The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Brilliant Week in Memphis.

The social side of the reunion in Mem phis was pronounced the most brilliant of any preceding occasion, there being hun dreds of private dinners and driving par ties. and smaller functions, while at the clubs there were many brilliant events. The balls at Confederate Hall brought to- gether the two notable assemblages of the week, the one being given by the Sons of Veterans and the closing ball in honor of the sponsors and veterans. The Sons of Veterans ball was opened by Miss Alice Castleman of Kentucky, one of the ac- knowledged beauties of the South
 Among the young women whose beauty and charm made them conspicuous was Miss Draper of Atlanta, the sponsor of the South, who, by reason of the importance of her appointment was an interesting figure on all occasions.
 At the various assemblages the sponsors and their maids formed picturesque groups and among the most beautiful young wo- men were Miss Lucy Randle Alabama sponsor, and her maids, including Miss Caroline Chisolm of Birmingham.
 Miss Emma Leedy, sponsor for camp Hardee, Miss Claise Johnston, her maid of honor, and Miss Bertha Lewis, maid of honor to sponsor for First Alabama regi- ment, were at the Peabody Hotel, and with many other sponsors the scenes here were very gay by the presence of so many beautiful women from all parts of the South.
 Among the receptions at the clubs was that at which the Daughters of the Revo- ton entertained in honor of the visiting D. A. R., and to the surgeons of the army and navy.
 The visiting members of the Ladies' Confederate Memorial Association were the guests of honor at Mrs Baylor Butchers and there were many informal social functions crowded into the week.
 The most brilliant reception was that at which Judge and Mrs T. J. Latham en- tertained Wednesday afternoon in honor of General John B. Gordon. To this the invitation list was limited, and the recep- ton began after o'clock, the guests ar irving quite late. having been detained in town for the floral parade.
 The home of Judge and Mrs Latham is one of the handsomest in Memphis, and on the occasion of the reception it was elaborately decorated with the Confed- crate colors. The veranda was draped in bunting and within the scene was one notably picturesque.
 An orchestra stationed beneath the trees on the lawn played patriotic airs, and the most brilliant assembly passed through the beautiful entrance, to greet the distinguished guests of honor.
 Mrs. Latham was a distinguished fig ure In an elegant reception gown of black and among the notably handsome women receiving with her was that loveliest woman. Mrs. Basi Duke of Kentucky Gen. Joseph Wheeler was among the dis tinguished guests, and the assembly in- cluded many of the most notable women in the South. conspicuous among whom were General and Mrs. E. w. Rucker of Birmingham, the latter being greatly ad- mired In an afternoon toilette of black and white.
 The receptions balls and the other func- tfonS made week of great brilliancy while in addition to these gaities. was the floral parade of exquisite beauty.
 When Admiral and Mrs. Dewey visite Memphis the floral parade arranged in their honor eclipsed any similar event ever given in the South, and the plans for the parade that took place during the Confederate reunion were equally as elaborate and the event was a pronounced success. The parade was announced for Tuesday afternoon. but owing to the en- element weather, bulletin was posted quite early in the day at the Tennessee Club and along the principal thorough fares of the postponement until Wednes- day. The weather Wednesday afternoon was perfect. and everything was auspi- cious for the parade, which was univer- sally conceded to have been the most beautiful event ever given in the South. It was said that there were hundred traps in line, the procession being led by a detail of marines from the Scorpion anchored off shore.
 There were many bands, and the traps attended by numerous outriders formed pageant that could not have been equaled in beauty and brilliancy.
 Tho throngs that flanked the avanues, the thousands who viewed the parade from windows and balconies, above which fiuttered innumerable banners and flags. made striking background for the bril- liant procession. There were many hand some coaches brakes, traps. victorias, automobiles. carts for children. bicycles,