The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-09-19
enthused each to have a higher moral
standard than before.

fore the association and in paper
that showed careful preparation, pro-
found study and choicest thoughts,
chotbed in chase and polished Ian
pnag4 described the "Elocution of
Edncation and it's Present Aspect"
The past, present and future were
ably and creditably handled by one,
who is probably the younge est NELL
Der of the association.
Hon. ". H. Tunnard carried his
listeners iuto fields Elysisn by his
esthetic aud spiritual paper on "Sen-
timent, the Splrit OF Prose
Poetry" and for brief time the asso-
citation forgot the sterner trials OF
journalism and enjoyed the riches of
the literary editor.
The musical talent of Lake Charles
sh ID sweet luster over the assembly
and in sweet song delighted all the
listeners.
Lake Charles is pretty little city
built on the lake front, in the district
of plains, with pine forest IN the
distance which furnishes the chief
commodity of local trade. The bus
mess portion is smaller than we had
thought and a peaceful quiet reigned
on the business streets there seemed
to be no hurry or hustle and we were
disappointed for her fame had
reached u.s. The Press Association
is indebted to a few Of her citizens
for courtesy, entertainment welcome;
but deplored the absence OF her peo-
ole in our association session. 10
those few we extend our heartiest
thanks of appreciation and to the
people at large, whom we never met,
which we regret. We express that
we missed the royal enthusiastic
welcome and reception that has been
the lot of the Press Association to
receive heretofore. The grand ball
was but slightly attended, but WAS
enjoyed by the participants.
The election of officers for the en-
suing year was feature of great in
terest. Col. Dymond, Of Plaquemines
in an eulugistic and merry com
limentary speech nominated Mr.. G.
d. Hicks f)r president, Gen. John
ncGratb having resigned that office
and declined reelection, this was fol
loved by burst of applause anc
before it received second MIR. Oar
rieu nominated Hon. W. H. Tuo.
nsrd. MIR. Tunnard modestly de
clined having his named placed be.
fore the association, and Mr.. G. D
;! Hicks, by reclamation amid great up
plause was declared president.
| La fitting terms Mr.. Hicks &C.
) knowledged the honor conferred upo1
him and "The Boy Orator of tn,
Red" received the gavel Of power.
MIR. l.. E. B 'ntly was elected frs
vice-president; Miss Julia McGrat
second vice-presldsnt. Mr.. l..
Scott, secretary; Mr. R. j. Cnauvi
treasurer.
Mr.. L. 5. SCOTT WIS presented Wit
gold medal as token of apprecie
ton for his untiriug energy 10 ,h
association.
The boat ride down the Calcasie
was delightful aud the band concsr
which WAS thoroughly enjoyed
closed the entertainment at the LAX
: City.
The death angel visited one of on
homes la t week and claimed for hi
own one OF the fairest of women, tn
truest of wives and loveliest of her sen
Mrs. ORA NEWTON HoDG S, wi e
Mr. JoHi l.. t oDGEs. Sieve al yea,
ago, as Miss NEWTON, she visited on
cit in the bloom of young ladyhoot
Her gentleness, simplicity aud attrac
i've person drew ma " friends and aC
8 mirers around her.
, Sdohe returned to her native State an
when AGAIN she came back to us. it W,
as the wife of our enterpris ug youn
merchant. Short was their wa
e through life; for just in the full blool
g of womanhood and motherhood, 81
yiel ed her life, for the lie of ar
!. other. Short though this journey
s life's way, it was nallowed with til
, soft rays OF a loving, sunny tispositic
| which shed Is light unselfsnl,, lea
!. ing a uoble example OF sweet, true an
loving chracter to be guiding sta