The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-18
THE HARPERS' PARTY
HANDsOMELY ENTERTAINED AT
AUGUSTA. GA.
and writer's who Mainly
Make Up che Party.

Augusta (Ga.) Chrsniole: "The
Harpers have come aud gone. The
artists and editors have been among
Us and culled q surfeit Of interesting
data and sketches. The train Of the
Georgia railroad yesterday morning
brought the long expected party. Be
fore the introductions the eitisenf
generally felt that they already knew
the much delayed members Of the
party. The circumstances did not
however, Lessen the hearty greeting
that was bestowed on them singly and
wholly. The visitors, armed with note
and sketch bookG, at an early houl
gathered at the office OF His Honor
Mayor May, where carriages werefn
waiting to show the party the various
interesting and attractive features oil
the city. The drive embraced all that
suggested itself to the enthusiasm oil
the escort-made up Of members Of
Council and prominent c t'zsns- The
mills, the canal, Georgia Chemical
Work., Sand Hills, and the attractions
of the city generally were visited. The
points embraced by the artists Of the
party cover many OF our most pic
turesque spots. This usually eccen.
trio clais-the artlsts-are proiuse In
their praises Of Augusta aud her la.
dies. One regret seems to be unani'
nous: That they have been com.
PEELED by circumstances to depart after
so brief a sojourn among such justly
appreciated surroundings. Later In
the day the party was entertained In
the dining psrlors OF Lexius Henson,
and with the finishing courses, clash
Of repartee and the q w Of soul b idged
the imaginary chasm that has yaWned
between the two par les.
The presence OF Mr.. Warner in the
city gave many an opportunity oil
meeting noted writer, whom they
had only known through the medium
OF bis productions. His European
writings and his contributions to
periodical literature have given him
an enviable reputation throughout
this section.
Mr.. Kirke Munroe has firmly estab-
lished himself in the esteem OF those
who were fortunate enough to meet
him. Ia social converse we find In
him an ardent believer in the future
success OF the South. He has at va.
rlous times visited the South, and
comes tn us an Old friend.
Mr.. VIM. A. Harper, q son OF one Of
the publishers, accompanies the party
In the capacity OF guardian and chape
rome, Notwithstanding his tender years
His genial face and manner hiss won f)i
him many friends who will gladly
welcome him to q more prolonged
stay among US at any future time. i
is stated that his experience Of yes
terday WAS pleasant enough to have
him foster such desire.
The artistic position OF tue staff Il
ably headed by Mr.. Charles Graham
well known for his faithful and char
acteristlc work in this field, which
will, we hope, be better appreciates
by our community after the results o
the present tour are given 10 thu
world. He Is ably assisted in hi
labors by Mr.. Horace Bradley, an evel
welcome visitor, who is f4vorably
known In our social circles. II
| Mr.. John Durkin, New Oileanl
boy Of remarkable facility, also assist
Mr., Graham. Tue charac er work O
Mr.. Durkin Is well known to reader
OF the fayorite pnbgcatlonsoi the Har
pers, who remember his admirable
contributions on the late New 0ileanI
Exposition.
The other membsra OF the party or,
Mr.. Inman-ra son of Mr.. J. II, In
man, the originator OF the tour--ahC
Mr.. Mailer, the manager and embry'
poet OF the par y. ~ N
They nsake this Southern tour II
Mr., Inman's special car, in snmptueu
and palatial style-eytry want ant
convenience OF the p ,rty being antiCi
pated by corps Of attendants.