The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1903-07-15
THE STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

The twenty-ninth annual session OF
the South Carolina State Press Asso-
citation was held at White Stone Lithia
Springs, Spartanburg County, on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Of
last week, and it was one Of the larg-
est and most interesting meetings Of
che organization in number Of years.
From the opening to the close there
were not many dull moments in its
proceedings, and the members who
failed to attend missed royal treat.
The meetings were held in one Of
the spacious parlors Of the hotel, and
at the first session Senator D. E. Hy-
drick, Of Spartanburg, on behalf Of
our genial host, Mr.. Jas. T. Harris,
proprietor Of White Stone, delivered
q most cordial and eloquent address Of
welcome to the Association, which
was fittingly and e]oquently responded
to on the part of the members by Sen
ator j. w. Ragsdale, of the Florence
Advocate.
A most interesting programme had
been arranged for this meeting, and
nearly all the members who had been
appointed to prepare and read papers
on the subjects assigned them came
we'll prepared to perform their duty.
The subjects Of the papers brought
out other topics Of interest to the
journalists, each Of whom received
new and practical ideas Of our profes-
sion from the experience Of our fell
low-workers.
Wednesday morning the Associa-
tion convened, and after hearing the
address Of Welcome and the reports Of
the officers, got down to business in
earnest. Three sessions were held
that day, two on Thursday and two
on Friday. There were many guests
at the hotel, and they were invited to
attend the meetings. These guests
manifested deep interest in our pro-
oeedings, and especially in the inter
esting papers read before the Aasooia-
tion, and the discussions that followed.
At the afternoon session on Thurs
day memorial meeting was held in
honor Of the late N. G.. Gonzales, edi-
tor Of The State, who was q devoted
and valued member Of the Assooia-
tion. Beautiful tributes were paid to
the deceased editor by 9 number Of
the members.
The annual address at this meeting
was delivered by Col. Jos. P. Cald-
we'll, editor OF the Charlotte, IN. C.)
Observer, whose anh;ec. waa, 1.-THE
Newspapel and the Editor" His ad-
dress was o most practical and elo-
quent exposition Of the principles Of
journalism and Of the responsibilities
and duties of the editor, and no doubt
made o lasting impression on the mind
Of every enc present.
One Of the most interesting and
enjoyable features Of the meeting wss
the banquet on Thursday evening,
given by Mr.. Harris complimentary
to the Press Association, and TO which
all the guests Of the hotel were in
vited. 1t was $50 o'clock when the
doors of tho spacious dining hall were
thrown open, and for the next four
hours every editor, especially, forgot
the hardships Of this life. An elabo-
rate menu was served in fine style,
and it was relished and greatly enjoy
ed by the 800 ladies and gentlemen
present. President Aull presided in
his usual happy manner, and the
toasts were responded to most elo-
quently and interestingly.
On Friday the sessions were equally
as interesting as those Of che proceed
ing days, and much business was
transacted. The Association had two
pressing invitations for the mkt an-
nual meeting, one from Greenville and
one from Cheraw. Our host, Mr..
Harris, also extended San invitation to
meet at the Spring again next year.
When the vote was taken it was found
that it was almost unanimous in favor
OF White Stone. Mr.. Harris thanked
the members for the compliment which
they had paid him in deciding to come
back there, and told just few Of the
many things that he expected to have
ready for our enjoyment ne.t year. j.
The following officers were elected
60 .erve the ensuing year President,
e. 81. Aull; Vice Presidents, e. 81.
DeCamp and N. Christensen, Jr. :;
Chaplain, Rev. W. ?. Jacobs, D. D.
Secretary, T.. Q. Langston; Treasurer,
August Kohn; Executive Committee,
}. e. Norment, J. NJ. Knight and
j. w. Ragsdale.
Late Friday afternoon the Associa-