Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-09

luc IU SbiO OAOWl
Mempli,
knights of Momus,
Quakes of Earth,
COwbellOnians,
Secret Badtesim,
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 Francois,
German Turnverein,
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.
;,,,,,rn;t,, frov,, etFa,sa hahn, uoroptapd. 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
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 abe
10th inst. 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
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 VIC prepared our Castle Elk
position, where our Grand Ball will take
place. Mardi- Gras. 17th inst.
Our Tournaments promise TO eclipse the
Pageants Of Rome and Venice. and our
Cousins Of the Memph contribute their
h Our-o-f grandeur. while their Brethren Of
the Mystic Grow will furnish Dey Of Joy
and Meriment.
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 DO allowed in
our Court and our Sugar Cured and Prime
Ministers will satisfy themselves that this
order will be strictly enforced.
The Mask Ball will commence at 81 o clock.
None but Maskers will be allowed upon the
floor until u o'clock.
Masks have the liberty of the Hall, and can
roam at will.
Dancers will form single sets.
No forfe;ts will be taken at Station Houses.
DAY or night, irrespective Of parties.
Aside from merriment. order and deeorum
are the rule. and will be maintained. Unruly
spirits MUST govern themselves accordingly.
Our Schools and Courts are ordered to turn
Of steam. AID for this occasion to give US
rest.
And il IL ur Royal pleasure that the fair
escutcheon Of our city. with which We entrust
ye. shall be returned 70 ne as bright and pure
AZ when consigned 70 you. In order thar the
next fair Page Of our History shall be more
ilIumined than the last. and TIE JOY and
Mir,h unalloyed shall rule the hour; then
indeed will our reign be blessed. ana every
power envy the crosn We wear
Done At our Castle Of Mirth. this the i't
day. second moon. third year Of our happy
reign.
Long live the King.
MON Us.
Arrysr. Rex Camivalle.
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