Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-24
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This humble and Insignificant iudi-
vidual, who does the local scTibbliug
for the CHRONICLES met with the I'M
expected good fortune to form one of a
quartette who enjoy Jed a pleasant three
hours drive yesterday evening. The
other three distinguished gentlemen
composing the quar.ette were Col.
Rush Strong and Col John Hudiburg,
trde and it representatives of the
great business center, Market Square,
and, in fact, we might say, of Knox
vile, aud Mr.. II. c. Barry, We local
Of our esteemed c0temp0rary, the
Tribune. For the enjoyment of
the drive we are indebted to the gen
erosity aud public spiritedness of our
valued friend Reps. Jones, OF the en-
terprising and Hide~awake livery firm
of Thompson & Jones. He placed at
our disposal The very best turnout
their Palace Stables affords. The We
hicle was one of the latest and most
modern styles of carriages, bran new
acquisition to their livery business,
just purchased at q cost of about
81, 100, and it has scarcely been out of
the stable before. 1t is rugged up in
magnificent style, and certainly
eclipses anything in the livery line in
this part of the country, aud a more
easy riding vehicle we have never
seen.
Being thus comfortably seated and
drawn by pair OF spanking blacks,
we were ready for the drive. There
was no trouble in determining where
our destination should be, for where
should we go but to the Island
Home" that garden spot of East Ten
nessee, the " Central Park" of Knox
Vile, as it were. We found there
every thing budding out beautifully,
and assuming its spring dress in
most cheerful aud attractive style.
We also found the ever-sccommodat-
ing and obligiDg owner, Hon. Perez
Dickinson, on the ground ready to
show us around and display the many
attractions. SO much has been
said about this magnificent piece of
property that anything like an elab-
crate description is not necessary here.
The half has not been told, however,
and it has only to be seen to be appre-
ciated. Il is indeed well worth a visit
at any time. Great Improvements are
constantly being made, and everything
is in excellent trim st this time. The
wheat crop, especially, is looking ex.
ira well, and one large field is the
finest we have ever seen at this season.
1t was a great pleasure to witness the
new improved plan Of preparing corn
ground in progress.
In the course of s week or so there
will be additional attractions, when
the great variety OF flowers which the
hot houses contain are set out. We
noticed in the hot houses q few straw
berry pIants, of Mr.. f. S. Sheppard's |
growing, on which were fine luscious
fruit almost fully ripe.
To say that we enjoyed the trip |
would but mildly express it. 1t has
seldom ever before fallen to our lot to |
pass so pleasant an afternoon, and if we
were not afraid of being accused ofar-
roganee, we might say that it was g
very fitting dedication OF Messrs.
& Jones' new turn-Out,
which will give it character, and we
hope 1t may make frequent trips to
Island Home" If any one else is
lesirous of a similar dedication, at
my time, we will give our permits
ion to be counted in as one Of the
educators.