Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-05

The Mystic Crew,
Memphi,
knights of Menus,
Quakes of Earth,
COwbellOnians, ln
Secret Hadtesim,
Catfish Brigade,
Casino Club,
Memphis Club,
GarriCk Club,
Eckstein Club,
Bruder Bund,
German Benevolent Society,
st. Andrews Society, .-'l +
Memphis MaennerclOr,
Irish Literary Society,
UniOne Fratellanza,
SOclete Francois,
German Turnyerein,
Gruetli Verein,
PhilO-TheSpians,
Who have with one accord saluted our Eagles,
and give gladstone 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 1 O'Clock pm. 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 wiped 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 Entire of Occupation on the
I6th inst attend 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
mysterious 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 our
Cousias Of the Memph contribute their
b Our-O-f grandeur. while their Brethren Of
the Mystic Crew viii furnish Dey Of Joy
and Merriment.
Our loyal subjects are commanded, upon
their allegiance, TO illuminate 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
our Court and our Sugar Cured and Prime
Ministers viii satisfy themselves that this
order will be strictly enforced.
The Mask Ball will commence ats o'clock.
None but Makers will be allowed upon the
aoor until u o'clock.
MASKS have the liberty Of the Hall. and can
roam at will.
Dancers will form single sets.
No forfeits will be taken al station Houses.
day or night. irrespeetiye Of parties.
Aside from merriment. order and decorum
are the rule, and will Be maintained. Unruly
spirts MUST govern themselves accordingly.
Our Schools and Courts are ordered 10 turn
Of steam. and for this occasion 10 give Us
rest
And Il n our Royal pleasure that the far
escutoheon Of our city. with which We entrust
ye, shall Be returned % us as bright and pure
as when consigned % you. in order that the
next fair Page Of our History shall be more
illumined than the last. and ite Soy and
Mirth Enalloyed sh.n rsle the hour tnen
indeed will our reign be blessed and e'ery
power envy the crown We wear.
Done a our Castle Of Mirth, this the LEI
day. second moon. third year Of our happy
reign.
Long lve the King.
Nus.
49,. Rex Carnivalle.
DeNOsEs. ln-lA