Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-07-20
THRSExF THEATRICAL SEASON
what It Promises to be-rhe Black
.NL.hN. Crook.

Generally speaking, the approach Of a
new theatrical season is looked forward
to by large portion Of the members of
community, with no uncomfortable
amount of interest With the passing
away Of the long summer months, new
interest is felt in the hope Of participa-
ton in the social, attractive, and il may
be, instructive, pleasures which properly
belong TO winter. The moral influence
of well conducted thester on the tastes
and refnements of the inhabitants Of a
large city has been so universally ac'
knowledged that il we're needless, in the
present day, to dwell upon this subject
further than by cordially giving our ac-
quiesence to the truth of the axiom. Il
1t has been long known, notwithstand-
ing various contradictory reports, that
Manager Thompson is still lessee OF
the New Memphis Theater; and that his
present visit to New York, the theatrical
emporium Of the country, is for the pur'
pose of forming engagements with
STARS" and others, for his next season.
Mr.. Thompson has earned for himself
large amount Of popularity as manager,
as we'll as general esteem as gentleman
in all respects; and we entertain no
doubt whatever, that the success which
attended his management of the theater
during the past season, will only stimu-
late him to increased exertions on his
part, still further to merit and obtain all
the patronage and support he deserves.
He has no opposition to fear in the APP
fproaching season, for since the dis
astrous break down of the Greenlaw
Opera House, under various bad and
incompetent arrangements, after brief
and inglorious period of existence, Mr.
Thompson now reigns alone-the mas
ter Of the position. s.
1t lisa very generally received opinion
that the possession of good stock COM
pany constitutes the very pride and
glory of theater. With good com
pany, discriminating manager can
more effectively produce pieces of ster-
ling interest, and reap better and more
secure success than can be found in the
engagement of many so-called stars,
whose rapid and tedious performances
are only equaled by the everlasting repe'
titions from their limited reportoires OF
a class of pieces miserably sustained
and wearisome, usque ad nauSeam. Va
rious names arise before us as we write,
which would amply bear out the truth OF
this assertion. Let US hope that Man
ager Thempson will obtain good stock
\ company, and that while he may pos
sibly have already secured those ladies
! and gentlemen whose merits entitled
them to the favorable esteem in which
they were held last season, he may re-
place the names of others by new ones
| of better talent. In Immediate connec'
ton with this subject, we congratulate
Mr.. Thompson on again having secured
the services of Mr.. w. Withers, jr., as
leader of the orchestra. AS dramatic
leader, Mr.. Withers possesses large
amount of ability and experience, while
his conciliating and gentlemanly man i
ners have won golden opinions for
him from all with whom he came in
contact He has a genuine pride in the
possession of good orchestra, as we
thoroughly know, and we trust that he
will spare no pains to render this depart
ment as effective as ever, and thus secure
what really is, and should be, one of the
most attractive features of theater.
Until Mr.. Thompson brings forward
his programme, it would be premature
to make any decisive statement. But it
is whispered that one of his grandest
attractions will consist in the production
of the famous spectacle, the Black Crook,
ofwhich the success has been unequivocal
wherever it has been produced. Although
now approaching its three hundredth
representation in New York, the interest
in it continues undated. We trust,
therefore, that should Mr.. Thompson pro-
duce it here, he will do so in q manner
that, while consistent with his resources,
will yet be on such a scale as to surpass
all his previous well directed efforts, and
obtain for him the warmest support.
If YOU will look at the cheap tables at
Lindauer & Pollock's, 299 Main street,
you will be sure to buy some very good
bargains. l22
ST1kL another immense reduction in
prices. Owing to the great rush that
daily throngs our house, we have con-
cluded to sell the remainder of our stock
at great sacrifices.
SHLoss & BRo,
1872 247 Main street.
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