The Van Buren press., 1894-06-02
NOTES..

Mr.. and Mrs Givens dey oted their whole time
to our pleasure
Mr.. and Mrs. Vatican of Forrest City, stopped
over in Washington to visit friends.
Mr. Hanford and daughter and Miss Denton
represented Batesyille on the excursion.
Congressman Neil came to the hotel frequently
to see If we were being well taken care Of
Mr., and Mrs. Robins of Conway, seemed to
enjoy their stay i'll Washington immensely.
Messrs. Williams of Fl Smith, and Page of
Chicot county went on to New York and Boston.
Mr.. Wood and his niece. Miss Robinson of
Mariana, wero Congressman NJ Culloug's guests.
On account OF Mrs McRae's Ill health Col. and
Mrs. McRae saw very little of the Arkansas
editors
Mr.. and Mrs Love of New Home, were on their
bridal trip and Of course everything was charm
ing to them.
Senator Smith and Miss Aliston, of Stuttgart.
had 10 cut their visit short account of sickness
in his family.
We paid Senator Morgan of Alabama, 9 short
cali and were we'll entertained by himself and
his son George.
Sen. and Mrs. Berry were In tie hotel with the
party and did much toward making the hours in
doors pass pleasantly
We feel under many obligations to Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Tullis, of Hope for numerous atten.
tOub SuOWu uS Ou INC
Mr.. VIM. Thomas of Warren, was alone and
made himself very popular with the ladies by
his numerous attentions.
We are under obligations to Mr.. j. L. Austin
and Capt W. 8. Davis for tavors received during
our visit to the Capitol City.
Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ. Neal of Helena. added very
much to the pleasure of the trip by their brilliant
conversation and pleasant manner.
Mr. Martin and daughter Of Waldo, enjoyed
the sightseeing and were loud in their praise of
the Arkansas people In Washington.
We are glad to have made the acquaintance Of
Mr.. Carl Thompson of Little Rock. He made
himself very agreeable all the way
We made very pleasant call on Hon. A. H.
Garland while in Wa shington, and had the
pleasure of meeting his two sons, Rufus and Will
Mr.. Beaver and daughter Of title Rock. left
home Unexpectedly but that did not seem to in
terfere with their having pleasant time.
Mr. Hugh Dinsmore. NJ. e., must also come in
for his share of the praise for he added largely to
the enjoyment of the visit by his social manner
and cordial greeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Newman and little Tom of Harri'
son, have been on many OF the press excursions
but they did not hesitate t0 say that none Of
them excelled this one.
We are very much obliged to Col Adam CT ark
OF Ark adelphia, for sending his son Frank along
as he could not go himself. for he added very
much to the pleasure of our party.
Miss Jobe of Russellville and Miss Bennett Of
Little Rock, were companions on the trip and
their sweet faces and lady-like manners made
them very popular with both old and young
Mr.. and Mrs. Weldon of Fl. Smith, made many
friends and he, coming to our aid during the
ascent of Washington monument when we were
sorely in need of help, has our everlasting graf
| itude.
Senator Jones was so busy with the tariff, we
| only got to see him few times but the other
| members OF his family spent great deal of time
| with the excursionists and paid them every at
| tention.
Hon. J. W. Blackwood of Little Rock was a
great acquisition to the party, and his bright wit
| and good humor made every one happy. He was
particularly nice to us for which he has our
best bow,
| Col and Mrs Terry were host and hostest to
the whole crowd; being located In the hotel they
| looked after our comfort and pleasure during
our whole visit and won the love and friendship
of every individual
| We met a bevy of charming people from Dar-
danclle, Mesdaines Hall, Hicks, Mr.. Harvey and
| Toomer, and living SO near us we hope to see
| them soon again and renew the friendship SO
pleasantly begun on this trip
To Messrs Givens, J. X. Jones, Jr., Berry, Nc
Daniels, Kellum Hyatt Davis and King be ever
lasting praise given for the efhcient manner in
which they carried out the program, AMI man
aged to give every one especial attention and
pleasure.