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

FEBRUARY IL, 1874,
PRONUNCIAMENT0
OF We Merry MOmus, Hing of the
Carnival, who speaks thus to
Our Well.BelOyed and Ruffled
Subjects
By the power in US vested as Menus l, 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 cur Armies Of Pleas.
ure to rally to our standard, and with one
bold attack to vanquish Care.
Being unable to find any Privates, ws
have enlisted every General and Colonel
in the land. and have formed coalition with
the following mighty, formidable powers, and
pronounce our grand Army of MIRTH inyul-
The Mystic Crew,
Memphi,
knights of Memus,
Quakes Of Earth,
COWbellOnians,
Secret Hadteslm,
Catfish Brigade,
Casino Club,
Memphis Club,
Garrick Club,
Eckstein Club,
Bruder Bund,
German Benevolent Society,
st. Andrews Society,
Memphis MaennerehOr,
Irish Literary Society,"
UniOne Fratellansa,
S0ciete Francois,
German TurnyeroiR,
Graetli Verein,
Philo -Thespians,
Who have with one accord saluted our Eagles.
and give Eladsome assurance of victory most
glorious.
strangers right royal welcome. Their en-
ioyment shall be our special care.
Our fair Ladies' and Children are particu.
larly commanded to take part in tie 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 pm. except the Sta
lion Houses. which will remain wide open for
the reception of all who forget the dignity Of
our Festival and oyerstep the bo1nds of de-
,ency.
Scattering Eggs and Flour are spots which
san only be wiped out by drill on the chain
rang. Weapons. ball and chain and two
srooms. Winters shall be Grand Umpire.
And further to honor this. the city Of our
owe, have we determined TO make our
Entire OF Occupation ON the
l6th inst attended by our Court Retain
,rs, Henchmen and Faro Dealers, and we win
iold our Grand Leyee and receive all of our
subjects who are bearers Of letters with the
mysterious marks. commonly called TiekeR
md in order that there may be room for al
Eho desire the light OF our glory TO $ ain,
upon them. have we prepared our Cast Ex.
position. where eur Grand Ball vi n tax,
place. Mardi-Gras, 18th inst.
Our TOaTpAments promise to eclipse tn,
pageaptS Of Rome and Ven' az. and oul
JoEsins of the Memph CT attribute theil
OursO-f grandeur. while. A.he;r Brethren o.
he Mystic Crew will furnish hey of 10,
md Merrlment.
Our loyal subject are Commanded, upor
heir allegiance. to. illuminate their dwellings
md donicils in the streets through which Oul
Pageant passes.
Line Of March will be duly announced.
No weapons Of any kind will be allowed in
bur Court and our Sugar Cured and Prime
Ministers will satisfy themselves that this
order will be strictly enforced.
The Mask Ball will commence at siS 'clof,k
None but Maskers will be allowed upon. the
loor until u o'clock.
Masks have the liberty Of the Hall. anil can
roam at will.
Dancers win form single sets.
No forfsits win be taken at Station louseS
isz GO night. irrespective Of parties.
Aside from morriment, order and .eoorun
IRE the rule. and will be maintained Unruly
Ipirts MUST govern themselves accordingly.
Our schools ana Courts are oroDre1 70 turn
n steam. and for this oeeaFiOn to give US
est.
And it is our Royal pleasure that the fair
.seutehson Of our city, with which We entrust
70. shall be returned 70 us a. bright and pure
y when consigned 70 you. in order that the
isEt fair Page Of our History shall be more
than TIE last. and the joy and
dirth unalloyed shall rule the hour; then
indeed will our reiEn be blessed. and every
'ower envy Zoe crown We wear.
Done al our Castle Of Mirth. this the Let
day. second neon. third year Of our happy
rs.isn.
Lonr live the King.
MUS.
a a.s... Har Tarrfar A.