Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-26

reporlsy, were out--when they returned the
eegnogg was out-which proved that Il
was the genuine article. The time honor
cd custom Of the Capitol has not been
permitted 10 lapse. Many thanks Call
again when we are all at home.
The children Of the Strangers church
Sunday -school win assemble this evening
10 knock apples and other Injuries nom
a Christmas tree Old Santa Claus viii
be there In all bis shaggy glory. Every
BODY Is invited 70 come and see the show.
There will be some exercises OF literary
and mnical character, and all the folks,
old and young, friends and strangers, are
likely TO have very enjoyable time
The Christmas festival here was cele-
braied by total suspension Of business,
the usual religious and musical services az
churches, family reunions, dinings ana
the constant IA tie and bang Of exploding
paper and powder pops. Inc iasllade
extended through every street and high
way, and was more copious than ever be-
fore known here. The scattered frag.
nene of the Gre works lay thick in all
directions, and waylarer had to fairly
wade through the debris at intervals,
The Peabody Hotel set splendid din
ner yesterday 10 all who came-regular
boarders and transient guests. 1t was a
Christmas dinner in the fullest sense, ad.
mirAbly served and discussed with tho
relish Of well sharpened and appreciative
appetites Mr. Galloway never fails 70
make il agreeable for his friends AMI
upon all special occasions wins golden
opinions from the public. Those who
took dinner at the Peabody yesterday can
cherish a cheerful recollection Of Christ
mas 1888.
The street car drivers were roughly
treated yesterday by the Main street fire
cracking roysterers. They AL seemed e
have special spite at street car mule'
and drivers. One poor fellOw had !
paper bomb 10 burst in bis eyes, and u
came near putting them out The mule
were driven nearly mad In many cases
and no mercy whatever was shown by
the rowdy throwers. Superintendent
Semmes tried to protect his people, bu
his appeals went for naught and he WA
treated rather bad himself The Super
intendent kept his temper, however, undei
the most adverse circumstances, but
few tons more Of explosives would hayI
thrown him out Of balance in spite 0
himself
Among the compliments OF the Christ
mas season, no incident occurred which
was more appropriate, or which was NOR
appreciated BY the recipient, than tina
OF the bestowal Of a handsome and mas
sive gold headed cane by the marine en-
gineers Of this city 70 Captain John 4
/ Washington, a prominent citizen Of Chel
sea, and once Inspector Of Steamboats, o
this port. The Captain was a practica
engineer for many years and for season
or two was commander Of the steamers A
J. White and George w. Cheek. For sil
years past Captain Washington has beel
almost blind and living retired life a
his cottage home near the northern sub
urbs, and hethoughtthat while not ebtirel.
forgotten yet, that be was passing from
memory in the period when the rush o
business duties so occupies the thought
Of active men, and the changes Of citizen
is so constantly gong on. The CAPITAL
expresses a wish that in this notice hi
most heartfelt thanks be returned to tn
kind donors who have thus testified thei
remembrance OF aim. Captain Wash
ington Is now in his 56th year, and no IL
cident Of his career, he says, has touche
his sentimental nature SO deeply as tn
gift sent to him yesterday. 1t will be
grateful reminder Of his friends durin
all Of bis declining days.