Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-16
BY Mr.. John G. Roseborough, Of the Ta

Solos and duets by Mrs. w. E Cade,
Miss Emma Peake, Messrs. Z. NJ. Harris,
l.. Manship, o. B. Hilzheim, A. L. Julienne
and w. l. Skellenger were admirably rem.
dered, drawing from the audience lottd
manifestations of approval.
Miss Jennie Morancy, whose voice is
naturally sweet and melodious, and which
has been cultivated with studious care
sang cavatina from Errdni, which was
again and again.
Misses Mamie Robinsoh and fannie
johnson played the aeconnaniments on
the rssi r.aI,o with marked skill.
Miss Celia Cohen, of Meridian, recited
''The Sobbing Sea" in very impressive
manner, exhibiting fine histrionic talent.
Miss Lena NJ. Hobbs delivered an origi-
nal poem, "Public Opinion" which was
chaste, beautiful and eloquent.
| Miss Bette 3. Clay, of Soxpbee, fecited
| HArchie peHn" With rare grace and dig
nifty.
Little Miss Juanita Bustamente recited
LEAK in the Dyke" in a manner that
was certainly creditable for one OF her
years.
an Grafton on the Ethics of journalism" /"
sound in argument and gracefully rem
The Misses Manship gave representa-
ton of brass band, which was decidedly
unique.
| Comic songs and humorous recitations
were rendered by Mr.. Luther Manship,
which produced great amusement.
| The entertainment was closed With ser
eral SONGS by the Bridges twins, who sus-
tanned their we'll lsarhed reputation:
To-day the firemen. of Jackson, with
Phoenix Company No. 2, Of ,Vicksburg, as
| guests, had a grand parade. having de-
ferred their annual parade to this time in
| honor of the Press Association. The en-
gines were gorgeously decorated; there
| were two bands of music in line, the
Yazoo City Band and Firemen's Silver
| Band of Vicksburg. The display was fine
and especially creditable.
| The Press Association convened at 10
| O'Clock, and only a short morning session
was held, transacting but little business
except matters strictly relating to the or
ganisation and not Of public interest, sase
the unanimous adoption of a resolution
commencing to public favor the Missis-
| sippi prodigies, the Bridges twins, and
offering them at all times the free use of
| the papers of Mississippi.
| At the attention session the following
was reported by the Committee on, Reso-
lutiohs, and the same adopted by the as
sociation;
At a Joint meeting Of the Board of
Managers of the Mississippi Horticultural
Society and the Exposition Bureau held
here to day, the following was adopted
and the Endorsement of the Press Assoc-
atom was asked:
WHEREAS, In the judgment OF the two
official bodies it is necessary to harmonize
all our material interests tn the efid OF
| making a grand display at the New Or
leans Expo sition next winter, therefore
be it
Resolved, That the State be requested to
aid us in bringing out full representation
of our horticulturists to the second semi
annual meeting OF the society, to be held
"Wednesday, June Is, 1884, at the Agricul-
tural College, when, furthet steps will be
taken to complete all details pertaining to
the exhibit in New Orleans.
Resolved, That our horticulturists in all
parts of the State be requested to CORE
spond with Prof. ]. j. Colmant, of the
| Agricultural College, or DR.. III. K. Mckay,
of Madison Station, in regard to preparing
all samples, and horticultural articles for
exhibition at New orleans, and also ior
the coming display at the college.
The same committee reported, and the
association adopted; resolutions ed 'nestly
requesting the newspapers In the State to
exert their influence, In their respective
localities to Induce boards of selectmen
and supervisors to make appropriations
for local exhibits at the Worlds Exposi
ton, and pledging the best efforts of the
Mississippi press in bringing the impor
tance of this Exposition prominently be
fore their readers, and in urging them to
cooperate in their behalf with the State
Commissioner, and aid him in his efforts
to make the Mississippi exhibit worthy o.
the occasion and creditable to any State
also adopted a resolution to urge upoI
their readers the necessity and propriety
of sending, freight prepaid, to Dr..W
Spillman, at the Agricultural and Mechan
ical College, specimens of soils, mari
sands, fossils. etc, he having been ap
, pointed by the State Commissioner al
agent to prepare an exhibit of said arti
cles and that all sheriffs be requested t.
mems of tine average soil OF their respect
} i've counties.
The course pursued by Capt. s. b
Brown, secretary, in refusing passes to th'
convention to persons not bona fde mem
bers of the press, was unanimously in
I dorsed by the convention by rising vote
May 13, 1885, was fixed as the time, ant
) Water Valley the place for holding tn,
/, next annual meeting.
Inc IolloWlng OtncerS were elected 10
| the ensuing year by acclamation: Col.
J. Shannon, of the Mercury and Oh. errer
president; Capt. j. w. Lambert, of tn
Natchez Democrat, first vice-president
Capt. S. B. Brown, of the Water Vale,
Progress, second vice-president; J. K
Almon, of the West Point NeD Era
secretary; W. o. McCurdy, of the Reriex
assistant secretary; NJ. B. Richmond, @
the Pascagoula Democrat-Star, treasurer
) w. A. Henry, of the, Yazoo Sentine
orator; the Rev. DIR. G. B. Galloway
chaplain.
The officers elected were appointed as
r committee to prepare the programme fo
the next convention. The officers wer
then installed by Col. j. r. Power, VIII
was selected for the occasion. Miss Ann
Y May Bosworth of Canton, H. III. Hargray
y of New Orleans and ID. P Porter of Jaci
@ son were elected honorary members of th
association. A grand ball will be give
E by the ladies of jackson to the Press Al
sociation tonight. Adjourned until
2 o'clock tomorrow morning.