The Van Buren press., 1893-11-18
Reception Of the Citizens Of Van Buren
to Miss Fannie Scott.

Our people have certainly covered themselves
with glory in their effort to honor Miss Fannie
Van Buren has never known such brilliant
assembly as the elegant reception of Welcome
to Miss scott on last Thursday evening at the
residence of Hon. Jesse Turner.
The whole community conceived the idea,
made the arrangements and successfully carried
them ont and then attended the reception and
expressed their words Of praise and cOmmenda-
tion In the most hattering terms. Nothing could
be warmer, more sincere and thoroughly in
earn st than the words and actions of the i'm
mense throng that passed in and out during the
whole evening and ana kept me scene scene one OF beauty,
Mrs Turner, In offering her spacious and
handsome home to the ladies threw open her
doors and bid all come and be welcome-and q
true Southern welcome II was from each one of
her family and the numerous committees of re-
ception, entertainment etc, that did their duty
so thoroughly and agreeaDly making each per-
son feel especially gratiied by their kind atten-
Mrs Turner S residence Is particularly adapted
for entertaining with its beautiful hall and par
Of beauty and refinement Every nook, corner,
mantle and table was filled with most exquisite
flowers, and in the hall fays were blended SO
artistically with the other decorations that the
effect was most striking In the rear Of the hall
beautiful bower was formed in which Prof.
Brunns orchestra discOursed sweetest music. 1t
IL impossible to give that will begin TO- do the
subject justice but 1t would not do at all to neg
lect the dining room entirely for 1t was one Of
the most attractive spots of ALL for more reasons
than one. In there the table decorations were
simply lovely, for what could be handsomer than
flowers flowers, the rfch coiors Of oranges and grapes,
rare china, sparkling glass and brilliant lights.
all mingled and interviewer BY an artists hand.
The refreshments were delicate and delicious.
and served by such fair hands that they were
made doubly enjoyable. The chief feature Of
the evening was the presentation speech and
crowning Of Miss Fannie as the Queen of
Patriotism and true Daughter of Arkansas" by
Jud Turner
1t was implomtu, and a perfect surprise to
every one but those that arranged 1t, and will
always be source OF regret to those who were so
Mr.. Turner made happy lille talk and paid
Miss Fannie some very handsome compliments.
He said 1t was owing TO her unt'ring efforts that
the appropriation was III ule by the Legislature
for the completion Of the building and to make
the exhibit and that she most assuredly deserv-
ed all credit and praise for the successful way
in which she filled her position as Lady Manager
He said it gave him great pleasure to speak of
how faithful she had beensto.her duty during the
whole five months of her stay at the Fair, and
that the Arkausas building had NOT been home
for the Arkansaf people alone, but for six other
Southern states who hal been invited to make
II their home while in Chicago.
Arkansas fame for hospitality has certainly
''and your bright CHEEKY disposition made our
State building spot Of brightest sunshine In the
White City for all
Although taken entirely unawares Miss Fam
ME responded in very charming and graceful
manner with few words Of thanks and appreci.
alton for all the honors heaped upon her, and
the many attentions and kindnesses shown her
on every hand.
Another pleasant surprise was. the attendance
in full uniform of COL Sengel. Col. Gill and Col
Kennedy, of Fort Smith, and Col Pollard of Fay
etteville, members Of the Governor 8 staff, aud
who attended him during his visit to the Fair
snd who took part in the dedication ceremonies
at the Arkansas building Other Fort Smithians
in attendance were Mrs. Dave sparks. Mrs.
Cleo Sparks, Mrs. Doctor Hynes. Mrs l.. Q. Locke
Miss Mary Robinson aud Miss Martiu. Miss
Eichenberger, of Ozark, was present also.
The ladies Of Van Buren, are certainly hand
some and successful entertainers. They do not
know of such a thing as failure and always
end, and this their last effort was grand master
piece of their skill