The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10
HOW THEY LIKED MEMPHIS.
Tribute Paid by one OF the Georgia
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From the Greensboro (Ga.) Hcrad.Journal
Leaving Birmingham Wednesday after.
noon We spent the night on the road, in
the elegant palace sleepers, and early
Thursday morning arrived in the city OF
Memphis. We were met at the Union
depot bya delegation Of prominent citi-
zens, and driven IN carriages TO the Pea
body Hotel, where an elegant breakfast
was spread.
We have never been the recipients Of
more unbounded hospitality than charac-
terized the generous welcome accorded us
by the citizens OF Memphis. The keys Of
the city were placed at our disposal, and
the citizens-not only those on the COM
mittee, but all we met-seemed to feel il
their duty to make us have delightful
time. To say that the hospitality was un-
bounded does not fully express II. Favors
and hearty welcomes were showered upon
us, and every person in our party was cap
tured most cficctually, and fell in love with
Memphis and her people. The Peabody
Is one OF the most famous hotels in the
South, elegantly appointed, furnished in
the grandest style and possessing all the
features which give comfort and pleasure.
The breakfast served to the Georgia edit
ors was simply magnificent.
Memphis Is lovely and progressive city
and there are numbers Of points Of special
interest. After breakfast we viewed n
number Of these attractions There are
several beautiful parks; the streets ere
broad, lined with trees and magnificent
residences. The custonl-house and the
| chamber OF commerce are among the most
substantial aud imposing buildings.
At 10 o'clock the committee OF recep.
ton escorted us aboard one OF the elegant
river boats, and we enjoyed delightful
skim about the harbor on the bosom Of the
'iather OF waters" We were enabled to
gain fine view OF the city, the wharves,
public buildings, railroad connections and
shipping houses, and this excursion on
the river was one OF the most enjoyable
events OF the entire trip.
On discriminating from the boat we again
entered carriages and enjoyed a drive along
some OF the most prominent and beautiful
streets, and at 10 o'clock returned TO the
Cotton Exchange building, where we were
entertained in II handsome manner by the
ultHlutlo VI Allt IAtNduSc. lillh WIS lOl-
lowed by n superb dinner ut the Peabody,
and In the afternoon We enjoyed a trip on
the dummy line 10 Montgomery Park, a
beautiful and attractive place. At the
Jockey Club house a sumptuous collation.
was spread and fully enjoyed by our party.
We were placed under special obligation
TO Col. David A. Frayscr, editor OF the
Memphis Public Ledger. and TO Mr.. Sid
Gray. They extended us many courlesics
and added greatly to the pleasures Of our
stay in Memphis. Col. Frlyser is one Of
the most prominent and best equipped
young journalists OF Tennessee.
From the time we reached Memphis un
Ill our special train steamed toward Kan
sas City we were the recipients OF over.
whelming hospitality. Memphis carrie,
her heart in her hand, and our stay wal
one continuous round OF pleasure. Mem
phis captured the Georgia press, and al
We may say in her praise is lar less thar
she deserves.