Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09

were in Beautiful condition. The gather
ing of people was in proportion to the
homes inspired by the weather, and all the
arrangements Of the programme we're
carried to a successful consummstion.
IN GENERAL.
Yesterday belonged to the Germans.
James Park at three o'clock looked IS If
ali the disciples Of King Gsmbrinus had
gathered round there to perPetuste the
t-ime-hOnored custom of celebrating May
in an appropriate manner. It is gratifying
to note the thoughtfulness Of the Germans
even in their amusemsnts, Wagons were
provided for AL the children, so that in
stead Of the procession being q tlresome,
wearying march, 1t was & delightful ride,
which left them perfectly fresh at the
ground, not fOOtsOre nor covered with
dust, but happy. This arrangement,
though It lacked ONE Of the poetry Of a
Nav dav procession, was not deficient IN
that more valuable adjunct, prOsaic COM
fort. The weather was good. It threat
sned 10 rain q little, and the atmosphere
was rather hot, oppressive even; besides
this, the dust hsW in clouds on all the
avenues leading to the parks. The stir
Hp among the beds of dust by wagon
and hack wheels was never equaled
before. Every possible variety Of
vehicle, from Omnlouses 70 spring
wagons followed each other heller
i sAGLLEE III a WIN aDrlI0A bA4s IA AatA1A
pleasant to contemplate from a distance,
THE GATHERING AMI THE MARCH.
According to the arrangements made,
the various German societies gathered in
Poplar street, opposite the market house,
at eight or nine o'clock The wagons,
which were destined for the young ones,
were ready decorated out in the most
elaborate style. The marshals few rOuudl
on horseback, and in a few minutes order
was brought out Of the chaos, and the
PROCESSION
was put in motion, hesded by the band of
Handwsrker, Immediately behind the
band rode the OrstOrs Of the day in q
! b~arUuchs-Ju dge Harry s. Lee and Z. ".
/ -BuJtinEhsus, accompanied by two mem
bsrs OF the r cep5i0n committee, The
carriage was trimmed with An immense
wreath of oak leaves, which started from
the drivers seat, and swept ia a graceful
curve around the back and up to the foot
Of the seat on the other side. The Chief
Marshal, 81. +. Einuis, with his aids, J. l.
Eichberg, Henry Eschmsu, Samuel Scdib-
/ Ter and William Alt preceded the q
The Societies on foot were:
UntersJustzungsverein.
German Casino.
Tennessee Hahn, No. 1.
GrUJi Vsrsin.
BruderbuHd.
B~sckerverein
The "Backervsrein" were mostly
mounted, and followed the open car
risges containing the children,
TEE FIRST WAGON
was that Of the German Benevolent As
sociatiOn. The decorations we're in the
form Of an open riODed dome, surmount-
ed by an American eagle, which rode
msjesticslly in the air at a hight Of
nearly thirty feet. Around inside were at
ranged seats, as ia an arb0r, which were
covered by little girls. tier over tier and
away up above the pyramid Of youthful
giadn6ss sat q quGeu-Miss Louisa Schel-
Osum-With her attendants, Carolina
G~rieshaber, Lena Hardlsy and Miss Leila
Laski. This wagon looked msjestic by
reason OF its height and the six superb
black horses which hauled It. The turn
out came from the establishment of Mrs.
Owen Smith.
NEXT WAGON.
contained the Queen Of Flowers sitting
away up in mid-air I'm a sort Of fairy
bearer, with two maids Of honor offering
her silver baskets of rare buds, which she
appeared to enjoy very much. Miss
Gsnevievs SDecGG represented the hOral
beauty, herself more beautiful than the
flowers. At each corner Of the smmptu-
u vehicle were tsstefully arranged little
srbOrs for the fit hsbitsti0n of Spring and
Sumner CHE Misses GraunOur6 Winter
Miss HOenl and Autumn Miss MenUges)
The decoration Of this chariot was very
elaborate and appropriate, and the young
ladies that represented the seasons were
got up with an artistic eye TO charsc-
JerlZatOn.
h THIRD WAGON
was that of the Bruderbund. In the
center Of that there was a queen, got up
in an overwhelming toilet. The members
Of the Brudsrouud seemed determined TO
have the finest wagon, if possible, in the
procession, drawn by o horses, and
driven by no less 3 parsonage than
Flsbsrty. The whole turnout looked "a
thing Of beauty" Round the queen, Miss
Louisa Wsrnesy, were grouped about
thirty nicely dressed children. The car
was nicely decorated, and was as lofty rs
any Of the others.
Nay QUEEN.
The fourth car was mostly all flowers.
It was got up by the general decoration
committee of the societies, On this rode
the May Queen, In rOysl glOry-Miss Do
"a W2ldTing. This young lady may justly
claim precedence of all others for beauty.
The same idea of TASTE and appropriate
ness mat characterized other things in
the procession was observable here. The
Queen Of May would readily be taken for
that parsonage, even were she not dec,
Grated % pointed out as such. She
wore 4 simple crown of flowers, and had
the skirt Of her dress fringed with oak
leaves. She looked beautiful. The May
Queen wagon was much and Justly adj
mired. After this, GOepel had a large )
wagon full Of young ladies. TheR came
BAKERS
vehicle, This was an immense affair.
Overs1adOWed with leaves and branches,
On either side of the column supporting
the pinnacle Of the arbor stood q baker,
and at their feet lay scattered bread, in
all sorts Of beautiful shapes, while it
hung in various fantastic shapes from the {
branches and festO0ns Of he srbOr. 1t /
was proper that e wagon, represent {
ing the civilized horn of plenty, should 8
follow so closely the vehicle which carried /
May ver the land scattering smiles. The q
Dakersa and butchers, on horseback, wound J
the procession. In this order IL moved d
over the route that had been decided upon {
up Poplar to Second, up Second to Mar
ket, Market to Main, along Main TO Beale ]
street, and from there 10 the grounds. Z
TIE vehicles halted at the gate. The I
children slghted and we're formed IN q
inside the fence, and msrchedI
through the park, headed by the band,
Alter they had paraded round a while, c
they were SLOWED TO break up into csc I
and private parties, aud amuse them
in any way they wished. In the /
meantime the big wagons were brought
into the park, placed in picturesque situa- p
tons, and photographs taken Of them, r
UNITY. 9
The fact Of German unity was beauti- |
fully illustrated by the celebration of Y
yesterday. From the high peaks Of The y
70 the Baltic Sea. each land, zach .
province, each valley sent q representa- !
i've. Henry Eshman, Of a City Coun- !
eli, htly represented the land of HOf8r :
Winklereid. The white cross on a red q
strongly reminded one of the great
successful struggles for freedom that
were made by That gallant people.
. Ny suffering country shall be freed, :
And shine with t6nf0ld glory" y
So spake ths gallant WinkIereid, :
Renowned in German story. :
o No tyrant, even Of kingly grade, G
Shall cross or darksn my way" l
flashed his sword, and 30 he made y
For Freedom course, a highway. Z
AT THE PARK. (.
The preparations at the Park were very 3
complete and satisfactory. The shooting I,
the r~efresbment stands, the ora D
Or's forum, the swings, the dancing cir "a
lie, the music, all were complete. And J
preparations were appreciated and re- Z
by an attendance such as was u
seen at the Park bsfore. 81
Tx MUSIC
zas Of a superior character. Under the
leadership of Professor Schultz. an =
fOrcs of singers and Hand Il
band gave some hne pieces,
them the Watch on the Rhine,"
FathsrlaDd," and other popular Ger b
lan airs. OF
GRAFTON. q,
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