The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-26
Preparations for the Press Conven.
ton.

Pursuant to call made by the member
OF the local press, meeting Of the citizens
OF Jackson was held in the State Library
on Friday night, the 21st., TO arrange foI
the reception and entertainment Of the
Mississippi Press Association at its annual
{ meeting in this city on the second We'd
nesday, the 18th Of May next
On motion. Mr.. W. FL. H. Green was
called to the Chair and Mr.. W. E. Cage
requested to act as Secretary. At the re-
quest of the chair, Col. J. L. Power stated
the object and purpose for which the meet
ing was called, and submitted for ratifca-
ton or amendment a proposed programme
that had been outlined BY the members of
the local press. After free discussion of
the same, the following was agreed upon,
subject to any alteration the committee Of
general management might see fit to make.
list. The Association TO assemble al
| Representatives Hall at 10 o'clock a, m. of
the l4th. Welcome address by Mayor of
city. Response by the President of the As
ISOLATION.
I'd. Afternoon. session to be devoted to
Association business.
I'd. Literary and musical entertainment
at the Opera House at night. Welcome
address By Miss Cola Barr, and responded
to BY some member of the Association to be
designated by the President Annual Ora
ton by Rev. DIR. Galloway. Recitation BY
Miss Jaunita BustAmente Poems, essay,
vocal and instrumental music, to be inter
| spersed.
Association will witness the Firemerls'
Parade and visit the public institutions on
] Thursday.
5th. Complimentary ball and supper on
Thursday night.
9th. An excursion to Yazoo City on
Friday.
h. On return from Yazoo City a fare
we'll banquet at the Edwards House at
o'clock p. IL.
Other details will be announced from
time to time.
The local press having selected and in
vited Miss Cola Barr to deliver the Address
of Welcome, their action was unanimously
ratified
On motion. a committee OF two, w. A.
Whiting and A. Virden, Jr., were appoint
ed, Ito which, on motion, the chair was
added) TO request Hon. John McGill,
Mayor, to deliver the Address of Welcome,
on behalf of the city.
1t was also resolved that Gov. Lowry be |
invited to address the Association at some |
appropriate time, and committee of three, |
consisting of ID. 2. Porter, Fl. H. Chalmers |
and NJ. Smith were appointed to convey |
the invitation
The following committees were then ap-
pointed by the chair:
=. GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND RECEP- |
TIoN j l.. Power, r. II. Henry, E. s.
Wilson. +. X. Jayne, K. l.. Saunders,
Oliver Clifton, DIR. NJ. w. Boyd, and Byron
Lemly.
FINANcE-G. D. Bustamante, R. w.
Griffith, Geo. Lemon, Isydore Strauss and
w. II. Gibbs.
ACCoMMoDATIoN-D John F. Hunter,
Mrs. IL. c. Myers, Mrs. Geo. s. Green,
Mrs. w II. Perkins and J. II. Morris.
Music AND LrrERARY-Mrs. w. (. Gage,
Miss Myra Baily, Miss Mamie Robinson,
Miss Anna Baily and Miss Jennie Moran
cy.
DANcE-Mrs. w. Fl. Il. Green, Mrs.
Will Henry, Mrs. james NJ. Mckee, Mrs
Oliver Clifton and Mrs. J. J. Green.
SUPPER-Mrs NJ. j. Slurdevant
DEcoRATIoN-MrsM Mary Morancy, Mrs.
c. L. Hooker. Mrs. Geo. c. Mckee, Mrs.
Thos A. Melville and Mrs NJ. F. Or 1T
BANQUEr-Dr. 2. W. Peoples, J. s.
Hamilton Frank Johnston, D. n Barrows,
J. II. Odepeal and $. s. Calhoun.
EXCURSION K. JAYNE, J. A. Deaton,
L. F. Montgomery, S. E. Vrden, H. V.
Wall and ]. L. Harris.
Music "A. L. Brunson, Robert Shotwell,
II. c. Myers, E. NJ. Parker, A. l.. Julien
and f. O. Ryan.
CARRIAGEs-W s. Lemly, P. G. Hill
zim, J. A. Harris and John Virden.
On motion, Mr.. W. H. II. Green wa
made general Chairman of all committees.
By vote of the meeting, Miss Cohen, OF
Meridian, and Miss Jaunita Bustamante,
Of Jackson, were invited to participate in
the entertainment to be given at the Opera
House.
The meeting then adjourned until Fri
day night, April 4th, at which time all
committees are expected to report their
progress.