Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-27


their YOuth-E Magnificent sup
per-Beersheba AS a Summer tte-
sort-SOme Nashville Men of Note,
etc.
To the Editors Of the Union and American:
BEKRsHEBA SPRINGS, July 25, ISL
The ball that came off at Beersheba is one
of the most brilliant affairs of the season.
Every preparation having been made by
the munificent proprietors of the springs
for this occasion, it is needless to say to
those who are acquainted with MIR. Scott
and his lady, that it has been q complete
success. The ballroom occupies the story
above the dining room, and is nearly one
hundred and fifty feet long. At 8 o'clock
this evening this was brilliantly illumina-
ted and the band of music occupied the
rostrum ready for the dancing to begin.
/ In few minutes the ladies and gentlemen
begun to pour in. Never have we seen
more radiant and transcendant beauty
than was displayed on this occasion. Not
the poetical beauty of Persian princess
adorned with glittering diamonds from
oriental mines and decorated with all the
splendor, luxuriance and gorgeousness
peculiar to the East, could surpass in love-
liness and attractiveness the ladies this
evening.
In the evolutions of the dance, with
cheeks flushed by the gentle excitement
AID eyes beaming with joy, and gladness,
and love, and exhilaration, ard their
beauty heightened snd adorned by the
splendor, richness snd magnificenCe of
their costumes, they reminded one of the
Hours Of the Koran, and resembled,
when seen from distance, the animated
particles of the rainbow. The gentlemen
in attendance are highly intelligent and
social, and are in number fewer thsn the
ladies. We observed many engaging in
| the dance and exhibiting unusual activity,
who have passed beyond half century.
This class is distinguished for certain
courtliness Of manners which marked
ante-bellum days among the Southerners.
They feel all the joyousness, elasticity and
buoyancy of youth, and are not eXcelled
in gracefulness by the younger men. In
fact, il is impossible for either the old or
the young TO live for any length OF tune
at Beersneba without feeling the rcjuve-
mating and inspiriting influences OF the
mountain air. 1t infuses new life, it re-
stores the wasted form, it tiushes the
sunken cheeks, it kindles the languid eye
and gives a higher power and capacity
for social and intellectual enjoyments.
The table prepared for this occasion
was one of great beauty and supplied
| with all the viands that could tempt the
palate of an epicurean. 1t was arranged
so as to form three sides of q square with
two wings projecting from the ends of
the open side in opposite directions. 1t
was highly decorated with flowers and
loaded with great pyramids of cake, fruit
and other delicacles. Great praise was
awarded Mrs. Scott Tor her eminent sue
cess in this particular.
There are many Nashvillians visiting
the springs, and are perfectly delighted
with the place. Indeed, we do not see
how it is possible for any one not to en-
| Joy himself at such spot 80 blessed by
nature, art and social life. The only
wonder is that there are not hundreds
| here, far removed from the heats and OPP.
| pressions and musquitos of the capital.
| The thermometer falls to so deg. every
night and rarely rises to 80 deg. at mid
| day.
One of the most interesting and intelli
| gent gentlemen OF the South is now on 6
visit 10 the Springs-the Rev. Edward
| Fortajne, of New Orleans. He is deiiV'
ering q series of lectures en- ethnology,
which show great thought, research snc
learning. As ply sicIst, ne has but few
equals in the Mississippi valley. A grad
uate of West Point, while he is thorough
ly scientific, he is emint ntly practical snC
is highly giftedas writer. Hehss prep
aration work on "Ho1o the World aOG'
Poopled," and expects to publish it thi'
fall.
The Rev. Mr.. Graham, of Nashville
delivered an excellent sermon, well con
ceived, highly appropriate and beautifully
writer, at IL o'clock, Sunday, and Mr.
Fontaine one at night. Both were able
and greatly admired.
| Ouc city men, Messrs. Wills d Kleiser
are winning GOLDEN opinions from al
classes for their courtesy and kindness t
visitors. They keep the choicest article
in their line. They are also the lessees o
the billiard rooms, where the loVer
Of this game of science aud skill al
to be four nearly every hour of the day
Mr.. Kirkpatrick & Co., of Nashville
h we branch of their business here, ant
appear TO be doing tolerably lively bust
ness.
The square or court is q scene of gTea
sport and enjoyment among the Juveniles
Here are erected for them swings, Gro
quet arches, gymnas'ic poles, etc, ant
not far off is building devoted to MIN
pins, where all sizes and sexes meet /,
! play.
But we close this article by saying
that we know of no place where Their
can be found such a diversity of enjoy
ments, social, intellectual and physical
as at Becrsbcba. MORE ANON.