Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-01-29
THE FESTIVAL.
For the Benefit of the Fund or the
Young Mems Christian AssOcIa-
ton, at Rocco Hall.

! AS we announced in the APPEAL some days
since. festival for the benefit of the Young
/ Mems Christian association was commenced
on Monday last at Rocco hail, and Is now in
/ progress, which appeals directly to the SYM
pathles OF all who would see that most
! admirable association sustained. At this
| late day 10 is not necessary 70 enter
| into eulogy of tbis body, It's
! the country. plainly evidenced in The inn
/ proved status of those for whose especial
| benefit It was organized, and many of whom
owe TO II all the blessings of improved social
position and worldly prosperity as well as an
! opportunity Of assisting in the dissent tnation
OF religious truth. It is worthy, then, OF
support-Worthy OF all we can do to sustain II,
and the festival now in progress for its benefit
will, we hope, be made the means
OF rePlseing the Iund .,,,,9 expended ,qei
Its career OF usefulness may be continued,
free OF all pecuniary embarrassment We
pleased with the display which we have but
poorly described, more from want of space
than Inclination.
THE BAPTIST TABLE.
The Baptist denomination has a very pretty
table covered with pyramid cakes, apples
confections and candies. The columns and
arch are wreathed with evergreens and fes-
toOned in a tasteful manner. In the center Is
cross OF red, white and green anna
fanthS surrounded by an evergreen wreath.
At each corner are baskets and other cedar
wreaths presenting a very natural appear
ance and giving the table the appearance OF
some sylvan bower. Sitting on the stand
ornamental grasses, geranium, hagonia
and English ivy. This table is under
the charge of the Helping Hand club,
composed of Misses Kate Ennis, Ella Ennis,
Florence Waggener, Lizzie Craig, Mamie
Bruce, Cora Bruce, Ella Martin, and Lilly
Bruce. Miss Kate Ennis has the direct super
vision of this sumptuous table, and the other
young ladies assist her most pleasantly and
gracefully. Young gentlemen visiting the
hall will find this TO be popular stand.
THE PRESBYTERIAN TABLE.
Fg afaFf1 han
soonest in the room, and presents a very
beautiful appearance, the spOtleSS white cloth
being laden with jellies, cakes, creams, and
other delicious luxuries. The columns are
alternately WTeathed with tarletan and ce-
dar, the top frontispiece having a ground
tvy TytA bears anu IN cedar the word word
Presbyterian" On the table is pretty bas
ket containing English ivy, hagonla and
danes Thomas W. Brown, W. B. Galbreath,
Cummings Johnson, Miss Emma Brown, and
Misses Yancy, who are assisted by other
ladies.
THE METHODIST TABLE.
Mesdames Flaherty, Miller, Chiffon, Scar
broRgh, Surratt, Misses Anderson, Lizzie
Read, Minnie Pullen and Fannie Jefferson
have charge of the Methodist table, which is
handsomely fsstooned with white and PINK
tarleton and ornamented bead baskets of arti-
ncial flowers. This table is supplied with a
variety OF the most delicious delicaciss, and
has the most charming attendants, who are
no less handy than handsome.
REBECCAS WELL.
Rebecca's well, in the left hand corner of the
hall, is as attractive and inviting to the visit
or as an oasis to the wandering Arab. Miss
Annie Horton, an accomplished and winsOme
young lady, has charge OF the well, and few
who attend the hall leave without taking a
draught from this spring.
THE POSTOFFICE.
The poStoffice is at the west end Of the hall,
and although IL does not resemble a Grecian
palace, and is made of pink cambric, still ii is
quite popular. Like the rude ocean-sheu
which contains some beautiful pearl, this in
closure has within most beWitching lady,
Miss Minnie Pullen, who is at
all times ready with an appropriate
letter written in English, French, German,
Chinese or any other language. These letters
are of every desirable style, and as many of
them contain original poetry by a Memphis
lady, the contents prove interesting, amusing
and Instructive.
THE HAT STAND.
Miss Henrietta James has charge of the
hat stand, where it will be convenient for
every gentleman TO deposit his chGpeGU upon
entering the hall, and unless you Immediate
ly hasten away you may also leave your
heart.
THE ATTENDANCE,
80 far the attendance has been very good,
and a general interest seems to be aroused in
behalf Of this festival, which is open both
day and night.