Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-03-13
REMARKABLE IS
 TRIBUTE PAID
 JUNIUS JORDAN
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plished by the preceptor in his long lie in Pine Bluff. a life which, it was earnestly hoped by each of the speak CTS and each If the auditors, was to continue for many years yet, and i which. if wishes were fulfilled, would be filled with joy, an4 Happiness and sunshine.
 Jones I1..al V0astmaster.
 Judge Jones as toastmaster recall ed some incident of school days in introducing each of the speakers, and bered by all the members of the party, evoking heartfelt lauehtcc. At times, there were tears in many eyes, as some feature Stirred the emotions, but the lighter side, the humorous as- pect, was kept tc the fore, it being an occasion, as Prof. Jordan himself said, when we have met for gladness, not for sadness
 The trend of all the speakers was the same Each;/ however, was differ ent from all the others, in the nature of his "reminiscences and in the hero CT victim of the incidents he recalled. There were 400 or more students of Jordan academy, almost one-fourth Ot them were present at the banquet last night. hence there were almost count less incidents that could be recalled. Those who spoke were Morris Alt heimer of Little Rock, Ben Franklin, Judge E. J. Kerwin, Dan Taylor Leo M. Andrews, Frank Tcmlinson, Henry Jordan and Prof. Junius Jordan. A message from Mrs. Jordan, re- ceived early in the evening. was read by Judge Jones, and brought express sions of love and esteem and a toast for the angel who always was present and active in our behalf, when sor- rows were keenest and punishment appeared to be too severe"
 Judge Kerwin read asnumber of let ters and telegrams from former stud ents who expressed regret at their in- ability to be in attendance, <mOng those sending such messages being Rrunson Sammett, at Chicago, Ill.,; Mayor Simon Bloom; Arthur Vernon at Omaha, Neb.: Allie Rosenberg at New York; M. l.. Bell at New York; Rees V. Downs at St. Louis, Mo-; Rob- ert S. Trulock at El Reno, Okla; Ben '. Altheimer at Chicago. Ill.,; c. B. Hudson at Dallas, Texas; Clarence Parker, industrial insurance commits sioner of the state of Washington, at Olympia, Wash: F. M. Atkinson at Womble, Ark; Frank Kendall at Abi- lene. Teas.
 To Perpetuate Memory.
 It was unanimously decided that the gathering resolve itself into a permanent organization, to be known as the Jordan Academy Boys associa- tion, with Charles Haycock as presi- dent and Frank Tomlnson as secre- tary, and that banquet be given each year, as a means of perpetuating the memory and the work of Professor Jordan.
 This action was taken Immediately at the conclusion of the talk by Prol. Jcrdan. end just before flashlight photograph of the. gathering was taken.
 Prof. Jordan's talk was called fol after the supper had been enjoyed and cigars were lighted. He spoke briefly. as had the other speakers and he also recalled incidents of the
 Jordan academy days, referring sev' eral times to the beech tree back o the lake, which supplied the teacher with his switches in those days
 which tree. he said, is still standing.
 Recalls Sleeping Memories.
 "We gather to speak of youth an'
 romance" he said in part. and of th
 days when Hope whispered her frs
 fairy tales; where the mornings o
 life were first drawn by the Sosy, re luctant auroras of love; to awaken tn 5 heavens of our youth from the hade 5 of joy, and once more be-. though bu , for one hour. boy. ., "Boyhood's memories crowd the af' 5 CT life with ha!f the joys it's dsst T demands. Association which revly
 them come as pleasant showers to u