Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-05-25

ever paraded our city. The
festivities at James's park were
participated in by handreds of citizens,
and at night over three thousand were
present. A more delightful occasion was
never known to our fun-loving people,
and its magnitude was superior to that
of any other picnic OF the occasion.
On Friday evening anG night we had
the grand baby-shOw at the Exposition
building, which, thanks TO Leubrie,
was an immense success, though
we doubt if it will realize much
of fund for outdoor concerts. Also on
Friday night we had the concert by the
children of the Central Baptist Sunday
school, given at the church on Second
street. 1t was well attended, and
passed off creditably for all engaged.
Thus it is seen Memphis has had a
week of joyous festivity and brilliant
mirth, giving pleasure, music and en-
joyment to thousands of children, and
grown persons who find recreations like
these very inviting at this season of the
year.
st. Georges Picnic.
The annual picnic of the ST Georges
society of Memphis comes off tomorrow
at James's Park, and gives promise of
even greater ecldt than that of any
previous occasion. In addition to
dancing by daylight and by the
light of the moon all the old English
sports in the shape of games, with some
of more modern date, will be introduced.
A very attractive programme of amuse-
ments has been prepared, which embra-
ces prizes for quoting, waltzing, climb
ing the greasy pole, catching the greas-
ed pig, running, leaping, sack racing,
and lastly, but certainly not the least
amusing, the Jeru, alem pony race, in
which the last at the winning post will
carry off the premium. A capital
orchestra has been engaged, and the
"SOns of st. George" will be on hand
to tender their guests Joyous, hearty,
English welcome.
Hibernian Mutual Relief Society.
The Oldest and without doubt the
most influential benevolent association
in Memphis-the Hibernian Mutual
Relief sOciety-will give a grand pic
mic at James's park on Tuesday, which
is certain to attract a large attend
ance. This organization has been
in existence for nearly a quarter of
century, and during that time has done
vast amount of good. The members,
when sick or disabled, receive relief
from the treasury, to which they are
justly entitled by their monthly con-
tributions to the fund for that pur-
pose, while the widows and orphans
of deceased members are kindly cared
for by the society. 1t is, therefore, in
the truest sense of the term, mutual
relief society, and embraces all classes
of the community who hail from the
Emerald Isle" The Hibernians have
made the most extensive arrangements
for the reception of their thousands of
guests, and all who attend may antici-
pate full day and night of enjoyment.
Odd Fellows Picnic.
For several years past the annual pic
mics of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows have been very largely attended.
The order embraces many of the lead
ing and most influential citizens of
Memphis, as well as hundreds of
the hardy sons of toll in the city.
On Thursday the annual picnic will
come off at James's park, and as the
of arrangements are al tdH
in making arrangements for Out-Of-dOor
feteS of this character, the festival of
Thursday will, in all likelihood, in
point of enjoyment and attend
ance, excel anything of the kind
ever given under the auspices of this no.
ole order. A prominent member of the
order, has had manufactured for the oc-
easion, peculiarly shaped bird-cage,
which will contain not only several
specimens of the feathered
.ribe, but also an acquarian and a recep- |
.acle for other curiosities. This will be |
awarded by vote to the most popular |
ady on the grounds.