The Harrison times., 1914-05-30

sang and shouted and shouted and
sang until they were too hoarse the
third day to be heard above a whisper.
With A. w, Parke, the chief comedian
of the party, there was never any lack
Of jovial hilarity and unrestrained
fun.
Everywhere the reception commit
tees were composed Of the leading citi
zens Of the communities, mayors
judges, senators, and prominent bust
ness men delivering the addresses Of
welcome and extending courtesies to
the visitors. SO numerous were these
that it would be impossible in so brief
an article to mention all,
The feasting began at searcy where
the Ladies Civic Improvement League
provided cakes and strawberries, and
decorated the interior Of the coaches
with flowers. A short time afterward,
several crates Of luscious berries were
put on at Judsonia, and at Bald Knob
long table arranged under the ship
ping shed was loaded by the Jolly
Workers with strawberries and cake
and lemonade. At Newport an elab-
crate luncheon was provided at the
Claridge Hotel by citizens com.
mittee headed by P, II. VanDyke of
the Independent.
At Mammoth Spring, there was an
elaborate banquet spread at the FIo-
tel Nettleton, by the Commercial Club,
and many eloquent toasts were given.
The editors were entertained at the
Nettleton and at private homes, and
all voted Mammoth Spring one Of the
most attractive cities Of the state.
It has one of the worlds wonders, the
largest spring in the world, making a
lake Of IS acres at It's source.
Secretary Of State Earle w. Hodges,
called upon at every point for an ad-
dress, was most fellcitous in his re-
sponse at Mammoth Spring, his old
home town, where his father resides,
and where all are his friends, He was
warmly applauded, and his remarks
were the most eloquent and most cor
daily received Of any made on the en-.
tire trip.
AT Camp Hardy, on the heights over
looking Spring river valley, the good
ladies' OF the community served a
bountitul breakfast Friday, Az Wal.
nut Ridge an hour was spent, with
speeches and punch at the court house
At Corning the ladies OF the Oowala
Club were hostesses at an elaborate
dinner served In Odd Fellows Hall,
whore there were more speeches, The
junketers were enthusiastically wei.
coined at Paragould whore were more
speeches and an auto ride into the
country, Friday night was spent at
Jonesboro, whore the reception was
generous In the extreme An auto
drive about the city, visit to tho
agricultural school, reception and
dance at the Elks Club o Grand The
ater party, and entertainment for
everyone at the hotels we're provided,
Tho last day there were receptions
at Marked Tree, Monette, 0seeola,
Luxora, BlythevIlle and Harrisburg,
concluding at 10 o'clock at night with
n supper and band concert at Wynne
then homo TO Little Rock, The ST.
Francis river valley was u revelation
to all, who discovered In Il truly tho
garden spot OF Arkansas, with lts won.
dertul system OF 500 miles Of drainage
It's great plantations, and possibilities
which are only being earsed. Every
town and city visited is progressive
with u thrifty people and boosters.
one OF the most enthusiastic boost.
ers is Mrs. Ad0h i. Ronssan, OF III,
Oscola Times, the only woman editor
and publisher In Northeast Arkanaaa
She was assisted by the good ladlea
and the progressive men Of Oaeeola
In preparing q delightful reception for
the visitors, Mrs Roussah was elect
cd orator OF the Association at Ito
recent meeting, and has been appoint
cd postmaster nt OsceolN,
one of the delightful events on the
return trip was made possible by the
thoughtfulness Of supt, Dean, At Mark.
cd Tree 400 pounds OF fresh black
bass were taken aboard and during
tho afternoon the flsh wa1 prepared by
tho chefs IN hls private car, AZ aup.
per time the oXeurgloniets we're given
luncheon Of sandwiches and fried
fIsh,
ono OF the features Of tho excursion
was the service provided Nt every stop
by tho southwestern Telephone and
Telegraph Con which connected up
telephone on the train and gave the
members Of the party the privilege Of
talking 20 any point In the state, The
telephone Officials with the party
we're Meaare, Lane stout Sullivan
and atoball