Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-11

PR0NUNCIAMENT0
OF Ye Merry MOmus, King OF the
Carnival, who speaks thus to
Our Well-BelOved and Ruffled
Subjects
By the power in us vested as Momus /, King
Of the Carnival. Prince of Fun and Provider
Of Merriment for the Million. we proclaim
Mardi- Gras day of Merriment. Revelry and
Rejoicing. and command our Armies Of Pleas
ure to rally to our standard, and with one
bold attack to vanquish Care.
Being unable to find any Privates, we
have enlisted every General and Colonel
in the Iaad, and have formed coalition with
the following mighty, formidable powers, and
pronounce our grand Army of MIRTH invul-
nerable:
The Mystic Crew,
Memphi,
Knights Of Menus,
Quakes of Earth,
COwbellOnians,
Secret Hadtesim,
Catfish Brigade,
Casino Club,
Memphis Club,
Garrick Club,
Eckstein Club,
Bruder Bund,
German Benevolent Society,
st. Andrews Society,
Memphis MaennerchOr,
Irish Literary Society,
UniOne Fratellanza,
SOciete Francais,
German Turnverein,
Gruetii Yerein,
PhilO-Thespians,
Who have with one accord saluted our Eagles.
and give gladsome assurance of victory most
glorious.
Our subjects are commanded to give all
strangers right royal welcome. Their en-
jOyment shall be our special care.
Our fair Ladies and Children are particu-
larly commanded to take part in the Revels.
immunity from offense being guaranteed; our
valiant Chief. Captain Athy, being charged |
with this and the order of our city.
All Places of Business, public and private
will close at o'clock p.m.. except the Sta
ton Houses, which will remain wide open for
the reception Of all who forget the dignity Of
our Festival and overstep the bounds of de-
cency.
Scattering Eggs and Flour are spots which |
can only be wired out by drill on the chain
gang. Weapons, ball and chain and two |
brooms. Winters shall be Grand Umpire.
And further to honor this. the city of our
love, have we determined to make our
Grand Entre of Occupation ON the
10th inat attended by our Court Retain
ers, Henchmen and Faro Dealers. and we will
hold our Grand Levee and receive all Of our
subjects who are bearers OF letters with the
marks, commonly called Tickets.
and in order that there may be room for all
who desire the light Of our glory to shine
upon them. have we prepared our Castle Ex-
position, where eur Grand Ball will take
place, Mardi-Gras, 18th inst.
Our Tournaments promise to eclipse the
Pageants of Rome and Venice. and cur
Cousins of the Memph contribute their
h Our-O-f grandeur. while their Brethren of
the Mystic Crew will furnish q Dey of Joy
and Merriment.
Our loyal subjects are commanded. upon
their allegiance. to illUuinate their dwellings
and dOmicils in the streets through which our
Pageant passes.
Line of March will be duly announced.
No weapons Of any kind will be allowed in
,ur Court and our Sugar Cured and Prime
Ministers will satisfy themselves that this
rider will be strictly enforced.
The Mask Ball will commence at t9% O'Clock.
None but Maskers will be allowed upon the
Ioor until IL o'clock.
Masks have the liberty of the Hall. and can
oam at will.
Dancers will form single sets.
No forfeits will be taken at Station House,,
ay or night, irrespective Of parties.
Aside from merriment, order and decorum
re the rule, and will be maintained. Unruly
pirts MUST govern themselves accordingly.
Our Schools and Courts are ordered to turn
f steam, and for this occasion to give US
,st.
And II is ur Royal pleasure that the fair =
scutcheon Of our city, with which we entrust n
0. shall be returned 70 US as bright and pure
when consigned 10 you. in order that the
ext fair Page Of our History shall be more
lumined than the last. and the Joy and
Iirth unalloyed shall rule the hour; then
ldeed will our reign be blessed. and every
over envy the crown we wear.
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