Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-18

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the new and pleasing domestic drama,
Fairy Fingers, written for Mics Fanny
Price by the author of Fanchon, was
produced at the New Memphis before o
highly Intelligent aud fashionable au-
disnce, abe appearing in two characters--
"HeleDe de Lesneve," poor orphan and
the nei,e OF a rich countess in Brittany,
who managed to drive her from her roof,
and "Hermance, Partisan modiste Of
vast influence in the gay, fashionable
world, 10 whom the family which drove
her of from home had to 20 at last to be
saved by her power and money from
degradation. There is lover in the case,
as usual After separation, almost
as romantic as that of "Claude Melnotte"
and s'Psuline," they come together in
Paris, and the heroine, of course, ac-
cepts her lover, and she likewise
furnishes the finances to pay off
the family indebtedness which was
about to sweep away their estates and
name. The star rendered her part with
ease, pathss and grace, and was fire.
quently applauded. The part Of wis.
count Tristan" relative and "Helene's
lover, was assumed on short notice by
Mr.. Malmburg, instead Of Mr.. Hamilton,
who managed to get through very credit
ably. Mr.. McWade, as " Richard" the
sufferer, kept the audience in constant
smile. Marchioness De MELVILLE" a
living fashion-plate, was personated ad-
mirably by Miss Viola Plunkett, and
MADAME De Berney," her rival, by
Mrs. Henri. They both won the heartiest
applause by their fne deliueation of
female envy and the means women use
to punish each other. Tonight the play
will be repeated, and as it made most
pleasing impression last night, the the
ater will doubtless be well filed.
PARLoR Music HALL.-This gay and
attractive place, which Manager Thomp-
son has fitted up so commodiously, is
well filed from night to night by the
most delighted of crowds. The dancing
is done by some of the most distinguish
cd people, male and female, in the BUSH
ness; aud the burnt cork delineations,
the sparkling jokes and the rolicksome
songs, aud the choice orchestral music,
are almost inimitable, and it is no won
der that the place is so largely attended
every night. No charge is made for
going in, and the place is conveniently
situated in the Jefferson Block
GAYsTY THEATER. Manager Etley is
again at his post, and his hundreds of
friends are glad to hear of his recovery.
The great Can Can dance is the feature
of the week. Mile Josephine, the popu-
lar danseuse, continues to make new
admirers, and dances as well as ever.
The Buckinghams, who have had such a
success, will not be here much longer.
These are their last nights. Mr.. Bob
Hunts success is most 6attering. The
instrumental music and songs, and the
costumes and scenery are ali new and
fne. Crowds attend every evening aud
come away delighted.
VARIETIES THEATEB.-The sensation
which Manager Broom gives his patrons
and friends this week is the great Can
Can dance of the true Partisan style.
Mons. Veaudemont, who arranged it, is
having great success, and Mile Aline
lie Favre, in her poses. songs and dances,
wins storms of applause every evening.
Tonight splendid bill will be presented.
TIE MISsTRELs.-Duprez and Bene-
diets Minstrel Troupe, one of the best
in the country, will open for three days
only, at the Greenlaw Opera House this
evening Grand matinee Saturday after
noon.