Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-10-24

ow the intr0ductiC N OF interesting digressions
Perhaps to most he incident of the day af-
iordine the greatest. pleasure, was the visit Of
he military cadets from the establishment Of
Mr. ]. M. Rafter, iiear. Germantown.
The cadets were received outside the Amphi-
.bestre BY Mr.. J. r Lsath, who assured them
.bey would receive a kind and almiring reeeP-
on tlleir return within the arena, where
bright eyes would gaze upon them, and brave
hearts feel pride at their appearances ThesPesk-
called their attention to the fact, that they
were approaching an age when they would
have to enter the gates Of active life, and play
he If parts in the arena Of manhood. He sx-
boI ted them to determine 50 to play their parts
as to deserve the appreciation Of their fellow
citizens. and to be ready, if a time should cone
when their country required their aid, to play
the part Of the patriot, to strike for their al
tiers and their fras, for God and Liberty"
The gates we're then thrown open and the
younp gentlemen marched within the enclosure,
passing around The circle in military step, after
which they faced in line before the judges stand,
where they were welcomed by Col. JOIN POFE,
who said:
Youxs G~ENTLEMkN: hail you as promising
asofrants 70 future usefulness for which eduea-
cation is now preparing you. Education isthe
Youths most valuable possession. As our
minds are turned to the consideration Of its
effects, our estimate Of its value increases. As
the shapeless block Of marble receives a form
Of beauty and grace from the hand Of tbs sculp-
tor, so the human mind, by the training Of the
ACCOMPLISHED teacher, has its Inherent powers
and lofty aspirations developed. Your present
career is that Of immstuFity andyouth, in mus
Gle and brain your fall powers have not yet
bees reached, but the manly vigOr you now dis
plav is a pleasant proof Of the valuable in
/ s~tructon you are receiving. The aspect Of
things a-oand you here is novel to you, con-
trssting greatly with your ordinary exercises
and studies; they are a proof to You that, in
the world. there are other things to learn than
! hose taught in books. You see here the les
son that society eau endure no useless mem
bers, every human being must perform bis Por-
tion Of the worlds work. 10 conclusion, per-
NIT ne to impress on your minds the valuable
maxim, " What is worth doing at all, is worth
doing WELL"
These very appropriate remarks were atten-
lively listened to BY the young gentlemen I; at
their conclusion, Mr.. Rifter replied. he
thanked the President and the Association for
the reception they had received, and for the
distinguished attentions so lavishly accorded
them. He hoped this would not be the only
visit of the kind his young company would
have an opportunity Of paying, and be expect
ed on future occasions to show that his pupils
had made advances both in appearance and
skill.
The company was composed of fifty fine
looking youths in uniform, who showed con-
siderable acquaintance with military drill.
Their visit was an agreeable incident.
The grounds were also visited BY the fore
man Of the Pinch Boy Fire Company No. 1,
the Mechanics No. 4, and the Washington No.
6, accompanied by the engines Of each com
sany drawn by horses. Later in the day the
members Of the Fire Company Invincible No.
3 entered the arena, clothed in their handsome
uniform, and drawing their engine. They were
greeted with cheers from the audience.
The proceedings OF the Gay were most
agreesbly closed BY &" horse masquerade
The prize commended for was a twenty-five dol
lar silver CUP to be given to the rider who
should tide the most awkwardly and grotesque-
", but without falling from his horse. LoGd
cheers and explosions Of laughter greeted the
gentlemen as they entered the ring wearing
ridiculous masks and costume generally equal
Is ridiculous. An indian was remarkable for
the accuracy Of his costume. A grave and
swarthy ssPoy, fat an mltinous, was quite a
curisOsity. A Yankee as 'eute as a wooden
nutmeg was done to the life. A venerable and
benevolent gentleman with q thick stick and q
big snuff box wasa good subject for the scene.
An indescribable, ScOtchfaced, green clad IL
dividusl s=on became a ~favorite with the audi
ence who detected fun in him. As the many
performers in the masquerade rode up and
down, playing strange antics, the spirit Of fun
took possession Of the assembly and salvos
of laughter were fred of in rapid sue
cesl0n. Tie Judges were very careful
in making heir selection, but at length
they reached a conclusion to which the crowd
bad made up their minds before, hat the fun
niest fellow among the msskers were the bene-
violent snuf-taker and Scotch-fsce. The Others
were sent out Of the ring, aud the two joksrr
had the contest between them. Then indeed
+" the mirth and fun grew fast and furious.
At length Scotch-fsce was singled out as hav-
ing decidedly exhibited a greater amount OF
awkwardnessthsn any of the rest, and the cup
was placed in his hand amid loud applause.
But who was the funny rogue? That was the
question everybody asked, but nobody could
answer. Loud ard yet louder arose the shout,
and shrill were the shrieks Of laughter when
the mask was removed, and the features Of Mr.
Geo ". Bayns, Attorney, were revealed. The
benevolent dispenser Of snuff from a receptacle
something smaller than a carpenters toOlehest.
was rewarded BY a piece Of ribbon being tied
around his heavy walking-siiek.
An ACCIDENT.
A slight accident interrupted for a moment
the hilsrity Of the masquerade. The horse OF
oas Of TIE riders fell, aad both were laid IN
the sawdust in a moment, however, the horse
was again on his feet, and the ride in his
place. The horse then started forward AMI
knocked down a gentleman who was standing
near. Fortunately no one was hurt.
PROCEEDINGS TO DAY
This day winds up the proceedings of the
Fair, and it viii transcend all the other day s
in interest and amusement. The programme
is an extsnsiyeOne. The appropriation Of GER
tain prizes not yet awarded will be decided
! upon BY The judges. A considerable amount
Of stock and other articles viii be sold by auc-
tisn. There will be buggy riding for The prize
Of a valuable whip, to be given to the best
rider. A silver pitcher Of the value Of one
hundred dollars win be the prize Of the sue
eessful competition in a contest Of buggy driF-
ing against time.
At > o'clock, Gov. JONES, viii deliver The
closing address Immediately on the conclusion
Of which an unriYalIed spectacle will be ex-
hibited. It will be a masquerade, free h all
Every spare garment in the possession of the
eo5.umer al the Theatres viii doubtless be put
ia requisitiOn and such a sight will be seen Is
has seldom been bsbeld. The at enhance will
be extremely large, but SO strict are the regr-
%lations and so vigiiant the officials and police,
that there IS no fear OK any unto1aTd Interrupt
ton. Par and discOunt, cotton aad-5ATksts
viii be east aside for ore day, and all Mem
Phis viii give itself a holiday.
The Election Of Er. Bells Successor.
The joint resolution, which originated with
aud passed the Senate, providing for a Conven-
ton OF the two houses on Tuesday, nvt. came
up IA the House on yesterday aud elected q
49, s-.Nr IH~rvmtr. W. -.ar
al the general good feeling which characterized
thsde5ate. The House adjourned without ia
king defnite action on the resolution. Il will
come up again to-day and will doubtless be
concurred IN. A general outline Of he argu-
neuts Of gentlemen, pro and e9n, will be found
under our legislative heat.-Hash. UaioB, Oct
p.