The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

wpN swimmer assumes. Man In
IAN the only animal that does
eN not swim by natural In
wv stinct, therefore the won
w der Is that lac can be so
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~ graceful. Now that the
NEA summer season IA upon u.s.
1 fSfrlMth \ n sigh for the seashoro and
NkAS)ALl \ the surf arises with those
s. Il MS<aWI | who have once tasted its
IWw delights and It's saltncss
)MMx-J No opportunities for hero
Il NWw/ ] ism can equal those pre-
N-/ scented when timid and
nervous females venture b.
dip In the salt sea waves
and howl for help at the first mad brenk-
or. SO man OF our bellies distinguished
themselves In various acts OF forti-
tude and courage that the number
seeking those sports will be largely In.
creased this season. Preparatory for their
summer swims they are practising daily In
the nataiorium. While The male eye Is cx-
cludsd from this paradise Of naiads, he new
crtheless knows who are the constant pa
irons and learners Of the graceful art Tue
ArrElL man could pick out dozens Of our
fair young society girls who arc praoticing
the mysteries. lie was permitted not long
since TO examine moot their costumes which
consisted Of q very broad canvas belt with an
immense buckle and handle nc the back.
This handle Is for the obliging companion
who poises the beauties and prevents the
sudden sinking and collapse. There II every
reason b. encourage young girlsin learning
20 SWIM which, with tennis, ontmnks all
beautiful exercises.
II one now secs an animated American
flag promenading the streets, or what APP
poars 10 DO nm escaped Sing-Sing prisoner,
There IN no reason for alarm. Close inspec-
ton viii prove II TO be only the latterday
tennis player. We are Just beginning 20
learn that hilormade suits and tight shoes
arc the sworn enemies 10 perfect playing
and that girls must discard lace dresses aud
French heel slippers, II they expect 10 play
pasSable games. There II a pictlresquencss
about the striped flannel suits which render
their wearers cunning aud cute" The
tennis craze has certainly captured the
young people this spring and every pretty
afternoon scores Of earnest and skllful
players may be seen throughout the city.
Within the limit 81 ten squares near Poplar
End Manassas, no less than five courts and
clubs now practice daily. A year ago not
six tennis courts were laid out, while now
they number In the twentics.
The Athletic club will soon have four
courts marked out at the baseball park, and
some fhnoy playing may be looked for.
know some young girls who are profile
l,hN anu hhilliul pihytfh, anu VINO play
throughout an entire evening, but nro after.
ward never too fatigued 10 enjoy dummy
ride. was little confused the other day
when friend remarked that she had No en-. |
joycd q dummy ride the night before, and |
upon inquiry, I learned that ID was quite the |
thing 10 organize party Of sixteen and |
speed ont over the country In the fast move
ing coaches Of the dummies ON such /
nights NJ are now enjoyed the pleasure II |
very much intensified. This II the season
whtn most anything would satisfy the long.
Ing for amusement which every ono feels,
and a dummy ride comes nearer filling the
need than anything else. No chapcrons are
necessary ON trips Of this kind. and thus
ones conscience feels very much relieved,
II one does not happen to be present
within the next week or 20 the great an
nual least Of commandments begins. With !
the large number Of educational systems In
Out ,snu-t, memphis cfiltyh a fair share In
the JOYS and alories connected with the sea.
son. The sweet girl graduate IN now IN a
nuftcr OF nervous excitement either over the |
dress and paraphcrnalia for the occasion or
the essay which reading over and over makes
insipid: The young man graduate IL lost
sight ofai this time Of the year, for the Hut.
ter Of preparation and the endless chatter OF
excitement among the girls drawn every
other thought outside the four walls Of the
graduaiingroom. Buds for next years ger.
mans are now beginning 10 show Tiny signs
Df growth, aud TnE ArrrAL man IA sharpen.
Ing his pencil nj the same time for a crayon
sketch OF character aud likeness. Criticism
fails before the blushing consciousness OF n
graduate. Only tender thoughts aud soft.
cncd impressions are the result Of commence.
ment day attendance.