The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-16
MONTEAGLE'S CHARMS.
THE PLEASANT IMPRESSIONS MADE
ON A VISITOR.
A Fine Place to Take the Children to
Spend the Summer-The Moral At
mosphere of the Place-Last Weeks
Events.


To the Editor Of The Appeal.
In addition to what what was said OF the
advantages Of this place-and well said
by your correspondent "Cottager," let m,
add something about the steps taken tt
remedy the evils which bore very heavily
last year on the management and on then
guests also.
First OF all, the great question OF a water
supply has been solved efiectually for all
time. BY a happy arrangement with the
Nashvill q Chattanooga railroad four
inch pipe and steam pump bring an abund
ant supply across the valley from an im.
mense spring Of cold, crystal water 1t
driven up the mountain side, an elevation
Of 965 feet, and received by a reservoir
holding 81, 900 gallons. From thence it is
delivered by the force OF gravitation to all
points in the assembly's grounds. The
severe drought of last year thoroughly tested
the capacity Of the great spring. II was
closely observed all the while, and the test
showed it capable OF filling an eight-inch
pipe when at its lowest point. There need
be no apprehensons then as to water in
| the future. Enough is secured for all do
mestic purposes. And II il should seem
necessary, by and by, to have fire-plugs
and hose attachments, there will be no
difficulty about ii.
The next source Of trouble grew out OF
the table fare in "The Restaurant" the
large establishment controlled by the cor
poration. The troubles here have also
been completely relieved 9y leasing Il TO
Mr.. Cornelius, who is widely known as an
experienced and successful hotel manager.
The food is abundant, well cooked, and
well served. The charge is only s. per
week, and favorable terms can be made
for families.
The corporation looks after all vacant
cottages, and, when so desired, rents fur
nishcd apartments to approved persons, at
about s25 for good room for the entire
season-two months, three months or
longer, II one chooses The rent secures,
without additional charge, the service Of
well trained chambcrmaids, who are polite
and dutiful.
Those who prefer to keep their own Ia
BILE, find no difficulty am assured, in OBJ
tanning daily supplies OF milk, butter, gro.
ccries, meats and fresh vegetables, which
are delivered at the door.
The management is composed OF Chris.
tian gentlemen OF approved character.
There is no private greed in the affair, no
speculations OF any kind to feather any
mans nest. II is a purely philarthropic
and religious enterprise. The charter is
20 drawn that any attempt by the man
ayers 10 divert the corporations funds or
property TO personal emolument dissolvcs
the corporation. The strictest morality
is required OF all who frequent these
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the advantages Of the place are publicly
and repeatedly exhorted 10 give notice oil
improper conduct, with the assurance that
prompt and effective measures will be
taken to force such persons 10 withdraw.
Improperly oi any sort can never obtain
. fooihold in Monteagle until the NORA
sense of many hundreds Of cultivated,
Christian people has been debased all over
the country. Every father, every. mother
every person on the grounds, IL made 9
guardian OF public behavior. Inioxicat
ing drinks, proianc oaths, gaming
etc, must bc left outside o.
these gates. The body Of professor
who conduct various branches OF study
are charming gentlemen. Lectures, con
certs, outdoor sports, excursions, walks,
rides, are all TO be enjoyed. Social con
verse. anecdotc, reparlee, Gil the air with
mirth and Laughter. How much better
this atmosphere is for recreation aud in.
nocent pleasure for families
. having regard to the safety OF children
than our seaside resorts and watering
places, needs no argument.
: Besides the services morning and even
ing ON the Sabbath aud the excellent Sab
bath school, the twilight prayers" every
evening are n pleasant feature Of life here
sweet song, a Scripture lesson and praycI
close the labors and enjoyments Of ever,
j day. The large room IL usually filled a
5 this reunion, as II all present were on'
a great family. WM. l.. BoOGs.