Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-05
MANUFACTURING,

C0neIudsd from SECOND par.

Not altogetherin the manufacturing
line, but among the most sagacious,
enterprising and philosophical men
In Memphis are the Leubrie Brothers.
They have been foremost in acts Of
llberality and in whatever tends TO
stimulate competition and commercial
activity for years. Successful to a
large degree they continually reinvest
their growing means in business and
Keep their money in circulation. One
Of their latest enterprises is NAM
moth 6rst-class dry goods store
at 269 and 271 Main street.
When completed it will have FIVE
large and commodious salesrooms
They have already fine stock of goods
which will compare favorably with
any house in the Southwest. Their
establishment will be model of ele,
gance, system and convenience. The
rooms up stairs are painted and fur
nished In style of art and taste rarely
seen in the South or West. The paint
ings on the panels, representing ideal
and classical figures, will charm every
lover Of the beautiful in art. In addi-
tion to ordinary conveniences, there
are elegantly provided ladies toilet
and dressing rooms with all modern
arrangements. The want of these
often compels ladies, especially from
the country, to stop at hotels to rest
themselves and arrange their toilets.
Allare invited to call and make them
selves at home. The Leubries take
pride in exhibiting their goods and
establishment, and can take their
chances as to selling. That will follow
as matter of course.
On the upper floors there is a com
plete millinery establishment, and
stocks of ladies suits, shawls, carpets,
toys in their season, and every variety
Of goods. The miscellaneous stock
compares fayorably with any Eastern
house. Each department is self-sus-
tanning, yet all strengthen each other
and go to make a harmonious whole.
The first floor, which is entered from
the street, presents the appearance of
a first class retail and wholesale estab.
lishment and is always well filed with
customers. An elevator will be put
in shortly which will enable ladies
to reach the upper floors without eff
fort Visitors are invited to call and
inspect goods whether they think of
purchasing or not. atG
Early in the fall there will be a
grand opening, which will be duly
announced by the LEDGER, and will
be as brilliant an affair as has attract.
ed the ladies of Memphis for many a
day.
Leubrie's Theater. 0a \
The old and time -honored Memphis
Theater is in name and association
numbered with the things of the past.
AT recent sale of this property the
building passed into the hands of Mr.
Lou Leubrie. 1t will be SO improved
and renovated that when the theatri-
cal season opens, it will hardly be
recognized by the regular habitues of
the place. The most radical and com
plete changes will be made from top
to bottom. The Leubrie Brothers never
do anything by halves. Hereafter this
popular place of amusement will
bear their name, and they will take
special pride in making it ono of the
most attractive and elegant theaters in
the country. The original arrange
ment was almost perfect The accous-
tic effect is the delight of every good
actor who has been here. Edwin
Booth, Barry Sullivan, Forrest, Kean,
Barrett, Mccullough, Sothern, Ray
mond, Frank Mayo, Owens and Jefier-
son, Charlotte Thompson, Mrs. Bowers.
Mrs. Ohanfrau, Mrs. Lander, Avonia
Jones, Modjeska, Fanny Davenport,
Janauschek, Mary Anderson, Alice
Oates, Pauline Markham, Mrs. Scott
Siddons, and a host Of other theatrical
and operate celebrities have appeared
in this building, and have all testified
to its admirable plan of construction.
Of late years, however, it has been
somewhat out of repair, the owners
being non-residents. 4
In the first place the dressing rooms
for actresses will be completely re-
stored, and made as cosy and comfort
able as any private buidoir The old
stage will be removed and a new one
with modern arrangements and appli-
ances will take its place, Then new
scenery will be added to take the place
of that which has become rather faded
and familiar.
In the place Of the present sad
faced statuary there will be large
and doubtless we'll patronizsd mirrors
Elegant folding opera seats will take
the place Of the present chairs, fine