The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

/ "i Nio ciclileulS Ol nloTaHty, comfort, sue
cess and satisfaction, but without you ac-
ccpt such parental government then life
has nothing but the toughest OF dough
:or yoi. Woman is always good, and il
creation had been submitted TO my dicta.
tion, / would have had no other human
but her. Her heart always yields to suf-
| terlng, and 70 her you can always turn for
help and succor. Tattered clothes need
not cover a tattered SOUL so long as such
women live, to ennoble their own lives
and yours, by deeds OF thoughtful, gener-
Gus charity. Now, boys, will not worry
you with moral lecture, but permit me
to say that
| PROFANITY on yULdARTTY DO NOT pisTIE-
GUlsH A BOY,
any more than they do a man, except as
designating which is the bad egg and
which should be avoided. Cultivate this
responsiveness and you repel goodness, aid
and happiness, which struggled TO give
themselves to you but wcro shocked into
skaters by your voluntary treatment
Avoid seliishness and attributes OF the
bully. Ii is cowardly TO abuse the young
because of their age or physical weakness,
and II is heroic to aid aud comfort them.
Divide with the less fortunate. Don't be
like the boy this is borrowed) who had
piece OF an apple, and his little brother
says, Johnny, give me q piece" lie re-
piled, There amt but one piece" His
little brothers disappointment seemed
like an utter despair, but hope was re-
newed when he asked, swell, Johnny,
give me the core" and he was paralyzed
by the answer "There amt going to be
no core" That boy was a hog wearing
the false monogram OF human. Learn
that the world is made up OF addition and
division, and when hunger and hopeless
ness seem your lot, appeal TO these good
women before the sour is allowed TO stray
from the Maker, TO whom you promised you
would restore it without blot. Let
your hearts feel as full rs your stomachs,
and let this day 90 into the night with
heaven full Of your innocent thanks.
There is something more to make you re-
joice. Mr. Frank Gray has kindly ten.
dered you his theater and Prof. George
llandwerker and orchestra generously
offered their music, and the crowning act
OF glory of the day is that dear Kate Cas-
teton and her troupe will entertain YOU
all free OF charge. This noble deed OF this
noble woman is in keeping with her life,
and no one will be more gratiiicd than
myself II you will empty your mouths OF
oranges and nuts and join me in three
hearty cheers for Miss Kate Caslleton.
MISS KATE cAsrLEroN.
Miss Kate Casilcton was requested to
sing TO the childen, but was unable TO
comply, having failed 10 bring any music
with her for the use Of Prof llandwerker's
orchestra, who had generously volunteered
their services for the occasion. MIR. Men
ken suggested three cheers for Miss Cas-.
Teton. which were given with hearty
will by chorus OF young voices accu,-
toned 10 such exercises. Til. ladies, who
are not accustomed.to cheering, made the
atmosphere white with waving handker-
chiefs. This was followed by the
DESTRUCTION OF GIFTS FROM THE CHRIST.
MAS TREE,
an , when il was over the tree looked rs II
a cyclone had struck it. Then the line Of
march was taken up for the Theater, and
frc IN the quantity Of booty carried by tho
littlo ones aud the irregularity Of the line
IL looked like u victorious army flushed
with triumph and loaded with spoils
They all seemed TO have more than they
could carry.
At THE TnrATER
for the comfort OF the little ones The
orchestra chairs and orchestra circle were
set apart for the girls aud the dress circle
and family circle for the boys. There was
abundant room for all, and Il Is safe 60 say
that TO some Of the audience the oxpe.
ricnce OF sitting through play was new
experience in their lives. Some OF the
tough young scamps, who mako living
by selling newspapers, by somc means
managed 10 gain admission TO the
orchestra, and sat there in attitudes
OF distressing dignity and dccorum.
One Of them with long coat, clean col.
lar, and fur cap In his hand, leaned
slightly forward. his chin resting upon a
black cane with white handle, which he
occasionally lifted TO his mouth, a. hc had
often from his elevated perch In the gall
lcry oi the gods seen the stage dude do.
Near him sat boy who six months ago
was one OF the dirticst, raggedcsi, tobacco.
chowingcst, prolanest, barciootedost news
boys in town. Yesterday ho sat in the
orchestra circle with a clean face, a new
suit Of clothes, good shOcg, white scarf
ornamented with neat pin. lie bore
himself well in his new toggery, and the
refining influence Of a clean face and neat
clothing seemed TO have changed him into
new being. IL was clear ease OF "NO-
blcsso obligc," and he stood the ordeal
magnihccntly. That boy is likely 10 turn
over q new leaf and become an ornament
10 society.
Bur THE HiNo or TiiE SEwsBoYs,
tough little Jimmie Dalton, did not aban.
don his colors. lie was out for a picnic
yesterday and, you bet, he walked al the
head OF the procession. His garments
were ielriully and wonderfully made. His
coat came down 10 his knees; his trousers
were rolled up at the ankles; bis collar was
n mile too wide for him. aud 10 crown IL
all he wore black plug hat that came
down TO his ears. lie looked like an ami
mated mislt store. Jim was out for tho
stuff yesterday aud did not get left very
much. His capacious pockets were cram.
med and jamncd with every variety Of
toy and catablc, and his bizarre outfit
made him the envy Of every gamin on the
streets. Jim did not accept a scat In the
orchestra. lie scorncd such concession
10 style as beneath him. lie occu-
picd u seat In the front row Of
the top gallery, right hand side nearest
the stage, the Acknowledged monarch OF
the occasion, while al around paid him
the homage due 10 genius and eminent
rank. Jim has n great future before him
II sleeping on the sidewalk does not put a
pulmonic end 70 his promising career.
WELL, THE CuGrAlN WENT uP At LAST,
after much stamping and many calls by
the boys IN the top row. The actors aud
actresses outdid themselves ia their efforts
TO please the children, aud for The nonco