Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-24

Gr.ua processfon of the Mas0ni
Frate rri1y1 thts Morning ffcni
Tor the BcnefisG OF Keller Lodge II
|. James PARK. .Istn
! 7 This is the anniversary Of the birth-da,
Of John the Baptist observed by all Ma
sons as day of great rejoicing and fes
tivity.5 ~ =. sf tel s'7a 81 i' E
lsE -r.a THIS MORNING eH s3ss's
the various lodges Of our city marched il
grand order and full regalia from Cour
Square up Second street to Market, from
Market to Main, down Main to Beal
down Beal to fernando, whence the car
conveyed them to James Park. Tit
Grand Marshal on this occasion was Il
W. Mitchell; Assistant Marshals, J, M
Pettigrew and F. H. Talley.
sa, THE LODGES ol .lf
out were: South Memphis Lodge-W. 5
Mathews, W. NJ; Geo. c. Hardin, s. W.
j. M. Pettigrew, ]. W. Angerona Lodge
John Gent. W. NJ; Gus Reeder, s. WI
William Gay, j. w. DeSoto Lodge
John d. Braird, w. NJ; r. c. William
son, s. W; B. Graham, J. W. Leila
Scott Lodge-R. W. Mitchell. W.
NJ; n. H. Higbee, S, w.; I. Il. Don
nelly, J. W. Kilwinning Lodge :
Dr. W, A. Edmonds, W. NJ; R, D,
Richardet, s. W.; J. s. Martin, J. W,
Cyrene Commandery-George Mellersh,
e. c.; r. Parker, g.. D. C. Trader, c.
G.; John Zent, t.; 7. J. Barchus, R.
Gus Reeder, S. W.; J. NJ. Pettigrew, J.
w. The Memphis Brass Band marched
in front; Grand and Past Grand officers
in the rear; and the Knights Templar
acted as an escort.
- AT THE PARK
the order Of exercises commenced with
a brief address and the installation of
the new officers Of Angerona Lodge, No
1858 The officers installed were c. NJ.
Carroll, w. NJ; Charles Locke, J. W;
William Gay, S. W.; John Beamish, Sec
rotary; John Gent, Treasurer The
ceremonies we're quite impressive, and
viewed with great interest by the assem-
bled fraternity.
then commenced; and Notwithstanding
the heat, large number Of ladies and
gentlemen enjoyed themselves on the
light fantastic toe right heartily
There was none of the Byronic bosh of
. eyes looking love to eyes or the mar
kind of merriment about it; it
vas rather fair, square, home-sort of a
,ity dance, with the usual figures and
iourishes, and the usual honest good
nature and cheerful-toned laughter. We
,itied one poor fellow with paper col
ar and light linen coat and pants.
after the first set he looked as if some
me had taken him by the hair of the
lead and dropped him into deep els
ern, and jerked him out again. We
ould not very well tell whether his buds
tuck to him or he to his buds.
DINNER HOUR,
owever, brought rest and refreshment.
,ouples and families gathered under
hady trees and spread the festive table
10th on the green grass. There was a
oily clatter of knives and forks, and a
ollier noise of corks popping out of
hampagne bottles. When all had
easted to the satisfaction of their stom-
chs, dancing was resumed, and will be
ept up until a late hour tonight.
THE COMMITTEES
re all at their posts and working like
rtists. They are known by their
osettes, just as rose trees are known by |
he color of their roses. The Reception |
Committee is adorned with white, the |
'loor Managers with blue, the General
Committee with red, and the Executive
Committee with red and white No i'm
characters need attempt to attend, |
S their presence in the Park is strictly |
THE CARS
re bringing out crowds to join in the |
and sports this evening |
- n.n-,- hnlf hnnr frnrn thn |