The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-05-30
MT. PLEASANT
GIVES HEROES
GREAT Dinner
THOUSANDS ENTERTAINED IN
HONOR OF THE MEN WHO
FOUGHT FOR. COUNTRY.
MOST UNB0uNDED HOSPITALITY
Eloquent Speeches., a Big Barbecue,
! Brass Band and Ball Game Features
u Of One Of the Greatest Demonstra.
lions in History Of County.

Citizens of Mt Pleasant and the
surrounding community extended to
fhe soldiers of the Sixth, Seventh and
Tenth districts on Thursday well
come that for warmth and cordially
and real old fashioned genuine hos.
pitality will never be surpassed in the
history of this or any other county.
The best was none too good for the
returned heroes, their friends and
families and the invited guests. ..
But for little sprinkle of rain in
the afternoon the day would have
been, almost ideal for such an occa-
sion. The barbecue was held near
Ridley in the beautiful and pictur-
esque grove of Frank Wheeler. A Low.
lier picture one could not imagine
eAi"h thoL' WhiCh tulo SCtlle VI 'dulIud-
ton and good fellowship presented.
Soldiers with overseas caps and sol.
diers with the campaign hats, indicat.
ing service on this side and soldiers
in their civilian uniforms, and sail
ors, too, these were the guests of
honor and properly were given the
right of way. But in spite of the
enormous crowd there was plenty for
everyone. The barbecue was de-
lightfully served Notwithstanding the
jam of humanity.
The exercises commenced shortly
before II O'Clock with music by the
Industrial school land. Mr. Placg-
meare acted as the POSTMASTER and
master of ceremonies The first
speaker presented was Dan w. Shot
ner, the eloquent banker orator, who
ih burning words accorded welcome
to- the heroes present. Mr.. Shofner
was followed by Major Leroy Ham
monG soldier, slawyer and orator, who
responded to the welcome address on
behalf of the men but lately in arms.
Major Hammond has lost none Ofshis
eloquence of tongue as the result Of
his experience with the "doughb0gs"
in France. t'' r..
Hinton G. Kittrell, another banker
who has an eloquent tongue and am
pressive speech, paid an inspiring
tribute to the boys who had fought to
make the world safe for democracy.
Mr.. Kittrell spoke,of the duty ofNthe
returned soldierss as the chosen lead
ers OF the people must perfomsin civil
life. He expressed the hope that the
soldiers of Maury county do what
they could to stamp out the menace OF
Bolshevism.
Hon. Percy S. Chandler spoke brief
ly but to the point, pointing with
pride to the glorious part that Ten
nessee and Maury county had played
in the history of the nation. Along
similar lines was a brilliant effort by
Prof. S. E. Stephens, who served with
the Y. M G. A. during the war. .
Mr.. Gilmore, representing the Sal,
walton. Army, in it's big drive, was Civ
en- cordial reception when he spoke
Of the great things this noble Band of
workers had done during the war. In
response to repeated calls Thomas Y.
Eng lishs spoke. He endorsed what
had heen said about the Salvation Ar
w. ttG4 IS asS&g SS
After THE Speeches cafne the big
barbecue Of shoat and lamb and beef.
There were the usual condiments and
in addition big dish of ice cream
and cake for everyone. The days en-
tertainment closed with a big ball
game.
; Everything was absolutely free,
taxicabs carrying people to and from
Mt. Pleasant without cost.