The Sentinel=record., 1916-12-19
GOVERNORS HONOR
 GEORGE R. BELONG
RETIRING OFFICIAL OF LEAGUE IS GIVEN DINNER AT ARLING-
 TON HOTEL.
George A. Callahan Presents Former Secretary With Magnificent Loving Cup as Token Of Esteem

No man in public life was ever paid a more glowing or sincere tribute than that bestowed on George R. Beld Ing, retiring secretary of the Business Mems League, for his service 10 Hot springs as an official of that o7ganiza- tion which took pace last night ia the private dining room Of the ArIinp- ton hotel, where tae Board of Govern ors of the League. as individuals. had ! MT. Bedding as their quest of h nor Not alone In words Of sincere praise for his many years activity and great ! accomplishments was Mr. Bedding holored. but at tine conclusion Of the speaking George X. Callahan. on be- half of Air. Be lugs friends. present. ed the rmer secretary with one of the most ma2nnoeu. loving curs ever eiyen as a reward for ole's accom- p'ishmeuts This tribute stood fully two feet high 3u a base ol solid ml- hoeauy
 Ferns greens and carnations c5asi. Utad the c.craucus, inc center dis play <. the table being inlaid mirrors, l the uordes Q. which were illuminated ith varied oo.o.ed tiny ele uic i.u.s
 T1r menu was am attractive four page folder tie cover containing ths ame Q. each one present there was a quotation taat seemed to be consis- l tent with the characteristics of those C whom it had been designated The menu was most elaborate one ani the dinner served in the fulucss Ar- iueton style
 At the caucla ion or the last course President Sita ss, as q prelude to u. tredUcng the initial speaker of the evening stated ue had eldcav3red u find oae -I-e man n this city " w.o { he'd done as much for Hot Springs as tie guest O homer and could not be-. 3eye thaio was any one whose accom- as.meuts were as great as those of NIT Reldne who Was meVn by ali 1s 4n murns worker
 Ca.taH C. N BiN. was the first speaker and he referred 70 the very close reaii.us that had existed fog years between he and Nr. Hodu5 Captain Xix sketc.ei Che early n,s. tory of the Business Mems Lea-. Q ana e4ted that 1t was marked by hard work and that in that ncld of en- i dcayo Ho one had N.eu more uatr- l ne and sincere IAaL }s Be m2. ua sam that willie be was leaving Che service of the League 8s m otsiciu
 he knew that Mr. Bedding Houd aevor hesitate 10 cooperate with Jhlt organization when asked to do so.
 "W,l done thoJ good and faita,I servant was the tenor or Martin A. Ejsale's remarks and tAc speaker stated he wanted r1 recosnize merit uaan regoeniaon was due, and that recognition was coJWlly due Geo -e B. Bedding tor his .crYce 10 Hot. Springs Alr Eisele also dlaressed iI his remarks 70 speak a few wori Is Of appreciation for Walter N. Ebt. who has succeeded Mr Be.djus in this office, calling attention 10 some eX- ceient publicity Tor Hot springs which was noted in the sunday news papers
 pr F. F Holland. the wal horse ef thc League. as he was referred to. the loyal member W.o never misses a meeting when here and whose et. aus a heha5 or tae leae"e are a- ways worth Nhle' was the next 3.gaAer Dr. Holland was one of the oraar.eors Of the Business Mems Lea. rue the formation of the orgauizadon following letter he had W itteu fos l.y rho local paper, for concer,- ! ed effort Co advertise Hot Springs,