Woman's enterprise., 1922-01-13
VETS OF THREE WARS ENJOY
BANQUET

VETS OF THREE WARS ENJOY
BANQUET
Veterans of three wars were enter
tanned at banquet at the Elks Hall
Wednesday evening. There were pres
ent those who participated in the
Civil war, Spanish-American war,
World war and Sons of Confederate
veterans, the honored guests Of the
Robert E. Lee Memorial Association,
of Monroe.
Preparations have been made to en-
tertain much larger number of vete-
rams, but owing to the inclemency OF
the weather several were prevented
from participating in this delightful
entertainment, where the grizzled
veterans mingled with the officers Of
the local American Legion Post and
enjoyed the appropriate vocal and
instrumental music and brief address,
es of those in sympathetic accord with
their views and ideals.
Mrs. E. L. Owens, president Of the
Lee Memorial Association, acted as
toastmistress, introG cling the several
speakers, who during the intermission
between courses, discussed pertinent
questions and extolled the splendid
spirit which animated the veterans OF
all the wars in which the south par
ticipated As was truly said, the vet
erans of the Civil war fought for a
principle which they knew to be right,
and their sons and grandsons but
followed in the footsteps of dad
when they almost spontaneously res
ponded to the call Of duty in the world
war.
Rev. Wallace Cliff was the first
speaker, responding to the toast Of the
"Veterans" and delighted his hearers
by his appreciate remarks. Rabbi
Merfeld was the next speaker and won
much applause by his eloquence and
patriotic expressions, not only in ref
erence to the Veterans, but to Wood
row Wilson, to whom he paid tribute
of sincere admiration.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Breard, president of the
Police Jury, responding gracefully,
expressed his pleasure at being pres
ent and of the opportunity of rubbing
shoulders" with such splendid "bunch
of fighters.
Hon. O. C. Hawkins, responding to
the toast of Southern Women" in his
delightful way, paid tribute to the
heroes Of ali the wsrs. but sspecialIy
emphasized the heroism, unselfish
service and sacrifice of the women Of
the South, not only in the wars in the
far distant years, but the women who
willingly and gladly saw their sons
and brothers join the fighting millions
who offered to sacrifice their precious
lives for principle dear to the hearts
of patriotic men. Mr.. Dawkins, al
ways pleasing speaker, grew eloquent
in his remarks portraying the noble
and inspiring self-sacrifce Of the wom-
en- of the South.
Mrs. W. B. Moore and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Love favored the veterans with
several vocal selections, singing he old
fashioned songs, which were applaud
ed vigorously. Mrs. Harry Oliver
gave two amusingly interesting read
ings in her inimitable way, while Mrs.
Dean Selig rendered selections on the
violin, accompanied by Mr.. Leon Ham,
mond.
It was an evening of pleasure,
where the memory Of other days filled
the hearts and minis and stirred the
emotions of those resent.
The decorations wdke beautiful, elicit
ing much favorable comment and menu
excellent, served taultlessly. Those
who labored so earnestly for the sue
cess of the entertainment were:
Committee on Arrangements-Mrs.
H. C. Goodwin, chairman; Mrs. E. L.
Owens, Mrs. A. G.. Cook, Mrs. Joe
Littlepage, Mrs. A. L. Brown, Mrs.
Frank Kennedy, Mrs. S. S. Johnson,
Mrs. O. C. Dawkins, Mrs. Joe Rem
wick, Mrs. Osee W. Zeagler.
The young ladies who served were:
Miss Louise Littlepage, Miss Anna
Summers Potts, Miss Elizabeth Owens,
Miss Louise Jouvenat, Miss Monte
Goodwin, Miss Geneva Pope, Miss Mary
Moffet.
LOUISIANA DIVISION, U. D. G.