Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-12-27

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New MEMPHIS THBATRB-MR FRAN
MAYois BENEFIT Hamlet" {
Mr. Mayo last night, was a considerable
improvement upon its first representa-
ton. The sOiiloquy WAS much bette
spoken, and was entirely free from th
monOtOny we observed before, nor dil
he require the support Of the chair back
but his attitude was free and-uucOn
strained. His speech to thsplHyer was
without question, equal, If not snperiO
TO any that we remember; and his anx
iety, combined with gratified revenge
when be thinks he has slain the King
could not be surpassed. The q OpheliA
OF Mrs. Allen was a chaste end excellent
rendering of the part, and had all the
sympathy OF the audience. The " Hora'
ito of Dir, Brown and the asGrave'
ciggersH of Messrs. EdlaTtOn and Sloan
were well rendered. Tonight Mr.. MAYO
takes his farewell benefit in the thrilling
play Of the Dead Heart, on which coca.
sion we hops TO see the house completely
filed. Il will be but a just recompense
to a talented artist, whose efforts Ia his
profession merit the solid assurances Of
the a~pprobatiolAof his audiences.
TIRE ORPHANS FAIR.-The Fair given
by the ladies OF the various Roman
Catholic churches in the city for the
orphans was inaugursteds at the Jefferson
Block last night. The attendance was
both large and fashionable. On the
ground floor may be fosnd the refresh
ment table presided over by Mrs. TWuhig.
Here everything in the shape of edibles
may be found, dispensed by fair hands
with gracious smiles. On the second
floor the fair proper Is met with on enter
ing. The visitor is struck with
the tasteful arrangements of the tables,
which are festoOned with evergreen
and beautifully trimmed with flowers.
On the immediate left is table No. /, pre-
sided Over by Misses Maggie Quinlan
and Katie Burke. An elegant uvelcoRt
to be given TO the most popular cotton
broker; a handsome dressing gown for
the favorite druggist, and The beautiful
ease OF pistols for the police captain re-
esiving the largest number Of votes.
No. ?, called the Christian DOetringl
Association table, lie in charge of Miss
Mary Walsh, who is ably assisted by
Mrs. Canavan, the Missss Speed and
other ladies fair and bright. On
this table we noticed many ar
ticles OF use and ornament, among
which IA 8 handsome opera cloak,
~ BC EAFEA as. VIC AuAAoA. DODuANL ihuNs
Phis article was donated to the Fair by
Miss Julia Semmes, and is a work Of
which her fair hands4may well be proud
also two elegant chains, which will be
given TO the most popular hotel. Pass
ing along we lind table No. 3, in charge
of Mrs. Hanson, Miss Annie Bullock aud
Miss Emma Dsshiel, Of Jackson, with
Miss Mary Mcke0n, Miss Mary Flynn
and Miss Annie Lyon. This table is
filed with toys and glassware, dolls, etc.
On the north side Of the hall is suspended
3 beautiful oil portrait, in q splendid
frame, of the Reverend Father
Rockford in the robes of his order, is 10
be ratified Off previous TO the closing of
the Fair. A silver cake basket has been
donated 10 the Fair by Mr. Jas. Gu
sick, to be given TO the lady re-
the most votes. Mrs. Two
hig, Miss Joe Casey aud Miss
Bridget Highland are the contestants.
It will be decided tonight. Persons who |
visit this Fair Will find themselves free |
from annoyance OF any kind, as the Wis
itOrs are not importuned to spend more
money than their charitable natures
suggest. The Fair will continue ill
Wednesday night, when all who desire
10 spend q pleasant evening aud contrib
ute 70 a good cause, should not fail 70
In tbs midst Ofthy wealth re-
member the fatherless.
THE HEBREW FAIR-The Fair at the
Club rooms last night, given
by the ladies for the benefit Of the g Con-
yregatiOn Children Of Israeli was uu.
merOusly attended, large portion Of
he youth and beauty Of the city being
present. The ~refreshment table, presided
by Mrs. Sam. ShlOss, was we'll
.JatroniZed. In our former notice we
20 mention the name Of Mrs.
NJ. Krsus, who offioiates at table No. l.. /
This lady is untiring in her efforts to
make the Fair a success. Mrs. S. G.
Rhine, of table No. 4, is as busy as a
Dee, doing good all the while. The mu.
nc furnished by Geo. Handwerker's quad
lille band was most excellent. In addition
% other amusements, those Who feel so
may trip the light fantastic toe
without extra charge. The hail will be
,losed tonight, but tomorrow night
here will be a brilliant show. The
TOting for the various valuable articles
which we have heretofore noticed is
becoming quite spirited, and a lively
contest will be had. The ladies, n snd
VI, are most attentive in prosecuting
heir good work. That they will succeed
n their charitable endeavOurs is beyond
he possibility OF doubt. Miss Tillv
Marks and Miss Leopold, of table No. ,,
re most energetic in their e~ndeaVors to
make the Fair successful.