Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-01
Members of Motor Truck Company Guests of Honor
 at Luncheon.
SPEAKERS APPLAUD
 PATRIOTIC ACTION
Pine Bluff Boys Who Will Fight for World Liberty and Democracy Re- ceiye Testimonial of
 Appreciation.

That it takes a man to walk up to a recruiting office" "nd say, Here, take me. Pm ready to make any sacrifice demanded of me by my coun- try-as every one of the boys have done,' was the tribute paid members of the Pine Bluff Motor Truck com pany, Third regiment, A. N. G., last night by their commander, Lieut.. Henry Roberts, speaking at the in- formal luncheon rendered the com pany by the Rotary club of Pine Bluff, And this same tribute was paid the young patriots by every other speaker, tho not all used tine same words. Anyway, the young so diers could not fail to realize that their course had won approval and appreciation, and that they are appreciated and es- teemed by the community
 Lunch in Ballroom.
 About 45 Rotarians and their guests assembled to do honor to about an equal number of the motor truck boys, who came marching into the rotunda with the swinging stride of old military men. They were applaud ed upon their appearance and mili- itary accomplishment as they march, ed thru the lines of standing Rotar- ians.
 The luncheon was served in the ball room, where the tables were clothed with coverings bearing the American flag, and with flowers and diminutive flags as center pieces. On the serving table were flags of the United States, France and Great Britain.
 Among the Rotarians' guests were Capt. Wade Kitchen A. N. G., Cor poral c. c. Cooper, '. $. A.; Mayors Bloom of Pine Bluff and Blodgett, of Rison, Rev. A. Homer Jordan, Prof. Junius Jordan, Wm Crooks. chief en- gineer of the Arkansas Light & Pow CT cowpany, and Jo Nichol.
 Two of the features of the enter tainment were the presentation by Prof. Junius Jordan on behalf of the ladies of the Red Cro.;s society to each young soldier of kit containing thread, needle, buttons and other things needed by man away from the help of women folk, and the piano playing of Miss Florence Brewster, who responded to the request of the Rotary clubs committee to provide music at the luncheon. Miss Brewster was accompanied to the demonstra' tion by Mrs. J. w. Stephens, and they enjoyed the distinction of being the only representatives of their cex present.
 Before serving themselves hosts and guests stood while Rev. MT. A. Homer Jordan, minister of the First Christian church, invoked the bless, ings of God upon the gathering ana upon the enlisted men and their or |ficers in their future undertaking for God and country. At the conclu- sion of the meal, President H. Kemp Toney of the Rotary club toop the order of business Reading of the minutes and roll call were dispensed with. and a communication from pr. T. Norris. Rotarian, read by War ren M. Taylor.
 Norris Envies Boys.
 Dr. Norris expressed regret that en- prevented him from attend ing. Aside from the enjoyment I have in being with my fellows would have a great thrill in being part Of the company to entertain the young (patriots who are your guests to- night" said Dr. Norris in his letter to the Rotarians. q am hoplns' ne continued, "to go to the capita! or Germany in America, viz: St. Lotus. promise you that I will not drink any of their German beer. To Henry ana