The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-06-21
NungaDtOl and The
Press Convention.
In Interesting Meeting and Hos
piIality Unsurpassed.

W. " 'bIdI W. went
The annual meeting Of the North
Carolina Press Association was in
session in MDrganton last week. The
delegates from every quarter were
met at stations outside Of Morganton
by committees Of escort, who made
everyone feel thrice welcome even
before his arrival. This thoughtful
courtesy to the Knights Of the Quill,
was only foretaste Of the royal re-
ception that awaited us. Everyone
was assigned 10 comfortable and de-
lIghtful quarters, in the homes Of
hoapitabIe people, Of beautiful
town.
The convention assembled in the
afternoon Of Wednesday at three
O'Clock, and was formally welcomed
by Major Pearson in ii peculiarly
happy manner. Upon adjournment
at five o'clock, carriages were ready
to take the editors over the beautiful
drives up the Catawba, to the State
Hospital, the State institution for
the deaf and dumb, and other places
Of beauty and interest.
At night, the Major and Mrs.
Pearson at their elegant residence,
assisted by the charming ladies Of
Morganton, gave ID charming recep-
ton, which was followed by dance
at the town Hall complimentary to
the editors.
At the morning session Of the As
soclation on Thursday, President
Burbank delivered his annual ad-
dress. One of the abIcst and most
interesting papers read before the
Association was by Mr.. j. 7. Cald
well of The Charlotte Observer, on
the "l'eIative Importance Of Editorials
and local, State and general news"
| pom invitation of DR.. Murphy,
the afternoon session was held at the
State Hospital. This Institution, 5,
ably presided over by DR.. Murphy, Is
not only credit to the State, but to
the whole South. 1t is Il model il
arrangement and management.
At night one of the most tasteful
and sumptuous banquets ever spread
in the State, was served in large
hall adjoining the rooms of th,
Chamber of Commerce. The music
was inspiring, the menu most appe-
tizing, the decorations artistic and
beautiful. His Honor Judge By
mum, acted as toast master. The
following were the subjects and
speakers for the occasion:
'Our Guests" Responses, c. F. Me
heSson, II. A London.
THE Press of North Carolina, the
Leader of Educational and Indust-
rial Progress'-Responses, S. a.
AShe j. r. Webster.
The Old North State Forever'-Re-
sponses, w. F. Burbank, f. J.
Hale, J. w. Wilson.
'Morganton, the Gem of the Upper
Catawba Nalley"-Response, S.
McD. Tate.
North Cardinals Public Charities,
Stars III the Diadem of a Great
Commonwealth J. P
Sawyer. E. Mex. Goodwin.
The States Unwritten History, Re
plete With Stories of Heroism and
Statesmanship''- Response, \. c.
Avery.
The Stranger Within Our Gates
Response, Rev. Carlos Alberto
The Pleasures and Profits of Journ-
alism, or the Editorial Pocket
Book" k"-Response, W. F. Marshall.
The Women of North Carolina
the Mothers of Heroes, the Wives
Of Patriots. the Sweet-hearts of Our
Sterling Responses, H
\. Latham, Marion Butler.
The festivities lasted until two
o'clock, and was voted by every Edi-
tor a tremendous success.
AT the morning session Friday, the
following resolutions offered by Edi-
tor Marshal were adopted by unan-
lmous and rising vote
The twenty-second annual session
of the North Carolina Press Associa-
ton having met in Morganton, the
New Worlds city of the violet
CROWN aud having experienced on
every hand no hing but the most
courteous hospitality and the most
regal entertainment, be 1t. therefore,
by this Association.
"Resolved, That for the cordial
reception, the unrestrained hospital
ity and the universal CourteSies ten
dered us by the big-hearted and
open-handed citizens of Morganton
and especially for the brilliant re-
ception rendered the Association by
His Honor John H. Pearson, lord
mayor; for the courtesies of that af-
fable and humanitarian, DR.. =. l.
Murphy, superintendent of the State
Hospital and for the regal banquet
provided last eveni:g ~ the cham,
Der of commerce, the members OF
this Association, individually and
collectively, tender their sincere and
prOfoundest thanks, aud assure Nor
canton that they will leave her hap,
py borders prouder than ever of
being North Carolinians and that
the gem of the upper Catawba Val.
leys' will never cease to glitter and
glow with resplendent radiance along
memOry's ever-lengtheniDg track.
''To the various railways anC
transportation companies we als(
desire to express our appreciation Of
of the kindness and courtesies the,
have been SO ready to extend to thi
body.
"They also acknowledge with
sense of exquisite satisfaction th
compliment paid the Association b
the young people who gave the edi
torial ball Wednesday evening"
A special resolution was also pass
ed thanking Mr.. ". c. Erwin, of tn
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