The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-26
MAINR PRESS ASSOCIATION.
First Meeting of the Annual Session
for 1882.

Press Association opened at the common
Council rooms last evening. There was q
large attendance, more being present than at
any meeting for several years. The following
is complete list of those present.
e. III. Elwell TRANSCRIPT Portland.
Joseph A. Holman, Maine Farmer, Augusta
Brown Thurston, Portland. .
William y. Gilman, Aroostook Pioneer, houiloh'
John M. Adams, Argus, Portland
M. N. Rich, Portland.
ID. W. Richardson, Advertiser, Portland.
III. A. Shorey, News, Bridgton.
Joseph Wood, Mt. Desert Herald Bar Harpor.
Frank G. Rich Portland. .o
Samuel W. Lane, Literary Companion, Augusta
II. X. Morrell, Home journal. Gardiner.
w. B Lapham, Maine Farmer, Augusta
Joshua +. Upton, Times, Bath.
Wilder w. Perry, Herald, Camden.
Samuel L. Miller, News, Waldoboro.
Geo. III. Watkins, Democrat Paris.
Chas. w. Reyes, Chronicle, Harrington
Geo. s. Rowell, Advertiser, Portland.
X, NJ. Dunbar, Herald, Damariscotta.
K. S. HOyt Portland.
Honorary member Major Rowell of Halloweil.
The meeting was called to order by the
President, Marshal N. Rich, of Portland, and
the roll of members called by Joseph Wood, OF
Skowhegan. The reading of the records OF
the last meeting was dispensed with as they
have already been printed and distributed
among the members.
|. Invitations were received and read from Il.
r. Harrington, in behalf of the Fraternity to
attend the ball this evening; from Manager
Curtis, to attend the theatre; and from the
Young Mems Christian Association, to attend
the concert by the Cecilia Quartette. Com
munications were also received from the Maine
Historical Society, rendering the use OF their
library during the session, and from the Nat
~, 9;s.a.n sa ~ 80 n;s;t choir rooms oa
Elm street.
The following committees were then appoint
ed by the President:
Committee on Propositions Tor MempeTsnlp
~ ~ IL. hiWeii' .. a. noiiah anu " L. ""'
TO ranort an order of business for this Ses-
sion-H. K. Morrell, X. M. Dunbar and J. F.
Upton.
to r mo ES pras;dants r n ElwaIl T A.
Homan and Fl K Morrell.
On Advertising W. Richardson, G. W.
Q1lm6y and geo. ID. WatKlns. d..
and al p oT Tbnrston y 0'"p'e'' -'''-'
To select an Essayist and Poet for the next
annual meeting---Wilder w. Perry,G. =. Row.
o., anu o. L. Hiiief'
treasurer Z. y. Vickery' Oh Augusta, TO
signed by letter his position, ana suggested the
name of j. A. Holman to fill his place. Mr.
uor,o, vos onno;ntad ,,ro ton,
". !" 90 .ppoi-' r. 80 Al, ,ruo..o.
Inc following is Tue report Oh the treasurer,
which was read by the Secretary and referred
70 tba axecptive committees. who were author
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lied to act as an auditing commlttee: -
Cash in treasury at last meeting 1do.dd
Cash paid during the year 1oo.s2
so1ooa
Data o,,t ~. x,orohsrs 1888
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Balance in the Treasury Jan. 20, 1925 $3.50
E. Fl. Elwell presented twenty-five copies OF
his Portland and Vicinity to be distributed
among the visiting members. They were &C.
cepted and thanks returned
Messrs M. N. Rich, B. P. Snow and w. 81
Gilman were appointed q committee to ar
range for the usual summer excursion for next
year.
Messrs. W. M. Marks OF Portland and Geo.
w. Bracket of the Sea Breeze, Belfast, were
proposed for membership and their names
were referred to the proper committees.
The committee to nominate board oil ON
GERS for 1882, reported the following who were
unanimously elected:
President-Wm. b. Lapham, Maine Farmer,
Augusta. -, xv.rro,, N,;rror
portiand. W 8. Gilman. Pioneer. Houlton;
Howard Owen, Home Farm, Augusta.
Secretary-Joseph WOODS, MI desert
hiT Troas,, p@. los Homan Maine Farmer.
Augusta.
Corresponding Secretary-S. l.. Miller,
NEWS 1--WE w aluoo Gn'e,;..oo NV R;obordson
Advertiser, Portland; G. FL. Watkins, Demo-