The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-04
The Editors at BatesviIle.

The Arkansas Press Association held three days session in the beautiful city of Batesville, begin ming May 20 The attendance was large, and composed of many lead Ing and influential members of the press, accompanied by their wives, sisters and daughters.
 At Newport Tuesday afternoon we were met by reception commit tee, brass band and special train. We reached Batesville about ' o'clock and were received by large concourse of public spirited citizens. Carriages and street cars were plac- ed at our disposal and soon every visitor was domicied in cozy and comfortable home.
 The DEMOCRAT representative were assigned to the Arlington Ho tel, an elegant three story edifice, conducted by Mr. J. L. Martin. whose we'll ordered house and sump- tuous table bcspeaks extensive experience and rare gifts as host and entertainer. To Mir. Martin and his estimable family the DEMOCRAT is deeply indebted for many atten. tions and courtesies.
 The address of welcome by the Rev. R. 5. Deener, pastor of the Southern Methodist church. was de livered Wednesday evening in the presence of tue members of the as socia.ion and a vast assemblage of Batesville's best people. The ad dress was grand effort, happily conceived and excellently delivered. It was received with frequent out. bursts of applause, and many. were the compliments showered upon the gifted and eloquent speaker. We had the pleasure of publishing this address last week and feel sure it
 was thoroughly enjoyed by our read CTS.
 The response in behalf of the members Of the association was de livered by Dr. J. H. Dye of Little Rock. To those acquainted with the distinguished divine it is unneces. sary to say he acquitted himself with credit and reflected honor upon the association. It was magnifi cent effort.
 Senator J. K. Jones and Col. k. H. Crockett, by request of the asso- citation, delivered addresses which were interesting and well received.
 The evenlng's exercises were made the more interesting and en- joyable by the rendition of excellent vocal and instrumental music by Mesdames Givens, Lawrence, Smith and Miss Joblin.
 The admirable address of Col. J. M. Heating, editor of the Memphis Commercial, was a notable feature of Thursday afternoon proceed ings. His subject was "Personali- ties and prejudices." It was rare literary treat, eminently worthy of the gifted and distinguished jou.n. alist who delivered it.
 The reception Thursday night at Odd Fellows Hall, given in honor of the visitors, was an occasion replete with interest. The beauty and chivalry of the city--handsome wo- men and gallant men-were there, each vieing with the other in earnest effort to entertain and please. That they succeeded In the superlative degree was the unanimous verdict of the honored guests. In 8 spac ious room above the reception room an elegant supper was spread, con sisting of all the delicacies of the season, to which full and ample just ice was done.
 In commodious room beneath the Hall band of musicians entic- ed the deyotees of the Terpsichorean art. and until very late hour the 'lIght fantastic" was merrily tripped by joyous dancers.
 Friday morning the annual cleo. .ion of officers took place, resulting In the selection of the following to serve the ensuing year. President, George Thornburgh, of the Masonic rrowell, Little Rock; first vlce-pres dent, B. +. lobe, of the DEMOCRAT, Russellville; second vice president, Leon Roussan, Of the Times, Osce ola; third vice president, O. c. Lud wig. of the Herald-Journal. Clarks. ville; corresponding secretary, J. R. lobe, of the Beacon, Searcy; record ng secretary, J. J. Thomasson, of he Democrat, Prescott; treasurer. ". 5. Burnett, of the World, Helena; historian, 4. D. Hall, of the Banner, Harrison; orator w. A. H. McDan