Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
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New MEMPBIs THEATER.-Having met
with one disappointment in the revoca-
ton Of Miss AvoDia Jones engagement,
Mr.. Thompson last night was doomed to
another in the non arrival of Miss Belle
Boyd, who, instead of giving herself
ample time, sought to make close rail-
road connections, and spent the night
somewhere between here and Humboldt
In consequence, the leading lady, Mrs.
D. r. Allen, who was to have appeared
as "Heleu," in the Hunchback, was
substituted for the missing Julia" Miss
Edrian assuming the part of " Heller"
The thea.er was we'll filled, though not
crowded, as it would have been with
Miss Jones as the star; although the
audience was largely composed of those
who have for years made theatricals a
study and are competent to judge of the
merits of the different candidates for
favor. The Hunchback has been too
long on the boards for its points to be
unknown to theater goers. 1t is piece
requiring nearly every member OF the
"stock" to play out of his or her line,
and should under no circumstances have
been chosen for the debut of new COM
pany possessing no friends among the
press or people. Last night we con-
versed with some who pronounced on the
company at the conclusion of the open
ing scenes in the first act. That was
sufficient for them; and as, having mo-
thing to do, the parties criticised simply
did nothing, the opinion was at that
juncture generally unfavorable. Those
who preferred to see and hear before
judging were differently impressed
when the time arrived for the display of
the metal the company possessed. At
almost a moments notice, Mrs. Allen,
cast and rehearsed for "Helen," esssyed
"Julia," and Miss Edrian, who had not
even rehearsed the character, went
on as "Helen." Mrs. Allen has a
pleasant face wearing smile even in
repose. She is somewhat inclined to
eas5oapoiRt, but altogether fine looking
and agreeable. Her knowledge of stage
business is good, and her movements
natural and graceful. Mrs. Allen has a
good voice, utters the text correctly, and
although in few instances seemed dis
posed to chop her words, must be ac-
counted by fair judges a good elocution.
list. Her 81 tables and words were dis.
tinct, falling pleasantly on the ear even
as far back as the screen. The piece
dragged through the first and second
acts, rs usual with the Hunchback, but
far into the third act, and throughout the
fourth and fifth, the closest attention was
enlisted. In the scenes with Clifford "
and Master Walter" Mrs. Allen was
especially happy. Her acting revealed
depth of feeling and pathos which won
the audience and satisfied all but the
class of critics who declare the existence
of faults without indicating them, as to
her qualifications as an actress. Mr..
Roach's make up failed to impress us
as particularly Master Walterish. He
looked too youthful, and seemed disin-
clined to sacrifice his fne figure to the
necessary hump which gives the play its
name. He is a good reader, threw into
his actions the proper intensity of feel
ing, and acted, if he did not exactly look,
Master Walter" We are mistaken if
Mr.. Roach does not become favorite.
Miss Edrian's " Helen " was good-very
good, considering the circumstances
under which she played it. She invested
it with fair share of the piquancy
belonging TO it and read correctly. Mr..
Ferguson's "Clifford was not sue
cess. 1t was fair, but obtained little
applause. He is not suited to the part,
and his rendition of it should not be
taken as test of his powers. Mr.. France
did we'll as "Modus, and the other char.
acters were generally well represented.
Everything considered, few impartial
critics will fail to pronounce the new !
company worthy of praise although max
ing their debut in a piece affording no
fair test of their abilities. Between the
acts Prof. Jacobs orchestra favored the
audience with some very fine
music. They have had little time
to rehearse, vet produced several
difficult pieces in splendid style. This
evening the ever popular Lady Of Lyons
will be presented, with Miss Belle Boyd
as Pauline" and Mr.. Roach as
Claude" Those who have been, are,
or expect to be in loVe-snd they con
slitute a somewhat large class-will
desire TO witness this most romantic Of
dramatic productions.
PosrPoyEMESr.-The concert at Bart !
lett is postponed, on account Of the |
sudden sickness Of the two principal |