Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-29
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New MEMPHIS THEATER.-The attend
anee at the theater last night, notwith-
standing the bad weather, was much
larger than on any previous evening OF
the week, though by no means proper
tomato to the merits of the reigning
star, who has already become favorite
with all witnessing her presentations who
are competent judges Of acting For the
first time in Memphis the play of No
bOdys Daughter was presented. 1t is a
dramatization of Miss Braddon's novel,
and, like her productions generally, is
sensational. While not possessing the
high order of merit its success every
where led us to anticipate, there is much
in it of absorbing interest 1t has been
very well dramatized, and abounds in
dramatic sensations, some of which are
most thrilling, and produce a profound
impression. The story is that of the
struggles Of virtuous woman against
the devilish Vaccinations of designing
men and women who deem her an OBJ.
stacle in the path of their ambition. In
the first act Miss Price sustains the
character of Jenny Milsom," the re-
puted daughter of black browed Ital-
ian murderer and gambler, and singing
girl in low London doggery. Here she
witnesses the murder of sailor by her
supposed father, and by combination
of events which only novelists can pro-
duce, soon afterward appears as Lady
Eversleigh," the wife of doting old
lord, in whose castle she strayed during
4 begging excursion. Then her real
trials begin. From her first appearance
on the stage her sufferings elicit the
sympathy of the audience, and the adj
mirable acting which followed keeps
them enchanted until its close. Miss
Price possesses rare dramatic power,
and the equally rare ability to develop
il. The modulations of her deep,
rich voice, are superb, and her control
of the facial muscles is wonderful.
1t is not compliment to the
lovers of the drama that such fine acting
is witnessed by so few, comparatively,
while representations of little merit often
attract crowded houses. The magnii-
cent dramatic treats afforded by Mrs. ID.
P. Bowers, last winter, were by no means
appreciated as they should have been,
although all conceded her superiority.
In many respects Miss Price is her equal,
and should she continue to improve as
rapidly in the future as in the past, a few
more years will find her with few rivals
as tragic actress. This is high,
but not undeserved praise. In Black
Nilsson" Mr.. Anderson gave ussnother
touch of the quality which shot his star
abead in "Quilp." He was the verita-
Bile impersonation of the black-hearted
william, being Dickens william with the
murderer added. Mr.. Roche's " Lark
spur" was good, although not sufficiently
apirited; and the same fault appeared in
Mr.. Ferguson's Darlington" Mr..
Mitchell was painfully i'll at ease as Sir
Oswald" seeming to make a studied
effort to run even commonplace CONVEX
Stations into pathos, which he generally
overdoes. Mr.. Loder's Reginald was
fair, and the minor characters were cred
itathy rendered. This evening Nobodys
Daughter will be presented for Miss
Prices benefit. A crowded house would
be but meagre tribute to her merits.
How THANKSGIVING DAY WAS Oh
sERvED-We cannot say that Thanks
giving Day was generally observed in
Memphis yesterday. Some Of the news
paper offices, the postofice, the banks
aud public offices were closed; but during
the greater portion of the day nearly all
the business houses remained open as
usual, although little business was trans
acted. Many of the churches had SER
vices which were thinly attended. The
day was without any incidents of note,
being very quiet and dull. In the even
ing, the different places of amusement
showed fair, though not large attend
ance. At an early hour a soaking rain
set in, which continued with little inter.
mission until this morning. Thanksgiv-
ing Day brought little jubilation. As
whole it was dull and spiritless.
MURDERoUs AssAULT-About half past
seven o'clock this morning the river
police discovered q man named William
Weleh lying senselss in the mud on the
levee, at the foot Of Court street He had
been assaulted, terribly beaten and aban-
>doned by a couple Of fellows with whom
he became involved in an alteration.
They had evidently left him for dead.
One Of the assailants, who gave his name
as John Condie, was arrested. The other
is still at large.
Frvx THOUSAND YARDS plaid dress