Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-17
The Cadmus ParIor billiard Rooms,
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We printed few days since the cor.
respondenoe Of Mr. Csdmus, proprietor
OF the Parlor Billiard Rooms and Saloon,
and ex Governor Isham g. Harris, Pres
ident Of the Southern Historical and Re-
lief Association, concerning the generous
offer OF Mr.. Csdmus TO devote the entire
proceeds of his house yesterday to the
worthy objects Of the association The
offer was ut once accepted. Early in the
day the spacious rooms and halls were
filled blythe best clsss of our citizens,
who seemed anxious to devote both time
and money to the furtherance Of Mr.. Cad
mus generous object After the cares and
demands Of business were over in the
evening crowds of merchants, lawyers,
physicians, bankers, artizaps and citi-
zens generslly thronged almost every
part Of the available space in the i'm
menss building. Young men and cid
men, who before had hardly ever poised
cue or tried their skill in calculating
the many apparent fantastic angles ivory
balls could make over polished marble
surfaces, sent forth their challenges as
boldly as ever did knight Templar or
the followers Of the Cid on the plains Of
Palestine; and the hearts Of many o
widow and orphan child will be made
glad this morning by the many triumphs
and defeats of last evening. Victory
and defeat to them before made their
tears run in trickling rills to Gil up the
sea Of a great nations sorrow; but from
the peaceful battlefield Of another Cad
mus will spring no armed men to them,
but joys and comforts otherwise beyond
their powers Of attaining. The benefit
was brilliant success, and reflects emil
nent credit upon the generous proprietor
and the liberal citizens of our city. This
great billiard house, lastiugly popularized
by the magnificent display of yesterday
and last night. is probably the most su-
perbly fitted up establishment Of the kind
in the South or West. The cellar con-
tains three fine, smooth and admirably
arranged bowling alleys, where the ad-
mirers of the manly and healthy
sport Of tenrpins can just "Trip,
slap, and set EN- up again to their
hearts content. On the ground floor are
nine magnificent Blake tables, with the
very latest and most approved cushions.
On the right of this room, in cozy and
retired-looking place is neat and well
furnished bar, where are dealt out only
the best liquors and cigars. Adjoining
the bar is a spacious room, which will
soon be properly furnished, for the
accommodation Of society and club meet.
ings Three costly pool tables occupy
the second floor, which is covered with a
| tasteful and expensive Brussels carpet.
On this floor is another room soon to be
fitted up for purposes similar to the
one below. In word, the whole
arrangement outfit and appointments
| of beth saloon and rooms taken together,
constitute the largest and finest billiard
establishment that ever came under our
observation. This great house, nc
doubt, under the popular management o.
Mr.. Cadpus, will soon become the favor
lite resort of all desiring passtime OF
amusement
The proceeds, which were entirely
under the control Of Captains Stratton,
Loudon, Wheatley and Tatum, of the
Relief Society, we are gratified to learn
amounted 10 two hundred dollars, which
were at once placed in the hands of the
Treasurer of the Association, and as we
remarked above, will soon make glad the
hearts of many needy orphan and
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