The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-29

upon them They were In excellent voice
and though not permitted TO see the work
ing OF the order, or 10 hear word that
was spoken, they seemed enthused with
the idea that 20 much depended upon
them. Sir knight William A. Gage, HIM
self leader among the most skilled OF our
trained singers, proved himself master OF
the situation. From the very inception OF
the idea OF producing this work, he has
manifested zeal which has been rewarded
by the grand triumph which Nc achieved
in his portion OF this arduous undertaking.
To him and 10 the ladies and gentlemen OF
the choir, Memphis Commandcry owes u
debt Of graitude which they will not be
slow TO acknowledge when opportunity
offers. Their director, Prof. +. Levy, Is
too well known 10 need comment here.
His recent achievements are still fresh in
the minds OF the public. lie proved him
self fully equal to tho peculiar duties as
signed him.
The mystery as to how secret Masonic
work could be done with the aid of n lady
choir will probably interest members OF
the order who. have never witnessed such
thing. In Cincinnati and other large
cities various arrangements are made look
ing to this end. Upon this occasion II was
accomplished by placing the choir In a
room adjoining the asylum. In front OF
the communicating door was hung large
damask curtain, thoroughly impcrvious to
sight but not 10 sound. At the proper
time the officer in charge threw wide the
door, and at tho conclusion Of the music
would close II that the work might pro-
coed. The effect in the asylum OF this
music from an invisible choir was peculiar
and grand. II may be noted to their credit
TINT the ladies showed themselves thor
oughly appreciative OF the dignity OF the
situation and manifested no unworthy Curl
osity whatever.
THE COSTUMES
were very fine and appropriate, being OF
silk and velvet with handsome trimmings.
They were made TO order by NJ. G. Llley
4 Co., OF Columbus, o., nj cost OF several
hundred dollars. The banners were Of
heavy gros grain silk, with fringes and tas-
sells 20 match. The painting was done by
Sir knight A. y. Davis, Of this city, an
artist in his line, and were master piece
OF work
The piano used was furnished by Messrs.
u. Witzmann d Co.. without charge 10 the
Commandery.
Nothing seems 10 have been overlooked,
and from the commencement n the end
everything moved smoothly as though the
work had been done for series Of years.
We congratulate Memphis Commandery
No. I and her officers on the successful
piece OF work, and the Grand Commentary
Of Tennessee on having subordinate
commandary with iho activity and nerve
TO produce u. Long may the Knights
Tcmplar flourish.
While impressive ceremonies were being
conducted in this asylum, the guests and
friends OF the order were being treated 20
q magnificent program of music In the
blue-room.
Those who have never been In the Ma
sonic lodge would b. amazed ut the hand
some and often mysterious decorations.
The blue-room In most effectively arrayed
for entertaining, and here more than 200
visitors wcrc gathered last evening Al the
entrance the decorations Ia palms aud
lowers gave faint idea of the beautiful
elect within. The east end was occupied
BIZ the grand piano, which stood upon the
lais, and gave ample space for the per-
ormcrs. Here garlands Of flowers were
ranged and gave q pretty effect 10 each
number as II was rendered. The south Gin
Masonic tcrms) WIS proiuscly decorated
with palms aud vases Of fresh flowers,
while the purr whiieness of the magnolias
,eepcd from the mass Of grccncry. A ver-
table bank OF flowers surrounded tho west
and completed a chain Of elaborate decora-
ions which gave the room the appear
,nce Of "a yeritiblo conservatory. In the
,en.er vi the room, ON the second Masonic
liter, was placed a tray OF freshest and
mrest cut flowers. the perfume OF which
stole through the rooni, lending sweet
ncss To the breeEc that swept through the
southern windows. Tho handsome Ma
sonic cn,blems, the globe, the pillar. the
tapestries and Iaciurrr, ali aided IN furnish
ing q most beautiful scene. There wns
hardly standing room when the program
was begun, Of which the following IL
copy.
Knights Tcmplnr Nsrrh .....
Miss fioruncc snd iAExic Dliar.
lhls bay ~
. ................ChOfus from the Sicillnn Ne-pcfs
Miss tmma Jone.. Jenny Camp. susie wilson.