Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-06


FEBRUARY II, 1874.
PRONUNCIAMENTO
OF Ye Merry MOmus, King Of the
Carnival, who speaks thus to
Our Well.BelOyed and Rufiied
Subjects
By the power in us vested as Menus 1. King
of the Carnival. Prince of Fun and Previder
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 vsnQuish Care.
Being unable to fud any Privates, we
have enlisted every General and Colonel
in the land. and have formed q coalition with
the following mighty. formidable powers. and
pronounce our grand Army Of MIRTH invul-
nerable:
The Mystic Crew,
Memphi,
knights Of Momus,
Quakes OF Earth,
COwbellOnians,
Secret Hadtesim,
Catfish Brigade,
Casino Club,
Memphis Club,
Garrick Club,
Eckstein Club, w
Bruder Bund,
German Benevolent Society,
st. Andrews Society,
Memphis MaennerchOr,
Irish Literary Society,
Unione Fratellanza, oi
Societe Francois,
German Turnverein,
Gruetli Verein,
PhilO-Thespians,
Who have with one accord saluted our Bagles.
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 otfense 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 I 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 wiped out By drill on the chain
gang. Weapons. ball and chain and two
brooms. Winters shall be Grand Umpire. q
And further to honor this. the city of our
love, nave we determined to make our
Grand Entire OF Occupation ON the
18th inst attended By our Court Retain
srs. Henchnen 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
Cousins of the Memph contribute their
h OuF-O-f grandeur. while their Brethren Of
the Mystic Crew win furnish Dey Of Joy
and Merriment.
Our loyal subjects are commanded. upon
their allegiance. 10 illuminate their dwellings
and domieils in the streets through which our
Pageant passes.
Line Of March will be duly announced. .if
No weapons Of any kind will be allowed 10
a pFimg
Ministers will satisfy themselves that this
order will be strictly enforced.
The Mask Ball will commence at 81 o'clock.
None but Makers will be allowed upon the
aoOr until u o'clock.
Masks have the liberty of the Hall. End can
roam st vii.
Dancers will form single ssts.
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No fOrlsi.s will be taken st Station Houses.
day or night. irrespective Of parties.
Aside from merriment. order and deoorum
are the rule. and will be maintained Unruly
spirits MUST govern themselves accordingly.
Our Schools and Courts are ordered TO turn
of steam, and sor this occasion to give usa
rest. F 1a
And It is ur Royal pleasure that the TAR
escutcheon Of our city. with which We entruH
ye. shall be returned 70 Ne 81 bright and pure
as when consigned 10 you. in order that the
next fair Page Of our History shall be more
illumiued than the last. and the joy and
Mirlh uuaIioyed shall rule the hour; then