Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Beginning Of the Six Days Weary
Tramp at the Exposition Building
Tomorrow Night.
Complimentary Concert to Mrs. Fits
and Miss Pieree-Stage Matters
Both Local and Elsewhere.

The walking match which begins here to-
morrow night will be, If one can trust at all
to appearances, an event OF the greatest in
terest The merchants themselves have seen
in it an inducement to people from a die
lance to visit the city, and have cordially
co-operated with the managers Of IT. Mem
phis has never seen a SIX days match, and
now a 6ue opportunity will be afforded /
OLeary seems TO be in superb trim. At
Nashville he aroused the widest enthusiasm
by his spirited contest, and he outdid Hart,
the negro pedestrian, and all the balance of
the boys. The Nashville walking match
was splendid success. Dobler cannot be
here during the coming contest, owing to the
illness of his vile, and this leaves the num-
Der OF contestants at iFe-OLeary, Hart, J.
L Downey, Pat Dale aud J. Causton. The
match will last till IL o'clock Saturday nigh,
and the prize will be $1,000 and two-thirds
of the gate receipts Owing 10 the many
strangers who will visit the town out OF curl
osity to see a first elass walking match, the
Exposition will be the rendezvous of the town
almost the coming week.
Porter Guards.
The Porter Guards have been so generous
in helping others that a complimentary bene-
fit to them is peculiarly fit. The Broom
Guards, Captain Barney Hughes and Mr..
Bell w. Eheridge will assist at the enter
tsinment to be given next Thursday night.
Cumberland Presbyteriau Concerts.
The two concerts by the Cumberland Pres
byterian church are looked forward to with
great interest by the musical people of Mem
pills. and they will be out of the usual
run, they will be succe ssful. Mr.. Pitcher, of
New Orleans, who will preside at the organ,
is an accomplished orgsnist. The concerts
will be given early in May.
EsuvaI Park.
The reopening of Estival Park for the
| With fina
by Mr.. Emile Levy, under the auspices snd
for the benefit Of 81. Msry's Cathedral,
augers well and is deserving OF success. The
park is the only resort for our people during
the heated term, and, with the right sort of
entertainment, ought to and will be literally
| patron;Zsd.
OrioIa Oeteate.
| Some time ago eight worthy young men of
this city were inspired with a desire to fur
Their train their voices. This they have been
busily engaged in doing, with very satisfac-
tory results. Ga the 2Slh of this month they
| will give concert at Leubrie's Theater, for
the purpose OF fitting up their rooms, and
they deserve hearty Endorsement from the
public.
Military Drill.
Next Wednesday the many strangers in
Memphis will be treated to an exhibition
drill blythe famous Chickasaw Guards and
the Porter Guards. the two crack companies
of Memphis. 1t is TO be hoped that none of
the merchants will interpose any objection
TO any member of the two companies partic-
| ipating in the drill. The strangers will be
anxious to see the drills, and for the credit
of Memphis the boys should present good
front. To aid to the interest Of the day, the
fremen will give parade. The merchants
should cooperate with those who are max
ing these efforts to bring people to the city.
The FIfts-Pferce Concert.
A concert is to be given by Mrs. c. II.
Fits and Miss Bessie Pierce tomorrow
night at Leubrie's. Mrs. Fits is one Of the
most accomplished pianists in the city, and
handles the piano with a strength and fire
that are usually found only in a man.
MISS Pierce is one of the most delightful
singers in Memphis. The programme is one
of merit. Miss Pierce will sing a duet with
Miss Sallie Brown, Arditl's "Una Matte
d'Amor;" she will also sing the "Shadow
Song" from Meyerbeer's DinOroh, and sing in
the SonnanbRa selection. Mrs. Fits and
Miss Pierce will participate in "Grand
Polka de concert" Miss Pierce having tn,
harp, Mrs. Fits the piano, and Mr.. George
Handwerker the violin. Mrs. Fits will also
participate in b .ethoven qusrtette Prof
d. G. Lawson, of Glasgow, Scotland, will
| give two dramatic recltations, and Miss
Mime Hunter will sing the beautiful
Flower Song" from Faust, Many other local
I nnsiciana will aaaist