The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-23

presented Hon. Leon Clay, President of the Selma City Council who welcomed the visitors in g speech which rang with sincerity.
 Hon. Howard S. Doster of Pratt vile. the new President of the Press Association. called on Hon. Charles H. Greer. editor of The Marion Standard, who responded to the address Mir. Greer paid a fine tribute to the pa triotism of the Selma people.
 A luncheon and champagne, punch were served in which the committee was assisted by a number of attractive Selma ladies.
 The press people fingered in Selma until 12 o'clock. when the City of Mo- bile poked her nose through the draw bridge and proceeded down the river.
 The first diversion on the steamer came Saturday evening when splen- did vaudeville entertainment was given in the main saloon of the City or MO bile with ex-President R. E.. L. Nell editor of The Selma Journal, serving as master of ceremonies. Four talent ed young musicians of Montgomery members of the party. added to the pleasure of the trip. They were Messrs. George Lindner, Frank M, Spansler, George Hoffman and D. w. w. Fuller They were assisted by the Misses Ha- den, charming girls of Montgomery, who are accomplished musicians. Read ings by Mrs. R. E. l.. Neil and Miss Dona Hamburger of Mobile. were en- = ioyed greatly. and Misses Garrett ana Alley of Montgomery. contributed piano solos MT. J. H. Hard of Bessemer concluded the program with old time melodies.
 While there was no minister in the party, a religious service was held on the steamer Sunday morning. the prin- cipal feature of which was the singing of hymns in which the entire party joined. Ex-President Neil read the Scripture and an eloquent invocation was offered by President Doster. The services were concluded by delight full sacred duet by Mrs. Bruce Kennedy of Montgomery and Mir. Hard of Bes- semer.
 In the afternoon of Sunday a grid iron meeting was held on the upper deck of the City of Mobile with Edltor Hamburger of The Herald, leading. Everybody in the party made speech and every man in the party was roast- ed, broiled and toasted
 Sunday evening after supper spe- cial meeting of the Association was held in the main saloon. At this meet ing the following resolutions thanking Captain Quarles and the crew of the City of Mobile. were adopted:
 ''WhercaS, The Alabama Press Asso- citation. having enjoyed to the fullest measure its annual outing following the thirty sixth annual meeting. held in the city of Montgomery. and feelins the profoundest gratitude to those who rendered the trip down the Alabama river to the city of Mobile so pleasant, therefore,
 Be it resolved, That the thanks of It1a here by rendered. first, to Captain T. Ii !. Moore, Vice. President and General Manager of the Peoples line of steam CTS, for his courtesy in making special rates from Montgomery to Mobile, and return; and, second, to Captain G. w |. Quarles, commander of the good steam CT City of Mobile, and the following officers: Messrs. W. w. Crow. Clerk o. r. Buck. Clerk; H. s. Wolf, Pilot; A Travis, Pilot; H. J. Lock, Engineer; Ed Starr, Engineer; B. P. Cooper. Clerk, for our heartfelt thanks for a safe passage and courteous treatment on board their steamer.
 "Resolved That we assure these gentlemen of our fervent friendship and best wishes for all of life's choicest blessings.
 Resolved. That the secretary of this Association have copies of these reso- lutions typewriter and signed by the President and Secretary of this Asso- citation, and that he be requested to send to each of the gentlemen named a copy of them.
 Jas. H. Howard, Max Hamburger, Jr. Committee.
 Many happy speeches were made by President Doster, MT. Hamburger, of Mobile; MT. Neil of The Selma Journal, Bruce Kennedy of The Montgomery Advertiser, Roy ONeal of The Hunts