San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-03-05
NO. l2.

by which Galveston mas lost notning
OF her well-deserved reputation for
beautiful women and brave men.
The host and hostess gave hearty
welcome TO the guests as they came
in, the youth and beauty OF the city
were present, and in full dress they
engaged in the mazes OF the dance
till near midnight. The supper
tables fairly groaned with delicious
viands, rare cake, etc. Many distin-
guished citizens were present among
whom we noticed Judge Wiley and
lady. After the usual custom OF
toasts, etc, the assembly broke up,
each one profuse in words OF praise
for mine host and hostess.
The excursion rendered by Messrs-
Irvine & Beisner, on Thursday morn
ing, was one Of those delightful trips
long to be remembered. Although
somewhat cold and raw and quite
rough outside the bar, the trip to the
government lightship which is anchor
ed near deep water, was very pleas
ant, giving us just a touch OF rough
sea as we rounded the ship and turn
ed homeward. The ladies were pres.
ent in goodly numbers, and although
some of the men grew sea sick, they
stood the trip bravely.
The work of the association was
very brief this year, the many kind
invitations Of the people leaving little
room for associational work. A GER
tain number Of hours, morning and
evening for meeting each day should
be stated, and then appointments
would not conflict with the business
of the association.
A resolution was unanimously
adopted by the association denounc-
ing the bill which proposes to license
gambling and which the gamblers are
trying to lobby through the legisla~
ture. If nothing else had been done
at this meeting Of the association,
the positive manner in which the
press of Texas has spoken out on this
iniquitous bill we'll repays for the
time spent in holding this meeting.
The poem this year was by Miss
May Guillot, one Of Dallas fair and
accomplished daughters, and it was
indeed a beautiful production. 1t
did really stake the cake" for the
ladies of Galveston prepared and
sent in most beautiful and elaborate
three-story edition of sweetness,
which was happily presented by Rev.
Mr.. Briggs, and responded to ny Capt.
Jack Elgin, of Waco.
The grafton was by Judge j. H.
Davis, Of the Franklin Herald, bet
ter known to the press as Method
ist JIM" It covered broad ground,
and for originality, uniqueness and
rare and happy flights, its equal
would be difficult to recall 1t no
doubt far exceeded the expectations
of all, and altogether drew forth
much favorable comment
While the entire association was no
little disappointed that Judge Norton
was not prepared with his essay on
the "Press Of Texas they were made
aware in few brief, pointed, we'll
timed remarks by the judge himself
of the herculean task he had under
taken, and were glad to hear that it
would be very full and complete
history of the press Of Texas, in which
every paper that had ever been es-
tablished would be duly mentioned.
This will make paper of great value
to the association as well as to the
state at large. Next year he prouis-
ed to give it to the association in COM
plete shape.
When the association broke up,
about forty members, including the
wives Of some half dozen,
accompanied by Major Elliott,
who had been with us during tho
entire meeting, went to New Orleans
visit the Exposition.
Thus ended the fifth annual meet
ing Of the Texas Press Association,
gatherings which are yearly growing
in interest and Importance. They
were marked this year by large at
tendance OF ladies, which fact Of it.
self brings us nearer and into closer
relations with the better element in
every community where the meetings
are held.
The presence OF the fair sex at
these meetings should be encouraged,
and in turn their presence demands
of the Texas press better order, more
sobriety and better decorum. Their
presence insures much heartier re-
ception on the part OF the better class
es in every community, and in the
same ratio decreases the cordiality
with which the whisky ring and hood
lum class greet the association
In the selection OF officers, Prof.
j. 7. Girardeau, the gifted editor Of
the Houston Journal, was elected
president, and Judge ]. H. Davis. OF
the Franklin Herald. H B Hamilton.
OF the Tyler Democrat and Reporter.
and Mr. Ferguson, Of the San Antonio
Times, vice presidents; C. E. Gilbert.
Of the Abilene Reporter, was re-elect-
ed secretary. as was also Mr.. T. d.
Lillard, OF the Fairfield Recorder. re
elected treasurer.
At the instance and pressing in1-
tation Of Col Hal Gosling and the
citizens Of San Antonio. II was decided
10 hold the next meeting IN The Ala
mo CITY. Col Goslings vel known
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