The Osceola times., 1884-05-24

Fayetteville Democrat; Judge Peek,
of Hot Springs; Hon. 4. NJ. Guntcr,
of Fayetteville; Judge Thomson,
of Des Arc; Col. Gill, of Atkin;
Gen. d. II. Hill, of the A. /. UNI
ycrsity, and several others. The
grand social features of the enter
tainments furnished the press was
the banquet on Thursday night, for
the gentlemen only, and Ball on
Friday night, for both ladies and
gentlemen, at the Van Wrinkle Hall,
which, we fear, should we attempt
to describe, we would be accused of
gushing by our readers; so we will
clip from the Fayetteville Democrat,
which being one of their home
papers, describes the entertainment
with extreme modcsty:
'The Van Winkle Hall was beauti-
fully decorated with evergreens, flow
ers, notices, flags, designs, &c, and
presented beautiful appearance.
On Thursday evening the grand ban
quet was given. Three long tables
were set, with seating capacity for
about 500 persons. We would like
to give an accurate description of the
beautiful appearance of the hall and
the splendid taste displayed by the
gentlemen having the affair in hand,
Messrs. J. a. Reed, w. F. Stirman,
A. B. Newsom, II. |. Richardson, A.
NJ. Byrnes, Mad. Roll and Capt. J.
T. Reynolds, who worked indefatiga-
bly, to make the affair a success.
The hall was elegantly festooned
and decorated with evergreens and
flowers. An arch was made in the
center Of the hall bearing in golden
letters the seal of Arkansas, "Regnant
PopaH," a pyramid being formed on
either side composed of the newspa-
pers Of the State. Notices, appro-
pirate to the occasion, were upon
every hand. In the center of the
arch was suspended beautiful life
boat with the word Welcome" in
evergreen, A beautiful monogram,
" a. p. A." adorned the north wall.
Other notices greeted the eye upon
every hand. Lile-like portraits of
Generals Grant and Garfield were
hung upon the south and north walls,
while upon the east was splendid
oil painting of Gen. Robert +. Lee,
the whole being graced with a pro-
fusion Of national colors. An artistic
design hanging on the east wall
'The Pen is Mightler than the Sword
was the work Of Mr.. i. |. Richardson,
a gentleman Of good taste. The ta-
bles were ornamented with floral de-
corations arranged by the ladies of
Fayetteville.
The ladies who assisted in the ban
quet were Mrs. Mollie Kidd, who had
the culinary department in charge,
assisted by Mrs. Lizzie Pollard, Mrs.
+. 10y, Mrs. Della Stirman, Mrs.
Fannie Quarlcs, Mrs. j. /. Cravens,
Mrs. Emma Roll, Mrs. John Wood,
Mrs. 7. NJ. Gunter, Mrs. Leila Barry,
Mrs. Helen Smith, Mrs. Lula Wilson
and Mrs. r. A. Miller.
On Friday evening a grand ball
was rendered to our distinguished
guests, at the Van Winkle Hall. The
ball was given by the young men of
our city. About two hundred ladies
and gentlemen were present and en-
joyed the occasion. The hall was
beautifully decorated, the floor well
waxed, and the music furnished by
the Springfield, Mo. band-most ex-
ccllent. Inspired by such favorable
circumstances, the mirth and fun
grew, if not fast and furious" at
least very perccptibly, The festive
Quill driver from our sister cities
showed marked preference for our
Fayetteville girls, while ye old bach
elors of our city appeared hopeless
ly" "gone" upon the fair and bewitch-
ing lady visitors of the press gang.
n sort of mutual admiration party,
as it were.
TO be continucd.l