of the Exchange sat
at the head of the table, on his right
hand was DR.. Furman, next 10 him Gov
ernor Simpson, and on his left hand sat
Gov. Hagood. Grace was said by The
Rev. Chas. Manly. After the wine had
circulated, President Beattie rose and
announced the first regular toast: "The
South Carolina Press Association" and
called upon President Crews to respond.
He did so briefly and fervently. He
could promise, he said, that the Associa-
tion would work in the future as in the
past, for the honor of South Carolina
He praised Greenville and her hospitali-
ty, and trusted she might become the
Atlanta of South Carolina! Applause.
The next toast was South Carolina"
and Gov. Simpson responded. He spoke
of the great progress of Greenville, q
city which he loved. Squire McBee had |
assured him that she wouldn't stop grow
ing until she reached Paris Mountain on
one side and Piedmont on the other
Applause. He thanked the press for
its support of his administration, and
gave the assurance that the whole State
st stood on rising ,o, ground: !.a applause:
ing Friends" Responded to briefly by
Gen. Johnson Hagood. In the few
hours since his arrival here, he said he
had heard from the visitors, nothing but
unbounded enthusiasm for the great hos
pitality of the citizens. Gen. Hagood
received very hearty applause. Col.
Houston, of the Air Line, who was called !
upon to respond to "Our Railroad Con-
rections," put that duty upon Col. Earle,
who was, as usual, eloquent and timely |
in his remarks. DR.. Furman made a
capital little speech, and then the
younger members Of the assembly re-
paired to the ball at the Mansion House,
which lasted until late hour.
On Friday, the Association concluded
its session, and its members left on the
3:32 p. m. train of the Air Line Railroad
en- route for Cincinnati, where they are
attending the National Democratic Con-
vention, which met there this week.