Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-09
.PRESBYTER|ANS
 ENJOY BANQUET Good Fellowship, Wit and Eoquence Characterised
 Affair Last Night. .Ztt....seg ... SPEAKERS MADE HITS Dr. George H. COrnelsOn, of New Or. leans, Was the Guest of Honor
 --25O Were Present,
SPEAKERS MADE HITS

What was perhaps the biggest suc- cess of the many that have marked the period of pr. J. 1. Norris pastor ate of the First Presbyterian church i'm this city was the banquet at the Bluff City Club last night at which were present all of the more devoted members of the congregation and many of those whose path of fife has lead them away from the church. Full ly 25O male members of the congrega- tion were present.
 The affair was unique in the his- tory of the church in Pine Bluff. It's effect will be felt immediately and it served to bring into closer communion and good fellowship the new and the old members and members young and aged.
 The luncheon, prepared by the lad ies of the church, was served in courses by members of the Social Ser vice Club, composed of the maids of the congregation. It was elegantly prepared and consisted of the many delicacies of the season served in charming style by the young ladies. Following the banquet cigars were passed around and the members of the company made themselves comfort able to hear the responses to the toasts. sa
 w. F. Coleman, one of the most successful attorneys of the Pine Bluff bar, was the toastmaster. His re- marks of introduction were we'll se- lected and were intermingled with witticisms that drew more than one hearty laugh from the banqueters.
 The program included well known Pine Bluffians who have established reputations as entertaining post pran- dial speakers: Judge w. D. Jones, on the subject of Presbyterian Mothers; Attorney w. T. Woodbridge, "Presby- terian Wives; Col. s. M. Taylor, "Presbyterians in Politics.: Fred Fox, "The New Officers; Attorney T. M. Hooker, "The Old Officers; Attorney w. B. Alexander, "The Ladies' and Dr. George H. Cornelson, of New Or leans, who spoke on the subject of "The Call to Serious Thinking
 1 1yoy, n- ing talks and food for thought per- haps the most enjoyable were the ad- dresses of w. B. Alexander, Judge Jones and Dr. Cornelson.
 Judge Jones, in responding to the toast Presbyterian Wives" took oc- casion to dwell satirically upon the fanaticism of some women on the question of suffrage. He gave the in- formation that General" Rosalie Jones. who marched into Albany, N. Y. from another point in the state for the purpose of exploiting woman suffrage, was not a mother, and by her actions had departed from the sublime sphere that God had mapped out for woman.
 MT. Alexander, perhaps the young est member of the Pine Bluff bar, and one of the most brilliant young men in the city. made most favorable inn nression. His address last night, which teemed with allusions that pro- duced much amusement became elo- ouent in referring to the high honor and chastity of womanhood of the present day. He dwelt upon the pow CT for good that was in the hands Of and exerted by women and declared that it was she, the ideal Of every }, young man, who directed the way o1 man and without her guiding hand signal success is never attained.
 Dr. Cornelson, who is pastor of the
 First church in New Orleans, easily
 reflected the deep thought and earn est purposes that have governed ms
 life. After. few introductory re-
 marks which put his audience m ac- lcord with the spirit from which he , spoke he launched into his subJec' "The Call to Serious Thinking. lie congratulated the members Of the : congre regation upon the occasion. think" he said, "the explanation ls
 due largely to the potent force o 'Jo' Norris referring to Dr. MOTHS He paid a glowing and sincere trlo ! ute to the Pine Bluff pastor.
 His subject dealt with the "carping
 supercillious criticism" which Ii showered upon any movement fol
 good inaugurated in this country. Hi' . indictment of that class of men an< women was severe and with clean Il lustrations sent the logic Of his rem
 h.me to tho hearts of his hearers