Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-07-13
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND
THEIR FRIENDS
Enjoy a Delightful Barbecue at
mr.HOrsfalA =, In the Country

For some years past Mr.. Horsfall,
an Englishman by birth and educa>
ton, prominent Mason and knight
Templar, living near Bond Station, in
this county, has given an annual bar
becue aid days entertainment to the
Knights Templar of this city. Yes
terday was the day for this year.
At an early hour the Knights
and their friends assembled at the
Louisville and Nashville depot, where
two extra cars we're attached to the
outgoing train for their special accom-
mediation. The following is almost a
complete list of those who went:
Sir Marcus Jones and family,
Sir A f Davis and family, Sir
j W Waynesburg and family, Sir s d
Haynes and family, SSi Sir Z B Suggs and
family, Sir F I Edmondson and fam
lily, Sir A NJ Musson and family, Sir
W Spott Smith and family, Sir Hans
Lemon and family, Sir A Hum and
family, Sir W q Schwalmyer and fam
lily, Sir + ] Turnbull and family, Sir
Ben Bingham and family, Sir W j
Wiggin and family, Sir Joseph Haines
and family, Sir B Fox and family, Sir
r D Groves and family, Sir j d
HUM and family, Sir Geo e Rudisell
and family. Sir J W Kinney and fam
lily, Sir W r Sims and family, Sir P I
Wright and family, Sir f NJ Nelson
and family, Sirs f Bowen. 7 j Bar.
chus, H B Cullen, L LaareDson, w J
Jones, P N Stanley, r g Williamson,
A Gerdland, P H Winkler, J j MurA
ply, Hopson, Mrs B Il Price and fam
ily, Mrs j w Graham and family,
Mrs Q j Scherer, Miss Roosa, Miss
May Porter, Miss Porter Rice, Mrs
Minnie Bowler and mother, guests at
Mr. Hunn's; Miss Sophia and Mrs
Beulah Wiley, Mrs NJ q Pearee and
family, Mr. e Whitmore and family,
Judge r ] Morgan, Mrs Henry Fer
suSon and family. There were quite
number of other ladies present
whose names could not be obtained.
A ride of fifteen miles through a
fresh looking, we'll cultivated coun>
try aud the cool morning air brought
a sparkle of pleasure and fresher
glow to every cheek. The party was
let off near Bond Station, and walk
of half a mile brought them to the
stately old mansion known as the Sam
Bond place, which with its 1000 acres
of land, became the property of Mr..
Horsfall few years ago. A cordial
country welcome awaited them, and
they soon made themselves comfort
able and at home. The Knights Tenn
plar took out with them fine band,
which furnished excellent music at
intervals throughout the day.
Colonel Dick Mason. the popular
gentleman and skillful caterer, had
prepared splendid barbecue, which
was served at noon in the large grove
in front of the house. Mr.. Horsfall
had ordered out from the city full
supply Of beer, ice cream, cigars, etc.,
and there was the greatest abundance
of everything that heart or appetite,
natural or artificial tastes could sug-
gest. Captain R. G. Williamson, Of
this city, was untiring in his efforts to
attend to the wants of the guests and
Colonel Dick Mason was ubiquitous
and everywhere in demand. 1t was
next thing to barbecue to hear his
cheerful laugh. He managed every
thing in admirable style and came in
with the genial host of the occasion,
Sir Knight Horsfall, for a share of
high appreciation and hearty thanks.
Ali in all, it was very delightful day.
There we're present probably one hun.
bred and fifty persons, and yet several
barbecued animals were taken up and
left untouched. 1t was princely en-
tertainment at the hands Of the liberal
host and will long be most pleasantly
remembered. The party returned on
a special train and reached city in fine
spirits about Z o clock. Before leaving
Messrs. r. Q. Williamson, Z. r. Nell
son and Mr.. Barchus were appointed
a committee to prepare resolutions Of
thanks and send them to Mr.. HOrsfall.
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