The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-11-25

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Seatiael aud ]. Y. Gilmore of the LOUISE
ana Sugar Botpl. TWAS resolved to pro
oeetl to business SUBJECT to the approval
of quorum Of the Association when as
sembled. Tho applications were referred
to the Executive Committee, favorably re-
ported upon, aud the applicants duly
elected members Of the Association.
Adjournment until Tuesday at II
o'clock A. NJ, was voted after some unim-
portant matters had been discussed, and
the members repaired to the ladies' ordi-
nary. where....a elegant lunch rendered
by Col. Rivers, proprietor of tho ST
Charles Hotel, was discussed with great
relish. Mr. f. w. Read of the Amite
City Independent, better known as the
venerable brother from the piney woods"
put in AN appearance at this Interesting
.iuncture aud assisted in disposipg of the
chicken filings and champagne.
On Tuesday the Association reassem-
bled, Gen. Jastremski in the chair, pres
ont all the members above named and
Mr.. H. G. Goodwin Of the Colfax Chron-
icle.
The report of the Secretary and Treas
urer, showing balance of $l45 o2 on
hand, was read aud approved.
The chairman expressed regrets for the
absence of Major Burke of tue Times
Democrat, and on behalf of the Major and
his paper invited the members to II COM
plinentary dinner in the hote! at 4:30 P.
NJ. The invitation was accepted with
thanks.
A committee Of two, consisting of
Messrs. Leake aud Gilmore, was aproin-
ted to invite Judge T. C. Manning Of the
Supreme Court to join the Association at
dinner. The committee subsequently,
retired and conveyed the invitation to
the Judge, who signifed his intention to
be present.
After considerable discussion Of The
project it was resolved that the Associa-
ton offer two prizes of $50 each, i'll
money or medals, at the option of the
winners, ono fol. the best essay on indus
trial development, the other for best
essay OH a purely literary subject, the
competition toShe open to any writer in
this State. Essays must be forwarded to
the Secretary 1T least tifteen days before
the next meeting of the Association, and
that officer will refer them TO special
committees to be appointed by tho Pres
ident. Ali newspapers III the State were
requested to pnbiish an announcement
of this action.
Motions were adopted resembling the
resolution adopted at Il previous session
looking to the appointment of a Record
ing Secretary with an Office i'll New
Orleans; making eight members a qHo-
rum Tor the transaction Of business, and
providing that tho constitution may
hereafter he amended by vote Of two
thirds of the members present at any
regular meeting.
An election, for officers for the ensuing
year Was gone into, with the following
result:
Presitlent--Gcn. Iron Jastremski.
First Vice Observation-Disclosures En-, Burke.
Second Vice Presi,l-nt-Mrs A. r. Hill
tlenhrani.
! Secretary and Treasurer L. E. Bent
ley.
The President appointed the following
Executive Committee: Aiessrs w. A.
Bryan, Page NJ. Baker. Mrs, NJ. r. Field,
Messrs. II. J. Hyanls and J. Y. Gilmore.
The Secretary was directed TO address
p letter to editors and publishers not
members Of he Association inviting them
to join
The Historian announced flat his re-
port was almost completed ana would be
presented at the next meeting.
The new Executive Committee was
directed to take cegnizance of and report
upon all matters referred to the 70 rmer
committee aud not disposed Of
A telegram Was received from Mr. s.
Lambert Of the Clinton Patriot Democrat
announcing his inability To be present.
A resolution was adopted heartily APP
proving tho project of Wnr.a's Cot ton
Centennial Exposition in 1854, and in
vsting the press Of Louisiana ANA other
States to iiavnr tie selection Of New
Orleans rs the place for holding flo
exposition.
Miss Ha,is,!, A. iiyams was elected ii,
honorary member of he Association.
Rev. 4. J. Witlierspoon Of he Upper
Bet'ie! presented the members with
pamphlets giving a history of tA. Bethel,
aiis' took occasion 'p acknowledge he
valuable aid tie iassti1n,ion and its
affects had received from the press.
tt was resolved that the next ,;;s,e;ire
q: til. Association 10 held at New Orleans
on lie 5th Of February. 1880, He tl..y
preceding Aasai Grss. al sucli ri:sea rs
the Executive Commits &c may designate.
Adjournment tat.iaue. Eoiiawea. ana
his affair proved a lssaiiisns and fitting
conclusion t"tile seis pleasant re,,sssss.ss
OF the Ffess Association. The table was
spread il, the ladies' os,i:nary asd siia,..
'esPlen'tsna Will, tie n,agniiicent gold
service of la. st. Charles wic.. Is ,.,lg