Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-05-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Review OF the Past Week-The Festivals,
Picnics, kirkland Benefit and
Matinee.
What We are to Have the Coming Week
-Graad Promenade Concert, with
Baby Prizes.
The Italian, st. George, Printers, an(
Catholic PicnIcs-Church Home
and Methodist Festivals.



ton building on Thursday, day and eve
ming, which was attended by over three
thousand persons. 1t proved so very en-
iOyable and successful that it was con-
tinued on Friday night, when another
very large assemblage attended. The
music was furnished by no less than
three bands of music, one of which be-
longs to the college. 1t is composed Of
the pupils of the institution, who, under
the tuition of one of the brothers of the
college, already show much proficiency.
The beautiful and large bouquet was
awarded to Miss Emma Etheridge as
the most popular young lady at the fes-
tival.
The grand complimentary benefit to
Mr.. James Kirkland, who so admirably
arranged the sacred opera of Esther,
which came off at the Memphis theater
on Friday night, was a compliment in
the truest and widest sense of the term.
The house was literally crowded "from
pit to DOME" to use theatrical phrase
of olden times. Every seat in the dress
circle and parquette was occupied. The
aisles were filled with chairs, while wall
flowers were numerous. The family
circle, and even the colOred gallery were
invaded by elegantly dressed ladies. 1t
was an ovation of which Mr.. Kirkland
might well feel proud. The music Of
the cantata was sung by one and all,
with even greater excellence than on
former occasions, and the floral offerings
were on the most extensive scale, every
lady on the stage receiving
at least one beautiful bouquet,
while some got half a dozen.
When the curtain fell on the last act
Mr.. Kirkland received very enthusias-
tic call beforeit when he came forward,
and in a few neat sentiments acknOwl-
edged the very high compliment paid
him that night. He introduced little
Master Willie Hill, who recited short
poetic speech expressive of his anxiety
to give Rev. DR.. White a thousand dol
lar cheque to assist in purchasing the
new organ for Calvary church. The
pretty little lads effort was greeted with
a round of applause.
Rocco hall was also a most pleasing
place of resort during the week, as it
was selected by the ladies of the Congre-
gational church on Union street for
| their very pleasing festival. During the
day these ladies served up a most ad-
mirably prepared lunch, while in the
evening there was always a delightful
! hop, and plenty of luscious strawberries,
splendid ice cream, and other delicacies.
The festival was prime success.
The concert for the benefit OF Eudora
church, at White station, was very well
attended, and the music highly relished
| by all present. The programme was
well arranged, and the several pieces
| nicely executed.
The Polebearars held a big picnic at
Humboldt park on Tuesday, at which
music, dancing, speaking and other
amusements were served up dd Hbittt7l.
The pole-bearers and their friends en-
| jOyed themselves hugely.
The lovers of outdoor festivities will
| be glad to learn from the following list
of picnics, that there is TO be one every
day the coming week.
The Blanche Selwyn matinee at the
Memphis Theater yesterday afternoon
was well attended. Miss Selwyn is an
excellent character artistic, a good vo-
! calist, and an elegant costumer. She
received about half a dozen encores.
The other portions of the entertainment
were. made up of Ethiopian burlesques,
songs, dances, and other amusing
sketches.
The italian Society Picnic.
The picnic of this young, vigorous
and enterprising society, postponed
| from last week will take place on
Wednesday at James's park. Should
the weather prove propitious this viii
| be one of the best attended picnics OF
the season. The society, in point OF
! number, ranks first among the national
societies of the city, while their
friends are legion. The arrangements
of the several committees are on grand
scale, and the proceedings of the day
will be inaugurated by a procession
through the principal streets
by the officers and members,
clothed in their beautiful regalia,
and under the ample folds of the
flag of united Italy. The great feature
of the pageant will be the superb tri-
umphal car, on which will be seated
dozens Of the little daughters of "sunny
Italy, and representing different char
acters. Colonel A. ]. Signiago, the
well-known editor of the Grenada
! Miss Sentinel, will deliver one of his
heart-stirring addresses in the afternoon.
The picnic will be kept up all day and
far away into the night.
Church EOme Festival.
The lady managers OF the orphans
church home will hold grand straw
| berry festival, beginning on Monday, at
No. 267 Main street, corner of Court.
The funds of this admirably arranged
institution are down at a low ebb, and
money is wanted for the purpose of pro-
curing food during the summer for the
poor little orphans. AS the ladies Of the
home are all experienced in getting
up festivals, and as they have selected
very central location, they are sure to
be well patronized.
typographical Union Picnic.
The second annual picnic, under the
auspices of the members of the Typo
graphical union, comes off at James's
park on Tuesday, and is certain
to be one of the most pleasant
and enjoyable of the season. In
order that instruction may be COM
bined with amusement there will be
q grand type-setting and distributing
fmatch for handsome gold watch, in
which it is expected that all the tastes.
compositors in Memphis will compete.
The guests will also be initiated into all
the mysteries of "getting upn and pre-
pairing a newspaper ready for the press.
This will be great treat to hundreds
who know nothing about the inside of q
newspaper printing-office. The amuse-
ments, including dancing, will
be all under the direction OF
efficient committees, and first-class
string band has been secured for the oc-
casiOn. Mr.. John B. Galloway, for sew
eral years thoroughly practical printer
but who now holds prominent position
in connection with the Memphis and
Charleston railroad, has kindly con.
sented to deliver an appropriate address
Mr.. Galloway is talented and eloquent
young gentleman, and will be certain tC
acquit himself admirably. A fine golC
"composing-stick bTeast-pin will bt
{ awarded to the apprentice who prove:
himself the fastest at the case. The
{ success which attended the picnic of the
compositors last year is q guarantee tina
those who pay visit to James's park
on Tuesday, will be highly gratified anC
enjoy themselves as all will receive
happy, cordial welcome. At night thu
|. grounds will be brilliantly illuminated
The type-setting for the watch anC
stick will come off between four ant
five o'clock. The tickets of admission
are only fifty cents each. Ladies free.
Promenade COneert-Baby Prizes, Etc
Among our most philosophical citi
zens is Mr.. Lou V. 1eubrie, whose ef
forts in behalf of our city's prosperity
have been characterized by hberality
| that is as great as it is sincere. A love
, of music himself, and an admirer of ar
+ in its other forms, he takes great interes
. in promoting any enterprise tending Il
create an appreciation for these subject
among our citizens. In order to rais'
, funds to conduct the popular eoncert
which have been relished so keenly a
Court square in the past, and to secur,