The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-29

series Of sermons this evening. His subject
Is "Christ's Treatment OF the Poor" All
who are interested in charitable work are
especially invited. The music will be one
OF the most pleasing features of the occa-
cion. All who are fond of fine vocal music
will be delighted. All are especially in
vited TO be present promptly at $50 o'clock
pm.
N. p. Garrett, foreman OF the linemen Of
the Chesapeake railroad, was yesterday ar
rested for interfering with the fire alarm
service. Garrett had caused wires to be
erected on the leyee, which came in con.
tact with those OF the fire department,
causing false alarm 10 be turned in yes
terday morning.
"A chain-gang prisoner, in adilapidated
condition and Strengthened circumstances,
has written the editor of THE APPEAL re-
qucsting the donation Of pair OF pants.
The petitioned individuals wardrobe con-
sists OF only one garment of this cut, and
the case is respectfully referred TO a phil
anthropic public.
Officer Hurst yesterday took from a
small boot black the pretty gold medal
awarded 10y the Union Female college, in
1880, to Miss Corinne Able, of Oxford,
Miss, for excellence in reading. The
young lady can get the medal, which she
no doubt prizes, by sending TO the police
headquarters for il.
An important meeting of the congre-
CATION of the Second Presbyterian church,
both members and pew holders, will be
held after the morning Action on
new location deferred expressly TO give
opportunity TO any who may be opposed
10 the proposal TO express their feeling
and east their vote
One Of the greatest pleasures OF In,
! Booth Barrett engagement was the superb
handling oi the crushing and fashionabl,
audiences by chief usher, Mr.. John i
Mahoncy and his leading assistant, Mr.
Harris. In this great art both these gen
tlemen are graceful and expert, anC
theater-gocn appreciate their successful
efforts.
John Green was arrested yesterday 10
stealing a small spaniel dog and selling i
10 young man on Main street. An office
saw him selling the brute, and accoste,
him to know where he got il. Greer
finally acknowledged that he had caugh
the dog ON the street, but did not know
whose dog II was. The dog awaits al
owner nj the station-housc.
j. Il. Cassidy, young white man
twenty-nine years Of are, who has beef
assisting a street peddler OF patent mcdi
cincs here in the city for several days
and who boarded with DIR. Mcclure, OF
fernando street. was arrested last nigh
for assault and battery and obtainingm none,
under false prctenses. The doctor claim
that when he accused Cassidy Of deiraud
ing him out Of a small amount the youn
man assaulted him.
The Bluff City Glec club met on Fri
day night last and elected officers for tn
ensuing year, rs follows: DR.. A. s. J
Burchett, president; A. X. Jackson, vice
president; Chas. j. Williamson, secretary
Jas. Williamson, assistant secretary: X.
Lee, treasurer A. b. Bryant, director
committee Of investigation: ID. w. Wash
ington, chairman; G. j. Williamson, An
drew Mullen, Moses White and G. Ma
hone, after which the meeting adjourne,
10 the first Friday night in February, O
Mr.. u. W. Washington's, No. 4l3 LindeI
street.
.-Sergt Rogers arrested Clarence Mills
colopd, yesterday afternoon, on the sul
gestion OF Joshua Thomas, also coloreC
who pointed him out ~ an escaped COZ
Wet from the Frankfort, KY, penitentiar,
Thomas alleges that Mills was sent iroI
Paducah, KY, several wears ago for q te
years term, but W. the oilense was b
cannot recall. MiIF was arrested last IA
on the same charge, but WIS turned lOos
~ an officer from Frankfort came here an
failed TO identity him. II " hardly prol
nblpth he il the right man, but he wi
be held until the Frankfort authorities al
communicated with.
Matters with the Tennessee Midlan
Railroad company are progressing swim
mingly. Friday the stockholders met
: the companys Office in the city an
elected the following directors: A. $. 81
|, ford. T. g. leakc, IT,, James +. Gray IN
: n. IA. Temple, Of Richmond, Va; Il.
/, Van Schaick, Of Philadelphia, Pa; W.
! Bethel, q. w. Macmc, Ro l.. Trayl'
/, and w. s. Bruce, Of Memphis, TEN
, The board OF directors met yesterday at
I o'clock and reelected the following of
ccr: A. $. Burford, president; 7.
Leake, IT,, vice president; Ro l.. Ttaylo
secretary and treasurer; X. II. Tempt
chief engineer. The work Of construction
, both to and beyond Jackson, Is adyancir
rapidly.
After round Of professional cngag
menis at the Memphis thcater, the publ
]. looks forward with little pleasure 10 am
= tour inlictions. During every season
+ this class Of entertainments there haN
y been, however, n gcnuineand pleasurcab
c surprise 10 soolhe the pain Of disappoin
4 mcnt. That for the approaching season
u already assured. For several weeks Mi
b Gmce Lcwellyn, with all her own oncrgi
and skill In details, together with bro'
field Of superior aud woll.irained talent
her command, has been arranging for I
entertainment 10 b. given ut the theaicr
I an early date. Amateur Il will In fact Il
y set with 20 many now features and album
ant merits, that those who attend will III
i more profit and pleasure than In malC
= ity Of attractions sailing around the cou
Try in n professional way.
I. =a~ =
4 RAILROAD tickets 10 New Orleans, Vick
= burg. Jacksonville, Fla; Cincinnati NJ
other points, Ut gratly reduced prices,
a N.Us.l.U. a ~ - F.ltuhl. fi.Lsf kfU