The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-21

Grace Church Guild is noted for the adj.
mirable and recherche entertainments that
are periodically given under its auspices.
The entertainments given by the Guild
always have twoiold merit They are
not only enjoyable in themselves, but the
proceeds are alwaysapplied TO some worthy
cause. The result is that the imprint OF
Grace Church Guild on piece OF paste
board always insures ready sales, and in
vests the purchaser with pleasurable antic-
ipation Of the good time he feels assured is
in store for him, Yesterdays entertain
ment at West Side Park, under the au-
spices of the Guild, furnished another illus.
tration OF the rule, Grace Church Guild
and success are Synonymous terms.
No more favorable locality for picnic
could have been chosen than West Side
Park. 1t combines beauty of environment
with strict seclusion, and is thoroughly
well equipped for picnic purposes. The
park covers an area OF something like two
acres, lying on the waters edge and COM
handing magnificent view OF the nohlo
river which sweeps by its doors. The
grounds are plentifully shaded by tall syc-
amores bending gracefully to the gentle
breezes that seem TO play porpetually
through their branchef. Croquet sets and
swings, and other artificial appliances for
killing time are plentifully provided, while
an immense dancing pavilion with pol
ished floor invites 10 its shelter those who
find delight in muscular exercise to tho
accompaniment OF music, commonly known
as dancing. Altogether the park is adj
mirGbly appointed for pleasure resort,
and sure to become popular with Mem
phians,
The Grace Church Guild picnic began at
o'clock pm. yesterday and included a
delightful river ride on the G.. u. Bryan TO
the park on the other side OF tho river.
The attendance in the afternoon, though
large, was confined to ladies and children.
The little ones enjoyed themselves i'm.
mensely, and danced and romped and
worked the swings to their hearts content
After nightfall the adults began 10 arrive,
and the o'clock trip OF the Bryan carried
over more than 100 passengers. The ride
down stream in the teeth Of a cool south
breeze was indescribably refreshing and OF
itself worth the price Of admission. Ar
rived on the other side, there was an inn
mediate dsembarkment and rush for tho
dancing pavilion, where a string band was
in command The floor was soon crowded
with dancers, mostly young ladies and
gentlemen from Vance street and inter-
secting thoroughfares, which is equivalent
TO saying that the company was decidedly
select aud composed Of some OF tho best
people in Memphis.
At the upper end Of the pavilion n stage
had been erected which was occupied rs
reircshment saloon, where homo made ice
cream and cakes and lemonade OF deli
cious quality were dispensed at marvel
ously reasonable figures. The ladies in
charge OF the tables were all members OF
the guild, and worked with unccasing
energy aud zeal 10 mako their patrons
comfortable. Their names are herewith
given as entitled TO special praise for their
indelatigable devotion TO the work in
hand. II was a sight worth going miles 10
see, 20 watch the fashionable society lady
washing dishes with the grace Of duchess
swinging fan. IL proved that even the
act of dish-washing can DO invested with
an air Of grace and charm.
The following ladies did the lions share
OF the work In the service OF the refresh
mcnt department. Mesdamcs o. II. Ben
ton, J. W. Alternately, ]. W. Brush, q. T..
Jordan, II. ID. Ellis, W. A. Robinson, Sue
Allen, Luke Finlay, Fred Brooks, Annie
Buckham, +. G. Huse, George d. Peters,
/ J. w. Garrett
The officers Of the guild are Mrs. r. T.
Person, president; Mrs. 4. &. lluso, vice.
president, and Mrs. o. II. Benton. sccro-
tary, and they are 10 DO congratu.
lated upon the financial and social
success Of yesterdays entertainment.
The proceeds are 10 bo applied
10 the reiunishing OF the rectory, another
evidence Of the Rev. DIR. Patterson's pop
uarity with his congregation, who fairly
idolize him, and with reason, for more
loyable character does not 1.-Two in Mem.
phis today. This popularity is not con-
lined TO his congregation. The entire city
delights 10 honor him. II is gratifying 10
know that the object Of the entertainment
will be fully encompasscd, and that the
proceeds areainple TO rciurnish the rcctory
In luxurious style.