The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-20
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twenty OF these determined young ladies
have filed articles OF incoration, pre-
scribcd uniforms and petitioned a
well known captain TO discipline and
drill them. This is no play-at-drilling
They are entered for contests and expect
TO score MS many points MS their opponents.
In contradistinction 10 the "Chickasaw
Guards" OF which they are an otlshoot,
they will be styled "Chickasaw God
desses," ami they deserve the title II any
band Of girls ever did.
Mrs. Browning says "the age OF chivalry
Is not past, woman yet lives, and II Ger
yantes had been wiser STILL he'd made his
don DONNA"
This new military combination about
convinces me that Mrs. Browning was
right; the call To arms would not 90 UNI
needed. Every fair member would rush
to the front, only taking time 10 see that
every button on her dress was fastened,
and to put her hair into clytie knot!
An enthusiastic speaker ut a recent con-
vention Of women, grew eloquent over
women's promptness and courage in pres
encc OF danger She said: Nothing
would daunt them, no dangers, however
great, could discourage them, no obstacle,
great or small, would irighlen them"
"les there would shouted small voice
from the gallery. "What?" demanded
the speaker. "A mouse" was the prompt
answer, which floorcd the eloquent mem
Der.
A new style Of saluiaton il now being
adopted where the Anglo.maniacs most do
congrcgate. While il Processes TO be new.
II is nothing more or less than n revival OF
the good Old-fashioned cOurtsy which our
grandmothcrs invented many moons ago.
At first sight IL reminds MS Of an awkward
country bow, and one would he immedi.
atoly classed with the large proportion Of
"waybacks' who are unfamiliar with the
modern convcniionnluics
Bowling and courisying Is nm art which
IL taught first Wv the dancing master, but
with more scicfce and skill by the follow
crs OF Delsarte. Al one OF Mrs. Clcvelands
recent receptions two giddy young crca-
lures performed the curlsy act with
good deal of grace, and seemed 10 enjoy
the pcrplcxed look which their action ere
atcd. But We will, perhaps. get used Ia il
Just as Matthew Arnold had to accustom
himself To tho naturalness 81 our women,
which struck him - one Of the progressive
features of this country.
At this season tho government station
nj Fortress Monroe IL perhaps the most
cnvicd spot among the many government
stations Just rs Newport win bc later on
among the naval forces. Alrlh and
amusement rule the hour ut this point.
where bellies and bcaux from all points OF
the country assemble and assist each other
In passing the spring and summer months
without ennui.
II the proposed trip Of the Chickasaw
Guards should become an actually, then
Old Point would receive an impetus in
the line OF sayety that would open the
eyes Of the old iogics. Between the ciu.
kcns, soldicry and the Regulars, It would
be hard for u girl 10 choose.
She could hardly prefer the lieutenant
Of the army and risk the chance OF wreck.
ing her happiness with the brave Young
private, who Is her devoted admircr NJ
home. And yet she must lose an opporlu.
nifty of being popular In the eyes oi the
world II she continues 10 cling To her ad-
mlrcr. IL il fearful responsibility, aud q
girl generally winds up by doing both
things alternately aud getting irrctrioyably
mixed up and lost in the shuttle.
II would be trap full Of glory for the
boys aud one OF pleasure 60 the large
crowd who would surely accompany them.
II takes Old Point to get up novelties
In the way OF auluscmCnta. II is credited
with having originated donkey parties,
progressive angling aud there's no doubt
that the game Of hearts had It's origin at
this susceptible place,
A recent german at that place was
danced in which The couples were made
up of grown people and children. A well
known society bell had for partner q
tiny little fellow in knee trousers, while
the leader, one OF the lcuionnnts OF the
fort, danced with mite Of miss In pima
iorcs Most people would draw a line at
children, aud they nr right
While, ~ n rule, children are good
dancers, they arr decidedly dctrop IN
ball room where people dance for the
pleasure Of H.
A bright little youncster OF our ncquaint-
nncc was recently observed In the act Of
busiling and padding. and being qucs.
toned, remarked she was only getting
ready 90 see Mr.. - la friend OF the
iamilyl, who was coming that evening.
There are children who are indeed fathers
10 tho men.
Poiurs About People.
Dr. I. l.. sim AMI daughter, Miss Maud
Mckinney, have rcturned from the East
Miss Mamie Conly, handsome bru.
nciic, OF New York. Is the guest Of Mrs. Is.
4. Carncs, on Iindcn street
A number Of young ladies' and gentle.
men enjoyed q dance at the State female
college on Friday evening last
A leap year patty was given on Wed.
nesday evening lhsl at the residence of
Mr. Q. ]. Sclden, ON Adams street
Miss Miriam Nelson leaves next week