Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-07
BREvITIES.

The Masonic Temple Association met
yesterday afternoon, and adopted con-
stitution and bylaws.
Mr.. Blackburn, of the Little Rock
railroad walked off last night with an
other of Cadmus' $40 gold pieces offered
as a prize on bowling
St. Joseph's Inirmary is now open,
under the management of the Sisters OF
ST. Dominick. The Hotel d'Europe has
been taken for that purpose, and full
particulars will be found elsewhere.
Col. Michael Magevney, jr., and his
estimable lady, daughter of Major ). ).
Murphy, have just returned from their
extensive bridal tour to Europe, both
looking the picture of health and hap
piness.
The East Division Fair was inaugu'
rated at Knoxville Tuesday with in
teresting ceremonies, and large attend
ance of people. The list of premiums,
and the display of articles, compare
well with any fair ever held in the
South.
Mr.. c. N. Erich, the queensware inn
porter, has made the first direct impor-
tation of goods from Bohemia since
Memphis became port of entry. His
agents over there took advantage of the
raising of the blockade, and the goods
came Immediately through to the Gus
tomhouse in Memphis.
The new Methodist Church of Browns
vile was dedicated last Sabbath, and
sermon of great eloquence and power
and beauty was preached by Rev. r. A.
Holland. of Baltimore. The sum of
s23OO was raised by the congregation to
finish paying for the erection of the
church.
The Lodge of Sorrow of the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite, held at the
First Baptist Church last night, was at
tended by large concourse OF our best
people, and the solemn ceremonies and
beautiful eulogies delivered over the de-
parted brothers were witnessed and list
ened to with profound interest. Time
and space forbid an extended notice.
The grand Italian celebration in honor
of the discovery of America by Christie
pher Columbus will take place ON the
18th inst, and be followed by ball at
night in the Cochran Hall. We think
there are other societies and nationali-
ties which might participate in this an
niversary. The Italians as a people
have not enjoyed the benefits which
followed the discovery of this country
to higher degree than some others;
and the event was one of sufficient i'm
portance and interest to be celebrated
by all Americans, native and adopted
Rev. DR.. Young, the widely known
temperance lecturer, has lectured two
nights at the Central Methodist Church.
Last night he had fine house, and kept
his auditors highly interested for an hour
and half. He is good speaker,
quite humorous, possesses pardon the
use of the world fine histrionic talent,
and has vim, versatility, and withal
an earnestness and air of sincerity that
enchains his audience. He deyotes
much of his time and talents and money
to the cause, and has done great good,
but he admits that Memphis is a hard
field
A little boy named Frank, son of Mr..
Wait of the firm of Lewis & Wait, only
three and half years old, strayed off
from home yesterday with his little
wagon in hand, and when attempting to
cross the Memphis & Charleston railroad
track, at the Union street crossing, fell
into the culvert and was drowned. The
water was shallow, but he was stunned
by the fall, it is supposed, and was
drowned before assistance came to the
spot. 1t was a sad sight, indeed, to see
the parents in an undertakers express
wagon few minutes later, with the little
one wrapped in blanket and his tiny
wagon by the side of the body, returning
to their desolated home. The boy is
said to have been unusually bright for
one of his age.
The election Of Mr.. NJ. B. Trezeyant,
as Notary Public, by the magistrates Of
the County Court, was to supply the
place heretofore filed so well by Col.
X. Dudley Frayser, of the excellent law
firm of Jarnagin & Frayser. Colonel
Frayser has held the place over four
years, having received the appointment
through the voluntary influence of an
old Union citizen, almost before he had
taken off his Lieutenant Colonies uni
form. The office, at that time, was
quite profitable, and its duties have been
well discharged, but the increase of pro-
fessional business, and the election Of
Chancellor Morgan out Of the firm,
were among the reasons why Colonel
Frayser did not appear as a candidate for
the Office. Hewill devote his full energies
hereafter to the practice Of law. The
seal, papers, etc, will be turned over to
his successor, Mr.. NJ. B. Irrelevant, who
is in every way worthy and competent
The other Notaries elected at the same
time are Messrs. Gibson, Caldwell, Good
J Feather Beds.
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