The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-04
CRAB ORCHARD, KY.
A MOST DELIGHTFUL WATERING
PLACE.
Delightful Music, Good Air, Good
Eating-Expert Dancers and
Beaux Wanted.
CORRESPONDENCE OF TaE APPEAL

lCoRREsPOSDENCE or TIE APPEAL.
CRAB ORCHARD, KY, July 81
Over the Memphis and Charleston
road, through the valley OF the beau
tiful Tennessee with arrow like swift
nees, we were borne to that charming
resort. An hours delay at Ohatta-
nooga and thrse hours at Kuoxvil e,
brought US here at the unwelcou
hour OF 1:30 am. At the depot IN
immense omnibus was in waiting, and
after refreshing drive Of one mile
over one of those delightful turn
pixies 80 famous in Kentucky, we
drew up in front OF the hotel at Grab
Orchard Springs. II was 1.-The witch
ing hour" OF midnight, yet bright gas
lights lit up the beautiful grounds, and
the sweet perfume of flowers ladened
the air as they blossomed in tsstefully
arranged plats through the green
lawn. A dreamy revery stole over
me, and sweet memories vera revived
VIII ch might have had full indul-
gence but for the voice Of tbs polite
porter respectfully requesting 40
show us TO our rooms" On beds
OF snowy whiteness we were soon in
dream land" not to awaken until
the sun had spent its freshest and
rosiest rays, and the sweet strains
from Mikado by fine band near our
windo ", reminded us there was yet
much more to enjoy in this lovely
pla Q. A delicious breakfast gratitied
our hungry appetites, and then
promenade through the spacious par
Tors and ballroom and around the
long broad galleries revealed to me
many of the attractions of this far
famed health giving resort. In grouls
sCatt sIed here and there under the
shade trees we're lovely chi dren romp.
ing in their innocent joy, and in
cool retreat just beyond sat maiden
fair and gallant knight, brestbing
strains We half suspect not unfamiliar
to our willing ear in the "happy long
ago." On the front gallery are grouped
a circle of elderly ladies, intent upon
all kinds OF fancy work, discussing
some new stitch in embroidery, or
some rGcent patti RI for a crazy quilt,
interpreted now aud then with
little innocent gossip, without which
no watering place is entirely COM
plete, you know" Every night the
the band plays and the ballroom is full
OF gay dancers, the children always
opening the evenings entertainment,
and here must note how much is
provided for the enjoyment of the lit
lie ones They have an importsr CO
opd latitude ba,a raral,, ooa,, a e,,uo
mer resorts ELSEWHERE. OF the virtues
OF the water il is almost eedless to
write. They are known and valued
everywhere, but to be enjoyed should
be drank fresh and cold from the large
coolers that are convenient to all who
thirst. The livery is unusually good
aud 30 reasonable that the luxury of q
drive or horseback ride is quite in the
power Of all to enjoy, The table is
uniformly good-better than l have
ever tasted at a summer resort--end
everything beautifully served. In
fact, | have rarely seen place that
Offered greater Undue m 9nts 10 the
pleasure seeker, and / am sur
pris ID that every nook and corner
are not crowded with visitors
There are many nice, elegant people
here, and guests are daily arriving.
Next week a military encampment
vill enliveu the scene wonderful lv.
b aux ara sea CO spd in great demand,
and ! hear liberal offers are being
made for an importation of elegant
da cling young men, aud ! am sure
none who come can fail to feel "the
hall bad not been t9ld' of this chalm-
ing place and is bright delights
G.. @. A.