The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-01-14
NOTES OF THE CONVENTIONS

The large number Of old-tin,eso who tnsuspe out
comment. Among them msy be montionsd NAH
des, Ed Ward, b. Yer, Myself, Pill Down,
Anonyme. r. Aitclieil and Red Fox. 10 was also
noticeable fact that no less than half dozen Ex-
Presidents of the League were la attendance Ed
Ward, b. Yer, Beech Nut Simon Ease, Myself and
MISUNDERSTANDING the new members who
dropped into the hall were Fortuna, Calvin and
Sindbad. The former is q fine appearing gentle
man. in the neighbOrhoOd OF IS, reminding one of
the veteran Skeezks. He did not have anything
say but seemed to enjoy the proceedings equally
with those who talked. and promised to make
big effort to come to Ardmore TO the 18th Conven-
ton. Calvin and Sindbad also kept silent during
the meeting, but both will doubtless do their share
of talking when they next meet with the boys.
We were somewhat surprised not to hear
from A. Dandy. whose standing among formists
and friendiiness with the members of D. o. T. 9.
would seem to have been sufficient to over
come his-shall we say bashfulness?-The
reading of n letter from the veteran Maud Lynn
brought forth round of applause.-When the
friends Of Ardmore reached the convention hall,
they were handed pamphlets explaining the adj
vantages and points of interest in Pittsburg, and
St. Julian furnished all present with Piltsburg
badges. 1t looked like walk over at first. but the
Ardmore folks marshaed their forces aud turned
the tide 20 of the votes of those present being
finally given to the latter place. Had any of the
Pittsburgers come down 10 the meeting rs WAS ex-
pected the result might have been different.-H.
s. Nut good old Nut, of Boston, was present and
festively present. 1t does lots of good grasp
his hand and hear his old cry of Welcome home"
was n busy man, but when a point
New York AS he was called-was asked 10 de-
eide, be dropped his pencil and gave his decision
with all the grace and force of which he is capable.
Willie Wildwave, the same generous Willie as
of old wanted to see the Ernest matter bushed I'D
and willing to square the account with Xiphias
if that would suffice. He wanted to contribute 50
to the Eastern Enigma published quarterly as
well. and after the meeting adjourned extended a
cordial invitation all to come up to his home and
see " How n New York puzzler lived" Fifteen of
the boys-Nypho. A. Dandy, II. s. Nut. Zenith,
Cinders Anonyme b. Yer. Myself, Shoe Fly Poly
st. Julian. c. Saw. Comrade, Arty Fislel and r. o.
Chester-accepted. and a pleasant hour was passed
under Delaney's roof.-Myself il going to get out
a monthly paper called Worth While. which will
contain as good puzzle department rs he Is cap
able of preparing. Send some contributions to Geo.
c. 8. Bogert, Bayonne. N Jon our return from
New York we stopped off at Philadelphia. met
Eugene and paid calls to Remardo and Simon
Ease. We regret our inability to catch the train
which bore Comrade homeward, but we were too
late.-Lucile had a most enjoyable visit as the
guest of Carribee. wife OF Anonyme. Katrura,
wife Of our first Vice President. also learned what
q day ut the Anonyme household means In fact
everyone who came to Gotham appeared to be
amply repaid for the trip.
1-7-V. Il. o. CHESTER.