Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-22
Every Organization In Line.

Not only was the procession re- markable In that practically every or ganization in the city was represented in the ranks of marchers. but, as Governor Brough pointed out. 1t was marvellous for the fact that men and women of every race and creed, ev- cry station, every occupation met on a common level, mingled in fellow ship, moved with fervor, impelled by a desire to be of service to the ma. tiOn
 The parade was remarkable also for the manner in which it was handled The Rotary clubs Red Cross committees efforts, loyally supported by the members of all the citys or- ganizations, resulted in practically perfect arrangements. Grand Mar. shal J. Charles Chestnutt's orders, carefully considered by the maker, showed the judgment of that official, and the conduct of the paraders and the people enabled the marshal and his aides to bring the procession thru the streets without hitch, any, where,
 The procession moved promptly at s o'clock, with Marshal Chestnut his chief of staff, Capt. Wm. Nichol, and aide, Thurman Louthan, in the lead. Then came the Pine Bluff band, and behind the musicians Governor Brough, Mayor Bloom, and members of the Red Cross campaign executive committee. Next in line were the Pine Bluff Military company, the Jef- ferson Home guards. the Red Cross nurses and ladies of the Red Cross society.
 These ladies, attired in the white uniforms of the Red Cross, proved the most inspiring and beautiful pic- ture. Marching four abreast, these reminded one of the pictures of the Christian Martyrs of old, and none who viewed these noble women of Pine Bluff doubted that if put to the test they would march for the na- tion thru any danger with as steady step and serene countenance as they moved in the procession last evening. Behind the Red Cross division came the U. D. c. chapter members, and other ladies' organizatic ms.
 The next in line was the Rotary clubS whose members walked inside of transparency 60 feet long, on each side of which was painted the Red Cross and Rotary emblems and the words Rotary Will Carry It's Share Seated on the shoulder of her father, c. A. Linaker, little Mary Catherine Linaker, wearing the cap of Red Cross nurse, attracted much attention as the ROtarians marched by the throngs.
 
 The Elks, next in line, marched be- hind an American flag. turning out one of the largest delegations. They were followed by the Knights of Col- umbus, Eagles and Ancient Order of United W0rkmen.
 With Sheriff R. H. williams, con- and with Jo Clement and Jake Hurley serving as aids, the Second division was headed by the WOodmen of the World band, just ahead of the Knights Templar, ap- bearing regaled in their handsome full dress uniform. Then came sev- eral of the ladies' auxiliaries and so- cieties, the Knights of Pythias, a num- Der of labor organizations there be- ing so many delegations here 1t was difficult to obtain the names of all.
 A number of local business estab- lBhments were represented in this section, among these being the Froug department store employees, bearing an American flag, measuring 40 feet by 60 feet; the Dreyfus company, Schober-Martin company, the Pine Bluff company employees with huge banner; the Ford companys local em- ployes, and employees of the Western Union and Mackey telegraph com panies.
 Negro Section Good.
 About 300 colored people marched in their section of the parade. which was undercommand of Professor Se- we'll. formerly of the Tenth cavalry