Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-28
AmusEsrENrs.

who failed to attend Prof Leo Wheats.
second concert, given last night, missed
musical treat whose equal is seldom
furnished in Memphis. There have been
entertainments Of this character where
more difficult vocalism and Instruments
ton, from a critical standpoint, have
been executed but last nights effort was
n gem, which the audience carried home
in their hearts Prof Wheat-whom we
last night heard for the first time-is to
the piano in delicacy, yet strength OF
touch, and general power of execution,
what Ole Bull is, or was, TO the violin.
He is certainly most finished performer
in every regard, aud fully entitled to the
high need of praise received by him
everywhere. He performs with an ease
and grace which few ever attain. Each
of his efforts last night drew an encore.
He was assisted at the piano by Mrs.
Donegan, who has long been known as
one ofour most accomplished performers.
Mrs. Tomlnson and Mr.. Sabatzky sang
Guarda Che Blanca Luna splendidly.
The latter, who ranked high years ago,
has vastly improved by her recent Eu-
ropean studies and practice. There were
some excellent performances on the flute
by Messrs. H. T. Tomlinson and Henry
Farmer; Mr.. Hollenberg charmed every
one by his magnificent violin solo, and Mr..
Junkerman showed himself master Of the
violincello, an instrument too seldom
heard. BY far the sweetest, most delicious
voice ever heard in Memphis concerts is
that of Mrs. Heating, who sings even more
exquisitely than she did years ago. Her
Good by, Sweetheart" was equaled
only in sweetness by Five O'clock in
the Morning" which an encore drew; but
both were lost sight ofin that most charm
ing of Scotch ballads " Comm thro' the
Rye" which was never more acceptably
rendered by Amelia Patti in her palmiest
days. 1t would do much toward cult
waiting and refining the musical taste of
our city, if such entertainments as that
given last night, could be oftener fur
nished. They foster a love of music which
has been too little wooed. Now that we
have such bright lights as Messrs Wheat,
Sabatzky, Farmer, Tomlinson, Junker-
mann, Jones, Hollenberg, Miller, Mrs.
Heating, Mrs. Tomlinson, Mrs. Done
gan, Miss Bradford and others, among
our resident population, to give an i'm
petus to music, there is no reason why,
in few years, Memphis should not take
rank in this regard with any other city
in the country. 1t is time Memphis were
rid of musical taste best pleased by
"break downs" and nursery ditties.
New MEMPHIS THEATER.- Under the
GasligM drew a small audience last
night, but was as well produced as though
the house had been filled. This evening
Sig LOFTS grand German opera troupe
will make their debut before Memphis
audience. They have made the quite
fortunate selection of one of the swee test
operas in their repertoirs-Mdrtha- for
the opening night. Wherever this troupe
have appeared their reception by the
public has been most enthusiastic. They
possess number of artists whom sheer
force of worth has rendered famous, and
we have no doubt Flotow's gem will be
produced tonight in manner never ex-
celled, if indeed equaled, in Memphis.
Notwithstanding the heavy expense ne
cessitated by this engagement, the gen.
eral admission remains at the same price,
the only extra charge being for reserved
seats, which are held at 81 so each.
AMATEUR CoNoERT.-An advertise
ment elsewhere announces that grand
vocal and instrumental concert, for the
benefit of St. Marys Church, will be
given at the Greenlaw Hall Thursday
evening. In the list of artists and
amateurs who will participate we notice
Messrs. Wheat, Sabatzky, Hollenberg,
Farmer, Mrs. Heating, Mrs. Donegan
Miss Bradford, and others prominent in
musical circles. The effort will scarcely
fail to be successful.
The VARIETIES. Taken altogether, the
present company at the Varieties is the
best that has ever appeared at that
theater. All the old favorites remain,
and new attractions appear in regular
succession. The songs, dances, bur-
lesques, etc., give the greatest satisfae-
ton, nightly causing the assemblage of
large audiences.
Soap Manufacturing.
The facts stated in the following com.
munication show one article at least
which can be manufactured here at as
low rates and with as good profit as any
where else:
MruPuIs TryN Januarv o. 1853