The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-28
FIRST OF THE SEASON.
A REGULAR oLD-TIME DEMOCRATIC
LOVE FEAST.
Maj. J. N. Coleman, Famous for HIS
open.Hearted Hospitality. outdoes
Himself In an Effort at Raleigh Yes
tsrday-A Dinnor Fit for Kings.

There was q mysterious movement oil
carriages, buggies and other vehicles, also
a number Of horses, toward Raleigh. yes
terday. II was the Sabbath, and every
one In the procession maintained perfect
decorum. Not more than 100 Of the 100,-
900 Memphians knew why this long line
wended Its way toward the favorite little
suburban resort, and all Of those on the
inside were also on hand. The object Of
the journey was 10 partake Of Democratic
lovefeast, on the invitation Of Maj. J. M.
Coleman, monarch OF Raleigh, and pct Of
the Shelby and State Democracy. II was
the first OF the season, designed more to
draw and harmonize the conflicting ele-
ments In the party, than for general cleo
tioneering purposes.
The guests began to arrive at the scene
~ early on 0 o'clock, and continued until
o'clock pr at which hour the promised
dinner was arranged to be spread. Alto
gether there wero between seyenty-five
and 100, including candidates for county
Offices, ofiice-holders. leaders and others,
with few privates In the ranks here and
there 10 mako the occasion doubly inter
esting. That II was all Mai. Coleman had
promised and great deal more, was the
verdict OF one and ALL Everything per-
tanning TO well managed barbecue, with
u few popular side dishes 10 promote
relish were there, and above all the ut
most good humor prevailed. The host
seemed 10 DO omnipresent, scattering him
self all over the ground, extending words
OF cordial welcome, and seeing that not
the humblest Of his guests left during the
repast. The table was set In lovely val
Icy north Of the ravine in which the
springs are located, and where the heavy
foliage on overhanging limbs created cool
Ing shades and delightful breezes.
Conversation on politics was confined
almost exclusively 10 State Affairs, though
II Is fair 10 presume the candidates for
county Offices took Just n little advantage
OF the occasion 10 set forth their claims.
This, however, was sub rosa. IL was, In
the highest sense Of the term, love feast.
Even the invitation Of Mai. Coleman TO
his guests, In summoning them 10 dinner,
delivered through Col. julie Taylor, was
freighted with II. He said: "Maj. Cole
man requests me 10 announce that the feast
IL now ready, and waiting 10 be devoured.
The gentlemen who attended the late con-
veniion at Nashville and favored other
candidates than those who were nominated,
are alike welcome with those who came in
on the winning horse, and am proud 10
state that there Is no crow In this barbe-
cue, but only the choicest shoat and NUT
ton, seasoned for epicures. Waltz up"
And they waltzed. When the most raw
enous appetite had been appeased, there
was moro than the seven baskets full
spoken OF In the scriptures left
Maj. Colcman's hospitality did not stop
here. Gathering up all who felt 10 dis.
posed, he escorted them TO his residence,
where other lines Of refreshments were
served in great profusion. As an initiatory
least, the squire has set an example that
will 40 many days unequalled.