The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-12

The Gayoso hotel has expressed will
ingness to be as liberal in subscription as
any similar institution, and this will in
sure $500 from that quarter. In addition
there have been several subscriptions OF
& 800 and S25, but names OF these are with
held in this report mt request. They will
fsum the total 10 over 5000. This is not
quite half the amount REQ uired TO pay the
owners OF the concern, their price being
$500. Messrs Robert Galloway and Lou
Leubrie, who are exerting themselves in
this praiseworthy undertaking, estimate
that II will cost at least $l5, 900 10 give the
first entertainment with "Rome Under
Nero" but further believe that II the
movement is thus sustained il will mark
the last resting place Of appeals TO the
public for affairs Of this kind. In future
there will be funds ON hand sufficient to
bring any and all reasonable-priced
attractions with safe reliance upon
popular admission prices 10 defray ex-
penses. In Cincinnati, 81. Louis and other
cities that have made the experiment, this
has been the result, and why not in Men,
phis? Surely the business men Of this city
will not be outdone by Evansville, or even
Louisville. The former is putting forth
heroic endeavors to secure "Rome Under
Nero, and TO this end has raised $50, 600.
But Indiana is one OF the States in which
the Cincinnati owners do not wish il ex-
hibited, as they know its worth, and de-
sire to furnish the attraction at home for
the people OF that State. Louisville also
would have taken it, but knew the objec-
ton, and at once made arrangements for
something else. That city will secure from
New Orleans and other cities a lot ofold
Mardi Gras paraphernalia, revise il and
make as much success as out OF anything.
To the people up there that is all new. IL
required only about forty minutes for the
liberal people Of that city 10 raise 500, 900
for grand fall display, which proves be-
yond doubt that they realize the ncccs-
siiy and advantage of drawing attention
and travel.
Mr.. lou Leubrie has received letter
from Mr.. Pain, WHO'S getting up tie
Destruction OF Pompeii' for 81. Louis,
in which he offered that attraction 10
Memphis for 81. 200. His terms, however,
were for only four performances, extend
ing through one week, the incidental ex-
penses freight and preparations to be
borne ut this end OF the line. Mr.. Leubrie
says, that in peint Of merit Rome Under
Nero" would be worth sl5, 600 in the COM
parison Iigoes for the season at $500.
and could easily be run four weeks to pay
ing crowds. People could reasonably be
expected TO attend from Louisiana, Texas,
Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama, and
in numbers the greatness Of which has
never before been equaled.
After the meeting yesterday the encour-
agement received aud determination APP
parent, Il was plain that the movement
will not be allowed 10 fail. The canvassers
confidently asserted that the money would
be ERASED, and that At an early date. II
may be possible that the first stone in the
piers for the proposed Mississippi river
bridge will be laid about that time and u
30. Memphis will not be large enough "a
contain the enthusiasm arising from the
combined festivities. Let the good work
20 forward with renewed vigor.