Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-19
EDITORS IN SESSION.

interesting and enjoyable that we have
ever attended. The first session was
held Wednesday night. An address
of welcome was delivered by Hon.
Geo. C. Sturgiss, and was responded
to by Secretary Robert L. Bland.
Congressman Champe Clarke, Of Mis-
souri,, then delivered his lecture on
Picturesque Public Men, and with
a witty and eloquent address held the
close attention Of the large audience
for two hours. His lecture was one of
the most enjoyable features Of the SEES
sion.
Thursday was devoted to the bust
ness of the Association and the read
ing of papers on various subjects by
the members. By invitation of the
officials of the West Virginia Uniyer-
sity part of the day was spent in
visiting the different departments Of
this our greatest State educational IN
stitution. The Importance of this
school, and the completeness Of its IA
cilities fol- educating our young men
and women, was a revelation to many
Of the editors, who had not kept in
formed as to its growth. We shall
not attempt to describe the University
in this article, but shall wait until next
week to give our impressions, which
we will say were most favorable.
Thursday night there were two fine
addresses. DR.. Jerome H, Raymond,
the president fthe University, deliv-
cred lecture on "The New Aristocra-
cy, which was one Of the best ad-
dresses we have heard in many years.
Scholarly in its composition, delivered
with an earnestn.ss that compelled
attention, and replete with logic and
wisdom, it was a mastery promulga-
ton of great principles and the expo
sition of living truths. 1t was such
a speech that, coming from thought
full man, must make other men think.
DR.. Raymond has promised to deliver
the address in Shepherdstown at some
convenient time. The second address
was one of great interest to West Nlr-
siuians. 1t was by DR.. l, c. White,
State Geologist, and his subject was
"The Geological Survey Of West Vir-
ginia-Its Aims and Its Hopes DR..
White gave a learned talk on the &C.
ology Of our mountain State, and we
think no one who heard him could
doubt the wisdom and value Of State
geological survey, His address was
one of rare interest. An enjoyable
poem by Mr.. James B. Morgan, Of
Gsrardstown, the Associations poet,
was greatly enjoyed at the same ses-
sion.
One of the agreeable features Of the
meeting Of the Association was the
excellent music that was rendered at
each session. The vocal selections
were heartily encored without excep-
ton, while the classical selections upon
the piano were skillfuI renditions that
appealed to the lovers Of thoroughly
good music. An orchestra composed
of the students of the University was
always ready to make sweet melody,
and is feature that the school finds
most useful in various ways. The
music department is evidently in most
capable hands.
Friday was given up to trip down
the Monongahela on the steamboat
Mason, and to cay that the newspaper
men enjoyed it is putting it most
mildly. Besides the editors and their
companions, there was a large party Of
charming Morgantown folks, who were
unremitting in their efforts to enter
tain their guests. The river is navi-
gable as far up as MorgantOwn, and
when the locks now contracted for are
finished there will be slackwater to
Fairmont. The Monongahela is a
beautiful stream, and the ride up and
down the river upon the comfortable
boat in such superlatively pleasant
company will long be remembered.
The banquet was held at the Wal
lace Hotel Friday night, and was one
of the most elaborate and successful
affairs Of this kind that has ever been
rendered to the Association. A most
delicious menu was served, its delica-
cy and tastefulncss being in harmony
with the lovely floral decorations and
the handsome drapery which made
the large room perfect bower Of
beauty. When the bill of fare had
been sufficiently discussed, Prof. W,
P. Wiley, the POSTMASTER, assumed
charge. In witty speeches he intro
duced those who responded to the
various toasts, which were as follows
THE Press Association, President J,