Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-12-03
AmrsEmENra.

New MEaPHB THEATER-FIRsT
NIGHT or "UNDER THE GAsLIGHT. ~
The programmes Of last evening, ex-
planning the incidents, varied and intri-
cate as they are, was thoroughly sus-
tanned by the drdntatis persona None
but 8 strong company, with excellent
direction, could have so cleyerly carried
cut the Intention of the dramatist. The
rapid action, change Of scene, and 3
n~atnraito Tor unnatural, 1t may be- climax
with which each act terminates, heldthe
large and brilliant audience, as It were,
spell bound, till the exuberance oil pent-
up feeling burst the barriers OF etiquette,
and required the curtain to rise again
upon the rescue on the pier. The nrst
act of the drama is n OF intense inter-
esf, and involves the fate OF the heroine
| throughout the play. The clouds that
are to fan upon her young soul-life are
there -foreshadowed, to be afterwards
gilded with radiant sunshine as she is
borne through the seenes and changes 70
the fortunate denouement, through
wealth and poverty, pursuit and persecu-
ton. The acting was excellent Inc
81 star of the evening" Miss Fanny b.
Price, maintained her high position as
an actress, canable Of the most elevated
and difficult phases of the drama. Miss
Fanny Piers0n made her part, as she
never fails to do, prominent Tor tne
fidelity with which it was presented,
and Mrs. Moore deserved the respect OF
the Audience for the faithful manner 10
which she portrayed one of the most re-
voting features Of the whole play. Mr..
Anderson, as Dyke" the srch-viliaini
added new wreaths to his reputation,
and Mr.. Sloan was exceedingly clever
as Zone Of the undercrust."
The characters were well represented,
and little fault c0ald be found
with any of them in their respective
roles, as they all seemed to be inspired
to please the large and elegant audience.
AS the play is TO be repeated until fur-
Their notice, this meager outline OF the
performance on its first representation
must suffice. From the frequent APP
plause, and its spontaneous o~utourts1
there could be no question as 10 its sue
cess. We cannot close this notice with
out adding q word for MI. w. G. Thomp-
son, the c~onsiderate and attentive mana
ger, through whose exertiOns our people
are provided with one Of the best regu-
lated theaters in the country, and pre-
ssnted with the most brilliant stars that
shine in the whole dramatic armament.
As we did not make allusion to he eZ-
cellent stage manager, Mr.. Shirley
France, as the earnest and devoted petit
logger, we must say that he would have
made an excellent pleader, if he had not
left his cause to the arbitrament Of an
other tribunal. Attic close Of the fourth
act, the - down train came in with the
richest and most telling scenic effect, re-
hecting not only the "head light " and
all, but the very highest credit npon the
artist, Mr.. s. w. Gulick- It was re-
ceived with the most enthusiastic ap-
plause. This new and sensational play
will be repeated this evening, and those
who do not crafty themselves in wit
Messing its TepresentatiOn-well, they
will stand in their own light, and may
have regrets hereafter.
TALE or ENCHANTNrENT.- We are
informed that the United States Court,
now in session at Knoxville, Judge Con-
nelly F. Trigg presiding, has at the in
stance of Mr.. John E. McD0nough, |
through his agent, Mr.. J. H. McNicker, !
granted an injunction prohibiting Mr..
Geo. beagle from producing the $50
piece, or the scenery incidental
thereto. The suit on the part of the
prosecutors was entirely successful. The
Tale Of EachdntBJeHt was pronounced q
fraud, and the author rightfUlly sus-
tsined in the premises. The legitimate
Black Crook will be produced under Mr..
Thompsonis excellent management, at
the New Memphis Theater ere long,
our play goers will have an oppor-
tunity, for the first time in this city, Of
seeing this great spectacular drama IN all
It's gorgeous and brilliant garuiture.
THE VARIETIES This theater has
sdded to its stock from the Tale Of En-
troupe. The house vas wei
last night by a large and appre-
audience. Under the manage
ment Of Mr.. Broom it grows nightly in
A GOOD opportunity to secure hand