Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-12

Gainesville Eagle, then read the minutes of
the convention at Rome and the special
meeting in Atlanta during the Exposition.
The minutes were approved.
On motion of Mr.. Walsh, the Augusta
Ege7ling Neaos was admitted to membership
in the association. Adopted.
The Chair explained that newspapers
alone were members of the association, and
that the editors and proprietors were simply
representatives.
The Chair appointed as the Committee on
Credentials, Messrs. Fleming, OF the Early
County NelOS: Stacev. of the Brunswick AdVe'-
tiSer and appeal; Peoples, of the Gainesville
Herald. Hawkins, of the Covington Enter
prise, and Mcintosh, of the Albany NsaOs and
advertiser.
The following papers with representatives
then responded to the roll call:
Thomasville Tlmes-John Triplett.
Carroll County Times-E. r. Sharpe.
Buena Vista Argus-Henry Drsne.
Montezuma WeNkly-M. A. Smith.
Georgia Home Journsl-W. A. Knowles.
Gainesville Eagle-H. W. j. Ham.
Albany News and Advertiser-H. M. Nc
Intosh.
Sylvania Telephone-W. L. Mathews.
Sumter Republican,. w. Hancock.
Hawkinsvile Dlspatch-Geo. P. Woods.
Gwinnett Herald-T. NJ. Peoples.
Savannah News. H. Estill.
savannah Ielegram-J. ID. ESJlil.
Americas Recorder-W. L. Glessner.
Fort Gaines Tribune-S E. Lewis.
Milledgeville Recorder-Jas. NJ. Smythe
Gainesville Free Press-C. H. G. VIII
lipgham
Savannah Recorder-L. w. Stern.
Eatonton Messenger-B. F. Adams, Jr.
Jasper County News-T. r, Penn.
Brunswick Appeal-T G. Stacey.
Henry County Weekly. E Brown.
Early County News-W. w. Fleming.
Jonesboro News-James Austin.
Townsville Enterprise-C P. Hansell.
Msdisonian-B N Blackburn.
Dawson Journsl-U. l.. Weston.
SandersVille Herald and Georgian-Mr.
Perks.
Warrenton Clipper-Mr. Shivers.
Barnesville Gszette-Mr Michael.
West Point Enterprise-Mr. Blount.
Rome Thhune-J. r. G. Burrell.
Augusta News-James L. Cow.
Chronicle and Constitutionalist-P Walsh.
The President here announced that,
through the courtesies Of the Central Rail-
road, and the Savannah, Florida and West
ern Railroad, the Press Convention had been
invited to make an excursion to Jackson-
vile, Fla. There would be furnished &C
commodations for seventy-fve members.
The excursion, 1t was proposed, should
leave Augusta Thursday night, arrive at
u
vile Friday night. The round trip could
be made In forty eight hours.
On motion Of Mr.. Mcintosh, consideration
of the subject was deferred until the after
noon.
On motion, the Gainesville american,
represented by Mr.. Douglas Wittle, was
elected TO membership.
The President notified the members that
their badges were good for passes on the
Augusta and Summerville Railroad Com
pany, and that their tickets over the Central
Railroad would be extended for ten DAYS
more.
Mr.. Walsh moved to appoint committee
of three to draw UP suitable resolutions of
respect to the memory OF the late William
T. Thompson. Carried. and Mr.. Walsh re-
quested that Mr.. j. R Randall be added in
his place.
The Chair accordingly appointed as the
committee Messrs j. r. Randall, j. E.
Brown and G. w. Hancock.
The President stated to the convention
that he hoped the convention would make
arrangements for the selection of a new
President. He had occupied the position
for thirteen years, and thought he could be
of as much assistance to the association on
the floor as in the chair.
Mr.. Walsh notified the convention that
all the members were expected up the canal
tomorrow Thursday, at 9 G. m They
bad all heard Of the canal, of which Mr. j.
G. Harris used TO make SO much fun. He
now wished them to see what there was
along the line, and to enjoy an entertain
ment at the looks.
.atements were made in regard to the
loss Of the manuscript poems of the late A
r. Watson, OF the Macon Ieleqrdph.
The President explained that the associa-
tion had nothing to do with the matter.
On motion an invitation from the Glynn
County Fair Association, presented through
Mr.. Stacey, was accepted, and the Secretary
instructed to thank the association.
On motion OF Mr.. Walsh, Mr.. Todd, of
the Anderson Is. CO. Journal, was invited to
the privileges of the door and to the excur-
sion up the canal.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention was called to order by
President Estill, and a discussion of the
details OF the Florida excursion took place.
Mr.. Walsh said he was authorized by the
President of the Bath Paper Mill to invite
the association to visit the mill tomorrow
afternoon at FIVE o'clock. Accepted.
The Treasurer reported on hand 1851. and
collected to-day $50. The report was
adopted.
Mr.. c. W. Hancock, after some appro-
pirate remarks, offered resolution appro-
pristing 500 toward the monument to be
erected to the memory OF the late w. T.
Thompson.
Mr.. Walsh seconded the resolution.
Adopted.
Or motion of Mr.. GIessner, of the Ameri-
Gus Recorder, 200 copies of the minutes of
this session, and of the Atlanta meeting,
were ordered printed.
When the election of officers arrived Mr.
Estill reiterated his statements of this morn
ing, declining a re election to the Presi-
dency.
Mr.. Walsh moved the present officers be
reelected for the present year.
This motion continued in office:
President-J. H. Estill.
Vice President-C. W. Hancock.
Corresponding SecretarY-C. P. Hansell.
Recording SecretarV-H. w. j. Ham,
Treasurer-S r Weston.
Mr.. CAN'T called the attention of the asso
citation to the town of Athens, where he
was confident good time would be had at
their next meeting.
a trip to the falls was also in prospe ctive,
at the suggestion of Mr.. Peoples.
On motion Athens was selected for the
next meeting.
On motion the committee to draft resolu-
lions to the memory of Colonel Thompson
were instructed to report in print as soon as
possible.
Mr.. Walsh said that in case the conven-
tlon did not have time to visit Bath, Colonel
Barrett had some samples to show the con-
vention. He would recommend the paper
as the cheapest In Georgia.
The convention then adjourned till Thurs
day morning, to meet at Basin, at S:45.
Devlin & Co. New Spring Clothing.