The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-08-13
these people. We appreciate the

| these people We appreciate the
| fact that it is not merely Il welcome
to US as individuals but it is a re-
| eognition of the power of the press
lit is a recognition of the immense
influence Of the gentlemen who are
| here visiting this city, who as North
| Carolinians rejoice so much in the
prosperity of the State. 1t has re-
Gently been my pleasure to visit
some of the marvellous cities of the
North West and my heart swelled
with pride when l beheld their won
derful prosperity and marvellous
| growth.
| But to day. standing upon my ma
tive soil in the Old North State, my
heart swells with pride when I see
here in old North Carolina a city
that can compare with any upon the
American Continent. It did indeed
thrill me with State pride when /
heard the gentleman relating the
: wonderful and marvellous progress of
| this city of Winston-how it has
been developed and built up since
our last visit here, and yet while we
rejoice and appreciate the material
prosperity, while we admire the
great buildings that surround us,
the mammoth manufactures and
the push and energy of its citizens,
the beauty of the ladies yet all this
would be nothing to that still great
er jewel in the diadem that crowns
this fair city of..Winston. This is the
interest manifested in the great
cause Of education as is evidenced
by the high standing of the schools
and institutions of learning which
adorn this city. return thanks to
the gentleman for the kind and COM
plimentary language in which he
has expressed his welcome to the
members of the press. 1t is a de-
serving compliment from a wise
source.
For if there be any body of our
citizens who do more for the pros
perity of North Carolina than any
other it is the hardworking, poorly
paid editors of North Carolina. While
the individual editor may be weak or
false. while the average newspaper
may not be invaluable, yet the aggre-
gate journalism throughout the Uni
ted States is the most potent factor
in the development of the country
and r '',e elevation of the human
RAJ" IL it is pleasant to US repre-
sentatt., III part of the press of the
country to hear from so distinguish
ed a gentleman so just and proper
a recognition of what is due to our
profession. 1t has we'll been said
that the press is mighty in its uses
but terrible in its abuses But here
in North Carolina it has never been
abused but is ever used for the well
fare of our country. Let this slim
ulate us to continue in the good
work, and thus we will surely re-
ceive the continued appreciation of
all rlght-thinking men. Let us as
true journalists have a proper ap-
probation of our profession. Let
us never be swerved from the path
of duty by the Establishments of the
rich, the threats of the powerful,
or the prejudices of the igno-
rant, but let US ever pursue the
straight path of duty-do our duty
so that all will join with US in ex-
claiming Good save the Freedom of
the Press"
The Secretary read a letter from
Col. Creepy, of the Elizabeth City
being necessarily detained from COM
ing. Brief aud spirited speeches
were made by T. B. Eldridge, late of
the Lexington Dispatch, and Jerome
Dowd, of the Mecklenburg Times.
The President appointed a COM
mittee consisting of T. R. Manning.
T. M. Williams and J. A. Robinson
to examine the books of the treasur-
err. The Executive Committee re-
ported Is new members since the
last session. Convention adjourned
till 9 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At 2:15 p. m, the convention was
called to order. Several members
not present at the morning session
came in on the noon train and had
seats in the convention.
The President. Jos. P. Caldwell,
delivered his ANIMAL address.
At 4:30 carriages were in front OF
Browns Opera House and at the
close of the session, the members OF
| the Association were driven over the
city and shown through some of the
| different establish ments of interest.
| LAST NIGHTS SESSION.
The program for last night was the
Annual Grafton by E. E. billiard OF
Scotland Neck and the Poem, by H
C. Wall, Rockingham Rocket, at Sa
lem Academy, followed by a Recep
ton rendered by the Principal, Rev
J. H. Clewell, and a Concert by the
Salem Orchestra.
This afternoon the editors are ten
dered an excursion to Mayo Falls OF
the r. & S.. road. Tomorrow tn,
| Association excurt to Wilkesboro ant
dine at Hotel Gordon at noon.
EDITORS WHO ARE HERE.
The following are the names of tn,
editors and papers they represent
that have arrived
Capt. S. A. Ashe, News and Observ
er, Raleigh.
| H. A. London, Record, Pittsboro.
J. p. Caldwell, Landmark, States
vile.
E. E. billiard, Democrat, Scotlan,
Neck.
| C. S. Stevens. Leader, Southport.
w. X. jacobson, Progress, Wash
ington, N. e.
Il. E. Harper, Journal, Newberne.
c. b. FELTON,, Seaside, Beaufort.
A. Hatchett, Tomahawk, Hender
son.
w. e. Dowd, Chronicle, Charlotte.
C. III. Little, Eagle, Dallas.
f. L. Hedrick, Index, Taylorsville
Jas. A. Robinson. Sun, Durham.
I'm. Williams, Enterprise, Newton