Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-23
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aud Oar Jemimy will be presented at
the Memphis Theater for the benefit Of
Treasurer Grey and Ushers John Robb
and Arthur Kearn. Misses Lewellyn
aud Young take leading roles in the
above plays, which will constitute an I'M.
usually interesting entertainment and
should attract a crowded house. The
treasurer and ushers Of the Memphis
Theater are deserving gentlemen, whose
services during the past season merit
substantial appreciation from the public.
We hope, therefore, to see a crowded
house at the thea.er to morrow night.
In addition to the plays above named,
the :nterlude will be made interesting
by Messrs. Refs and Molten, who sing a
number Of popular airs.
SoDALITY DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION
The entertainment by this association
last nigkt was attended by a large audi
ence, and afforded uuexeeptional pleas
urs, The play R~etribuiion was pre-
scented in an artistic manner that did
c,edit to the genius aud talent Of the
ladies aud gentlemen who compose the
membership Of this association. We
are pleased to state hat the entertain.
meat will be repeated Thursday night for
the benefit of the members OF the So
dality.
ANNIVERSARY The ffy.ninth amir
versRrY Of the /. 0. 0. +. will be cele.
brated in the Memphis Theater at three
o'clock next Friday afternoon. After
the ceremonies prescribed by the order
are performed by D. T, Parker, N. g.,
R. D Frayser, v. g.. VIM. Henry, secre.
tary, an Grafton will be delivered by Rev
E G. Slater, D. d. Geo. T. Stainback
will open and Rev. E E. Hamilton will
close the ceremonies with prayer. Music
by E. S. Francis. The public are cor
daily invited to attend.
The SKATING RIEK.-The roller skat-
ing rink in the Exposition building is the
great resort for the young people Of
Memphis. The attendance in the morn,
log, afternoon and night is increasing
daily. The rink is now open from 10 tc
l2 m from 2;3O to 5 pm, aud from
1880 to 1880 pm, the time having been
extended half an hour at night.
l.. O. o f. LIBRARY BENEFIT Friday
night the l. 0 0. F. Dramatic Associa.
ton will play Ten Nights 10 a Bar.room
al the Memphis Tbeater. This piece
has been 10 careful rehearsal for some
time AID will doubtless be rendered in
an effective style. The entertainment is
for the benefit of the Odd Fellows Ii.
brary.
GERMAN MAIFEsT The German so
cieties Of this city will celebrate their
annual Maifest at Estival Park, Monday
May 9th. From two to four o'clock in
the afternoon there will be a grand con.
cert, after which dancing begins. Dur.
the day visitors will have % opportunity
to enjoy a variety Of novel and interest
ing games.
ST, LAZARUS AND GRACE CHURCH
BALL This entertainment, which is an
nounosd for Thursday night at the Pea
body Hoiel, will be one OF the most
agreeable and attractive balls ever given
in Memphis. The managers request that
ladies who attend the ball come aioot
and wear plain dresses.
FRA DIAvoLo This charming opera
is being nightly rehearsal by a number
Of professional aud amateur musicians
The opera will be produced at the Mem
phis Theater on the 29th and 30th. The
sale of seats begins next Thursday
morning.
CHICEAsAw ENTERrA1EMEYT.-A grand
concert for the benefit Of the Chickasav
Guards will be given at Estivel Park
May The 10th. 1t is intended to make
this the great entertainment Of the sea
son.