The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-26
M0NTEAGLE ASSEMBLIES.
WHILE MANY RETURN HOME OTHERS
POUR INTO THE SPRINGS.
Mrs. Kennedy's Morning Classes In
Bible Studies-Dr. Hays Lectures
DR.. Withrow's Talks on the Gaia :.
combs of Rome-Persoral Mention.


combs of Rome-Persoral Mention.
Correspondence Of The Appeal.
MoSTEAGLE. Tenn, Aug 23.-The
events of the week in the assembly at
Monteage have been very interesting. 1t
was thought the breaking up OF the schools
would leave us without the members nee
essary to keep up the enthusiasm. Notso.
There were 100 new faces in the amphi-
theater today. We have had hard rains,
and now we are enjoying the matchless
climate of our mountains, clear, bright
and inspiring. The daily exercises OF the
morning have been Mrs. Kennedy's classes
in Bible study and the talks on church Or
ganization by DR.. Hays, OF Cincinnati.
Both are SO good, in their kind, rs TO cause
the audience to remind each other that
those who are not here are missing a rare
treat We have music daily, fine music.
The hotel life OF Hotel dc Cornelius, and
the home life OF tho different teachers
homes, are very interesting. We have
had visit from Col. Johnson, the Prohi-
bition candidate for Governor Of Tennes-
see, and Mrs. johnson, his wife, OF Mem
phis. Mr. johnson is one OF the finest
men in the country. Whatever he under
takes his acquaintance would have conf
dcnce in. Mrs. Shotwell and Miss John
son are here, rs also the Messrs. Johnson,
who were at McAlinnyille the carly parr
OF the summer.
The Rev. w. III. Withrow, ID. d., presi-
dent OF tho Niagara assembly, Niagara on
the lake, has been here this week. His
lectures on the Catacombs OF Rome were
unusual IN character. DIR. Withrow is q
deep student, has been occupied with re-
search aud has selected the matter for his
lectures with the greatest care. They
were illustrated. Some very gratifying re-
marks on the growth of Monteagle and
the possibilities here were accepted gladly
rs a prelude 10 the first lecture.
Dr. .. l.. Fitzgerald, OF Nashville, and
the Rev. George T.. Hays, were the min
listers who delivered the sermons on Sun
day. They were fine efforts.
Twilight services have been interesting
this week. The Saturday concert WIS a
very charming affair. After il tho NOON
light stroll to Table Rock for view OF the
beautiful valley OF Pelham was taken by
largo party. This stroll had been arranged
for Fri lay, but owing 10 dampness Of tho
grass, had TO be postponed.
DIR. Fitzgcra Ids lecture Monday night
on women, was delivered In the Childrcns'
temple. lie made strong appeal for tho
old creed, love and home. Saving tho
homes means saving the nation after all.
The Misses Thomas, OF Nashville, who
have charming home here entertained
Dr. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Scales (his cousin),
and Mrs. j. Weir, of Monteagle, with q
tea. Tho Misses Thomas have charge OF
the decorative art classes of the assembly.
They are celebrated, where known, for
their work and their lovely character.
Miss Sallie Thomas was among the first
few who urged the establishment OF an art
school in Nashville, since grown 10 no
ticoable rank under the directorship OF
George W. Chambers, who has the sketch
ing club here this summer.
The reception Thursday night was dc.
cided success. The Childpn's temple was
brilliantly lighted, and throng OF people
were entertained by music, which soon
threw the arrangement Of entertainment
into that OF n promenade concert.
The music by the orchestra has been
grand. Tho men were picked, eight in
struments were employed in all, and tho
best music has been ours.
PRESIDENT Keppard, OF the Assembly, has
not been here for some time, owing TO tho
Illness OF his father, in Georgia
A reception by the ladies' Of the Ala
bama Teachers Home, last night, was u
pleasant affair.
There was a romantic wedding ut this
place yesterday Miss Ida Degado, OF
Biloxi, Miss, and lawrence Knox, Of
Pine Bluff, Ark, were united by the Rev.
DIR. Standiicr, OF Grcenvillc, Miss. They
left by the 3 o'clock train for Memphis, en-
route home.
Tuesday evening ut Hotel dc Cornelius
q very pleasant entertainment was given
for the benefit Of the hospital OF the Good
Shepherd, Nashville. Mrs Mary Z. Ma
guirc was the originator and director Of
the affair, assisted by several ladies and
gentlemen, among whom were Col. r. X.
snowdcn, Of Memphis; George w. Cham
bcrs OF Nashville; Miss Fanny Hunt ID.
Alma, the southern song bird, and Mrs.
VI. g. Nickors, Of Kentucky. Each wcrc
vigorously encorcd, their singing being
very charming. After the concert rcincsh-
ments were given by Mr.. Cornelius In tho
dining hall Of the hotel. DR.. X. A. Young,
in his maichlcss style, gave an address OF
thirty minutes on rivers. II wasyery fine.
Mrs. Cash, Mn. Hughes, Mrs. Swain,
Mn. Cunningham, Of Memphis, arc here,
and many others whose names will appear
in my next lc,tor. The connection OF
Mcmphians with the assembly has given
marked results.