The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-04
SOUTHERN NEW WORKERS
HOW THEY ENTERTAINED THEM
SELVES AND FRIENDS. RECENTLY.
Good Speeches, Plenty OF Fun and q
Fine Time Generally Goethe
society-The Spencer Sale OF Pictures
and Large Prices.
snocI,l corrcspondence Of zinc Appcnl.

salon" Of the Hotel Brunswick were two
notable gatherings last week. On the
evening Of Washington's birthday the
New York Southern society had its annual
banquet, and on Saturday evening tho
Goethe society gave its regular monthly
entertainment. The banquet Of the
southernes was an immensely successful
affair, over 300 noble representatives OF
our sunny cline participating. Asplendid
lot Of men they were in the conventional
evening dress, and il would be difficult to
find in any other society here an equally
strong array Of manly beauty. In tho
absence OF President Rives the vice-prcsi-
dent, Mr.. John O. Calhoun. presided, and ON
either side Of him sat the distinguished
guests Of the evening. The tables were
prettily arranged, that Of the president
running the full length OF the room, while
the smaller tables crossed and met 1t at
short intervals. The name of Washington
was spelled out by the different tables,
each one proudly bearing its letter. In
tho balcony at the east end Of the room
Lander held sway and charmed us with
many OF the old familiar tunes OF tho
south. appropriately intcrspersed with the
different national airs. The decorations
were simple and tasteful, while the menu
was very elaborate and artistic thiag.
The cover was parchment copy OF Kem-
ble's etching OF Uncle Remus. The old
darky Is sitting before bright log fro
warming his hands, and doubtless telling
one of his "Bre'r Rabbit" stories TO tho
pretty child who sits on low stool beside
him. What could be more eloquent OF
the genuine love for the dear ''ole Niger"
and the many associations connected with
his memory and our youthful days than
this selection Of q souvenir blythe Southern
society. There has been q great deal Of
talk about the negro among his much
proclaimed friends Of this part Of tho
country. but for the true sentiment to-
ward him we will find il in those who
were born and brought up in the south.
Besides the well.selected menu, the
toasts aud the list OF officers, were
the words OF "The Old Kentucky Home"
"On the Suwanee River" and "Ilail Co
lumbia." These were sung during the
evening by William Chester Baird, whose
fine manly voice Is heard too seldom now
adays The choruscs TO the songs were
given with splendid effect land without
having 20 refer 10 the card) by the entire
assemblage. As the musical portion OF
the entertainment began only after the
first flow Of champagne there was no hesi-
tation on the part Of any one present TO do
full justice vocally 10 the occasion. When
tho blue smoke began 10 curl gracefully
upward from the cigars, and when tho
Thermometer registered perfect content.
happiness and good will 10 all men, the
rare intellectual feast was offered and gen
timely enjoyed. Among the many promi-
nent speakers was Gen. Horace Porter,
| who Is almost unequaled ~ an after dinner
talker He responded 10 the toast, Tho
Solid South" and after speaking Of tho
solidity OF its representation there, re-
ferred 10 those "halcyon days ON the Mis-
sizippi river when men got up early and
partook OF something moist on an empty
stomach 30 as togct the maximum amount
Of excitement with the minimum Of
liquid, and when n man asked another 10
take something and he refused, the in
vitor usually drew deringcr on tho In
yitee and proceeded 10 construct an aper-
ture through his systom." The speaker
added that nowadays the deadly insult =
tamcly swallowed with the liquor"
Speaking OF the impressions which used 10
| tAl1l On DDlH bl1ttI VI niArbn anu bA&OU y
line, Gen. Porter related an anocdole 81
two Kentuckians meeting on a railroad
train crossing the Ohio river. One OF
them had sorry bilious look with a lar
of expression in hiseye. Tho other edged
up 10 him carefully, and opening the con-
yorsation pleasantly said, "You are an In
dianian. 1 believe f. "No," replied tho
finst then continuing In half aggrieyed,
half explanatory tone, 1--WE been sick;
that's what makes me look no bad" DIR.
Edward Atkinson, OF Boston, the eminent
staiistician, spoke ably and at length on
Southern Industries" He treated
the subject In his characteristically
intelligent and comprehensive man
ner, aud had the earnest attention
and warm appreciation Of his hearers.
by far the greatest enthusiasm wns mani
Tested when Mayor Hewitt was called on
torspond TO THE City OF New York" Ina
moment every man was on his feet, shout
ing Justify Cor Hewitt, and 10 the accom-
panimeni Of waving handkerchiefs and an
''orchcstcr-tusch" that gentleman slowly
arose, spoke and pleased every one with
the wisdom, force and directness Of his ne
marks. lie told southernen some truths
which had not been fully recognized before
and they evidently thanked him for his
calculations Other speeches followed, and
; with popping corks. merry laughter and
sweet music the banquet Of the New York
Southern society faded from view, but not
, from memory At the Goethe socioty's
meeting, Saturday night, It's president Mr..
Parko Goodwin, spoke on "The Theory OF
Art 10 most distinguished and elegant
audience, among whom were Robert q.
Ingersoll, Richard Henry Stoddard, Mon
cure ID. Conway and many members oil
sorosis. The subject Of Mr.. Godwin's dis
course was NO vast and far-ruaching that m
he himself put II, The only succeeded In
! reaching the threshold Of his subject" after
an hour and halfs talk. As Is the Gus
! tom nj these meetings, delightful hour II
. spent after the lecture In general teie-a-teto
conversations. when toothsome rcffcsh-
mcnts are served. The Spencer sale came
of last night, and Chickering hall wac
crowded 20 sulIocation, and big prices were
|, paid for most Of the pictures. Brcton'o
, lie soIr," which I spoke Of some time
since. fetched $50, 500, and $4,000 VIC
} given for Troyen's "Drove Of Cattle and
! Sheep" A really absurd feature 81 the
sale was the bidding on Diaz's pictures. A
notion seems 20 have gained ground herd
that this IL great artist, and 20 see hi9
! works bid up In preference 10 those Of med
like Daubigny and Duprc, would I've start
, hing In any place but this. Some Of tho
} better pictures were bought by the veteran
art collector, g. p. Avery, while Knocdler
and Schaus were heavy purchasers. Thu