Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-01
THE EXCURSION,
Our Chicks and Their Sweefbearts
ON the WaVe-The Steamer ILL.,
nOIs on a Moonlight
Excursion.

Theexcursion Of the Chickasaw Guards
on the steamer Illinois last night was
one Of the most enjoyable ever INDUCED
In. Shortly after eight o'clock the grace
full steamer backed out from the wharf,
went some distance up stream, where,
turning round, she sped past the city
and down the m0oDlit stream. % bOaId
were not only the ChickasaWs, bat ma
ny Of the prettiest ladies OF the city, and
also gentlemen who were invited to par.
ticipate in the excursion. As the steamer
sped past the wharf the view from the
hurricane roof was one of picturesque
beauty. Soon the city, with its gleam-
ing lights ard bluff crowned squares,
was left far behind, and the happy ex.
cursiOnists utilized the excellent music
in behalf OF the most attractive OF all
amusements-dancing. The scene { d
board was not less attractive to
the eye than pleasant to the
heart, for the Chickassws, in their
handsome uniforms, and the beau
tiful ladies, moving 60 gracefully
and easily In the waltz, constituted tOtN
ensemble that would enlist even the
feelings Of stole. Merry, indeed, was
the occs sion in which The party in
dulged, but not only did music and the
dance contribute to the enjoyment OF the
excursion, many a pleasant tete-a.tete,
promenade on deck, and cOterie of
friends and lovers, we're among the de-
lightful features of the evening. And
the night was fair and beautiful ss the
vision of love itself-falr as The teemiDg
wish, and beautiful as the fancy's holiest
form, and from the steamers Prov the
waves were dashed not lie clear than
the crystal diamond, while refreshing
breeges kissed alike the cheek OF tsirest
woman and chivslrous men. Truly was
it night on the waves, and the moon
is on high, hung like gem on the broS
Of the sky.n And thus locking out
upon the lone SAUNDERS Of the stream
meath the smiles Of the moon, or with
music's inspiring strains engaging in
the masses OF the dance the Chickasaws
and thciH guests enjoyed an excursion Of
the happiest character IMAGINABLE. To
Meesrs. Louis Frierson, Richard II.
Allen and Arthur Taylor, the commit
tee OF srraDg smepts ION the part of
the company, is due the thar ks of
ali who participated. Their attentive
politeness and graceful management OF
the party were cOmmendable, IS we'll as
satisfactory to everybody. In fact, the
SulCkdSaW OuafuS are QOEeO IOr the
social accomplishments and culture of
It's members upon every occasion,
whether OF q priVsto Or q public nature.
To Captains Mark and Geo. w. Cheek,
owners Of the popular steamer Illinois,
all express thanks for their Iiberality in
rendering the boat and inviting the ex-
cursion. This ia appreciated by the
Chiokasaws, aud also by their friends.
The music by the steamers band
wss quite good, and coupled
as it was with an excursion
of 30 much enjoyment, lis strains will
linger long in the hearts of the exeur.
sionists, awakening bright memories of
joy and mirth. In every respect the oc.
casion excslled, perhaps, any other ofits
kind, and was certainly enjoyed by ev
cry participant. 1t is another event in
the social history OF the Chickasaw
Guards that will be remem bered with
feelings Of pleasur and pride, not only
by the members Of the company, but by
their guests. And all join in the wish
that the MessTs. Cheek and Secretary
Joe Speers may live long and happily to
run the swift steamer and meet their
many friends in Memphis and along the
mighty rivers course. l.