St. Landry democrat., 1891-11-21
THE AMATEUR CONVENTION.

The second quarterly Convention of the Pcll-
can Amateur Journalists AssOciatlon. ilclt on
the 3Oth and 31st of October ill tie Halls OF the
Ouelousas Female Institute. proved most eli
jcyabe and successful affair; and might well
he taken as an excellent exponent Of TIC cause
il represcnted-amlteurj Journalism.
The members of the association ANA the Wis
itiug amateurs from other States, arrived on
tho Friday afternoon train. and the Social Scs-
sion OF the convention was held that evening at
& o'clock. This session was elnlnentiN-aS lis
name implied-social, and during the evening
the following interesting programme was adj
mrably rendered, lending a literary tlngc to
the pleasant occasion:
Address of Welcome. Mr.. JOHN 1. Nixon
Reading of letter OF congratulation from
New England amateur. Miss stella Truman
Essay i''A' Vi '''' '' Miss Annie Har,lcsy
Recitation, Archie Deane Miss Maudo White
Talk on Amateur Journalism Mr.. Jno. L. Nixon
sketcl'' l lie ''no VI" ''0'y Miss Stella Truman
Music Miss Bertha Pharr
Recitation, The Confessional; ,,,,.o
'A'''"' ''"f'' Miss Addie NJ. humble
Address Judge B. F. Hardesty.
Special mention must be made OF Judge
Hardesty's address, which WAS an elegant and
cultured tribute to the vast army OF Junior
Journalists throughout the length and breadth
Mr.. Nixon's {" Talk" was also excellent, set
ting forth as it did, in clear and concise Ian
guagc, the aims and objects OF the institution
of which he is such sincere and enthusiastic
advocate.
At the conclusion of the literary exercises all
present were conducted into the dining halt OF
the Institute, where the long tables made Il
most imposing array with their wealth of del
icacies, cakes of every conceivable style and
variety, ambrosia-classic food, awakening
thoughts of the Gods Of DEMONSTRATING
masses OF rare fruit, dainty ices nd-unbound
cd cordiality. Could aught else be desired!
The business session OF the convention was
lit,,r .lr,I
after the transaction OF various business, tie
election of officers for the ensuing term was an
nounced, with the following result:
President, Mr.. John It. Nixon of New Or
leans; Vice President, Miss Annie Hardesty, of
Washington; Secretary, Miss Leola i. White,
of Opelousas; Treasurer, Mr.. Otto Praeger, OF
San Antonio; Official Editor Miss Addie nj.
Humble, of Washington. 1t was decided to
hold the next convention in New Orleans on
March 1st, 1892; and the meeting was then de-
clared adjourned.
The amateurs then sailed forth i'll search of
Screncks Photographic gallery, with the pur-
pose dire OF having the all-impOrtant CoHvcn-
zion photographed, since, according to the
amateur CODE there can be no complete con-
venti0n without this adjunct.
The tally-ho party arranged for that evening
proved most enjoyable affair, having for its
terminus the Camp Hamilton sugar mill,
where every possible attention was shown the
Junior journalists by the courteous proprietor,
Mr.. Butler
After enjoying to the utmost taffy, cane, and
sweet things generally. The merry crowd Wend-
ed its way to the hospitable residence OF Mr..
Truman, in Bellevue, where Halloween
party had been planned in honor OF the magic
night. This, perhaps, was the most memorable
chapter in the Conventions series of delights.
and will stand out as a conspicuous landmark
in the lives of all who participated i'll its anus
ing games, it's delicious refreshments, and its
informal literary exercises.
In the peaceful calm and hush of the Sab
bath morning, the amateurs returned to their
headquarters-the Insttute-and spent the
brief time in pleasantly chatting over the
events of the two days. All too soon it became
time to journey towards the depot; and then
bows and smiles and waving haudkerchiets
and-the Reception Committee stood alone in
the dust and the famous Convention was a
matter of history. A. NJ. III.