The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-13
BUT ONE M0NTEAGLE.
CHRONICLE OF THE PLEASANT
EVENTS OF A WEEK.
Rambling Amid the Picturesque En-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Lectures and
Sunday-School work-"Round Table"
Memphis People on the Ground.
Correspondence Of The Appeal.

Correspondence OF The Appeal.
MoNTEAGLE, Tenn, Aug, ll.-This be.
ing Satu rday, excursions are the order Of
the day. Roadways radiate from the as
sembly grounds to all points OF the COM
pass, and to all points of interest. South
and north are the border land of bluff and
its panorama of valley. Table Rock is
most popular from being nearest to the
Gates. The farthest and finest OF all
viewsis Alpine view. Out past a succession
OF peaks that seem by strange symetrical
wooing to have almost kissed each other,
they grow dim and DINNER in cloud.
wrapped distance. The bluff is precipi-
tous. A bold point invites to destruction
clouds that drift on to the rocks. This
morning shower fell. The leaves and
grass were renewed, and the sun made its
rainbow upon the clouds. All flowers
bowed their crowned heads and lost the
drops OF crystal jewels not to be reset.
The Coliseum had visit from pleasant
party. This is splendid formation Of
rock in semi-circular form. The path is
narrow, steep and uncertain. The bushes
have been clutched so often by the hands
OF the timid that the leaves look worn and
brown. Once down in the basin, the cool,
the quiet, the deep green, the water run
ming over green moss, the shade is so re-
freshingly cool, and the breeze that stole
up the ravine seems to have been arrested
by the fairies and changed into cool and
rest. This has been week OF rare pleas
ure to these who in spite OF natures ele-
ments, stay near the great amphitheater
that is mans creation.
The grand concert, in the program OF ex.
ercses, Mrs. llobson's name appearing,
some special music by the orchestra was
given, Mrs. Nickers' charming voice, and
many Others, came TO an abrupt close by a
storm of rain that deluged the earth. The
german at the hotel was postponed on ac-
count or the orchcstra's detention. This
was Saturday week ago. Several Mem.
phians were in the Adelphl theater when
the storm came, but lew were inconyen-
fenced.
Sunday last the Rev. NJ. b. Wharton,
ID, of Montgomery, Ala, delivered the
moningsermon The Rev. w. II. Black, OF
81. Louis, Mo-, delivered the evening ser.
mon. Its subject was "The City Slums.
The "round table" talks OF the c. L. $.
c. at o'clock each evening in the hall OF
philosophy, which, by the way, stands in
the midst OF the Memphis colony. Mr. and
Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. ShOtwell, Mrs. Caring.
ton Mason and families have selected the
beautiful hill for their homes. They hear
the elocutionary echoes; they see the
tahleauN OF the artists; at their outdoor
studies they overlook Lovers Walk, over
hear lovers talk, drive, ride and stroll on
the amble. In fact, have the 'lOyeliest
part Of the grounds rs their own undivided
possession.
We have seen the closing Of the Normal
Sundny-school work. Prof. Prichley's
Recital OF Pupils, most crcditable per-
Torrance, greatly enjoyed and enhanced
by rare appropriations by the artist him.
self. We had ON Wednesday, Prof. n. NJ.
NJ. French, director OF the Art institute
OF Chicago, who gave us inimitable lectures
upon historical topics, with marvellous
illustrations in rapid chalk sketches. "An
Hour with the Caricaturists," "Smilcs
and Tears" Form and Color" and
finally, John Gilpin's Famous Ride, "
for the children, made up the list OF
works.
DR.. Wharton delivered a brilliant popu.
lar lecture ON Voices from Buried
City" This will appear in the August
number of the MOniedglodH.
Then We had n wedding In the amphi.
theater. Miss Made wilkins aud Mr..
Williams, OF Mississippi. The decorations
were very elaborate, especially bower Of
evergreen with an enormous bell in the
arched canopy.
Mr.. NJ. G.. Kennedy, OF Philadelphia,
has arrived, and is leading the young PEG.
pies meeting.
Thursday night the receptions at the
different houses were greatly enjoyed. The
Shelby County house was decorated with
beautiful cyergreens, flowers and foliage
plants. The orchestra furnished music AT
each house In turn, four In number.
Among the reception committee Of the
Shelby house We noticed Mr.. Angus Camp.
bell, editor OF the GirdHer, Of Memphis,
the organ Of the Christian association.
The Young Mems Christian association
are here for their session.
A party from the teachers convention,
Of Cleveland, Tenn, are here.
The excursion 10 Lookout mountain had
fity.iour people in II.
There has been no limit 10 the enjoy.
mont, and the life here is nj its best. The
schools break up next week. Alabama
day aud Georgia day occur next week.
Everything Is going forward pleasantly
and successfully.
There Ia but one Montenrlc, although
there are many assemblies Memphis bas
done much 90 make this success.
TIE Most Agreeable,