The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-01
PARIS AND THE COMMUNE.
SHALL MEMPHIS FLrcKER ON TIM
FALL DIsPLAYf
Cooperation OF the Citizens COMMITTEES
and the Sphinx organisation-what
1t is Hoped to Aooomplish--Last
Gall.

The great spectacle and flrework display
Of Paris and the Communes is without any
question the finest attraction that has ever
been witnessed in the south.
1t is one that will not only reflect credit
on Memphis and its projectors, but twill
be the means Of raising the nucleus for all
coming displays.
1t is proposed to present the spectacle for
two weeks and from the beauty Of tho
model which from lack Of time is imper-
feet, still there is no hesitancy in saying
that II can be made to run a month and
will be the means Of attracting visitors
from all the surrounding country.
Mr.. Lou Leubrie informed an Ara
reporter yesterday that the second n
showing the destruction and as til
fence leaves had been received, is!Y y
the hands Of the artists and will II.
ready for couple Of weeks.
THE APPEAL appends herewith q sligll
synopsis OF the spectacle: First scene
represents day Of merry making and rol
joicing at Paris; good news from the army
success promised, and assured; the famo(
dispatch from the Emperor Napoleon m
to Empress Eugene and the natives; Lou1
the Prince Imperial has received; "a
baptism Of fire I; festivities at the Jard
Mabille; the impending struggle; defeat
Sudan; Napoleon III. a prisoner; the ney}
at Paris; rising Of the populace; on TO tn
Tuilleries; down with the Empire; pligll
Of Eugene, and dawn OF the Republic
Theirs and Gambetta the idols Of the hoSS
rising Of the Red Republicans, the RED
flag on the column Of the Bastile; disseu
sions and revolt; surrender OF Bazuni(
fall OF Metz and capitulation Of Stra
bourg; ascent Of balloons. with dispatched
siege OF Paris and the burning Of st. CLOUD
by the Germans.
Paris starving and the surrender de
termined upon, French amazons vors(
than the men; entrance Of the conqherorI
led by Lieut.. Bcrshard, OF the Fourteenth
Prussian Hussars, with six companions, the
first to enter Paris. Review OF the army
surrounding Paris by the German Emperor
bismarck, Crown Prince, Won MoltI(e anS
staffs: Gems. Sheridan and Fok0ytN
United States army, with the GERM
Evacuation OF Paris and work OF thef
| Cross; sacking OF the Madelaine and n
Dame, arrest Of the archbishop and
som of 400, 900 francs demanded; exec,red
OF the archbishop and Gems. Thomasi
| Clemy; female communits; fearful Il
/ IauaafoltAns hftr ntt.fx af.
| Hotel dc Vile; Palace Of Legion OF ii
Palais Royal; the audit Office; the Mini
OF Finance; Council Of State; the l.,
railroad station; tho Granier abondal
the Marie Tor city hall); OF 4
ACCOMPLISHMENTS; twenty theaters and
tween barracks and many hundreds
princcly residences and warehouses;
tack ON the Pantheon and the Palaces
the Luxemborg. A
The Bombardment OF Paris will be u
finest display Of fireworks ever sea1 :
this country. To produce this grant r.
traction n stage 800 feet long is requir
or in other words, rs long rs Court squa
Tho scenery painted In perspective W
show view OF Paris for miles around
Four hundred people and fifty horses an
artillery will be required.
II Ia proposed TO illuminate the grouu@
/ with over 100 electric lightE.
Tho Street Railroad company, throq
Mr.. Thos Barrett, has kindly donated
use OF the baseball park for the grand
unique display. They intend laying
additional track on Vance street TO 4
the thousands who will flock 10 see
grand sight.
The sum Of $4,000 will be require,
purchase this magnificent spectacle, s
OF which has already been subscribed
prominent citizens 10 the proposed
under Nero. and who, without any q
ton OF doubt, will only gladly transit
10 Paris and the Commune.
In view OF the fact that there Is
very little time 10 spare, rs Il viii RED
fully three months 10 prepare the
niiicent attraction, prompt action Is NJ
sary.
fhe committee intends 10 have n a
trade display and 10 make the coming
son marked for It's successful displays.
The project commends itself 10 all
are interested In Memphis. Strar
who visit n city desire something o
amusing nature 10 attract them.
With the liberal assistance for W
Memphis and her citizens are noted,
ArrnsL feels assured that the commi
will have no difficulty In securing
necessary funds 70 carry through This
laudable enterprise, for which the
jcctors are entitled 10 the highest pr
and which Is checriully accorded them
the press and the public.
The model which Is on exhibition at
Merchants exchange viii In a few day
eome prominent show window on n
street, In order TO give the ladies' and 4
dpn chance 10 see u.
The public should not wait 10 be co
upon by solicitors, but send In liberal
scriptions at once 10 Mr.. Lou Leul
Make II n grand popular affair. AZ
tisc 10 the world that Memphis is sti L
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