The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-28
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w,syr1SGroS, July oO.-Thc members Of the
South Carolina Press Association, who arriv-
cd in this city Oh Saturday morning, enjoyed
every moment Of their visit 10 the National
Capital. Tie Metropolitan Hotel was selected
TO be their headquarters, and the genial host,
Col Sclden, was irdrfatigablc in his attention
TO his guests from tic 1'allnctto State. The
uriucipal feature of their visit was Il special
reception given them on saturday afternoon
bv President Cleveland. This had been pre-
vinusly arranged through Senator Butler and
Col. Z. Stobo Farrow, OF the sixth auditors Of
flee. ,
Carolina editors and the ladies accompanying
them, wpndCd their way to the Executive
Mansion, and were shown into the great East
room to await the coming OF INC IrcSldcnt.
In the meantime Senator Butler and Repre-
sentative IIemphill arrived upon the scene,
and were presented TO the ladies anu gentle
men Of :he party. Promptly Mt half-past
o'clock, the great doors dividing the Fast
room from the promenade hall were thrown
open and the President entered the room. He
advanced toward the middle OF the room
when he was met by Senator Butler and Rep
rescntative IIcmphil, who, after paying their
individual respects, presented Major NJ. H.
McSweency, of the Hampton Guardian, pre>l-
dent of the Association.
The President remarked that lie was dcil%ht-
cd to meet the representatives OF The press of
South Carolina, as he had q warm place i'll his
heart for newspaper men. Major McSweency,
in graceful terms, expressed his apprcclaiion
ol the sentiment, and tookn position at the
Presidents left, Senator Butler standing oppo-
site The members Of the party stepped for
ward and were introduced by name: when
this fOr:nality WAS over The President seemed
in no hurry TO tear himself away from such
delightful society, but fingered some time In
conversation with his guest. He appeared
to appreciate the complimentary REMARKS
which several of the editors passed upon MS
when informed that South Carolina would be
solid for him III the next nominating conFcn
ton. He enumerated the various points or
interest in the city, all of which lie advised
his callers TO visit while in Washington, and
he congratulated them upon the pleasant
weather the weather bureau was furnishing
them. He was particular TO mention the
upcn-air concert OF the Marine Band on the
White House lawn later in the niiernoon and
remarked that he felt sure the gentlemen as
well rs the ladies would be entertained by the
music which tho band wonld play.
At the Presidents suggestion, the Green
and Blue parOrs, and the conservatory, which
arc usually closed to visitors, were thrown
opcn and the cNcursi0nists were allowed to
make IN inspection OF tho slate apartments.
As II matter, of course. the ladies were most
interested in tho Blue rarlor, in which the
Presidential marriage was S"lclnnZ"u. liry
were curious to know ny what uoor thc orlua
couple entered the room, where they stood
during the ceremony and numerous other
things in connection with that historical
wedding, which no one but au eyewitness 10
the ;lffalr cuGlu NnNc answered.. J. HS StioII
through TIC Conservatory was greatly enjoy
cd, especially by the ladies, several Of whom
were presented with blooms from the flower
iLs plants, which naturally aroused the envy
of those less Fortunate One of the gentle
men, who wore tantalizinsly upon IN, coat a
beautiful flower, attempted to tease Albright
eyed young lady, who was not in the cOnscrv-
atOry at the time OF the dStrlbution. she
looked longing at the young man, and Then ut
the flower which adorned his coat, but his
generosity did not extend 10 the lovely Snuvc-
mir of the White House conservatory. After
pleading in yain, the Young lady rcachrd
forth her hand and piuclied tho coveted flow
or, pinned il upon her breast anu Walked TIL
unIrhanily from the White House.
Some OF the party Stnrtcd off to the Capitol,
others went over To the COrcOrOn art gallery.
and some took carriages and drove about tine
city. \ few of the young mon took shortrunS
on biry yclcs, and they declared that they did
not know what true enjoyment there was in
ocyclc riding until they found themselves
gliding over the beautifully paved streets oi
Washington. Later In the AFTERNOON most OF
the party returned to the White House
grounds To attend the open air concert, and
all felt well repaid FOR doing So. They alter
wards scattered for the remainder OF the eve.
ming, Il minority going to the residence OF Col.
r. StObO FirrOw, on Capitol Hill, where they
were hospitality entertained by the colonel
and his charming family. Several OF the par
~ preferred, however, to witness the perform
ancc of the "BlHck llESsar,' h. MrCaulIS
summer Opera Company, nt the New Nnlion-
al Theatre sunday and Monday the cNcllr-
SioniStS amused themselves aS their tastes
suggest cd, anu were not hound by any fixed
programme. All hands were on pleasure
bent and they thoroughly enjoyed them
selves. The visit of the South Chroiina Press
Association will br long rcmrmb bered by those
who participated in ii, bU:h for its historical
aud social pleasures.