Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-01
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

The public schools closed yesterday.
Meeting extraordinary of the District
dads to-day.
The ffty-cent act has been condemned
by all classes.
The colored children made a very cred
liable display yesterday.
Gloves yard long are imported to wear
with dresses that have short sleeves.
The eyes Of the people OF the Taxing
District are centered on the Council.
The children are happy. They have
three months of holiday before them.
Sandy Matthews, unless pardoned by
the governor, will be hanged tomorrow.
License to marry was granted yesterday
to John Holland and Matte Bohan colored.
Fortune Dow, alias Dukes, disorderly
conduct, had his case continued until Sat-
urday.
The fifty cent act comes up for final con-
sideration before the Taxing District Council
to7dAy.
The High School commencement exer-
cises will take place tonight at Leubrie's
Theater
The WEEKLY APPEAL at one dollar
year is the cheapest as it is the best paper IN
the Union.
DR.. Porter, who is always doing good,
gave 100 barrels of coal to the Ward Mis-
sions last year.
Give all you can of money, provisions
or clothing to the Women's Christian Mis-
sion Association.
The Women's Christian Mission Associ-
alton is an institution that should meet with
general public support.
"A dark-red parasol for general wear,
white parasol for dress, and black one for
use are the popular choice.
The Porter Guards drill on the bluff
every afternoon at o'clock The Chicks
drill at night by the electric light.
The pupils of the High School will be
graduated tonight at the Theater. The
order OF exercises 10 very attractive.
Instead of helping the unfortunate beg
gars and tramps, give your aims to the Ward
Missions. They are managed by good wo
men.
Miss Fuchs, on the eve of her departure
for Europe, will sing at the Strangers church
entertainment at Leubries Theater Friday
night.
The Circuit Court, Judge Pierce presid-
ing, closed without transacting any business,
as the judge was called to the United States
Court.
Persons leaving the city can have the
DAILY APPEAL sent them at 81 per month,
be changed as often as desired.
Black berries, raspberries, peaches and |
apples are brought in by every visiting |
thrifty countryman, and our corner fruit |
stands are consequently very tempting.
Superb mantles for church and for Wis.,
iting are made of black grenadine, with bro
csded velvet figures of great size, and silk
handmade Spanish lace for trimming.
"A meeting OF lot and grave owners in
Elmwood Cemetery will be held at the
County Courtroom this evening al o'clock.
The ladies especially are invited to attend.
Nos. 81, S17, S947 and 65, 179 were the
lucky tickets in yesterdays drawing of the
Distribution Company, cap
turing respectively $4,000, $4,000 and
$4,000.
The revival services in the Baptist
church in Chelsea continue from day to
day, conducted by E. E. King, of Senatobia,
Miss. Mr.. Hughes will conduct the music
tonight.
Square neckerchiefso Of ciet or pink nous.
feline de sole, with scallops and vines wrought
in rosebud or violet pattern, are worn with
white muslin or with black dresses, aud the
effect is very pretty.
The baseball match recently played be-
tween the employees of Woodruff & Oliver
and Bruce & Co. resulted as follows: Wood:
'uHS. rs bruceS, 10, and one inning TO spare
~ the Woodruff nine.
Fred Green, a youth of eleven years,
tole watch from Gus Blair, No. SO Beale
treet, day or two ago, which was recovered
~ Officer. Piummer yesterday and will be
estored to the owner.
ornamental pins OF bright colors, with
'ound or oval heads, are used with much
display in millinery, especially for fastening
he long loops of great bows that would
otherwise flap ungracefully.
I'm the Criminal Court yesterday C. n.
u. Smith dismissed on the charge of
orgery. To-day the court will try Tom
1oleman for the murder of Ben May on the
I'd of March, 1881.
The ordinance against 'boys riding on
'ehind street-cars" should be enforced. A |
hort stay in the city calaboose, with light
inc, would have a wholesome effect, and
'robably save some juvenile from injury.
The weather was cloudy yesterday and
i'd not admit the suns rays until after 2
IN. Slight rains at 80 am. and at II m. !
ettled the dust. From o'clock till dark the !
an played "hide and seek" behind the clouds
I'm the Probate Court, Judge Eldridge
residing, Mr.. George Mitchell was appointed
to Ellen McFadden. The case ,
f Wheatley rs. Ledbetter, involving the cue Z
,dy Of child, was being argued by counsel. :
Persian cloths OF mixed silk and wool, Y
4 dull, soft colors, oddly blended, and in I
characteristic designs of palms, crescents, 4
lields and arabesques, are made up into \