The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-22


to contribute to the comfort and enjoyment
OF the members of this association so much
is due, our thanks Tor the courteses ex-
tended by the proprietors of the jackson
Mound park, the managers OF the street
railway and dummy lines, the Memphis
Jockey club and the manager Of the New
Memphis theater, various clubs of the city.
10 Dr. Porter, the excellent educational
institutions of Misses Conway, and llig-
bee, Gen. Peter Tracy for souvenirs OF
Memphis greeting Cleveland, an dali other
parties are hereby extended.
Resolved, That we acknowledge our in
debtedness to Capt James Lee, jr., for the
pleasant excursion of Thursday evening
on that magnificent floating palace the
steamer Rosa Lee, an occasion that will be
remembered on account OF the fairy like
beauty of its surroundings and aroyal hos
pitality so lavishly bestowed.
Resolved, That the thanks OF this asso-
citation are due TO the East Tennessee,
Memphis & Charleston, Louisville & Nash
vile, Nashville Chattanooga, st. Louis,
Kansas City, Memphis & birmingham,
and the Newport News & Mississippi Val
ley railroads for courtesies extended.
Resolved, That the address of Col. Jere-
miah q. Harris on personal Recollections
OF Daily Journalism Half Century Ago."
read by the secretary, was heard with deep
interest. We regret that the venerable
author could not be with us in person, and
return thanks for his valuable address.
Resolved, That the association appre-
ciate the thoughtlulness of Judge MADDEN
in instructng the police Of Memphis to
revere and respect the badge of this asso-
citation, and returns thanks TO the emf
nent jurist for the consideration shown IA
body so innocent in their methods of ac-
cepting entertainment.
Resolved, That the thanks OF the asso-
citation are due TO Capt. j. Harvey Mathes
for the grace, dignity and impartiality with
which he has presided over our meetings,
and TO our secretary, Judge Pitkin &.
Wright, for the fidelity with which he has
discharged the onerous duties of his office,
and 10 the treasurer, W. A. Wade, for his
promptness and fidelity in collecting dues,
and in q special manner do we desire to
return thanks TO Gen. Iru Z. Jones for his
long and efficient service rs chairman OF
the executive committee.
WM. RULE,
MuToN Il. OCHs,
ARCHIE THoMAs,
Committee.
The report was approved, and after few
moments spent in easy and lacctious dis
cussion on various subjects, the meeting
adjourned sine die.
The association adjourned shortly after
II O'Clock aud repaired 10 the resi-
dcncc Of the Hon. William X. Moore,
in response TO most cordial inyi-
tation. There another sumptuous spread
awaited them, and the party ouce
more warmed up over the sparkling cham
payne. An hour or two were most de-
lightfully spent, during which impromptu
toasis were drunk and fttingly responded
10. Among thcspeakcB were Mr.. q. II.
liaskctte, Col. A. 5. Colyar, Mr.. j. II.
Martin, Col. Josiah Patterson, W.lA. Col
her, j. NJ. Heating and the host himself.
Mr.. Moorc's remarks were in q vein that
won upon the hearts Of everybody present.
The host was assisted by Mrs. Moore,
MIs. Hicks, Col. and Mrs. Blood and Miss
Miller. The hospitality was most cordial
and delightful in its manifestation.
In the afternoon those who so desired
became the welcome guest Of the Jockey
club, having free range everywhere, aud
being shown every attention by the man
| ayers.
Al " o clock large number OF the visit
ing editors and their ladies repaired to the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Collier,
who, assisted by Mrs. 4. Il. Trczcyani,
Mrs. $. I. Walker, MS. J. VI. Moorcs,
Mrs. Matthews and others, entertained
them most Hospitality. II was a pleasant
termination OF tho three DAYS festiv-
itics. Mutual good-hoalths were pledged
and every good wish expressed. Toasls
were made by Col. Faulkner, Mr.. Pitkin
G. Wright, the Hon. VIM. Rule, Mr..
GHfliths OF Nashville, Mcssrs. Ochs and
Walker OF Chattanooga, Col. A. $. Colyar,
Capt. Henry Martin, Judge S. l.. Walker,
Mr.. n. Picard and others Most agreeable
features were rccitations by Mr.. Ochs and
Miss Rule. 1t was an evening full Of hap
by incidents.
At night many attended tho perform
ancc Of "Erma, the Eli" by Miss Katie
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