Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-12
THE THEATRICAL WORLD.
Sayings and Doings OF Prominent
Artists. Etc.

RosRDALE. The second rendition of
Rosedale, at the New Memphis Theatre,
last evening, was witnessed by large
audience, who appeared to be delighted,
judging from the expression Of their
faces and the movements of their hands
and feet in applauding The character
of . Elliott Gray" in this piece, finds
fit representative in Mr.. Barrett, whose
chaste and quiet delineation is much
admired for its originality The com
pany appeared TO better advantage than
on the previous evening, and everything
passed off smoothly. Mr. flanagan s
make hp and acting Of the character of
Miles McKenna," was admirable, and
rendered to the life. Mrs. flanagan 5
Lady Florence was sweet, elegant
and natural. Miss Edstrom as Lady
Adela performed her part we'll this
lady has improved considerably since
she appeared here two years since. Mr..
Drayton improved on his acting Monday
night, his voice being pitched to suit the
theatre, was heard clear and distinct.
This excellent drama will be repeated
this evening, and those who have not
seen it should avail themselves of the
present opportunity and attend. e
The Davenport Brothers are still at
work on the continent. After remaining
at Brussels month, during which time
they gave seances nearly every night,
they visited Liege, large manufacturing
town in Belgium, where they remained
FIVE nights In Louvain the Brothers
were particularly successful among the
students of the University. Two exhi
billions have been given in Namu#. The
Brothers go to Charleroy next, and after
visiting a few other towns in that coun-
try, proceed to Holland.
Theatricals in Georgia are beginning
to look up, as the people are progressing
steadily in reconstruction. Savannah
will begin the season early. Macon is
refttiHg its theartre in splendid style for
the coming fall and winter, while Column
bus is also craving for rank among the
theatrical towns of the Oglethorpe State.
Atlanta is just completing one of the
finest places of amusement in the South,
with plenty ofcapital to back the under
taking.
Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, reached
the one hundredth year of its existence
on August Goth Mr. Arnold Cave, the
present lessee, commemorated the event
by producing Grimaldi's pantomime Of
Mother Goose The favorite old clown,
Tom Matthews, was engaged to supern-
tend the performance.
At New York, on the Both ult., the
Webb Sisters, while performing in the
Ice Witch at the Olympic, were present
ed with two handsome bouquets, each
one containing magnificent diamond
ring. One was cluster of six and the
other large single stone, surrounded
by rubies.
At Philadelphia, Vestval holds forth
at the Chestnut. mr.. J. s. Clarke, at the
Walnut, succeeded the Busilay family
last week. Mrs John Drew opened the
Arch, September LIST, with the Belle S
Strdtegem. The Florences are there
this week. The Worrell Sisters are at
the New American.
Lady Don, widow of Sir VIM. Don,
made her debut at the Opera House, San
Francisco, Aug 9th, as " Josephine in
the Daughter of the Regiment This
lady, who was known before marriage as
Miss Charlotte Saunders, has for long
time been favorite on the Australian
boards.
James Pilgrim, of the New American
Theatre, Philadelphia, is engaged in
writing new sensation drama, in four
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city of Alexandria, Va, Washington,
Baltimore and Philadelphia. Nt
Blanche De Bar commenced her star
ring tour at the Leavenworth Theatre,
last Monday, from whence she goes to
indianapolis, Nashville, Boston, etc.
The Long Strike is the title of Bou-
cicault's new piece, to be produced at
the Lyceum. London, with Mr. and Mrs.
Boucicault in the cast.
Lucille Western, J. A. Hearn and
company, appear at Music Hall, New
Haven, Conn, September 9Th, in Floto-
ers of the Forest
Edwin Booth is the attraction at the
Boston Theatre. Jean Hosmer is at the
Howard Atheneum, and ]. H. Hackett
atthe Continental
Maggie Mitchell was at the Brooklyn
Academy Of Music last week.
Woods Theatre, Cincinnati, is the