Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-01

Every one present was delighted with the
arrangements, the exercises, amusements,
and recreation. p US
Every half hour, from eleven o'clock
10 the morning till Eve In the evening, q
special train on the Memphis and Charles
ton railroad conveyed parties TO the
grounds, and at n;ghtfall hundreds had
participated in the festivities.
II was refreshing TO leave the crowded
city, and inhale the pure atmosphere Of
heaven. The green fields and woods
made one feel happy, and pleasant con
versation caused time to pass lightly
Numerous residences along the route
looked charming; and everything spoke
to the eye of comfort and elegance.
The Park, donated by enterprising
gentlemen to the city for the use Of its
inhabitants, covers one hundred acres.
It has an eighty. foot avenue clear round,
and is well fenced. Next summer, we
are told, it will be laid off in serpentine
carriage roads thirty feet wide, somewhat
like the New York Central Park. 1t will
also be adorned with forest trees, afford
ing outrageous canopies, and shrabbery,
lending additional beauty to the land
scape. II has now spacious grove,
where societies and parties can hold pic
MICS; an open cricket ground, where
clubs can enjoy their exhilirating exer-
cises; an amphitheater, three hundred
feet in diameter, where gallant Knights
can perform feats of the tournament in
the presence of three thousand fair ladies'
For an Agricultural Fair no more appro-
pirate or convenient spot can be found.
Indeed few years hence this Park will
become the most fashionable and oft
visited place in the suburbs.
The Committee of Arrangements con-
sisted of J. R. Selkirk, J. B. Campbell,
A. A. Norman, Gen. WI Morgan, Capt.
Gallagher, Alex. Bancroft, DR.. Sterling,
R. W. Ainslie and ex-Aldsrman T. o.
Smith. They had everything ready at
an early hour, and preserved the utmost
order and regularity. Nothing was left
undone on their part to add to the enjoy
ments Of the day.
Henry A. Green, Esq, President of the
St. George Society, acted as Grand Mar
shall, and Charles Nye, Esq, of the st.
Andrew Society, as Assistant Marshal.
Ere the amusements opened, Mr..
Green introduced ex-Attorney General
Wallace, who mounted the stand, and
expressed his delight at finding so many
ladies and gentlemen had responded to
the invitation of their whole.souled host,
John o. Conner. He spoke gowingly of
the Improvements in progress in the
suburbs, and especially of Central Park,
which is to be on ornament to the Bluff
City, whose future promises 10 be mag
nifcent Within few years omnibuses
and street railroad cars will make these
grounds easy of access to hundred
thousand people, who will find here
ample room to enjoy themselves, and
partake of the pleasures which make life
long and happy. It is munifcent dona
ton, presented in spirit of enterprise
to our citizens by gentlemen who have
the welfare of Memphis at heart.
1t has been leased to parties well
and favorable known in this community
j. D. Mcclure and honest John O. Con-
nor-who will spare no expense in max
ing it suitable and comfortable retreat
from the tolls of the city. He congratu-
lated all present on the opening of the
Park, and complimented the officers of
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad
for the facilities and cheap fare they af-
forded excursionists on this jolly occa-
sion. Here,young couples can dance, old
couples rest under the arms CT broad
oaks, and children skip and play at a
thousand innocent and frolicsome games.
No place is so near us for recreation
no spot where an hour or two can be
spent more pleasantly. There is bright |
future for Memphis and in the great
of the Central Park there is
40 such word as fail.
A barbecue was prepared by Charlie
Williams in the good old style, and par
aiken of with relish. Tables were set
a grove to accommodate everybody on
be ground. Plenty of wines, ale, por-
or and lemonade we're close by to wash
Town the viands.
N interesting match was played by the
,,.s c;,v r-ieket Club, which is an
Indignation of the 1t george ana
,helsea clubs. There were about tH.suy |
nembers present. The officers of this
hub are: G. Nourse, President; F. Att
rood, Vice President; ]. W. Sails,
,reasurer;sJ. G. Watkins, Secretary.
he game was very spirited, and resnited
s follows:
1853 xoURsE's SIDE.
First InRiRes. a.,
. Nourse b. Bartlif ....''..'''''ld
! M Keller, b. Swayue
i. Hunter, b.
J. McIniyre, .. Swayne. b. Bartlif..-.-....-..-".
,r Sterling, run
l., Scott, NOT .......'---.
gorge q. Hawkins. b. Bartliff .....-.....:.-...