Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-07-07
A CELEBRATION.
Formal Opening of Lake Gr~eenetausee
July 4.


July 4.
1t is with a vast amount of pleasure
and, we hope, ~pardonable pride that
we, the people of Jonesboro, announce
to the public the formal opening of
Lake Greenetausee on Monday, July A.
Ample arrangements had been made
to elegantly entertain all guests, and
we are truly thankful that not only the
people of this and surrounding coun-
ties, but the entire South, showed their
appreciation of the strenuous efforts
our people had put forth to make this
an enjoyable occasion. The Jonesboro
String Band was prevailed upon to fur
nish the music for the occasion, and,
as the tender chords of the halcyon
music t1oated through the balmy air,
and, according to the teachings of sci
ence, passed Oh to vibrate throughout
eternity, our soul was filled with har-
mony and was reminded of "that great
day when the stars sang together" 1t
is well known that's the leading string
band of the South, and in it is centered
not only the culture and refinement of
the land, but also the best musical tai
ent possessed by the nation.
Free lunch, through the kindness of
the Jonesboro Co operative Town Co.,
was served to all. Additional refresh
ments in the the way of ice cream and
all the leading temperance drinks of
the day, such as malto, limeade, lem
onade, milkshake, iron ale, soda water,
ETC., were furnished at moderate prices.
The proprietors of such stands kindly
donated the profits arising from the
sale of such beverages toward helping
defray the expenses devolving upon
the managers of the day.
The leading issues and topics of the
time, including music, art, literature,
politics, ETC., were discussed by able
orators. In the afternoon was the
grand tournament. The contestants,
who were selected by a judicious COM
mittee previously appointed, acquitted
themselves with great honor. This
was undoubtedly the grandest thing
of the kind ever witnessed in the Fiji
teenth Civil District.
The leading fire companies, led by
the chief of police and his force, met
at the corner of White Chapel and
Commerce streets, and marched
through the principal thoroughfares of
the city. The Jonesboro Gun Club also
exhibited and proved to the devotees of
Nimrod the skill they had acquired in
the use of firearms.
The sale of 1875 choice town lots (all
that were left, belonging to the Co.
operative Co., was an important feature
of the day. Butin justice to the sheriff
we wish to state that the sale was not
conducted by him.
The usual display of fireworks attend
ing such occasions was ommitted. as a
great many people have decided that
sufficient amusement in that line will
be furnished in the unknown future.
The award of a great many handsome
prizes, amounting to an immense sum-,
completed the exercises and all turned
their steps homeward, feeling that they
had had sufficient pleasure for one day.
For the benefit of parties living at a
distance and who are not acquainted
with our section, we wish to state that
the beautiful body of water heretofore
known as Green S frog pond was l,ased
for this occasion, and no pains were
spared to make it attractive.
We hope that everyone who possibly
a will, on next Independence Day,
avail themselves of the opportunity of
visiting this beautiful resort and enjoy
a days outing, free from the cares and
turmOils of city life.