Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04

began to-day, and no cotton news was
cabled from Liverpool in consequence
of the observance.
Look at the figures under Sol Cole
mans rooster. They indicate a royal
sale of No. les up to date. Sol can
prove such as correct by invoices.
This is the last day for tax payers to
walk up to the shambles and make
returns for the benefit of tax eaters.
After this, penalties r to be added.
A gentle northeast breeze this morn
ing sent the mercury down to 81 de-
grees; a little cool for the season, but
still 20 degrees above the frost poin'.
Quarrels are progressing with much
spirit at present among various castles
and callings. As it is all in their
respective families, the general public
look on and smile.
The Riverside base ball club left
for New Orleans to-day. and play to-
morrow afternoon against the crack
club of that city. They visit Mobile
before returning.
The school visiting score are much
disturbed over their failure to have a
quorum evening before last, and the
chances indicate a better attendance
next Monday evening.
The strawberry season quit here
this season some three weeks earlier
than it did last, and it set in two
weeks later than last year. Il was
very short and very sweet.
All story papers reduced to nine
copies TOR fifty cents, and all other
papers at greatly reduced prices, at
the Reinhardt's Book & News COM
pany, 355 Main street.
The score of "0livette" has been
received by the Mozart club, and re-
hearsals commence next week. The
sparkling opera will be publicly pre-
sented early in the fall.
All holding invitations for the Y.
NJ. H. A. picnic at FitzgibbOn's grove
must be on time. The train leaves
the Louisville and Nashville depot at
2.3O pm. sharp tomorrow.
The profits arising from sales of dog
muzzles have so far been small to the
hardware trade of this city. A dog
don't like to wear a muzzle in hot
weather and few are doing it.
No rainfall is anticipated here
abouts to-day, nor anywhere in the
southwest. Our rainfall last month
measured $50 inches, an'inch less than
last May, and nearly three less than
the May before.
The feast of Pentecost, known as
"Shewuos," or the offerings Of the
first fruits, seven weeks after the
Passover, was generally observed by
the Israelites yesterday. Their syna-
gogue was full to its capacity during
the religious confirmation services in
the morning hours.
The small boy in ambush continues
to use the sling and throw stones at
his neighbors with malicious intent
and spirit. A few days in the dark
cell of the calaboose would prove an
antidote for the young rascal, aud
with this object the boy is being laid
for in numerous localities.
The pupils of Miss Annie Baxter's
school Of Fort Pickering with various
invited guests, had a picnic yesterday
at the Niles Merriwether place on
Rayburn avenue below Trigg avenue.
Gay sports included dancing, croquet
and other pastimes. The children
returned to their homes near sunset,
older people remaining until a later
hour, and all participants enjoyed the
entertainment.
At a meeting last night the Bluff
City Grays unanimously resolved to
enter the drill at Louisville on the
24th. They will begin drilling Mon
day night and keep at it until they
leave. Several reserves will be
drilled to 6ll the ranks in case any Of
the regulars are obliged to remain.
About ten companies have already
entered for the first prize, which is a
thousand dollars.
Our pretty little park known as
Court Squire is a most inviting resort.
Visitors TO our city, both strangers
and those IRON the immediate coun'
try round, 10 there in the early hours
10 enjoy fresh air, read the morning
papers or while away an hour or two
in chat with a comrade. People out
Of employment, business men and
from a distance awaiting the laws dc.
lay or other detention find it pleas
ant place 10 muse or wait. Children
and their nurses romp and run there
in the evening hours In a most enjoy.
able way, and there Is not a more de.
lightful spot in all the town. A
whole column might be written about
the attractive features Of this lovely
park ana thcn ifs many heautiea and