Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-06-20

those present appeared to be delighted
with the proficiency Of the pupils in their
various parts The young ladies were
dressed in white, with pink and blue
sashes, and wreaths and garlands of
choice flowers, forming combination Of
loveEness exquisitely beautiful. The
hall was admirably adapted for the pur-
pose Of conveying sound-every syllable
uttered by the weakest voice being heard
in distinct manner at the farthest end
of The room, and even by the many
standing outside The welcome address
was delivered by Miss Mollie Passmore, in
very creditable manner The essay by
Miss Matte Groves, entitled - Religious
Influence on Character" that by Miss
Annie Bolger on Home and its Associ
ation,' and Cheerfulness by Miss
Annie Rhodes, were remarkable compo-
sitions, showing the fair authoresses to
have studied their subjects well, and they
delivered them in style both chaste and
elegant; Miss Ellen Flaherty also reci-
ted, without once looking ON the manu-
script, an essay on Search after Hap
piness,p which was highly creditable to
her heart and head, and much admired
by those who heard it, There we're sew
eral choruses sang in an enchanting
style by little fairies, whose names we
did not learn. Several fine pieces of
music were admirably executed by Mis-
SEES B Ellerman, Matte Groves, L. Cav
aline, and s. Maver, but the musical gem
Of the evening was the duet "Quam Di-
lecta, by Misses Annie Bolger and Mary
Crowley, who sung this difficult piece in
an artless and able style. The most in
teresting event of the evening was the
recitation Of 1.-THE Adopted Child" by
Misses A. Bolger and NJ. Costilo-the
latter being sweet little angel in petit
coats, scarcely seven years DID, whose
slow, dignifed and earnest delivery was
both remarkable aud interesting. The
farewell address was recited by Miss |
Sallie Sewer, in an able manner, and |
was much admired for its choice and |
elegant language, especially that portion
which expressed their feelings for the
kind Sisters who had watched over them
with motherly care identified with
their name throughout the length and
breadth Of the world Below we publish
the programme complete;
Grand Entrance March.................-
w elcome Address....- Miss Mollie PassmOre
Happy Land......-...,.....-Sung by vocal class
March from BelsariO................,....
BY four performers on two pianos
Tibi 0mnes Angel (duet)."...:.........
Misses Sue Maver and Lueretia Cavalne
Essay Religious Influence on Character
- Miss Matte Groves
Floral Waltz Two pianos
Last Words of Emmett (a9artettel
by the little singers
The Adopted Child (recitative). -Hemans
......-...... Misses A. Bolger and M. Costello
Sea (duetD.........-.........
........Miss Is. Ellerman and Prof Winkier
Essay-Search after Happiness......"
.....,.......................M Miss Ellen Flaherty
Sweet Memories of the Past twaltzl-Piano
..............,.....:.-....... Miss l.. CayaliDe
Mountain Maids Invitation:.... Chorus song
Ess -Cheerfulness.... Miss Annie Rhodes
serenading Waltz lduetD,:;....-.,...-....
The Sisters (reeitative).- ii emans...
.......Misses l.. Cavaine and M. Crowley
Light Guards Quickstep-Piano"..
Juan Dilecta (duetu ....,.............-
Misses Annie BOlger and Mary Crowley
sssay-Home and its Associations
-...-......... Miss Annie BOlger
on the James...Miss Matte Groves
When the Swallows Homeward Fly
by vocal class
Farewell Miss Salie Sewer
A TAX QUESTION following pc
ition, signed by over two hundred citi-
ems, all large property owners, was pre-
ented to the Board Of Mayor and Al
Iermen last evening
GENTLEMEN Your petitioners, being
'wners of real estate and tax payers of [
aid city, wonld state to your honorable
'ody that they, regarding you as their I
representatives and protectors from
oppressive and burdensome municipal
axation, most respectfully represent to
on that the present heavy taxes now le
led by the Government, State, county
nd city on their business and properly !
re already oppressive almost beyond '
ndurance; and if the present unreason- 7
bic valuation and assessment lately
lade by Messrs. Guion, Tighe and Tay- .
Dr. is permitted to stand, and the taxes {
objected in accordance Herewith, the G
istress produced thereby win be APPALLING.
ust think of IL This assessment in
reases the valuation of our taxable pro- P
erty from 81, 600, 000to near S4U, 000,- e
90 Now what community can stand ii
leh sudden and enormous increase Of
lxaiion People having but little y
lxes to pay themselves can be very a
beral in taxing others. Some of these L
SCISSORS were absent in the South during
lie war, and have only been here few
onths, and it IS unreasonable TO sup Il
ose That they are competent judges of |;
le real value Of our property, and this N
aluntion of theirs will stand as a prece-
ent for State and county taxation; and c.
! the wisest legislation in the world has Al
ways opposed the raising Of any more :,
xes from the people than is necessary
II the economical carrying on o.
the government believing that u
irdensome taxation paralyzes and &c
iards the growth and pros r
srity Of town OF country, and
ads TO wonderful and imprudent legis- Ia
ton, We, therefore, ask Of your hon D
able body to appoint three commits
oners, men Of property, sound judg
ent and verscity, to adjust the assess u
ent lately made by Messrs Guion, h,
CHE and Taylor, and to reduce this nm .
asonable valuation, corresponding =
mewhat 70 former years We have 4
- - - .---..,,.. a.. al 60 ,s.r-. I :.