The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-16
from Abbeville.

The first meeting was called to or
der about 9 clock in the assembly
room Of the hotel by President Aull,
and welcome addresses were made by
several Of Greenville's representative
citizens, MesSrs Mahon, Arnold, Cap
erS, MoGhee, and Wood. These vel
comes were all set to the key Of sin
cerity, and the mayor, Mr.. Mahon,
presented President Aull with huge
Yale key, which he said was the key
to the city. At any rate it was a
Beautifully trimmed key. large and re-
splendant, and well bespoke the at
titude Of the city and the people Of
Greenville towards the members Of
the Press Association. At the close
of this meeting. which was formal in
its manner, having been opened with
one of the most beautiful prayers by
the beloved chaplain Of the Associa-
ton. Rev. ". P. Jacobs. the meeting
adjourned to an informal reception
given by the citizens Of the city. Sew
eral of the fair hostesses dispensed
delicious punch throughout the even
ing and this was handed around by
some of Greenville's charming Young
girls. On the second floor in which
is the large circle forming the unique
and pretty rotunda, and which is lin
ed on two sides with the daintiest Of
small parlors and on the other sides
with large, commodious halls, all of
which are exquisitely furnished, a
band was stationed and during the re-
ception and until the small hours Of
the morning played harmonious and
popular music to which in the wide
circular upstairs piazza the Younger
set passed the happy hours away e;th-
er in congenial groups converSing or
dancing.
Wednesday morning the party was
still! increased by new arrivals until
it was made the largest meeting in
the history Of the Association. At
the hour set President Aull called the
first business session together and the
organization for this particular meet
ing was completed and the details of
the trip in the afternoon to Clemson
college made. Many good papers were
read, a good number of new names
added to the roll, imitation fees paid,
annual dues paid, and financially the
Association is in better shape than it
has ever been before. Time would
fail to tell Of the papers read,. the
jokes gotten off, the advice given, the
information dispensed, and the bene-
fits received at these sessions of the
banner meeting of the South Carolina
Press Association.
Miss Quinn had delicious lunch
served promptly at twelve o'clock and
at one twenty the members took troll
ley cars for the union depot. This
ride was given complimentary by the
city Of Greenville on their good troll
ley line. and was appreciated and en-
joyed.
Mr.. J. C. Lusk, D. P. A.. Of the
Southern, who by the way showed up
to be a universal favorite in more
ways than along railroad lines, per-
sonally superintended this party, and
the thanks of the Press go out to the
Southern railroad for the good, clean,
comfortable cars which made up this
special train. The ride over to Clenl-
son was thoroughly enjoyed, and the
rain only made the members think Of
how much dust they were getting lid
of, and what a pleasure it was to have
a delightfully."- cool day. In fact ev-
cry one fell in love with the climate
of Greenville and some would not a.
object to living in that delightfully."-
cool atmosphere all the time, for it
was heard on every side such express