Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-01

jestic in Its vast proportions, awful IN IT
solemn stateliness, sublime inits solemn
severe simplicity"
THE OBJECT
Of this picnic, we know, will warm ever,
Southern heart to be present and add Il
its success. There is scarcely any us'
in us stating that every Southern woman
| in and around Memphis viii be present
for all have been preparing for some
time for this .tefe, and we do not exagge
rate when we state that such an assemb
lage of beauty never congregated at 9
picnic before. 1t is worth any gentle
man while to 60 out and see them, in
the bloom of life, gracefulness and love
illness. The scene is one Of bewitching
grandeur.
THE COMMITTEES
are performing their duties we'll and up
to the hour of going to press everything
moves as smoothly as could be desired.
The gentlemen who compose the various
committees are: On Reception-Hon.
Jefferson Davis, Gov. Isham G. Harris,
Gen. G. ]. Pillow, ]. c. Fizer, X. ID.
Ewell, P. J. Quarles, Colonies Robert
Snowden, NJ. Magevney, jr., M. j.
Wicks, J. J, Murphy, W. R. Hunt,
Judges H. T. Ellet, R. J. Morgan, j. R.
Flippin, E. NJ. Yerger, G. W. Heiskell,
Reverends J. Carmichael, J. I. Wheat
and Rich. Hines; Messrs. Frazer Titus,
NJ. Mageveny, ST., Louis Hanauer, Sol.
Hesse, Lew Wexler Lou Leubrie, II. M.
Loewenstine and E. NJ. Apperson The
Committee of Arrangements consists of
Messrs. J. W. Dawson, r. Dudley Fray
ser, C. W. Frazer, j. A. Louden, j. j.
DuBose, j. G. Barbour, DR.. r. W. Nit
chell Walter A. Goodman, r. j. Black
and J. B. Marshall The Floor Man
ayers are Messrs. 7. ID. Johnson, j. 5.
Hatcher, W. P. Gray, Raphael Semmes,
IT,, R. T. English, A. j. Black, L. B.
and NJ, B: Thurmond; and
the Gate Committee Messrs. Charles
Locke, Jerry Lewis, R. R. Catron, I. P.
Holland, L. Podesta, George B. Elliott.
We are directed to say that the Gate
Committee are very particular as to
whom they admit, and that no improper
characters need apply.
THE EXERCISES
If the day consist of readings and es-
lays by young ladies and gentlemen,
lancing, target-shooting, swinging, and
iuch other sports as may be gotten up
" the gentlemen present. Father Ry-
ms beautiful poem of the " Conquered
Banner" will be recited, and we under
tand that several other pretty and ap-
,ropriate poems will be recited by
lumber of intelligent and extremely
handsome young ladies.
THE PRIZES
o be awarded this evening consist of a
me ornanented cake for the prettiest
Dung lady in the Park, fine cigar-case
or the handsomest young man, pair
{ fine vases for the most popular married
ouple, Barlow knife for the ugliest
Dung man, pair of extra fine vases to
be young miss who dances the best
ancy dance. Now, in each of these
ontests, except that for the knife, there
ill be lively competition, as the num-
er of ladies present is very large, and
heir admirers and friends numerous.
THE REFRESHMENTS
re of the best kind, and are served by
entlemen who stand high in the COM
lunity for courtesy and accommodation.
he piles Of confectionery on the tables
re huge, and there seems to be no end
D the cans of ice-cream. Cakes and
andes are there in abundance, and a
cen eye has been kept to large supply
f substantials, so that one can dine and
Ike supper at pleasure.
THE CARS,
S we 20 to press, are conveying crowds
, the grounds, and we believe before the
IN sets there will be at least FIVE thou
md persons in the Park. AT night the
lace will be extensively illuminated,
nd the festivities and amusements kept
D until late hour. We advise every
ne who desires to contribute to noble
ork and enjoy a pleasant hour to at
nd the Memorial picnic this evening.