The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-14

The Odd Fellows and their guests TO the
number Of over 200 were out for holiday
in the woods, and by the river or lake
side, on yesterday. They left city on
special train OF nine coaches near 10
O'Clock in the forenoon, ran down the
Valley railway TO Lakeview, a dozen miles
or thereabout, the train was sidetracked
for the day, and the mcrrymakers were
soon after scattered in all directions in
hunt for novelties and those pleasures
usual on such occasions.
The company was made up chiefly by
the members OF the mystic order and their
families, the ladies and their children pre-
dominating Many members OF the order
found IL inconyenient 10 20 because OF
business requirements, and others per
mitted their wives and daughters 10 par
tiCipate, and in turn stayed nj home TO
look after their usual routine.
The day was all that could be desired
for open air gaicties, save that twas some
what sul,ry, even under the shadiest
grove, while in the open sunshine the
temperature was rather on a torrid scale.
However, a good band Of music IN attend.
ance struck up, and those fond OF
the sport were soon dancing under
pavilion on an elevation nj
lively rate. The most attractive feature,
however, was that Of boating on the lakes
There are two Of the Horn lakes, one be-
ing seven miles in length. the other six
miles both crescent shaped, aud from ten
90 twenty-five feet deep. They are joined
together by a small chute, and being
something less than mile wide, they af-
ford fine sport for rowing sailing or moving
about by steam tug. These lakes were
once the main channel OF the great Missis-
sippi, but were cut off and left out in the
woods, rs IL were, several generations ago
The Mobile little propeller, Mamie Coch-
ran, towing two canopied bargcs. was n de-
cided iayorte with the boal-riding throng,
and the steamer WIS kept busy throughout
the day traversing the lake from end 10
end. taking from 100 10 30 pco-
pie each voyage, and sailing along over the
smooth water an hour or 40 ON n trip. A
couple OF dozen skiilz, rowboais, dugouts
aud other floating craft, were also utilized,
aud in some cases a small party OF four or
less occupied one Of these small boats all
day. going of on n fishing and shooting
excursion, and having a good time IN the
usual way. Capt. William Main
gault, OF the transfer steamer Peir.
son, was commodore Of the water
craft. and he sent out excursions 10y the
dozen, with $50 OF more persons ON beard
al the mosquito fleet every voyage, with
out a inisliap, or any apparent incident
The music for the festival was furnished
by Shca's band OF seven pieces, and II
proved very satisfactory, though the dane
ing seemed a little fatiguing, and had n
melting influence ON those who INDUCED
in II freely. MANY Of the smaller people
enjoyed themselves In swings and ham
mOcks, others sat about ON the green
sward beneath the shade trees, and still
Others gathered pebbles along the beach,
or shores OF the lake.
The fish Try and baskc, dinner was the
biggest feature Of the day, naturally, for
the exercise and excitement incident 10
the trip made keen appctitcs. The fish
were al caugh, In the iakcs near by, aud
were exclusively oi the en-, tribe or specie.
The water Is two high ut present TO admit
Of game, or other than cat fish being
caught.
Horn lake, however abounds In many
varieties Of good pan or game fish, and
several strings were secured from the lake
fishermen 10y various membenol the party,
ut from 10 10 10 cents per pound. One
harl-looking but clever old darkcy, sold
his catch of the day ut Sl.bO, and there
vas perhaps a dozen pounds In the lot.
The species inhabiiing the lakes include
the white perch or crUppic, black bass or
trout, rock bass, striped hass, salmon or
species OF pike, skipjacks or gikznrd shad,
cat, buffalo, gar, shoyol.billcd cat. aud
Others not reported.
The recreation afforded 10y n trip like
that made 10y the Odd Follows is delight.
iul In the highest degree. II occupies but
little morc than half an hour to 10 down
% the place aud as long 10 return. There
j. q comfortable and we'll kept hotel at the
place. There II ample fishing tackle avail.
able, and hunting accOutpmrnis can be-
had without limit, ~ that lakcyicw affords
fine opportunities for the sportsman ~
well as ior tho-o who may desire To indulge
In fsi-class irolic with all OF the garnish.
monts.
Tho outing Of the Odd Fellows was In
the highest degree plcasurablc. II ww
m0rc largely attended than any picnic NJ
iar known 20 have been given this season
and, oil In all, the members OF the Mem
phis lodge No. q, NJ well ~ Chickasaw No
Y have good cause 30 feel congratulated
over the SUCCESS which attended their 81
forts 10 entertain their brethren AM
friends The basket picnic aud fish fry o.
lsss will long be- remembered by thos,
Who participated ~ festive affair Of ia,
most delightful description.