Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-12-21

4 hAG EAECHAAiA aBNA VII ~ AEo AbA
transpiFed how che fire originated. or the
probable lose. The school was largely
pattOnized from Memphis, and has al
ways had a most favorable reputation.
The calamity, we presume, will not in
tsFrupt the school exercises, but that i'm
mediate measures viii be taken 70 pro-
cure The eOnvenienees for impaTting in
struetion TO the classes.
AMUsEmEEEs.
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. benefit
Of Mr.. Mayo drew a brilliant house last
night, and the performances went of
with eelst. The first piece, Dreams Of
De}usiOn, was q curious, yet striking
drama, The piet b simple, st. Bsr-
nardu fMr. Mayo) loving his vile,
{" Lady Viola" Mrs. Alien with his
whole soul, ia shocked to find himself
and wife on their continental tour pur-
sued everywhere, by q man, who seeks
every opportunity for an Interview with
LADY Viols," but is Stunned by her,
who loves her husband dearly. Believ-
ing himself wronged, his nervous sensi-
bility it 70 shocked he becomes q mono
maniac, and thinks he has slain his
wronger and cast him in the sea He
likewise fancies his wife is crazed
and wishes to keep the fact a
secret for the sake OF their child.
They gOfntO s~eclusion aud "St. Bernard y
writes 10 his friend, DIR. Pungent''
fMr. Mitchslll taeoms down. At first
the doctor is deceived, but 500 learns
the true state of the case. He tries one
or two interesting experiments, but
without effect, and is hopeless until q
cousin, WHO has some linking OF the
malady, and is next in succession, hunts
up the parties, with the purpose ofhaving
a writ of de ItHGticO iHglGTeRdO served.
! He briggs with him Lord Arthur "
f(Mr. Brown, who is recognized as the
cause Of ali the trouble, but has been
secretly married to An&bel, ~ the neice
Of est. Bernard" and seeks an
interview with "Lsdy Viola" to
importune her kind Offices to
reconcile st. Bernard to the marriage.
The reimbursement takes place, the
monomaniac RECEIVERS his senses, aud all
are happy W. the disappointed cousin.
The characters were all well represented,
and the plaudits were frequent and
enthusiastic. At the close, Mr.. Mayo
was called out, and responded to q call
for a speech in a few neat and appro-
pirate remarks, expressive Of his grateful
dppEGcAdliuA % LuE EiAAA@5o Ne AAA hob
with, and retiring amid renewed ap-
plause. In the afteTpiece, as " Bagshot y
in The Bull in a Cnina Shop, he kept
the audience in constant good humor.
Tonight he will appear as Richard III.
TEMPERANCE FAIR This Fair at the
-Greeulaw Club Room was largely
attended last night, apd with light sOles
the company enjoyed Themselves in the
festive dance. Table No. >, presided
over by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Lena
Chappeile, seemed - be the principal
point Of attraction. The singing Of Miss
Dupree was truly delicious, and added
greatly to the enjoyment Of the evening
NJ the Fair. Tonight will be the
close of the Fair, and will
possess more interest than any preceding
evening. At the time we lefC the voting
stood as follows: For the cane for the
most Jealous Son OF Temperance, Jones
and Carey tie; Hsrness-Seligman
twenty votes ahead; Base Ball Bat
Enterprise ahead; Cane for Mayor
Fitch a few votes ahead. The voting
will close tonight as follows: On Cane
for Son Of Temperance al 10 o'clock on
gold medal st l0l O'Clock on Tegalia br
Son of Temperance at lOt O'Clock on
harness at IL o'clock; on uase ball bat
at III o'clock Mayors cane, III o'clock (;
pistols for local editor, III O'clock. As
this will be the closing evening it is IN
necessary to urge our citizens TO thTOng
the Fair, which has such a laudable
object in view, being for the benefit of
the Sons Of Temperance.