Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-02
AN WEEK.


some special attraction. Monday
night the Odd Fellows celebrated
their f~fty-eighth anniversary of the
existence Of the noble order. The
Greenlaw Opera House was crowded
from dress-circle to the third gal.
1ery By an attentive and intelligent
audience, representing all the SUBJ
stantial elements of the community.
The exercises were of a character
rejecting the highest credit upon
the order, setting forth its princi-
Piles and objects in a clear, strong
light, and making a most favorable
impression upon the public mind.
Yesterday there was no particular
event of a public character unless
we except the children's May party,
given on board the steamer Gaff by
Captain Wise. This happy affair
will always be remembered by the
hundreds of brlght-faced and ex-
quisitely dressed juveniles who par
ticipated in the graceful mazes of
The dance and partook of the gen
erous hospitality of the genial host
of the occasion.
Tonight we are to have alecture
on Irish Humor" by Hon. S. S.
Cox, of New York. Mr.. Cox is a
gentleman Of genius, culture and
warmth of soul. The wit he dis
plays so often and happily on the
floors of congress comes up fresh
and spontaneous from his inner ma
ture. 1t is part Of his soul and not
an artificial requirement. Memphis
people are not noted for standing
up on the back seats to listen to
lecturers; in fact they are often
conspicuously absent when their
presence might reasonably be count
ed on. But tonight they will have
a rare opportunity to hear one of
the most gifted, celebrated and en-
tertaining men of the times and
also to promote a worthy charity. If
we are not mistaken there will be a
full and a very appreciative house.
Tonight and tomorrow night
we are to have a careful and a pow
erful rendition of Martha by the
best musical talent of Memphis.
This old and favorite opera has been
under rehearsal for several months,
and will be given with a precision,
force and feeling that will astonish
as well as delight all our music
loving people. Full houses are
already assured, for the seats were
nearly all sold the first day offered
for sale. We are also assured that
the dressing and all the accessories
of scenic and artistic effect will be
in harmony with the highest
aesthetic and critical tastes. The
creme de la creme of society will be
out in full and fashionable blaze.
The most notable event of the
week perhaps will be the conclaye
Of the Grand Commandery of the
Knights Templar Of the State.
This will be the first time the Com,
mandery ever met in Memphis. All
the Communicates of the State will
be present and the public proceed
ings will be invested with peculiar
interest and impressiveness. That
our distinguished visitors will be
entertained in royal style as well as
with fraternal hospitality is not
more than to be expected of the
Sir knights Of the two Memphis
Communicates.
A dramatic entertainment comes
off one night this week, and other
amusements and social gathering
are on the tapis. 1t is rare that SC
many pleasing events are crowded
into one week. Nature wears {
spring-like smile and the people
seem bouyant and elastic in spirits
There is, we hopes ca fund of en-
joyment in store for all, old an,
young. Memphis wears a iauut.
air; the very squirrels in Cour
Square bound with new freedom
the children frolic the merrier ant
their eyes are brighter; and every
body is in a good humor about some
thing. Whether it is Trish Humot'