Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-10
TURN yEREIN.
second Day OF the Fest at Knox

give an account of the second day. pre-
ceedinrs of the State Fest at Knoxville
which we CLEAN from the Wing of that
place. at
THE PICNIC.
At halfpast eight o'clock on Tuesday
morning the Turner's assembled at Their
hall, forming in the same style as on the
first day, marching in a body to the
depot, where train stood ready to con
yey them to the picnic place
A gay sight it was indeed and train
after train going every hour during the
day was crowded by visitors.
The arrangements made by the com
mittee were excellent, and showed that
they were familiar with such matters.
The stand for the musicians was covered
with evergreens and adorned with flags
and shields below. A platform for the
accommodation Of the dancers had also
been prepared, while other parties had
an ample store of edibles and fluids Tor
the refreshment of the physical man.
The different apparatus used by gymnasts
were in position, among which were hori-
zontal and parallel bars, leaping blocks,
etc. For while everybody rested, or
amused themselves as best pleased them,
when the Turner's got their hands in by
little practice ahead of time, and soon
we're the center of attraction.
FESTIVITIES.
After resting short time, the Turn
ers tested the apparatus, showing their
familiarity with such things. They then
went into side amusement Of rather
lively nature; in fact, considerably so.
The participants ranged themselves in
circle, when one of them hoped into
the ring on one foot, in manner suggest
i've of a turky that had undergone the
amputation of one leg, and with arms
akimbo Another of the Turner's imme-
diately followed suit, when they collided
after the manner of an Indian war
dance or chicken fight, only there was
no gaffing Notwithstanding they were
well heeled. This was kept up for some
time. until two-thirds of the whole party
had been thrown, when it was stopped,
and the parties tried their skill on the
bars.
EXERCISES.
As soon as their dinner was comfort
ably settled, the gymnasts assembled,
when Prof Hacker announced that the
turning exercises would at once COM
mence. First, turning for show, in which
all desiring to do so could participate.
Second, turning for the prize, which was
restricted to members of the association.
Mr.. Isaac Sanders, First Turnvant or
teacher, Of Chattanooga Verein, was
chosen leader of those performing on
the horiznotal bar; Mr.. Peter, also of
Chattanooga, leader on the parallel bars,
and Prot. Hacker leader of the leapers
and juvenile Turner's. Three judges
were appointed, one of whom was Mr..
Cohen, of Nashville. With their crimson
belts buckled tightly around them, the
turner's were eager for the sports, and
went into the exercises with will. We
have witnessed similar exhibitions be-
fore, but none that exceeded either in
daring or gracefulness of execution the
feats of some of the performers in yes
terdays sports.
INCIDENTS.
While the dance was at its hight, the
platform on which the musicians were
seated gave way, falling with crash
that threw them off their seats, and
striking lame boy named George Rucker
on his leg, cuttingit in several places. He
screamed in agony, but Dr. Putnam was
soon on the spot, and it was then discov-
cred he was suffering from his lameness
and not from the injuries received, they
being very slight A pocket-book CON
tanning money was found, but though it
was announced, no owner appeared to
claim Il up to the hour Of our departure.
TORCH IGnF.
The party returned to the city about
eight o'clock, and marched up Gay
street with torches lighted and music
playing; thence down Main and up again
by countermarch to the hall, where a
bonfire was made Of hlazing torches.
Major Gratz then, in behalf of the Turn
ers, returned his thanks to those Ameri-
cans who had participated with the Ger
man element in the festivities, and ex-
pressed the hope that the same spirit of
cordiality would always animate the
citizens Of both nationalities, The crowd
then dispersed, the Turner'S giving three
cheers for the Americans, having enjoyed
a very pleasant day.
Arrest OF MURDERER.-We find the
following account Of the arrest of muir
derer who had been sojourning in
Arkansas. in the ST. Louis Times of the
9th:
Wednesday afternoon Felix Whitworth
was brought to the county jail by Deputy
United States Marshal S. w. Mexican, to
be held for safe keeping until FIVE o clock
Whitworth had some difficulty in Cam
den county with Deputy L s. Marshal
Morse last fall in regard to a distillery,