The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-16
PENCIL PUSHERS.
THE SIXTH ANNUAL C0NVEN-
TON HELD AT GALVESTON.
Synopsis OF their Doings and En-
tertainment- Deep Water
Notes. u c.

On February 10 about IS Of the press
gang of the great state Of Texas, in
Guiding editors, printers, publishers, one
or two lawyers and preachers, and n few
Of the barnlcle " met at Galveston to
hold n convention, take look into deep
water, eat fish and drink beer. The
most successful part of the whole pro-
ceedings was the carrying out Of tho
programme where IL said fish and beer.
The convention was called to order at
about noon on the first day the 10TH by
President Hail, Of the Dallas Herald,
who introduced Colonel II. l.. Fulton, the
Mayor, who said: Ladies' and Gentle
men-l, as the head Of the city Of Gal
weston, 1t becomes my pleasant duty TO
extend to You, on the part of the city,
cordial welcome. This simple welcome
seems easy to do, but the occasion re-
quires more master tongue, and
therefore turn over the task to the
non. sE1n SHEPPARD.
who take pleasure In introducing to
you. This gentleman possesses fine
physique and n noble-looking face, and
we could hardly understand why 1t was
that Wash Jones beat him 50 bad for
Congress-" The following is the sub
stance OF his remarks:
1.-THE pleasant duty has been
assigned TO me. and n most pleasant
duty | assure you from the bottom ofmy
heart, to extend TO you, on the part of
the citizens Of Galveston, cordial and
hearty welcome. We realize that you,
gentlemen Of the press, occupy the most
important part Of any class of the people
Of this great State-the education
Of the people-and upon the education
Of the people depends the advancement
and prosperity, not only Of this great
State, but of the whole nation. 1t Is to
you, gentlemen and ladies Of the press,
that the greatest credit is due for all
advancement and progress. 1t is you
who set the example. We reoog-
nize no divine right-all men are born
free and equal-and you not alone build
up and defend the rights of the people,
but have overthrow the dynasty of
kings and rulers. To you, gentlemen,
are consigned the rights of the people:
TO the press is the history Of the country
and upon it depends the
grand future. We recognize the fact
that TO you the people owe their sover-
eighty and power, and the freedom OF
the press is the preservation and free
dom Of the people. Galveston appre-
ciates this fact lin referring to the port
of Galveston and deep waterl. The
prosperity of Galveston was not alone
the prosperity of the city of Galveston
and It's citizens, but also of vital inter
est to the prosperity Of the whole State
OF Texas. The poorest paid
people of any part Of community is
the press. You have been unremuner-
ated, unpaid for your efforts and for all
your work in building up communities
and the grand enterprises of the coun-
Try, ANA you have not been properly APP
preclated for your efforts. The
city of Galveston does appreciate the
many kindly words you have said in her
behalf, and we appreciate the honor
you have conferred in meeting here.
In conclusion, thank you again for
your meeting in our city, and extend to
you a most hearty and cordial welcome ~
The Hon. Hamilton Stuart. better
known US "Old State Press" was next
introduced, and delivered welcome on
the part of the press of Galveston, and
gave some interesting "reminiscences of
the early history Of the Texas press. lie
was followed by the
Hon. MEsINA, OF GALVESTON,
said TO be the oldest newspaper man
INlhg ~ ieNns' now eighty years old
who published the Matngorda Bulletin
Il years ago His speech was short. and
in point and merit was the best of the
occasion, and was most loudly APP
plauded.
Mr., w. \. Shaw, of the Christian
Advocate, on the part of Mr.. Mike
DaVey, presented to the Texas Press
association, drum majors baton.
belonging to the famous Pat Bowling.
the hero Of Sabine Pass battle. and gave
some interesting remarks concerning its
history. The stick was received by Hal
Gosling, who paid a beautiful tribute TO
the memory of the heroes of the battle
and said, II don't know what il is. bnt
In the language OF all editors, accent
with thanks"
The convention then proceeded TO roll
call, and the Secretary tried to collect
dues. The convention then adjourned
to take beer and fish.
The convention reassembled at 2.3O n
M, n few resolutions read and invita-
lions to take free ride and adjourned to
take some more fish and beer, and chow
chow.
At O'Clock the editors and their
wives and some Of the barnioles visited
me steamer l.ampasas, of the Mallory
line, where they were royalty enter
tained by Captain Grove, n most ponu-
lar and pleasant gentleman. Here We
pencil shuvers drank only Mumm's
extra dry, and congratulations were lust
showered all over the gallant CAPTAIN.
At $ O'Clock the editors visited the
skating rink to see the skaters and a polo
match between the local clubs. Only
few of the editors had the courage 10
take any hand in this kind Of snort The
graceful tumbling Of Nation. Of Brnzorin.
was much applauded.