The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
THE VISITORS

TIL. o-enaratious for the reception and enter
fanmen OF Greenvies guests OF the Press Associa-
ton are all complete The several committees have
done faithful and conscientious work, IN many cases
almost entirely laying aside their personal business
10 devote themselves entirely to preparing tor
the comfort and pleasure Of the visitors. Among
these many notable names appear
The entire press Of the State will be represented
many ladies being among them both as members of
the Association and in the families of the represen-
tives.
The LAYING Of the corner stone Of the hospital
which vii be done under Masonic auspices, will bring
10 the city other distinguished guests, not associated
with the press. Among these will be Grand Master
Franklin. Hon. John Sharp Williams, Governor
Vardaman. Judge Speed, Congressman Little, and
others
Much the most serious problem confronting the
committee has been that OF finding space for the en-
tertainmcnt at time for so large an assembage
GrceuviIlc afforded no room in which all the guests
and their entertainers could be seated at banquet
table The limit of the Hotel Cowans capacity IS
one hundred and fifty. The invitations to the ban
cuct hch will be given there are much in excess OF
This number The committee feel assured that those
citizens of Grccnville who among the invited
guest, to- the banquet will SO far them IN show
ing hospitality and courtesy the visitors as to re
frain from seating themselves anul all the visitors
have been shown to their places. In this way con
fusion will be avoided and there will be no chance
for ;ho accidental overlooking Of any guest. All the
citizens of Grcenvillc who are present equally
the hosts Of the occasion On each man rests part
OF the responsibility for the comfort Of the visitors
and the success of the entertainment provided for
them
The limitation in space is the only reason why
this request is made by the committee. 1t would
have been impossible nlc5s hall lad been built IS
peciay for the purpose, to accommodate at once a
the banquet all who are expected and desired to bt
present. This, too, IS the reason why ladies anC
families of citizens not included in the invita-
tons-an omission greatly regretted and which vii
lessen the pleasure of the occasion, but which wa
unavoidable
This reminder, the committee feel assured, viii
be sufficient to secure the cooperation of those c
zens who are invited to assist in the entertainment
The formal reception of the visitors will taxi
lace on Tuesday morning II m, at the Oper'
House, and the citizens generally, both ladies ant
gentlemen, are earnestly urged to be present Thu
occasion will will be OF much interest The adj
dress of welcome will be made by Mayor Yerger,anC
the visitors received in the OF the citizens b,
Hon T. Thomas. His address will be responded
to by Hon. Percy Mayer for the State Press ant
addresses will be made by other of note among
the visitors.
cordial and hearty reception to the visitors Oh
the part of the citizens OF Greenvle is earnest.
asked for by the committee. Let the people bea
in mind that the visit is made to Grecnville, to TIL
city and its people, and that each man and woma
in it is in the attitude of host and has hosts re
sponsiblities Surely little be asked is tina
the citizens generally should come to this receptio
and by their presence say welcome" to their guests
thereby making that first impression which is Away
lasting, pleasant and favorable beginning t
the days of entertainment that follow