The gold leaf., 1894-06-21

tucu 1uStitute IOI tllc OcdI duU OuInD,
recently located here also, is rapidly
nearing completion. This will be
under the superintendency of Prof.
E. Nick. Goodwin, who appears to be
the right man in the right place. Both
institutions are we'll situated on ele-
waited sites, surrounded by ample
grounds. and command fine view Of
the beautiful scenery round about.
At night reception complimentary
to the editors and citizens of the town
was held from to ii O'Clock at the
elegant home of Mayor Pearson. 1t
was brilliant affair, Mr.. Pearson and
his charming wife receiving their guests
with gracious cordiality, entertaining in
the most hospitable manner. Seldom
has one mingled in a company of such
beautiful, fascinating and accomplished
ladies and gallant, fine looking and
distinguished gentlemen. 1t is estimated
that five hundred people attended this
reception.
From Mayor Pearson's residence the
editors and the younger portion of the
gay assemblage wended their way to
the City Hall, brilliantly lighted and
beautifully decorated, where a ball was
given complimentary to the Press AS
sOciation and visiting ladies. At few
minutes past Il O'Clock the music
commenced and partners for the first
set'' were called. One hundred couples
participated in the opening quadrille
and the most beautiful women in North
Carolina were led through the mazes
of the dance by those Of the quill
drivers and others who delight in
" tripping the light fantastic toe"
1t was scene never to be forgotten by
the hundreds Of spectators present as
we'll as those who engaged in the
dance. This was kept up till a late
hour, this scribe leaving the hall shortly
after tie hour of midnight tolled.
Tuesday morning the convention
met at 10 O'Clock. The presence of
Miss Stephens, superintendent of press
work of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, and Mrs. Tomln-
son, State organizer, was announced
with the information that they had
message to deliver, when President
Burbank on behalf Of the Association
expressed its pleasure to hear them.
The former read a we'll prepared paper
setting forth the aims and object of the
work engaged in by the organization
She represents, and asked the sympathy
and cooperation Of the press, while
the latter entertained the convention by
making an impromptu address which
was we'll received. Appropriate action
was taken on this later by resolu-
ton introduced by j. A. Thomas, of
the Louisburg Times.
The Executive Committee reported
favorably on the application of new
members. Among them we recall the
names of such men as Maj. E. J. Hale,
of the Fayetteville Observer, J. P. Kerr,
of the Asheville Citizen, Col. J. e.
Upton, Of the Shelby Review, Marion
Butler, of the Goldsboro Caucasian,
Rev. W. L. Grissom, Of the Green's
boro North Carolina Christian Adro-
cate, and others. In the absence of
by special invitation short talks bear
ing on the profession of journalism in
general were made by Maj. Hale, Col.
Upton, and Messrs. Kerr and Butler. |
President Burbank read his annual |
address, which was referred to special
to consider and select Ger
tain topics suggested for discussion.
It was thoughtful and well prepared
paper and elected generous applause.
J. p. Caldwell, Of the Charlotte o.
seruer, read a paper on 6 The Relative
Importance of Editorials and Local,
State and General News To say
that it was the inspiration Of Editor
Caldwell's brain is paying his essay
as high tribute as we can give. Fol-
lowing it's reading there was a discus
sion of certain lines Of thought and
laid down and in general
way much valuable and interesting
matter was laid before the convention.
R. r. Clark, Of the Statesville Land
mark, read a paper on " Mechanical
Excellence in Journalism,' and while
his admirable publication is treatise
in itself of the subject, he gave the
brethren many valuable points and
suggestions which can not
fail Of permanent good to those who
will act upon them. 1t was we'll timed
and eminently practical, considered
from the standpoint of a man who him
self practices what he breaches; and |
in practicing finds the highest results |
in the ends attained.
Several letters and telegrams were |
read, among the latter one from E. L.
G. Ward, President of the Alabama
Editorial Association, extending fra
ternal greetings and best wishes for a |
pleasant and profitable meeting to the
North Carolina editors. Mr.. Ward |
will be remembered asa Tar Heel, for
merly editor of the Edenton Enquirer. A |
telegram signed by James E. BOYD,
Mayor, and the President of the Cham
Der of Commerce Of Greensboro, invi-
ted the Association to hold its meeting
in that city next year. Later when a
vote was taken on the place of meet
ing Greensboro was selected. The
time was left for the Executive Com
mittee to determine.
Short discussions on various subjects.
in by several of the mem
bers, occupied the remainder of the !
forenoon session.
In the afternoon the Association met
in the Assembly Hall of the State
Hospital. A short business session
was held after which DR.. Murphy, the |
superintendent, made an address, and
the editors were shown through the
institution and the grounds. Time
and space preclude speaking as fully |
of the institution and going into details |
about matters that impressed US greatly
as we would like. We may have some
thing to say along this line hereafter
giving some facts and figures relative
to the percentage of cures, mortality
among the patients, etc., at the State |
Hospital as compared with similar in
stitutions in other parts of the country.
Secretary Sheriff. having arrived on
the | O'Clock train assumed his duties
at the afternoon session. His en-
forced absence up to this time demon