The Forrest City times., 1911-01-27

very dainty and handsome souvenir. and was highly complimented by many who appreciate artistic printing
 The edibIes were nicely and thor Ioughly cooked, seasoned to a queen $ taste, and daintiy served, and We de- sire to compliment MT. Brown and his chef. MT Cecil Bottoms, upon the excellence of the spread, which was all that could be desired by the most fastidious taste.
 During the discussion of the meal several toasts were called for but the company was not i'll a mood for speech making, and these, with the exception of few remarks in his usual happy vein by Dr. StovaH, of Jonesboro, State President of the Elks Association, were dispensed with, each and all preferring to listen to the happy conversation of their re- spectiye groups.
 There was fun and merriment ga lore before, during and after the ban l , fellows was in his happiest mood. and in for any kind of fun. Franks Of many kinds were played. jokes were cracked and altogether It was I scene Of l3ylaI, happy merrymaaihg
 After tHe banquet a large contin. gent of tle Marianuians boarded theif special train and retarued to tLeir homes. WLile the others and tle Helena delegation remained over night and returned the next morning. Taken altogether, the installation of local lodge of Elks was most en- joyable affair, and a most important one. It means an epoch in the his tory Of Forrest City of which every wide-aWake, progressive and enter prising citizen should be and is just ly proud It is also compliment to the city, which by it's nature and re- quirements, is of inestimable value as an advertisement, and will undoubted- | y result in sustaining Forrest City'S position in the front rank of growing, prosperous and enterprising young cities.
 Those of the visitors who came early in and during the day, had an opportunity of seeing our city, and without exception, so far as we could learn, they were of one opinion-that Forrest City is thriving, bustling, hustling, busy little city, populated with the best people on earth, and destined to hold it's enyiable position in the front rank of growing young cities.
 We were glad to have these visitors with us, glad to have tle opportunity Of entertaining them, glad that For rest City has reached the size and importance and ability 10 have and sustain an antlered herd, and glad that all seemed to have enjoyed the occasion as much as we. We wish them all the good things of life, and hope they will visit us again and often, either in body or individually and assure them that the latch string al- ways hangs on the outside, and a hearty welcome is within
 We congratulate Forrest City upon securing this lodge, and upon the enterprise of those citizens who originated and carried out the idea to a successful culminatiOn, to some of whom due credit has heretofore been given in these columns. others being l MessrS. X. J. Naccaro, O N. Warren. Eugene Williams, John w. Alderson, and perhaps others who had hitherto taken the obligation of and belonged to this benevolent order.
 We wish B. P. O. F. No. l2I9, of Forrest City, long life, good attend ance, and such fulfllment of it's ob- jects and aims as will rebound to it's everlasting honor and credit
 Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Hughes Martin, of Helena, had the matter of instituting the new lodge in hand, and was ably assisted by many prominent 1 Elks.
 The organization was perfected by the selection of Judge s. II. Mann, as Exalted Ruler: Lieut.. Linn Hurley, Esteemed Leading Knight; Dr. J F. McDougal, Esteemed Royal Knight; Bard Nichols, Esteemed Lecture Knight; R. W. Benson, Secretary: John Schlosser. Treasurer: William w Campbell, Tiler: r A. Buford, k. c. bye and John H Tipton, Trustees
 Keep up the good work of agitating the Good Roads question