Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-03

the denizens Of any other city in the
world. The unfortunate in prison, 10
hospital, in the almshouse, etc, par
took Of this good cheer, having been
sumptuously dined on the occasion at
thu eity's expense. Chicago
has a good heart, notwith
withstanding the fact that she
is misreprescnted abroad. Your cor
respondent had a most joyous time,
aud when the sparkling Heidsick
flowed as a river he did not forget the
LEDGER when toasts were in order.
His entertainers were Mrs. i. A.
Shannon, a most accomplished and
attractive young widow assisted by Mrs
Dunno, the estimable mother Of the
Cuban martyr, General W. A. G.
Ryan; Miss Mary Murphy, a lovely
brunette from New Brunswick, Cana
da, spending a few months in Chicago
Major ". c. and Mrs. Mcclure, Of
the Chicago Evening journal VIM
A. Fitzgerald, of Canada VIM. ManT
ming, late Of the British East India
army, just from the seat Of the Zoal
war. and for the present located ip
Chicago, where he expects to invest
considerable cnpital. The company
was very select, and the occasion was
one Of joy that your correspondent
will never forget. In the evening the
party adjourned TO the magnificent
mansion Of Major Mcclure, en- Madi-
son street, where they were entertain
ed most delightfully."- by that gentle
man and his fascinating young wife
and her charming mother, Mrs. Dey-
lin, of New York. There the comPa-
ny was highly augmented by the pres
ence of Mr. and Mrs. Hobkirk, a
wealthy Chicago merchant, aud Hon.
W. Il. Sullivan, one of the editors Of
the Chicago Evening journal, and a
gentleman Of the highest culture in
letters, as welfas Chcster6eldian man.
uers. hrs. Hobkirk, a brilliant light
in h%istrionics, delighted the occasion
by many Of her inimitable readings
while Others present contributed their
share to make the night one Of the
happiest ever spent. In her role as
hostess, Mrs. Mcclure was never more
enchanting, while the gallant major
was equally as happyin his part. And,
as before, when the delicious wine
sparkled in envy at the beauty Of the
ladies' present, the LEDGER aud its
chief, Major Whitmore, were not for
gotten. Thus delightfully."- passed of
the great day with your correspond
Ont and l sincerely hope the rest Of
mankind had as happy a time.
Colonel Pat. Donan will be Tcmem
bered by most LEDGER readers.
Well, the itrsprcssible Pat. is again
before the public, aud in g aes role.
YESTERDAY he vss0ut IN the Chicago
Times, in a column article, giving his
views Of so-eslled American society.
lie evcrlastingly filings his literary
thunderbolts at the vulnerable points
Of snObbery and shoddyism. Pat.
Yields a very caustic pen.
The Hebrews Of Chicago are rails
ing a fund to found a hospital.
Over 5000 are now in the fund.
Almost distinguished gentleman has
Just reached Chicago. He Is no other
than the great patriotic poet and au-
thor. Bjornserne BiOrnsoD, from
Norway. He will be banqueted to-
night by prominent Chicagoans.
While here be will deliver several les
lures.
Mis- HebdeR, Of Chicago, accident
ally shot herself yesterday in The
midst Of her Christmas festivities. a
strong belief is that she committed
suicide.
The Chicago Times, while q great
newspaper IN most respects, Is, in :
great MEASURE. sectional aud contract.
ed IN It's views. lie --latest displsT
., st.mnf 40 riaieule the book latch