The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-07-13
VISITING IN SEATTLE
ELECTION OF STATE ASSOCIATION
Exesrsion to Port Orchard on the
Steamship osesa other
Matters Of Interest

A vast. Food-nstur~t crowd gath
cred at the Northern faeiiie station
yesterday afternoon o. welcome the
delegates OF the National Editorial
association. who are on their way
home.
The visitors we're given 70 under
stand "a soon as they arrived IN the
city. that nothinz was taa 5000 tnF
them. Committees appointed BY the
mayer. the chamber of commerce.
the Seattle Prsss club. and the Min
Ing Exchange we're on hand early,
ana a committee % ladies' looked
after the fair sex among tie visitors
Members Of the State Press asspcis-
ton were also at the train % aid in
receiving IN. visitors TIE scene At
the station when the train arrived
was an interesting one. Men ant
women from every state IN the nation
were soon minslinw with the crowd.
making their Way up Columbia street
toward Second avenue.
After a dinner and a short rest.
she editors accompanied BY the state
Delegates. the Seattle Press club.
and committees and members ~ the
city government. boarded the care
for the lake. The Neuier line vas
well pstronized. although some wcnt
20 Madrons and waited there for
the steamers
Al L@schf park. tire rctiiia % Eve
steamers. each beautifully iilumin-
sted with japanese lanterns. and two
basxes Jay At rest.
~ mssisea Peril.
Tbe arranxemenss for the accom-
mediation 81 the crowd acre perfect.
The ride down the lake vas = Jolly
one. A, Madison PARK the steam
ers fell into line and rested for few
minutes. while from the PARK bnrat
forth . splendid display Of fireworks
One battery OF % rockets vas nred
as salute. and a aet-piec~ weicon-
ed the editors in the following words.
seattle Welcomes Edfters@
when the Madison street pavilion
was reached. the visitors grouped
themselves around the tables IN th,s
brilliantly illuminated hau. where
lunch was served Sandwiches.
punch. lemonade and other beverage
proved an excellent rwpsrt rfe
lemonade and punch bowls vrers
huge cakes % Ice followed out AZ
ter the luncheon. waxner's band op-
ensd the exercises on the platform
with patriotic selection.
The Actresses.
Mayor Hunss then. In a humorous
fve minutes speech. welcomed the
visitors 20 the city. lie extended
TIRE freedom Of the city 20 them. and
said the citizens would do their best
20 entertain them while they were in
Seattle.
Mr.. Msccsbs. Of Boston. the retir-
ing president Of the National $3.50
ciation. responded 20 the address OF
welcome In a neat and pretty speech
He paid a glowing tribute % the
hospitality Of the people Of the coast
and In this connection mentioned
particularly Portland and Seattle.
The president-eiect % the associa-
tior, Mr.. Henry. 81 Jackson. Miss.,
the next speaker. said that white
they had been given splendid recep-
tions ali along the route Of travel.
they had seen nothing 70 compare
with the present entertainment In
beauty. grandeur. and exquisite
taste.
Mr.. Durham. president Of the State
association. who was next introduce
ed. gave some interesting statistics
fn regard TO the state
After an announcement By p. -.
Piper as TO the program for today.
fha nrorna9fr--s &c.. $3.50 80. sr 4.
Hot Time In the Old Town" by the
band.
Considerable time was spent by the
delegates upon their return 10 the
city in viewing the brilliantly light
ed streets.
Todsy's Program
The program today. in which both
The State and National delegates are
participating. II most interesting
one
The down town hotels Uere
throngsd quite early by the men Of
the quill" their wives. and families.
Many took advantage 81 the hearty
Invitation of Capt. coulzen 70 visit
the dispatch boat McCuiloch. while
crowds Travelled over the various
street-ear lines n view Seattle and
her picturesque environments.
No for the lowe.
Shortly before noon ocean dock
was the busiest spot in the city for
the delegates had gathered In large
numbers 70 take the steamer Queen
for a ride 10 the governmnt naval
station and dry dock. at Port or
cbard. The scene was an animated
one. for the visiting editors know
well how 10 enjoy Themselves, and
they took no pains 20 conceal the
evident pleasure the occasion gave
them. At Port Orchard the battle
ship Iowa was visited. and on the
return trip a stop was made at tho
immense saw mills a. Port Blakeicy.
Delightful music BY WaRners band
was provided during mo trip. and
tasty refreshments served In excel
lent style, left nothing else to be
desired.
The State Press association
brought it's yearly proceedings Ia a
most successful close today. and the