The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-17

29th, at $50 O'Clock p. NJ. Asa mem
Der of the Association W. trust that
you will feel it to be your duty to meet
with us. If you are not a member we
wo d be glad to have you join us at
this meeting, and We feel sure you will
rever regret sucd a step.
These annual gatherings are not only
pleasant but profitable, and the greater
humber of the brethren we get to
attend. 10 that proportion is u pleas
ure and profit enhanced. A newspaper
mau's life is one Of continual strain,
aud it is we'll to have 9 little recreation
Coming together of different minds
engaged in the same great work is bene-
fetal, aud a personal tacquaiutaoce With
one another and our annual Reunion
strengthens the tie that binds, and not
onl7 so, but broadens our views and
makes w. more charitable in our critl.
cisms. We need occasionally to get
cut from ourselves, as it we're. aud there
is no better nor more bealthful way of
doing this than by meeting together in
our annual sessions.
The people of Sumter are making
special arrangements to give US a
pleasant time 10 that delightful and
~enterprisiug city. They expect us to
turn out en- masse, and We should not
disappoint them.
1t gives US pleasure to state that all
the brethren who have been appointed
60 prepare and read papers at the
annual meeting have SIGHTED their
willingness to perform the duty as
signed, and will be present with US.
We feel that the program is one that
will not only instruct but will entertain
you.
THE PROGRAM.
South Carolina Journalism-J. G.
Hempbill, News and Courier.
Is it Proper for the Press to Discuss
Questions Before the Courts for Adjudi-
cation u. E. Boggs. Pickcns Sen
tinel.
The Relation Of the Daily to the
Country Press-N. G. Gonzales, CO.
lambia State.
improvements in Modern Newspaper
add Job Printiog-Wm. P. Houscal.
Lutheran Visitor.
Relation Of the Press to the Pulpit
Rev. A. j. S. Thomas. Baptist Courier.
Should the Press Reflect or Direct
Public Opinion III 7. Thompson.
Darlington News.
ACCESSIBILITY Of a Central Bureau for
Handling Foreign Advertisement
w. W. Ball, Laurens Advertiser
Should an Editor be a Candidate for
Political Office JAS. t. Bacon. Edge
field Chronicle.
Five minutes talks 90 the following
subjects. to be led by the brethren T;
1st. Printers Rollers-N. G. o.
teen.
2od. Use Of Iok-C. ". Birchmore.
3rd. Quality of Paper-M. B. Nc
Sweeney.
4,h. Advertisipg-G. j. Luhn.
5th. Short vs.. Long Editorials-R
R. Hempbill.
9th. TINE and Piece Work 10 Couo-
try Ofices-Hugh Wilson.
7th. Size of Body Type for a County
Newspaper-Alvin McLenna.
9Th. Use of Plate Matter. j..
Hull.
9th. Serial Stories-John w.
Holmes
10th Editorial and Local Depart
meots-B. G. Price.
This is the twentieth anniversary Of
the organisation Of the Association, the
South Carolina State Press Associa-
ton having been organized in the city
of Charleston 10 May, 1875. At that
meeting tweuty-eight newspaper men
we're present. Some Of these have
passed over the river, while others
have gone into other fields of labor, aud
still others are now engaged in the
same great work and are members of
our Association. We hope that all who
a:e still members will meet with US on
this occasion, and We take the liberty
Of inviting those who we're charter
members, but who are not now engaged
10 newspaper work, to meet with US on
this anniversary.
Editors who have not passes to carry
them to Sumter will make application
to the General Passenger Agent over
whose lines they desire transportation
for trip passes for themselves and their
wives or daughters, as we would like to
have some laf;es III our party. They
always add q charm to any gathering
If any brother desires any Information
90 this line the Secretary or President
will gladly furoish it. Please make
your application 10 time.