Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-04
AmusEMENTa.


Of the opening Of this new summer re-
sort was an affair Of so much genuine
pleasure and enjoyment, as rarely
falls to the lot Of. mortals of this
mundane sphere, as was felt by
those who were fortunate enough
to participate in the festivities on this
occasion. On our arrival at the grounds,
we were completely taken by storm-for
the FIRST object that greeted us were the
words Welcome to Forest Hill, very
appropriately and tastefully arranged
over the principal or grand entrance to
the grounds. But still greater surprise
was in store for us as we entered the
ball.room-a perfect paradise, truly,
which really bore the traces of woman's
fair and lovely hand. Words indeed fail
us in giving description Of the magnifi-
cence and splendor it presented, which
we understand was the joint effort OF the
Misses Cash and Terrell, Of Forest
Hill; Miss Brooks, OF Ridgeway'
and Miss Weir, Of Germantown.
Dancing was commenced at nine o'clock
in the evening, and was continued, to the
evident enjoyment of all, until supper
was announced at twelve o'clock, when
the festive party partook OF one oil
the finest feasts it has ever been our good
fortune to enjoy, for which we are in
debted to the skillful hands of Mrs. W.
A. Ammons. After supper dancing was
resumed, and from the manner in which
the lads and lasses tripped through the
dizzy mazes Of, the dance, we thought
they evidently enjoyed themselves much.
But even the best of good things must
have an end, and the dearest friends
must part, and the gray dawn and shrill
scream of the iron horse warned us to
desist, and we babe adieu to Forest Hill
and its hospitable host and hostess.
/. o. o. f. PIcSIc.-The grand pic
mic in celebration of the forty-ninth an
niversary of Odd Fellowship, to come
of on Thursday next, will require only
favorable weather to render il one OF the
happiest and most interesting affairs OF
the season. The number Of tickets
already disposed of is a sufficient indi-
cation that the attendance will be large.
The VARIETIEs.-The budget of songs,
acts and ballets at this favorite resort,
during the present week, embraces many
novelties which will not fail of favor
able reception. The company, which is
one of the largest and most talented in
the Southwest, appear nightly In new
parts, and are received with every demon
stration of favor and appreciation. An
excellent bill is up for tonight and we
bespeak crowded house.
ST.. PETERS PIcSIo.--The arrange.
ments have all been perfected for the
Sabbath School Picnic of the st. Peter s
Roman Catholic ChHrch, which comes
off at the Ford Place, in Chelsea, to-
morrow. The children of the school
will assemble at the church, corner OF
Third and Adams streets, at o'clock in
the morning, and thence proceed down
Third to Union, up Union to Main, and
thence up Main to the grounds in Chel.
sea. The.procession will be composed
of between two and three hundred little
folks in holiday attire, and will be q
pleasant spectacle to behold. Wewould
also make mention that the proceeds OF
the entertainment will be devoted to a
most worthy object-that of purchasing
Sunday School library.
The TURTLE Spring Meeting on
the Memphis Association Course was
brought to close by three spirited races
on Saturday. The first was for purse
of 5000, mile heats The following were
the entries:
J. Mernan's Oh. f. Magazine. 4 years old. by
Australian, dam by Wagner. >Dress-blue and
Duncan Il McMahoD's S. I. Viola, years old,
by Jack Malone. dam by Second Wagner.
The following is the summary:
Memphis Race Course. Saturday, May 2. 1861
First race for stake Of S200--mtle heats.
]. Norman enters CHI. {. Magazine-::.....,.. ! 2 I
ID uncan Il McMahen enter $. I. Viola.
The second race was for the Associa-
ton purse of $5OO-three mile heats, free
for all. Thefollowing were the entries; ;
johnson Il Patterson's b. 9. Gen. Rousseau,
years old. by Commodore, dam N otre Prince
by Costa johnson. Dress-purple and purple
K. Warwick's b. b. Joe Il. Johnston, years
old, by Goodwood, dam Judy, by ip1p, Sow
ereign. Dress-red and blue, white sash,
VIM. Brady's CHI. h: Veto, o years old, by
Dress-red and blue. 49,
The following is the summary:
Memphis Race Course. Saturday. Nav q 1856: -
Second Race for the Association purse OF $oOV
three mile heats. free for ALL
Johnson a. Patterson enter b. 8. General Rous-
.'s.
K. Warwick enters b, b. Joe 4. Johnston. =
w Brady enters CHI. b. Veto......'..''.''''"'' D D
The third race was for the Association
purse of 5000, for beaten horses that have
run at this meeting The following were
the entries
E.A. Smiths 6. m. Nelly Gwynne, years
old, by imp. Bonnie Scotland, dam Gray Alee'
nv Chorister Dress-white and blue.
j. Mernan's oh. b. Bill Forrest, years old,
by Hiawatha, dam Prairie Flower. by imp.
Sovereign. Dress-green, orange and red.
VIM. Brady's Blk. b. Jack Gamble, jr., years
old, pedigree unknown. Dress-red and blr9.
Colonel BaIlentine's b. m. Theta, years old,
by Vandal, dam Duchess DeBarri. Dress
green and white.
First Hsat-Nelly was the favorite at
good odds, and succeeded in getting a
fine lead at the start, which she kept all