Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-01
AmusEMENTs.

OfkhA.-lhe large huutcnc' W atto"u'
anoe at the theater last night we're fur
nished fne treat In Mozarts Magic
Flute, which few present had ever before
seen. Il abounds 10 the sweetest music,
affords scope for fine acting as we'll as
fne singing, and requires the full strength
of the troupe Sig. Lott, who was cast
as Pamino," has been sick, and in con-
sequence bis singing somewhat disap-
pointed those who heard him in Martha
on the opening night. But he aequit-
ted himself very well Notwithstanding.
Weinlich's Sarsstra" was one Of the
best comical performances Of the kind
we have witnessed, both in acting and
singing. Every entrance on the stage
was the signal for laughter. In the duet
with Pamina" he was enthusiastically
applauded, and that in third act with
Papagena drew an encore. Marie
Frederick was in excellent voice and
fine spirits, and gave us " Papina most
charmingly. Her face and manners win
the audience at once; and even il she
did not possess an exquisite and highly
cultivated voice, she would scarcely fail
to receive hearty applause. Miss
Clara Lang, as the Queen Of the
Night" and Miss Sophie Dzuiba as
4 Papagena" we're quite pleasing, the
latter appearing to better advantage than
on any previous occasion during the
week. The Lott troupe will make their
last appearance this evening, for which
Auber's sparkling Fra Didpoia has been
chosen. This is one of the most pleasing
of operas, replete with gems, and pos
sessing a plot of rare dramatic interest
Lott, Weinlich, thinner, Frederick,
Lang and Dzuiba are in the cast.
The THEArER NEXT WEEK.-When
such eminent artists as Edwin Forrest or
Edwin Booth appear in New York they
rarely personate more than, at the out
side, three characters during season,
compelling their admirers to wait two or
three seasons before witnessing them in
their entire roles. In this respect Mem
phians have decided advantage, it be-
ing their privilege to witness the por'
trayal of as many characters in one or
two weeks as are furnished in New York
in twice or thrice as many years, Re-
Gently in eleven nights Mr.. Booth gave
us everything which he can play well,
besides one or two characters in which
he did not appear to particular advan-
tage. Monday evening Mr.. Forrest, who,
although beyond the age when actors
generally retire from the profession, still
stands proudly at the head of the stage,
position he has occupied for quarter
of century, will commence an engage
ment of only five nights. Yet during
that brief time he will personate the
characters upon which his great reputa-
ton is founded Among them will be
Metamora," "Virginius and the
"Gladiator." Those who desire good
seats for the Forrest season should lose
little time in securing them, as many
have already been secured. This is
doubtless the last opportunity Mem
phis audience will have of seeing an ac-
tor who has shed undying luster on the
American stage, and none who can pos
sibly attend should omit doing so.
The VARIETIEs.-Under the judicious
management of Mr.. Broom, the Varieties
continues to increase in popular favor,
and each evening is well filed. The
company is large, each member being
selected for his or her excellence in some
specially. The handsome and popular
Miss Helene DeVere makes new friends
nightly by her fine singing, and is
scarcely less pleasing in the ballets.
Miss Georgia May, another singer, and
recent accession to the company, also
receives much praise. The leader of
the danseuses is Mile. Auguste Lam
ereaux, who is certainly fine dancer,
and quite happy in comic ballads. Be-
sides, Misses Wheeler and Whorton APP
pear in fancy dances each night the
Delaware Boys do their inimitable clog
dances, and Hart, Willis and Benton
furnish the comic. We doubt if any va,
riety show in the country furnishes
larger or more acceptable bill.
ST. PETERS ORPHAN ASSOCIATION.
For years it has been customary for the
ladies of the Roman Catholic church to
hold fairs for the benefit of the ST. Pc
ter's Orphan Asylum, an institution
within whose walls upward of one huR-
dred children are fed, clothed and in
structed. 1t has at last been determined
to attempt to procure the large sum ne
cessary for this most praiseworthy pur'
pose by means of direct contributions,
wholly dispensing with fairs. To carry
out this resolve the St Peters Orphan
Association, which, for long time, has
had only nominal existence, was re-
Gently thoroughly organized, about sew
enty-fve members names being enrolled
at the initial meeting. The officers of
the Association, as at present constitu-
ted, are: President, Dr. E. Miles Willett;
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