The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-13

SsA ss% anisne S snd oris is
inSl n her way 4 palm leaf fan is as
affective for flirting rs the dainticst
feathers and lace which complete the ball
room toilet. The seaside or thesprings are
as good scenes for action as the dancing
hall or conservatory. So the pencil Of the
society man can be kept Just as busy follow
ing the summer campaign rs that Of the
politician in his particular field.
The summer offers more advantages TO
woman to wear her heart on her sleeve.
She Is always surrounded by men trailing
from all quarters, and frequently from all
nations. The titled foreigner Is n drawing
card which cannot be easily ignored In
the recent marriage Of Miss Singer the New
York heiress, TO noted French count,
whose quarterings are numerous, and In
which the marriage contract provides for
the payment of all his debts, is a noted case
OF cross marriage-title VS.. money.
Just now the mails are flooded with sum-
mer literature Every hotel and resort has
its campaign books abroad, and the man OF
family is struggling to decide the great an
nual question: "Where shall we goY No
place Is equalcd by any other according to
the prospectus. Mountain trout is as often
found at the seaside, while soles and pick
ercl are caught in near and convenient
streams. The boldness with which the
claims arc made are often ludicrous. IL was
an old Jersey farmer who, being interviewed
by would-be boarler as follows: "Mr
9 Hay Seed, you have plenty Of Jersey cowsy'
PLENTY Of EN-" "And nice fresh eggsg
Plenty Of EN-" "And good spring chick
cns?' "Oh, plenty Of EN-" Aud strong
stout mosquitos2"' "Plenty of EN-" The
claimant for patronage is often led into too
many prctenlions and his avurice overleaps
itself As there is always dearth Of young
men ut watering places, the management
usually makes considerable reduction in
board ~ an inducement. This alone is not
the reason for large crowds Of gentlemen at
these places. We are generous enough 10
allow the ladies some share In the attrac-
ton.
The baleiul effects Of the races still fingers
with ~; the passion for betting, begot upon
the race track, has not yet departed II the
exciting sport is no longer with US to give
an opportunity. other means OF gratifying
the passion for betting must be rcsorted 20.
The writer was an amused looker-on the
other evening when well known belle was
seated on private tennis lawn, surrounded
by half dozen young men. The entire
party was engaged In matching nickels, and
the eager interest on the young ladys part
as she made an occasional scoop was anus
ing a well filled pocketbook enabled her
losings. She managed 20 accumulate n sufli-
cieut sum 10 stand a soda water treat at the
nearest fountain. j have seen parties at din
nor 10 enthusiastic In betting as 20 lay a
. lump Of sugar In front Of each plate and bet
Ycsiinq. lump upon which fly would frst
light -di1using In detail, but OBJ
noxious IN principle. Betting will always
be The privilege Of the turf but not OF the
parlor.
No better sign Of progress and desire for
improvement can be shown than the de-
vclopmcnt OF the book clubs In our midst.
There are now at least dozen, all Of which
are possessed of q stock OF timely and well
selected volumes. II is true these clubs are
exclusively IN circles. and many are de-
priycd Of their pleasures but there Il room
Tor fifty or 100 clubs II necessary. One feat
urc which threatens them Is the handsome
entertainment which each lady II 20 give
the rest Of the members IL frghtens the
umid. and debars those who are not able to
compete with their neighbor. A recent
luncheon given by the president OF a read
Ing club was rs handsome an affair Of lis
kind rs ever given in Memphis. The hostess
was n well known society woman, and her
taste aud wealth gave her ample occasion
for beautiful affair.
The success Of Function" In two produc-
tiuns at the theatcr this past week shows
what amateur talent can do when they try.
Every one admits that Il FAR surpassed their
expectations in this line. This will give an
impetus 10 amateur thcatricals here which
win bring gratifying results. There Is no
OCCASION for every amateur setting out m n
star or placing his aim 10 high rs 90 fail In
trying to reach Il. OF the amateur little Is
expected, 80 failure counts for nothing, aud
success goes great way toward future sue
Cess.
What has recently been done here may be
done again, and while probably not better,
perhaps equally rs we'll.
Points About People.