The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-14
PREPARING A RETREAT.
ESTIVAL PARK TO BE BEAUII-
FLED AND Adorned.
A Scheme which Ought TO Pay I'm
Spite OF ImpressariO Full
toms Failure.

Ahht thtko huu iODpUCbnbio POAhoh
OF the community which is COM
PEELED TO patiently bear the bur-
den and heat Of the summer IN this
vicinity will be doubtless we'll pleased
to know that q season oil recreation on
a well organized basis ha, been ar.
ranged for their benefit at Estival
Park. The proprietor OF this, the only
desirable place OF summer resort, had
received several 0vertures from man.
ayers and caterers for public amuse.
ment, but negatived all in favor OF
Mr.. William Il. Crosby, the proprietor
of tho Dime Museum. His choice Of
lessee was based on the fact that
Mr.. Crosby has the confidence Of all
classes Of citizens n Memphis in his
managerial ability, his push and en-
ergy and the success which has
crowned his efforts in the face of adj
verse circumstances in the effort to
provide cheap and good amusement
Tor the masses. With the view OF as
containing Mr.. Crosby's plans FOR the
season, q representative OF the APPEAL
had an interview with him yesterday.
He found the man OF shows In his Office
putting a cigar after sending an audi
dence down 10 the theater."
"Do you think that the park will
preye a financial success2" was asked.
II haven't the least doubt Of ii. The
people a Memphis are quick to APP
preciate good thing when they see it,
and know from experience that no
community in this country Is quicker
10 patTon1e an entertainment which
is reasonably good one."
"When will the season commence ?"
81 propose to open the gates to the
pubhc on the evening Of July LIST and
TO conhnue open until October 18th,
or later II the weather continues ia
vorahlo."
"What improvements do you in
tend making to the groundsT"
"Wdl, In the first place we shall
gravel al the walks, attend 10 the turf
ing, arrange beds Of flowers and bring
In large number Of palmettoee and
other kinds OF tropical trees and
shrubs The grounds will be hand
somely illuminated at night with cleo
trio lights, which will make them as
bright ~ by day."
"Will there be any outdoor sttrac-
tionse"
"UertAinly. We shall make quite a
feature Of this part OF each perform
ance. have commenced TO engage
frstclass acrobats, gymnssts, uaPeE.
lists and wire walkers. By the way, l
have written for a date to the man
ager Of the celebrated Blondin, the
hero Of Niagara, and have no doubt Of
being able TO present him to the good
people OF Memphis. On holidays,
and probably each Saturday, there
will be fireworks"
about the musical features ?"
{" have thought Of that. |
will have a platform erected
around one OF the biggest live oaks
for the orchestra, which think will
be the Vienna Ladies' Orchestra OF
fourteen instruments, which delighted
musical circles in Chicago last sum-
mer. A promenade concert can be
enjoyed by all. There will be seats
under the trees, and a large refresh
ment booth where the delicacies OF
the season as we'll ss the substantisls
will be served at moderate prices and
in recherche style"
"How about the liquor question:"
"None in mine, thank you. lshould
not dream ( asking the authorities for
license, because l do not want glass
Of liquor sold on the premises. You
see | seek the patronage Of the best
people, whether they be the upper ten
or the working classes, and | will not
allow liquors (of course mean intoXi-
eating ones( TO be used where 30 many
ladies and children will assemble. In
the theRter," continued Mr.. Crosby,
IL shall play series Of tirst-class COM
psnies, representing English comic
opera, light comedies, and now and
then vocal and instrumental concert
suppO 70 you have seen the theaser
Well, shalt Just double the size oil
the stage and place opera chairs oil
the latest design in the auditorium
l shall make a special effort to have
order and decorum at Estiyal Park
that will exclude the roughs and dis
reputableS Of both sexes; in word
to make it a suitable resort for respect
able people only"
What do you propose will be the
price Of admission ?"
twenty-five cents general admis
sion, with a small additional Zee fol
reserved seats in the theater.'
Mr.. Crosby evidently means busi
ness, and will doubtless be as good al
his word in making Estivsl Park
summer resort which will be a credi
to the city,