The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-18

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E. c. HACKNEY,
j. j. FARRISS."
An invitation from Mr.. James II.
Chadbourn, general passenger agent
Of the Wilmington Seacoast railroad,
to visit Wrightsville beach. was ten
dered and accepted. The members of
the association will come I'D on the
early boat this morning and go to
Wrightsville on the 1910 train this
morning.
At Ills o'clock the association took
a recess for dinner.
A DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION.
At 2:30 p. m. the democratic editors
met at the Hotel Oceanic 10 consider
the ~advisability Of organizing a DEM
ocratic Press Association or Press
Union. Editor r. NJ. Furman, of The
| Raleigh Post, was called to the chair
and MI. E. F. Lamb, proprietor of The
Elizabeth City Economist. was made
| secretary.
Mr.. Furman stated the object of the
meeting and after remarks by several
in favor Of the organization Of a demo-
cratic press association. and explana-
tory Of its purposes, it was decided to
erect such an organization.
On motion, the temporary officers
were made permanent till the organi-
cation can be effected.
The following committee was ap-
pOiiieCu W uIdIl d CONSTITUTION ana Dy-
laws: II. A. London, of The Pittsboro
Record; c. P. Sapp, of The Raleigh
News and Observer; ]. A. Thomas, Of
The Louisburg Times; J. P. Kerr. of
The Asheville Citizen; c. l.. Abernethy,
of The Beaufort Herald; J.. B. Whita-
ker. of The Winston Sentinel; ]. W.
| Pagan, of The Aberdeen Telegram.
The meeting adjourned subject to the
call of the chairman.
THE ASSOCIATION ADJOURNS.
At 4 p. m. the North Carolina Press
Association reconvened in the pavilion
near the hotel, with President Dowd
in the chair.
Editor j. B. Whitaker, of the COM
mittee on resolutions, submitted the
following and they were unanimously
adopted by a rising vote:
Resolved, That the North Carolina
Press Association is keenly apprecia-
tive of the many courtesies extended
it during this, thes twenty-seventh an
! nual meeting, and would especially
thank, in this connection, the Will
mington chamber of and it's
| obliging president, Mr.. VIM. E. Worth:
| the Wilmington Merchants Association
and it's attentive representative, Mr.. P.
H~einsberger; Captain J. w. Harper, of
the steamer Wilmington; Captain r.
A. Jenkins, proprietor of the Oceanic
| Hotel; the Sedgeley Hall and Hanover
Seaside clubs, of Carolina beach; our
brethren of the Wilmington press both
for individual courtesies and excellent
reports of our session; the Wilmington
Street Railway Company; the Seacoast
Railroad Company: and the several
| railroad companies of the state"
The association hen adjourned to
meet next year in Hendersonville.
BRILLIANTLY ENTERTAINED.
Last night the editors and the charm
ing ladies Of their party were given a
| reception and ball by Sedgeley Hall
Club. The affair was given in the
handsome club building, and was an
achievement that the gallant clubmen
may justly feel extremely proud of, as
it was attended by several hundred
people, each Of whom had a truly joy
| Gus time.
The sociable commenced shortly af-
ter 9 o'clock, upon the arrival of the
train from the 7:30 o'clock boat, which
carried down from the city about 200
! people, and continued until the depar-
ture Of the IL O'Clock train.
/ 1t was a merry crowd that attended,
as we'll as large, and thronged con-
stantly the wide verandas, spacious ball
room and large lobby, while the hang
ing balconies, from where an excellent
view can be obtained of the dance hall,
were crowded with spectators.
The dance was a perfect gem of
| LII was Idplu1ouSly GU.
The participants numbered about forty
couples, and from the very minute of
inauguration of the terpsichorean fea-
tur to the final m they tripped
the light fantastic with Zest which de-
noted great delight. The music for the
dance was eXcellen, which, of course.
was half the charm.
The graceful and easy manner in
which the large crowd was handled was
| remarkable. Each of the many attend
ants was personally looked after and
treated royalty. The affable president
OF the club, Colonel w. A. johnson,
| gallantly followed by the entertainment
committee, composed Of Messrs. James
II. COwan (chairman), ]. H. Hinton, N.
E. Chilean and Joe Yates, was here,
there and everywhere seeking the pleas
ure of the guests, and administering
thereto. Not a stone was left unturned
by him n the committee in givine
enjoyment to the large crowd, and
they succeeded beyond measure.
During the evenings pleasure re-
Treatments. embracing delicious ices
and cake. were skillf ully served by ex-
pert walters, and l~usciously tickled the
palates of all.
When the hour of departure arrived
it was with great reluctance that the
guests left the gay scene, but ach
| sang loud the praise of the hospitality
Of the clubmen.
The ride back to the city on the
steamer Wilmington was a delightful
] one, and a splendid feature OF the trip
was a superb concert by the Seas4hore
Hotel orchestra, which furnished mu-
| sic for the dance. This orchestra is
composed Of the Fratantuono Brothers,
two skilled musicians, and is an ex-
ceedingly fine one. They render either
concert or lance music in a matchless
style.
The concert OF the Second Regiment
Band, contracted for by the club, did
not take place, owing to the sickness in
the family Of Mr.. S. A. Schloss. the
leader, who was unable to leave the
| city.
Remarkable Rescue