New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
LEAGUE CONVENTION ENDS
BANQUET AND THEATRE PARTY CLOSE
UNUSUAL FESTIVITIES.
DELEGATES ENTHUSIASTIC OVER THE LAVISH
HOSPITALITY OF THEIR BALTIMORE

DELEGATES ENTHUSIASTIC OVER THE Lavish
HOSPITALITY OF THEIR BALTIMORE
ENTERTAINERS.
The festivities attendant on the annual con-
yenton Of the International League of Press Clubs
held in Baltimore came to a happy conclusion with
the banquet given at Masonic Temple on Friday
evening by the Journalists Club This was de-
clared to be the most brilliant and with one ex-
cepton the most costly banquet ever given IN
Baltimore. MIR. Hay Secretary OF State. respond
ed to the toast Newspaper Men and Newspaper
Clubs in England" and Charles Emory Smith.
Postmase r. General. spoke on THE Honor OF
Journalism"
Friday proved TO be busy day for guests and
hosts. trolley ride and luncheon at the Country
Club was given 10 the visitors by the United Rail-
ways and Electric companies. Dinner was served
at the Hotel Rennert.
While the were enjoying the banquet the
women delegates and visitors were escorted In
riages TO Ford's Theatre. accompanied by the
members Of the Womens Auxiliary Committee.
Mrs. Thomas J. shryock chairman
The Committee Resolutions could hardly find
fitting words in which TO express Its admiration
for and appreciation Of the princey hospitality ox
tended TO the league
Thomas J. Keenan,. chairman OF the Governing
Board said no convention In the history OF
the league had equalled this one, not only in the
lavishness of the entertainment. but in the per-
fection of the management; the hospitality Of Bal
timore had exceeded all expectations
special business meeting was held on the trip
back from Old Point Comfort to allow Charles
NJ Simms. assistant director Of liberal arts and
chemical industries TO the Paris Exposition. 10
speak on the proposed newspaper exhibit at Paris
next year.
The idea OF a press building is one In which the
| league is particularly interested the thought
originated with the league
| Mr. smms is the assistant OF General Ferdinand
/ Daol mi. a1 Gto.o icoto hn ie on
his way to Europe to try and provide an additional
6oOo square feet Of space for the press building
| In this building every facility for gathering and
disseminating the news will be given to the news
| paper people The women will be particularly
looked after and rooms Will be especially designed
| for their convenience and comfort The men Will
| also find no cause for complaint. and, In short the
| plan will be a great help in the work of both men
| and women. and a resting place when that work
| is over The American Bar Will also be located
| In this building. Space Is to be reserved In the
press building for newspaper exhibits. although IL
| will necessarily be somewhat limited Exnibits
! II is suggested Of pictures of newspaper buildings
| their editors and proprietors would prove inter
esting and attractive as well as the best work Of
sthe press clubs Mr.. Smms suggests that the league
| convention might be held at the exposition, and
offers every inducement to make 1t successful ana
| pleasant one. 1t Is believed, however that this
will not be feasible owing distance, as 1t would
be unfair to such of the clubs as could not send
delegates to deprive them OF representation. 1t
has been suggested that special meeting might be
held and this meets with general appreciation 1t
will be the determination of the league to further
! the plan in every way.
! one of the pleasant features OF the convention
was the fraternal visit Of the Pen and Pencil
| Club of Philadelphia. Their goodwill and kindly
feelings were expressed In the presentation OF a
! handsome medal to John NJ Carter, tr, the newly
elected president of the league II Is OF gold pear
ing the emblem of the Pen and Pencil cup In
enamel, and surrounded with sixteen diamonds
This is one OF the largest and best-known or
CARNATIONS In the Quaker City. having a mem
bership OF $50, including many notable literary
people The club represented at the conVeh,
ton by the following men and women: Mr. ana
Mrs Richard a. Foley. Miss Foley. Paul X Freis-
niger. II. L. Hornberger. Miss Hornberger Nj
and Mrs George II. Hoffman. Miss HOFFMAN, !.
Henry Martin Miss Martin. Mr.. and Mrs; w. A;
Conner, William V. Massey. Miss Massey, MI and
Ton. Miss Patton George J. Brennan. Miss Bren-
nan. J. NJ Bauman Miss Bauman, Mr.. and Mrs
Addison %. Burke, Miss Burke. Mr.. and MIS- j.
H. Mowbray DR.. and Mrs. W. w; Sweet, ralph
bingham, Miss Bingham, Mr.. and Mrs John j.
strader Miss Strader Mr.. and Mrs Daniel NILS,
ir Mr. and Mrs. John J. Curley Mr.. and Mrs;
George Barton, J. Clayton Erb. Miss Erb. MI and
Mrs James A. Hoyt. Miss Hoyt, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Hampton Moore Miss Moore, II. s. Ihalheimer,
Miss Thalheimer Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Young MT
and Mrs Leland NJ. Williamson, James $ Nc
Cartney Mrs. Bach, Miss Meredith. Miss Maude
Smith Miss Josephine Pope. Miss Josephine
Schimpf Miss Winstock Miss Haley, Mrs. Nc,
Wade Mrs. Worrell. c. Cook Wanamaker. Mr. and