The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
DIR. D. T. PORTER,
where the following named ladies as
slated Mrs. PortAr in the ranantinn.

Mrs Ih9s Bsrrett, Mrs, j; A; Omberg,
Mrs. Tom Gale, Mrs. Owen LILLY.
Mrs. W. Caldwell, Mrs. H. A. Hunter,
Mrs. Simpson Tate, Mrs. @. K. Tucker,
Mrs. RObt. Nc lain, Mrs. John Poston,
MRS. Joseph Bruce, Mrs. I. ], Latham,
mrs. Il allie Simps on, Mrs. X. +. Patterson,
Mrs. ?. u. BrysOn, Mrs. NJ. Larkin,
Mrs. j. +. Sellers, Mrs. /. f. Peters,
| MIS-. W. S. Bruce.
After brief but agreeable stay O
thirty minutes duration the party pro
ceeded to
ST. AGEES's ACADEMY,
where inspec ion was made of th,
building and classrooms and tn,
methods Of instruction in use there
Miss Bessie Woodsop, a little miss O
II Yeas, recited "The Bridge" witt
euch skill and dramatic ability tina
Mr.. Chse. Dudley Warner walked oveI
to her and complimented her warmly,
The next place visited was the hos
pitable mansion OF
Mr., J. t. FARGAsoN,
where another bevy of beautiful ladies
were in waiting to do honor to the
party. Here another necessarily brief
stay was made owing to the limited
time at the disposal OF the visitors.
Among the ladies who assisted Mrs,
Fargsson were
Misses Fargasons Miss, Marsh NewYork
MISS Brown, Mrs. Frazier Hoist,
MIS- Dr. Mauryi Mrs. Maj. Edwards.
THE HIGBEE SCHOOL
was next visited, Just as the young Ia
dies were Ia the act OF filing into their
classrooms from the play grounds,
and the precision and order that
marked the movements Of this large
body of young ladies, elected high
praise from the visitors. In the pfi-
mary room there was sight singing 80
excellently well done as to leave a
very favorable impression on all the
auditors. In the study hall the entire
school was addressed by
MR.. CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER
with that touch OF gentle humor of
which he 30 agreeable an exponent.
Music in the psrlor by young lady
pupils followed, after which the party
reluctantly bstook themselves to their
carriages and were driven to the
MITCHELL AND MAURY INFIRMARY,
where q thorough inspection was
made, and the highest encomiums
were expressed by Mr.. Warner and
bis companions at 30 exceptional
an evidence of the growth Of the
South, in the things that concern and
in the direction that most
illustrates an advanc.
ing civilization. From the eanitarium
the party dove to the palatial resi-
dence OF
Mr.. ]. G. Nicely,
on Adams street, where Mrs. Neely
and Miss Pearl Nicely were assisted in
receiving their guests by
Miss Maud Milburn, Mrs Milburn,
Miss Leuise Sneed, Miss Kate Thompson,
Miss Kate Estes.
PIE CLARA CONWAY INSTITUTE
was next visited. Misses Wilson,
NoIheet, Ssllie Forrest and Estelle
Lucas entertained the visitors with
Rotations, and Miss Matte Hawkins,
whose rich voice has go often de-
lighted audiences at Miss Conwsy's,
,ang with foe taste and feeling, and
was never in better voice.
As the party were about to leave
Miss nnie Bruce advanced and,
much to Mr.. Wa-ner's surprise, pre-
Iented him with a magnificent bou-
luet, accompanying her gift with a
most eloquent little speech, in which |
he alluded in appreciative |
erms to my Summer in
GARDEN" "The Backlog Stud |
es," the "Pilgrim" and other
works of Mr.. Warner, and thanked
he author for the pleasure she had
Irawn from their pages. Mr.. Warner
vas apparently deeply touched, and
banked her with much feeling,
aking occasion at the same time
o express his admiration OF the school
'uilding, it's commodious arrangement
nd the excellent management that
revsiled. He pronounced the school
DOM he was speaking in the hand.
omest he had ever seen. The resi-
ence OF
Mr. holland FoNTAINR
Tas mex visited, and here as elsewhere
There halt was made, the party
,ere charmingly entertained. Miss
Jamie Lightburne sang delightfully."-
number of songs, and contributed
o little to the success Of the recep-
on. Among these who assisted Mrs.
ontsine we're:
RS. " II, Seward, Mrs. W. W. Taylor,
re-, Matthews, Mrs LeiRht,
iss ]. Fontaine, Miss Pet Galloway,
Miss Alice Summers, Louisville.
AT the residence of
COL. Il. A. MONTGOMERY
le floral decorations were OF the most
aborats description an arch OF ever
'eens surrounded with two white
owes, bearing the inscription, swell
'me Harpers," ia letters of white on
background OF green, was
felicitous. In the
ming room an elegant lunch
as served upon a table loaded with
)wers with q border of luscious
apes. Col. Montgomery's dsugh-
rs:
r; . Julia Doyle Mis- : MSntEOmery.
ere assisted in the reception by Miss
ate Thompson. Among the gentle
en- present were:
:. Or. D. Il. Porter, Mr.. ]. z. FarRason,
!. Jas, PhsIan, Coi.H.A. MonsTomsry.
:. ]. M. Keating, Judge r. J, Morgan,
Judge b. M. Estes.
From Dol. Montgomsry,s the party {
ere driven to the Gayoso Hotel,
hence, after few hours, they were
corted to the residence OF Mr.. Ameri.
IS Hatchett, corner Linden and
ellington, where a reception was in
ogTess in honor OF Messrs. Demo- !
lie and Falls, of Nashville. Early
the evening an APPEAL reporter
lied on Mr.. Warner and requested ]
AN INTERVIEW,
lich was cheerfully granted. On be. !
3 Usner6d into the distingu shed
rter's room the reporter found him ]
II confronted by pleasant mannered
ntleman, of about fifty years OF age,
hose luKuriant crop OF blond hair ia
st turning silver. A thick but
ort bea d covers his face and
in, while under bushy eyebrogs
pair Of kindly eyes CLEAN from