The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-20
THE LAND LEAGUE PICNIC.
A HANDSOME SUM REALIZED FOR
YOUNGSTOWN SUFFERERS.
An Immense Throng Responds to the
Call Of Distress-rhe Irish Heart True
70 Itself--A Day Devoted TO Innocent
Enjoyment

AS might have been expected tho Land
League picnic at Estival Park last nigh,
for the benefit Of the Johnstown sufferers
was n signal success. There seems 10 be u
touch OF magic in the name Land League
that appeals TO the Irish heart with moving
eloqucnce, and no appeal in the name OF
the Land League or under its auspices Is
ever suffered TO 20 UNDECIDED. The picnic
last nigh, was an emphatic confirmation OF
this rule. The park fairly swarmcd with
people and the scene was animated and
enlivening. Entire families came thcrc 10
do tho occasion honor. Mothers
brought their babos and accompanied
10y pa,er-iamilas locked up their houses
and devoted the day to innocent enjoy
ment. II WIS one Of the notable features
OF the Affair, that so many families particle
pated in a body. In some cases there
were three generations rcpre,ened, from
grandsire to grandchld, imparting home
atmosphere 10 tho surrounding, that
added infinitely to the comfort and enjoy
ment OF all who attended. During tho
"'Nihooh NhO al'chuahCc WIS Ulnlleu 10
women and children, but shortly after
dark the multitude began to pour through
the gates in q steady stream, and by o
o'clock pm. the dancing pavilion was
crowded and the lawn outside was dotted
with promenaders, the white dresses o.
the ladies imparting to the scene a refresh
ing sense OF grace, loneliness and purity.
While the large majority OF those pres.
ent were OF Irish nationality or descent,
there were not wanting numerous delega-
tons OF representatives OF other nations,
the natiye'born American, especially, be-
ing everywhere a conspicuous figure in
the proceedings, more particularly in the
dancing pavilion, where even despite the
high temperature there were always a hun
dred couples or 30 gliding over the floor
to the stirring music OF Saxby & Crosses
Band.
There was an unusual number OF gen.
uemen present more or less prominently
identified with the city's history. Squire
Pat Winters circulated through the crowd
with his usual suavity OF manner, smiling
benignantly on all who came. Mr. An
thony Walsh was also present. exchang.
ing kindly greetings with numerous friends
and constituents. Mike Garyin and his
alter ego, John J. Mason, were also no.
ticeable in the crowd. Other well.known
gentlemen present were: Thomas Me-
keon, John j. Duty, J. T. Walsh, Mar.
tin Kelly, John Barry. Robert League.
Dan Schloss, William Finnie. Frank Nc
Laughlin, Editor William Fitzgerald, OF
the Catholic Journal; L. McCadden, +. 4.
Quigleyand host Of others whose names
arc prominently identified with devotion
to the cause OF ireland.
The arrangement for the comfort and
convenience OF guests were Of the most
satisfactory description and the good work
OF the committee charged with the details
was everywhere manifest Frank Nc.
Laughlin. +. McCadden and Pat Gatens,
upon whom these details deyolyed, proved
the wisdom of their selection. They
worked like beavers and had the satisfae-
ton OF seeing their efforts rewarded with
success. The tedious duty OF attending TO
the gate was DISCHARGED by John brennan,
Morgan j. Kelly and Charles Willie with
unwayering patience. and they found
their reward In the size OF the receipts.
The reireshment stands deserve special
mention. They were not left 10 the care
OF hired walters. but were managed by
ladies who gave their personal attention 10
all who came, and were indefatigable in
their Efforts 10 please their guests. The
bill OF fare embraced chicken, ham, beef.
maccaroni, iced tomatoes. beeis, cakes,
Ice cream and coffee, all cooked deliciously
and served in the most appctizing style,
for the very moderate sum OF 80 cents. II
was an inspiring sight 10 see how zealonsly
the ladies worked in aid OF the noble
cause which bad brought them together.
The following named ladies were in
charge OF the rcireshment tables and arc
entitled TO a vote OF thanks for their
eiIoTts: Alesdames Martin Kelly, +.
Kingston, Frank Mclaughlin, Maggie
Cunny, - Ncnturini, - McGmih and
Misses Lizzie and May Gallagher, Nellie
Kelly, Lille Cunningham. Among the
bellies OF the occasion was Miss Minnie
Aolohan, Of Ennis, Clare County. Ire.
land, a recent arrival who Is visiting Mrs.
Cation. Miss Molohan, besides being n
young lady OF rare accomplishments Is a
splendid type Of the beauty for which
the women OF Ireland are noted. She 70.
minds one of Charles Levers heroinca