The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-30

J. L. Cow, Augusta Eventng NeIDs.
| r. w. Grubb, Darien Gazette.
| w. L. Glessner, Americus Recorder.
| P. A. Stovall, Savannah Press.
| ?. +. McCutheon, Franklin NelUS.
| T. B. Hicks, Dublin Post
S. W. Hawkins, Covington Enterprise.
John Triplett, Thomasville Times.
| d. G. Wells, Covington Star.
| 7. d. O'Kelley, Conyers Banner.
| Col j. II. Estil SAVANNAH MoRNIN G
NEWS
J. W. Chapman, Washington Gazette.
W. M. Hobby, Sylvania Telephone.
| d. b. Dennis, Talbotton NetOErd.
Rev. William Park, Sandersville Herald.
J. M. Brown, Bainbridge Democrat.
| W. A. Knowles, Greensboro Herald.
Y. A. Wright, jackson argus
| s. r. Sawtelle, Griffin Morning Call.
s. B. Burr, Jr., Monroe Journal
Rev. J. w. Burke, Macon, life member.
A SHORT SESSION.
| The business session was short Several
| new members were admitted and the annual
dues were collected. The treasurer reported
a balance Of 1854 80 on hand, showing the
association to be a pretty solid institution.
The retiring board Of officers was re-
| elected as follows:
| President-W. L. Glessner.
First Vice President-H. Il. Cabaniss.
Second Vice Presidsnt-John Triplett
| SeCretarY-B. +. Ferry.
Corresponding SecretarY-S. W. Haw-
kins.
treasurer. W. Burke
Executive Committee-R. W. Grub, J.
| II. Estill, j. l.. Cow, William Park, s. II.
| Christopher, Y. A. Wright, j. W. Chapman.
Col. Estill OF the MORNING News and Mr..
Stovan OF the Press were called upon
and made short addresses, assuring the
visitors of a cordial welcome to the city.
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In behalf of the City and Suburban
and the Coast Line railways and the Will
mington Island company to visit Whining
| ton Island, and of the officers of the United
States revenue cutter Boutwell, to visit the
steamer in the afternoon, were accepted by
| the convention.
THE TRIP TO WILMINGTON.
After an early dinner at the De Soto the
| editorial party took the cars on Liberty
street for the Coast Line depot AS a
| special favor to the editors the cars were
switched off to the Coast Line track at Hah-
| ersham and Liberty streets, and were
taken direct to the depot. President John
! ston Of the City and Suburban railway was
| along and saw that everything went
smoothly. The party changed cars at Bolton
street and took the $3.50 train for Thunder
| bolt.
Col. Estill accompanied the party to the
| NOROhs
turn TO the city on account of important
business engagements In the afternoon. A
number OF other local newspaper men ac-
oompanied the visitors on the trip down the
| river. The ladies in the party were Mrs.
81. II. Cabaniss, Mrs. }. L. Cow,
Mrs. 7. B. Hicks, Mrs. 8. w. Hawkins
Mrs. d. g. Wells, Mrs. T. d. Kelly. Mrs.
J. W. Chapman, Mrs W. A. Knowles Mrs.
Y. A. Wright. The short run to Thunder
bolt was soon made. The Flora, the new
steamer Of the Wilmington and Thunder
| bolt Ferry Company, was in waiting at her
wharf and the party was quickly aboard.
ABOARD THE FLORA.
The run TO the island was enjoyed by the
| visitors, who, not withsta nding many Of them
are veteran travellers, always enjoy trip on
the water. An ample supply OF refresh
ments had been laid in by the Wilmington
Island Pleasure and Improvement Com
pany and the MORNING News, and the
Savannah Brewing Company had made q
contribution, SO that the inner man wal
well cared for. are At
The ladies were served foe cream and
cake aud the gentlemen were invited to try
the effects Of the combination Of Savannah
punch and Savannah beer, from which they
wisely declined. preferring not to mix
drinks. and sticking to one or
the other throughout The rain which had
been pouring nearly all the morning held
up just after dinner and in bright sun
shine and pleasant breeze the trip was a
most enjoyable one. Commodore Isaac
Beckett of the Wilmington and Thunderboli
Ferry Company was master of ceremonies
and saw that no one was allo wed to lack foI
any thing.
THE CHOICE SPIRITS OF THE PARTY.
Mr.. b. H. Cabaniss of the Atlantis
Journal, Mr.. J. l.. Cow of the Augusta
Evening hetUs. Col. John TripIett of the
Thomasville Enterprise. "Diok" Grub oil
the Darien Gazette, 81 Hawkins Of the Gov
ington Enterprise, w. A. Knowles OF
Greensboro and l.. J. Brumby of the Athens
Farmer were among the choice spirits that
furnished entertainment for the trip. Rev.
J. W. Burke kept kindly supervision OF
the party. and was at the same time one OF
its most jovial members.
The Flora made the trip to Wilmington
in about thirty-Ave minutes.
The party was received at the landing
by Maj. n. Q. Tilton, who extended the
hospitalities OF the island and made every
one at home.
THE SIGHTS OF WILMINGTON.
The celebrated sulphur spring was visited
and all partook of the water. with more or
less relish, according to the varieties OF
taste. The spring was voted to be wonder
Maj. Tilton's big macaw bird furnished
considerable amusement and was much ad-
mired.
Wilmington was agreed by all to be q
beautiful spot. After completing the In
spection of the island the party
rested in the dancing pavilion
and strolled In the shade of the moscow
cred oaks. A few of the more adventurous
went out for a sail with Commodore Beck
EFT in his prize yacht, the Marie The
skilled handling of the boat by Mr. Beckett
and his son made the sail very enjoyable
one.
After about an hour on the island the
party re-embarked for the return trip,
which proved equally as pleasant as the
down trip, arriving at Thunderbolt about
4:30 O'Clock. The United States revenue
cutter Boutwell, was lying in midstream,
and preparations had boon made by the Off
GERS to receive the editorial party aboard.
THE VISIT TO THE BOUTWELL,
The visit to the cutter was anticipated
with much interest and pleasure. The
visitors were received on board by Lieut.
Cushing, Chief Engineer Kelly and Assist
ant Engineers Magee and Derry, who ex-
tended the courtesies OF the vessel The
clean, bright decks, the polished brasswork
the Dahlgren guns and the smaller arma-
ment of the cutter the engines, the bright
uniforms of the officers and the
business-like appearance OF everything Oh
board attracted the visitors and won for the