The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-06-04
TIE STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

the twenty.eighth annual session Of
the South Carolina State Press Asso-
citation in the grand old historic city
of Georgetown on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday of last week, and to
say that it was one of the most inter
esting and enjoyable meetings ever
experienced by the members but
feebly expresses it. From the open
ing to the close there was not dull
moment in its proceedings, and during
the recess hours the members were
entertained in various ways in royal
style by the genial citizens. The re-
ception committee met the members
and their lady relatives at Lanes, 36
miles from Georgetown, ar we were
assigned to the hotels ana homes Of
the citizens as their guests. From
our arrival to the time Of our leaving
everything was at the command Of
the editors free Of cost. The writer
was assigned TO the Windsor Hotel,
and "minc host Capt. j. b. Wilson,
left nothing undonc that would tend
to our comfort and pleasure.
AS We alightcd from the train Tues
day evening the first thing to greet
our eyes was long banner stretched
across the street with electric lights
bearing welcome words to the Asso-
citation. All the business houses
along the main thoroughfares we're
decorated with flags and bunting, and
the cordial greetings Of the citizens
made every member Of our party feel
at once that we were in the hands Of
true friends.
Wednesday morning the Associa-
tion convened, and most cordial ad
dresses of welcome we're delivered by
Hon. w. d. Morgan, the genial and
energetic Mayor Of the city, and Hon
Walter Hazard. Chairman Of the Re-
ception Committee and President Of
the Board Of Trade. President Aull.
in behalf of the Association, respond
ed in his usual happy style to these
addresses.
An excellent and interesting pro-
grammc had been arranged for the
meeting, and nearly all the members
who had been appointed to prepare
and read papers on the subjects as.
signed them came we'll prepared to
perform their duty. The subjects, of
course, were only Of interest to the
journalists, and were handled in a
way that every member present re-
ceived new and practical ideas about
journalism. The subjects Of the in
teresting papers brought out other
topics, which were generally discuss
ed, the members giving their expc-
rience in various lines of work in the
newspaper Office. The meeting con-
tinucd through the three days, two
and three sessions being held each
day.
Wednesday afternoon the annual
inspection and parade of the George
Gown Fire Department took place.
This was witnessed by the members
Of the Association, and it was the
general opinion Of every one that the
city has just cause to be proud of her
fire department. That evening
dance was given by the Palmett,
Club. AT the close Of the business
session of the Association the younger
members went to the dance hall and
spent pleasant hour or two.
Thursday morning the Association
had busy and most interesting ses-
sion, and in the afternoon the mem
bers boarded steamer and had de-
lightful trip around the bay aud to
the islands near the city. An abun-
dance of refreshments were on board
and, of course, we all partook Of them
freely. Many points Of historical in
terest were pointed out to us on this
trip, and the only regret of the entire
party was that daylight did not last
few hours longer
On Thursday evening Hon. j. T..
Boggs, Of Pickens, delivered the an
nual address before the Association.
His subject was "Loyalty,' and his
address was most entertaining and in
structive to the large assembly who
heard him. He was followed by Col.
John j. Dargan, of the Darlington
Herald, who had been requested to
deliver short address on the history
Of South Carolina. Col. Dargan is
we'll posted on this subject, and he
ably and eloquently handled it.
On Friday the sessions were equally
as interesting ss those of the preced-
ing days, and much business was