Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-07

the following mighty, formidable powers, and
pronounce our grand Army Of MlRTH invul-
The Mystic Crew,
Memphi,
knights Of Menus,
Quakes Of Earth,
COwbellOnians,
Secret Hadtesim,
Catfish Brigade,
Casino Club,
Memphis Club,
GaFrick 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,
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
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
And further to honor this. the city of our
love. have we determined to make our
Grand Entire Of Occupation on the
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 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 will furnish Dey Of JOY
and Merriment.
Our loyal subjects are commanded. upon
their allegiance. to illuminate their dwellings
and domieils 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 will satisfy themselves that TINS
order will be strictly enforced.
The Mask Ball will commence at "a o'clock
None but Maskers will be allowed upon the
floor until p o'clock.
Masks have the liberty Of the Hail. and can
roam at will.
Dancers will form single sets.
No forfeits will be taken at Station Houses
day or night, irrespective OF parties.
Aside from merriment, order and decorum
are the rule, and will be maintained. Unruly
spirits MUST govern themselves accordingly
Our Schools and Courts are ordered to turn
Of steam, and for this occasion to give Us 3
rest.
And it Is ur Royal pleasure that the iaii
escutoheon Of our city. with which We entrust
70, shall be returned 70 us as bright and pure
A. when consigned 10 you. in order that tne
next fair Page Of our History shall be more
nlumined than the last, and tse JOY ana
Mir,h unalloyed shall rule the hour; then
indeed will our reign be blessed. and every
power envy the crown we wear.
Done At our Castle Of Mirth, this the ist
day. second moon. third year Of orr happy
reign.
Ions live the King.
MON US,
h4rrsr. Rex Carnivalle.
DeNOsRs. 1914