Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-01-17
USEMENT

NEW MEMPHIs.-L1tta has been ths
attraction ct the New Memphis duTirs
the past wsek. The houses have been
excellent every night, anu on Wednes-
day and Friday nights they were equal
II not superior, to any previous houses -.
the season. the plays have been OF that
| peculiar school IN which Lofts excelle,
aud in which she shows to the best ad-
vantage, such as Nan The Good for
Nothing, The Female Detective, Captain
Charlotte. POeGhontds, Pet of the Petit
coats, etc. Lolita has maintained the
position which sue . in the hearts OF
the Memphis people on her tirst visit
here, and sue leaves us win
the enthusiastic good wishes OF the
play. going public. She gees away to be
succeeded by another favorite, and Of
her own peculiar school, Maggie Mitch
ell, who opens on Monday night IS
:" F~anchnn, the Cricket" OF course she
will draw.
GKEENLAW OPERA HoUsE.-The Spal-
ding and BidWell combination have con
tinued to give a most excellent varieties
show az the Greenlaw. Undine was
given on Monday and Tuesday night,
after which it was Withdrawn to give
place TO the great Duriesque, The White
FUN, and Good for Nothing Nan. The
hOUsts, We are sorry to say, have nUt
been OF TIE largest, in spite Of the great
Inducements offered. In addition to.
brilliant spectscles, good acting and fine
singing and dancing, the management
have given away nightly a han
dred dulers among the audience
Mrs. Oates, the leading lady, has wen
great reputation and many friends for
herself among those who have visited
the performances, snd is certainly 9
most charming Bctress and vocalist mot
much, il any, inferior to either Lolita or
Maggie Mitchell in certain roles. OF the
other ladies' and gentlemen we spoke
las, week, and can only ssy thai they
have eli sustained themselves admirably.
Next week 3 new LEGAL sensation drama
viii no brought Ont-Eith what success
remains TO be seen.
Mrs. YELyERTON.-This lady, whose
arrival We noticed last week, has since
been remaining ia the city. A call
signed 6y many Of our leading citizens,
(Which We publish e~lseWheTel, request
ing heT to give one o. her series OF read
ings, has been responded to III
the affirmative, and we may look
for the treat during the coming week.
Oi this lady the Cincinnati Enquirer OF
- --~0 49, S@I1 A. EAS1AEA4 ia ~
ciety will, no doubt, be eventually
but while It's solution is in pro-
cess We must not forget the practical
workers who have placed its realities
wildly before Us. OF these courageous
ONE Mrs. Yelverton is one Of the
chief; not long z her silyery voice
~startled the whole world of Eugls0d into
uawonted enthusiasm she pleaded fer
herself, her honor, ms her sex, and the
verdict OF the whole world was rendered
with 20 doubtful sour a ia her favor. To-
in HOPKINS Hail, We shall have
All opportunity Of hearing u OF the
OF WomanhOod, and we are
confident that 3 generous American pub.
lie viii greet her with the reception she
deserves"
VARIETIES THEATER.-Ssverai young
and talented ladies were added by Man
ager Broom to his already exc elientcom
pany iEst week, making his theateP one
the mCgt entertaining places Of smuse d.
ment anywhere. Among these was Miss
MOiiie Hepburn, e charming cOqyphes-
formerly with Bltemsn's White FltUH
who by her department on and
of the stage has made hosts OF friends
and admirers, IS has also Miss Bsrrsn-
ns, another Of the same troupe. The
stage management, We understand, will
hereafter be in charge OF Mr.. Paul, for
merly OF the New Memphis.
GAYETTEs THEAFER.-M snager Etly
c0ntiDues-t to grow ia favor with the pub
lie, and his neal and elegant little thea
ter is nightly the resort OF a thrOng OF
delighted pleasure seekers. The charac-
ter OF the performances are strictly that
OF a Grst-cisss varieties show, embracing
ballet, clog and Jig darcing, singing, set
irg; gymn9gt!o snd CeroD3tic perform
snCes, Mr.. Ely pre- ,eats fresh Gttrsc.
tons every evening, and next week an
entirely new bill, with new stars, will be
put on the boards.