The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-27
sweet music and captivating negro

sweet music and captivating negro
stories.
On their arrival in the city. n portion
OF the reception committee met the
party at the Chesapeake and Ohio sta
ton and led the way TO the Whitlock
factory on twenty-third and Main street
while the rest, including tie ladies, re-
manned at the door with words of vel
come and a carnation for q of the
visiting ladies. The press people were
seated ut the long tables In the dining
hall, where the LOO operatives receive
their daily lunch. This luncheon, con-
sisting of sand witches, SALADS pickles,
olives. loaf bread, beaten biscuit, coffee
cream anc cakes, was rendered by the
American Cigar Company. Samples of
the numerous brands of their finest Gig
ars were distributed after the delicious
luncheon had been served and while
Mayor Mccarthy welcomed the body to
his e~nterprising city in a witty and
approprIate address. Our party left b
factory in nine special cars which liter.
ally traverSed the city from center to
circumference. the cars stopped at st.
Johns church, and all the visitors went
into this historic old building, where
the famous keeper, John Graf1gnA, inn
personated Patrick Henry and reciteA
a portion ofihis world renowned speech,
closing with the declaration 'give ne
liberty or give me DEATH" The next
stop vas made at Hollywood oematary
where an hour was spent In viewing the
many handsome monuments that had
been erected to the memories of thu
Old DOminiOn's distinguished statesmen.
who nave gene to their reward. The
visitors formed q circle around the
Jefferson Davis monument and vare
photographed by an enterprising Ear
tist" representing the Times-D Dispatch.
From this point the rapids of the his
toric ole James River present q scene
which is picturesquely grand, After
the walk through tho cemetary, the
party wen directly to lakewood Park
where a delightful luncheon was served
by the management, this being the
most enjoyable paGrt of the days outing
as all were fatig'asd from the effect of
the strenuous times'' around Rich
mond. OurFV1 rginia friends certainly
did themselves proud in the entertain
ment of the Ed itorisI Association and
every one who accepted their hospitals
lty can have only the kindeSt memorie-
OF the Beeting at jamestown and the
visit 30 Richmond. The latter is clear
ly o2e OF the most beautiful and pro-
gFessive cities in the entire South to
day.
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In conclusion, the writer wishes to
ADVISE every person, who 10 DESTROYS of
seeing q really grand and beautiful ex-,
position, to visit jamestown. Thi
magnificent display of the worlds edu-
cationsl and industrial accomplishments
beggarS description. The enterprise
was launched on q smaller scale than
Chicago, or st. Louis, but the "expOsi-
ton city, really excels them both in
beauky and grandeur. The location is
ideal one and the beauties every
where presented. especially At night,
are wonderful 10 behold. The exhibits
are very similar to those of former ex
positions, but the surroundings appear!
more beautiful. North Carolina n.
doing her part and has about the most
creditable display and one of the most
imposing state buildings on the ground
This will be headquarters for GUN. peO-
Pile during North Carolina week in
August. 1t will be worth while. uO Wis
1t this great show sometime dnning the
summer or autumn.