The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-09
OPINION HOLDERS.
Mississippi Editors in Session.
The Annual Convention Begins at
Greenville Delightfully."-,
The Charming Little City in Gala
Attire in Honor
or It's Distinguished and Warmly
Welcomed Guests.
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The Opening Exercises Pass OF Smooth.
-E L. Martins Address-Pro-
The Opening Exercises Pass OF Smooth.
-E. l.. Martins Address-Pro-
gram for the session-Ladies
Take Prominent Part

twenty-iourth annual convention OF the
Mississippi Press Association opened n
Greenvile this morning. The affair had
been looked forward TO with great expoc-
tation, not only by the members Of the
association but by the citizens OF Green.
Vile, who have made elaborate prepare
tons for the entertainment OF their guests.
The weather is delightful aud the city is
very generally decorated with flags, ever
greens aud bunting and never presented n
more cheerful appearance. Delegates
commenced to arrive last night, and every
train since has brought its contingent
The various committees appointed for the
purpose have been indciatigabe in INSTALL
ing guests either at the hotels or at the
private homes OF their entertainers.
In addition 10 the press delegates and
their wives and sisters, quite number OF
gentlemen from the outside are the rccipi-
ents OF the city's hospitality. Among
those already hero are Gen. S. d. Lee,
Gen. w. S. Fcathcrstonc, the Hon. John
II. Cameron, the Hon. II. :. Van Eaton,
the Hon. r. X. Siockdalc, Lieutenant
Governor Shanks, Dr. Il. T. Love, J. j.
Evans, VI. NJ. Evans, Gen. Stone, w. Ii.
Stovall, United States Senator George,
Gov. Lowry aud the Hon. T.. Barksdalc.
The opening exercises this morning
were Of the most agreeable character The
Opera-llOuse was filed with an apprccia'
tive audience TO welcome the visitors. Tho
ladies were especially in full force, and the
sccnce in the handsomely decorated Opera
House was brilliant one.
Alter an appropriate prayer by Rev. j,
| Archer. the address OF welcome was dc.
livercd 10y Hon. W. G.. lcrger, who in
| iclicilous terms rendered the hospitality
OF Grecnvllc TO the press delegates.
On behalf Of the latter Mr.. w. {. Well
borne, OF the Ellisyillc Ncir south, replied
in "a particularly graceful speech. during
which his complimentary illusions {,
Greenyilc aud the delta elected loud ap
plauso.
Nathan Goldslcin. n prominent mcr
chant, then spoke on the part Of tho busi
ness element. Ills plain but warm words
intorspensed With considerable dry humor
captured the audience from the start
Capt. Emmett l.. Ross, OF the Cantor
ickd, VAS inirusled with the response
lie had but few hours notice, but hi
effort was IN every way worthy OF the Oc
casion. In the course Of his happy adj
dress, Capt. Ross quoted stormy poem o
his own composition. which was receive,
with ardent delight by his hearers. NcX
came written tender OF the city latch
string by Mayor Tilord, and q reply ia {
similar stress 10y the President ol III,
Mississippi Association, j. X. Almon, o
the Durant D,mOcrdL This closed th'
opening exercises.
In tic afternoon tho executive session
81 tie convention were successful!
passed. Later on every available vchicl,
Ia the city was placed at the disposal o
the guests, Who were driven around thu
streets and allowed to inspect the impoa
ing individual institutions Of the oNtrior
binary little city. This evening a rcccp
ton will be given In thc opcra.housc.
Tomorrow afternoon there will he ~
excursion by special train TO Lake Wash
inglon aud in the end grand banquet, II
which about 500 ladies and gentlemen
will participate. Grccnyillc has been mon
than equal TO her reputation with visitors
who are asionishcd aud delighted will
their reception, aud the convention bid
fair 10 be- an immense success. The who'll
city is en- iete tonight.
The following Is the response Of y. ].
Martin, Of the Aoir MiaigippiaH, TO the nd
dress OF welcome extended tho association
tadlcs and Gcnticmcn In our hour. 81 daily io
| the promised enjoyment 81 reunions ~" ih
| n1shes ~ cyrf and anon in our minds llkc hfr ~
coal oil cun. or ne quickly o. politician rlmhl,
upon the icncC whenever an issle tiai thrli ns 7
| dlti1o the people l. sCrn coming down zoe tot
The i0cIsi amenities that an cultivated here i0rz
ties uf irrudthipu strong q el vet ns sweet uf
iaif o. tho velvet check Of The dow linfcntcd fu'
and tie tide uf coming year. can never roll 20 dee
implanted IN our hearts BY The events Of thcs. ln'
i ous aud nil Too ncrilnr huurA ou receipt ~ Tue
him What ! IA -uld talk about o. he icpNoi
flust anything or nothing" And iuf week ~
| have iab0fci 20 hard thinking Of something
suy about nothing that lu.i nci'fc lc wing home
physicians 20 ave mc from awhtcfy gave. Bow,
don't exactly mean Waicfy gmVc' but lhch ! %.
the phrlfr 90 account ui thu fatlus aud Tragedy
the sound. But sitter l,lcnlng g. The tilNtp Won
Of welcome that have hllCn from The llta " ufcui
vllics lovely Florence nightingale. alter ha
ina enjoyed your boIndlc,, wp,lnllV y,
this brilliant fcstnl gathering where wit cul
, | urc and beauty abound on every hhnu, AN
oycrv he,mcd ~ 70 W 'sy mnch w TIC , s2ha', ",
: | fumnginF through nn old Hlrrct Nhcu sldlcul
. trlpplnr lie tumbCi hcndlong Into the dalk gClii
. | bplnw pyprlur down Mtu the dHrknwa, Nike 81
4 irltously cried. PADDY. nrc 90 MIC IL duciu
. | trrnulnus tones came The fcspsnsc, ''Nn. Nolk
| i'm not Kilt but I'm knocked sptchelcss' ~
| 90 ladies aud gentlemen. u should ifrqucnt
| sinp th0u M tie courc oil my fuinafks iOnigh
+, | with ny right arm tfhgically extended, my gcut
blue eyes gazing blankly into space aud my tnuul
= oucn ~ Wide o. the rnnddaie.s heart for ~
. dear people, but uusring nothing 90 not lhin
/, hcsccct you. that am poslnr for encrt " lost
rctcnc, bat accept u a. conclusive evidence ol "
4: | existence Of fufglng. imTriuuw thoughts lock,
within nv breast, i0ufinF Ia BE- released Ny word
: Which ikc The historic letter Nas "iongCd TOT b
!. never cane" when make these little uniqi
rnusos. 10 peculiar 10 my own style 81 oratofy
=, wish were lot IN rcNClic q tQingthng 2 tho
| raud tlncg DEEPER. AZ such times icam iof -
n | tude With an exceeding aftat tcafnlnH,
a iecl meek and iowly and humblc-humn
: | r,ough 10 uiat, with becoming dlHuii
= | lie Tide fno OF that inugelpici
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4 "a In a corner cailnr q Christmas pie etc.
: lsiends. Twill not ray that the menbyu VI q
u PEGS tfe rntbeud here tonight Iron who're I
% sirh. rel mia Glad with their waving fields
r. tain and iofclt grCcn, riit our Northern hofde
y nor'frpfn Inc mOdcft Tomblgbcc wncfc our laitc
n gatrs otrn upon the mineral fields 81 Alabam
III ,yralth'H nor from the flower iHnred cUntt ui
Ia | toutb which l. ever laycd BY the tiNCri wat
M thc Ncrc Gulf" for know that tolntelllFl
an audleuce % this must have had unlimited {
10 poftunltirs In the past igf the iudl OF ~
IA b0nndlflfs 1T The hands OF ihcioflcal gengaRne
- uni' i1f lhc sstltiUtlon u those Of my au1lei
10 ~, ',tsif i,seotne alarmed al 10 Unusual
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