The age-herald., 1902-04-05
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DECIDE
 ON ExCURsloN,AFTER THE REG- ULAR BUSINESS MEETING IN MO- BILE-NEW MEMBERS CHOSEN.

BILE-NEW MEMBERS CHOSEN.
 At the meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Alabama Press Association yesterday 1t was decided that the mem- i bers would take sea voyage to New York via Savannah after their business meeting in Mobile May P and 23. The president and secretary were authorized to form a programme for this meeting
 The members of the executive commit l tee in attendance at yesterdays meeting were:
 w. E. W. Yerby -officio), Watch man, Greensboro; J. A. Rountree (ex- officio) Dixie Manufacturer. Birming- ham; H. G. Benners, Beacon, Greens boro Tom Garner, Gazette, Tuscaloosa; H. S. Doster, Progress Prattville; W. H. l Lawrence, Southern Home, Livingst on; H. E. Whitaker, Sentinel, Montevallo; J. Pepperman, Odd Fellow and Knight, Montgomery; s. P. West Christian Ad- vocate, Birmingham. Others present were: S. L. Fuller, Democrat, Cullman; c. II. Allen. Sun. Livingston; F. Lesser, Courier. Birmingham
 After the report of Secretary Rountree respecting the printing of the minutes had been read. letter from Max Ham, burger. Jr., of the Mobile Press Club, was read, in which the programme for the entertainment of the editors was out lined. It was as follows:
 "At meeting of the Mobile Press Club int ed and arrangements commenced for the entertainment of the Alabama Press As- sociation, during It's convention in this city, May g and 23. The committees have to make their regular reports to the whole club at another meeting, which has been called for tomorrow night and until that time the official programme as outlined by the newspaper men of this city, who will be the hosts of the occasion, Is not in readiness for publication Knowing that your organization would have meeting in the meantime, desire to give you an idea of the programme medi- tated.
 "We have secured the fine auditorium of the Young Mems Christian Association through the kindness of the Rev. A. c. Harte, for the purpose of the convention. The address of welcome on behalf of the City of Mobile will be delivered at the opening of the Convention Thursday, May 22, by Mayor Walter F. Walsh, and the same sentiment will give ten minutes each to representatives of the various daily papers, including your humble ser want After the usual replies, it is ex- pected that the convention will wish to proceed with its business In the, evening 1t is planned to take the members of the convention down to the famous Mon- roe Park. after an extensive trolley ride, and to attend the summer opera perform ance i'm the park pavilion.
 After the morning session on Friday, at which the average newspaper conven- tion should conclude its business unless 1t has some unweildy subject to take up attention, the Press Association will be invited to a steamer trip on the river and bay, and lunch of a substantial character will be served aboard the steamer. This should commence at, 1 o'clock and will probably occupy about four hours. The intervening time between and o'clock
 
 amuse themselves according to their own notions and at the latter hour something | will occur. It has not definitely been de- | cided what form it will take at present, but 1t may be something to eat or 1t my be something to hear (concert) that will be decided at the meeting tomorrow 1 night. At any rate we will endeavor to 1 show you that the "Old Queen of the l Gulf" knows how to appreciate newspa- per men and that we have an immense regard for the newspaper fraternity I will keep you posted as to what devel- ops on the programme. This is meant for your guidance at the meeting which will take place before we make final arrangements. Ever yours, fraternally l and sincerely, A
 1 MAX HAMBURGER, JR., | President Mobile Press Club.
 "The following applications were pass ed upon for membership in the associa- tion. On motion they were received and | the secretary instructed to notify parties I of their election:
 G. c. Earle, Bookworm. Birmingham; | G. H. Jones, Crimson White, University; | Frank Willis Barnett, Southern Baptist Birmingham; E. L. c. Ward. News Re- porter, Tailadega; H, J. Gaetner. Herald, Ensley; R. G. Hiden. News. Birmingham; George Rice. Messenger. Blocton W. H. Payne, Times. Camp Hill; Henry J. Fusch, Democrat. Athens; J. E. Tim mons, Sun, Lafayette; K. G. Faegre, En- terprise Thorsby; J. F. Schweiser. Cour- fer, Birmingham; M. Band. Courier, Bir- mingham; O. c. Simpson. Dispatch, rus- oumbia; A. C. Hays, Chronicle. Talk vile: A. c. Patterson, Chronicle Talk- vile: R. P. Bunting. Herald, Florence; c. w. Thomas. Call. citronelle; H. !. whitcomb. Record. Evergreen; J. P. Montoomerv American NeWnpa nar