Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-26
Amusements,

l. 0. o. F. LIBRARY BESEFIr.-Tbs
Odd Fellows Library Association to.
sight will present Ten Nights in a Bar.
room and Perfection at the Memphis
Theater. The entertainment will be
one Of the best aver given in Memphis,
the appearance of Colonel Ben Warner
in the bar-room scene being an especial
feature. Mr.. John Mitchell, brother Of
Miss Maggie Mitchell, also takes in part
the play. The play is full Of interest, is
founded on everyday life, and the Incl
dents follow in quick succession, show
ing the inevitable result that follows an
excessive indulgence in whisky; it shows
how the once strong man 10 the glow Of
health aud happiness is reduced to all
the misery which clings around the
drunkard's home. The club has been
hard at work at this play for several
weeks, aud the rehearsal last night
indicated that the performance in
the presence of the public tonight
will be successful. It will be no.
ticel by the readers of the an
nounced programme Of the performance
that Mrs. Marie D. Monsarratt, a lady
%well-known among the old residents OF
Memphis, is to sing a f~avorite piece of
music. The piece selected, we under
stand, is by the celebrated composer,
Ricci, entitled Crispiana ct Comare.
The whole is to conclude with sas
l~aughabls farce Of Perfection, in which
Miss Kate Harmon will play Kate
0'Brien' and sing "On the Banks of
Killarney"
OPERA -Auber's greatest work, FRA
DiAvOlo," will be given by the Memphis
Opera Club at the theater on next Mon
day and Tuesday nights. The club
numbers sixty'fve members, ameng
which are eight %soloists and the rest fill
up the powerful and welLdrilled chorus.
Professors Handwerker and Arnold's
bands combined will furnish the orches-
ira, which with the aid kindly given by
Messrs. q. G. Hollenberg, James S.
wilkins, jr., NJ. Freiberg and Professor
Harsh, will number seventeen pieces,
conducted by Professor Winkler.
The RINK.-The Exposition building
continues the resort of ladies and gentle
men fascinated with the exhilarating ex.
ercise. Coupons for the ~fayorite lady
to receive the beautiful silver ser.
vice are being rapidly deposited in the
box at the entrance of the rink for their
reception. The contest closes on the
evening of Monday, the Both inst, when
a committee will be appointed to award
the prize.
ST.. LAZARUS AND GRACE CHURCH BALL
The ball given at the Peabody Hotel last
night for the benefit OF St. Lag Arus and
Grace church, though not large, was un-
pleasant. The management
Was such as elected the commentator of
one who shared in the enjoyment
Of the occasion. Dancing was continued
until halt.past two o'clock this morning.
CHIoKAsAw GUARDS ENTERTAINMENT.
The C~hickssaw Guards will give a
grand vocal, orchestral and military en-.
tertainment at EstiVal Park Friday, May
10Th. This entertainment is given for
purpose Of raising funds to furnish
the new armory. The entertainment
will be one of the most recherche yet
gwen by the Chickasaws.
HARMONY LODGE l. o. 0. F.--To night
Harmony Lodge, No. 1879, l. 0. O. F.,
celebrate its second anniversary at
The hall corner of Beal and fernando
A good hop will succeed the
ceremonies which close at l03 o'clock.
Invitations must be presented OF the
door.
The New YORK CONCERT CLUB now
performing at Joe Emmsrich's saloon,
344 Adams street, attracts large crowds
who listen with delight to choice
selections from the leading operas.
perform again tonight with an en-.
tire change Of programme.
GERMAN MAIFEsr.-This annual pic.
mic will be given at Estival Park Mon.
day, May 9th. The entertainment will
be equal to any previous occasion Of the