The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-30
TIE CHICKASAW GUARDS
DEDICATE THEIR CLUBHOUSE
AND ARMORY
With an Informal Reception, Which
the Elite Of the City At.
tended En- Masse.

Will pIODaply lake lanK rs Inc social /
event Of the season, and the company
gathered together to do honor to the
splendid mi i,ary Organization, whose
fame extends from New York to New
Orleans, was notable as being COM
posed of the very bsst elements OF
Memphis society. II anything were
needed to revive the grateful military |
trad tions that cluster around the |
name OF the "Chicks" and to give
new impulse to its career, it is just |
such an occasion as last night, and |
that man must be unimpression able |
inded who could fail to
catch some solt of Inspiration
FROM the bright eyes that flashed |
encouragement to new triumphs on
the tented fisld. And there is no
doubt that the effect of last nights
reception will lead to important re-
suits, and will eliminate in an effort
10 bring back TO Memphis the
banner Of mil!tsry superiority, and to
hang it where 1t belongs by right Of
merit on the walls OF the Chickasaw
Guards armory. That was tbs spirit
that prevailed everywhere last night,
aud it required no prophet to foretell
that the "Chicks" will bring that ban.
ner back or make gallant fight Tor il.
The present headquarters Of the com.
paBy are not only admirably adEptsd
Tor armory purposis, bu. for such
social uses as may tend to make II the
natural resort OF the members OF the
company in their hours Of leisure.
Catering on Second street, the visitor
ascends flight of broad stairs leading
to the floor above. At the head Of the
stairs on the right is the ladies' recep.
ton room, cozily furnished and pro-
vided with every appliance in the
way OF toilet articles, mirrors aud
other indispensable sdjuncts to fem
mime comfort. R-omy closets for
the storage of wraps aud clocks are
also provided,in SHIRT everything nee
essary TO make it very jewel of re-
ception rooms. Opposite the ladies
reception room is long and gor-
geously carpeted drawing room, ex-
tending back something like eighty
feet and opening into the reading
room, where long tables, provided
with the latest periodical literature
and surround d by luxurious am
chairs tempt the tired wayfsrer to
half an hour OF quiet diversion.
Electric incandsscent lights are sus-
pended about the tables and throw a
soft but brilliant light around.
Ascending another flight Of stairs
one is confron ed with the billiard
room, also brilliantly illuminated and
provided with four tables Of the most
approved manufacture. On the oppo.
site side of the hall and parallel with
it is the cardroom, modeetly and
quietly yet eegantly furnished and
aole to accommodate as many as fifty
players at a time. No gaming is per
mitted in the room, and games Of
skill, like whist and hearts, are favor
ties.
Running al right angles with the
hall on the same floor, and eX ending
the entire width of the building, is
the gymnasium, a roomy apartment,
furnished with trapizes, horizontal
bars, Indian clubs, and other appli.
auces for gymnssIic exercise, where
such Of the members as are that way
inclined may devote themselves to
the development of the muscular syJ-
tenn.
Ascending still higher one enters
the armoIy proper, long room for
drilling purposes, furnished with an
elegantly finishFd stand OF arms, con-
ing 100 guns. To the right is a some
what smaller room, lined with narrow
cedar close s, about 100 ia number,
each separate to itself, and provided
with a lock and key. Its here that the
uniforms Of the company are stored
away, each member having his own
compartment for the purpose. This
rapid outline will only serve to give q
rough idea of the commodious man
ner in which the new armory is ar
ranged, and how admirably it il
adapted to the purposes for which il
is used. There are many regimenta
srmoTies more extensive than that o.
the ChiCkssaws, but we hazard moth
ing in saving that no single company
in the United States can chAllengl
comparison of armories with the
company whose name is a part of thu
city's pride.
The ladies who;were present las
night seemed never to weary OF visit
ing the various departments OF tn
building, and seemed to find quite
fascination in the billiard room, wher,
they fingered with yearning looks
some even venturipg TO take up a GU
with gloved hand and endeavor b
propel the ivory spheres. Al
nold's band, as usual Furnished
delightful muse but it was to-
crowded to dance with comfor
and the attempt was not made till de
parting guests made gaps here an,
there in the crowded drawing room
The gentlemen present were, as
rule, in evening dress, but others wor
the fatigue uniform of lhe ChickasaV
Guards. There was no attempt q
elaborate costuming on the part G
the ladies present, the iniormslity G
= the oCc aston rendering 1t unnecessary
but few we're very elegantly attired
7 and a visitipg lady who wore blac
I velvet en- tram, with white silk bic
= cade, was very much admired.
The stream OF visitors continued a
/. the evening, and at times the jar
D was 80 great as to make locomotio
1 difficult, but all who came were hoi
: pitably entertained, and there was a
I, ways someone ready to do the hoI
1 ors OF the house. Capt. Carnes, |
Q fatigue uniform, was particularly q
I tentive in this way, and did much I
, cause the evening to pass pleasant!
l Among the ladies present were:
Miss Kate Estes, Miss Pearl Nicely,
Mss Mamie Lucas, Miss Mette Stratton,
Miss Lille Stratton, Miss LiESie Hunt
Miss Carrie Hunt, Miss Maud Milburn,
n Miss Mary Mallory, Miss Mette Humes,
Miss Marion Boyle, Miss Jennie Day,
y Mics Kate Maury, Miss Mary Martin,
Miss Sadie Strange, Miss N Lightburn,
: Miss Ida Bruce, Miss Edna Rambaut,
. Miss Madge Bruce, Miss Virgie Cash,
Q Miss Maggie Macrae, Miss Pet galloway,
i Miss Sallie Taylor, Miss Mamie Scaife,
A Miss Jennie Walker, Miss Louise Sneed,