The Green Forest tribune., 1916-08-18

dress. It IS hardly worth while to sa,
 that the genial doctor was in happy
 frame of mind, for that seems to be
 his normal condition, and after paving
 a glowing tribute to the hospitality ol
 the people of Green Forest he recalled
 to mind many "reminiscences of the
 war-mostly of humorous characte,
 which caused much merriment and hac
 the effect of putting those who heard him in a splendid humor.
 1 Roll was called by the commander of the camp and 45 answered to theil names. But ten members who answer ed ' Here!' at the meeting one year ago had crossed over the river and arc forever free from wars rude alarms.
 "on Fame's eternal camping gr,und
 Their silent teuts are spread,
 And glory guards with solemn round The bivouac of the dead"
 A poem entitled, "A Knot of Blue and Gray, was recited by Miss Lucille brassfleld ln most charming manner A. J. Russell of Berryville, s. A. Diehl, editor of the Flashlight, at Eureka Springs, and Rev. J. A. Erwin ot Harrison, made speeches eXtolling patriotism and paying high tribute to the heroism and fortitude displayed by both the Confederate and Union soldier Tn the great fratricidal strife of fifty years ago.
 It was beautiful picture of fratern- alism and forgetfulness of the hate en- gendered by the war when, at the con- clusion of MT. Diehl's speech. two old soldiers, Andrew Cox, who wore the gray, and Capt. M. V. Lightburn, who wore the blue, met each other on the speakers platform and clasped hands, as 1t were, across the bloody chasm; It was a happy thought on the part of MT. Diehl, son of a Northern gentleman, but the speaker himself a Southern man from the soul of his feet to the crown Of nE head. This scene was a solemn one and drew moisture from the eyes of many. It was apict- ure worthy of the painters blush.
 Hon. J. W. Grabriel of Fav- etteville, Republican candidate for nfosecuting attorney, delivered fine address which was listened to with Wrapt attention.
 Miss Mary Burton George. grand daughter of late fallen comrade, Dr. W. P. George, of Berryville, re- cited war scene story which was well received, but brought gloom of sadness to the hearts of those who one year ago little thot that one looking so hale and hearty as did Dr. George would answer to the roll call in the Silent City before another annual meet ng. A pause was here made in the program, and Col. Fancher could find 10 more fitting words to say than that If Dr. George was present how proud le would be of his little grand daugh- .ern'
 During the address of Rev, Erwin thunder had the effect of driv- ng many from the grounds
 Saturdays program was short, and md the crowGs nearly so large.
 Eds Pen tase iof Harrison and Jas B. Rose of Green Forest delivered splendid addresses and were we'll re- :eiVed.
 A paper by Miss Elsie Taylor of Ber- ryviIe and a poem taken from Mrs. ieorge Crump's book of poems was .ead by Col Fancher. Both were splendid productions by daughters of the aouth and were highly appreciated oy the auditors.
 The afternoon was given over to business of the camp, and after God Be with you Till We Meet Again" was played by the band the 26 Annual Re- lnion of John G. Fletcher Camp of U ,. V. came to close.