Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-09-30

\ MthPHIs rIHkATkh. = Inc huoience
last night was select. but not so large as
the meritsof Domipick Murray aud Miss
Fiddes deserved. To say Mr.. Murray is
good actor would be no praise at ell |;
heis, 10 the language Of stage folk, sim
mense. In fact, we do not believe there
is another comedian on the boards,
either ia this country or 10 Europe, who
can so faithfully portray Irish character.
All bis pictures are perfect bis brogue
ia 90 rich and easy that ct ell times, in
the depth Of q passionste outburst Of
anger and in the midst of sally Of
sparkling wit, it is pleasing to the ear |;
and his humor and sarcasm are Of that
natural stamp which delight everybody
sharp, but at the same time smooth
biting, but nevertheless graceful
light and airy, but never Of the vulgar or
commonplacs order. Whatever be does,
he does we'll; there Is nothing overdons
in the style Of his makeup, in the man
ner of his speaking, nor in his attitudes,
nor struts, nor movements generally.
He is true artist, and conse quently
walks and talks like 9 human being, ig-
noring altogether the rant and fustian
and air-sawiug Of the old school of ac-
tors, who we're OF the stage STACY. His
delineation of the warm. hearted, honest,
loving, pure-minded Irish tenant, Ter
ence Finagin, 10 the very beautiful drama
of Oonaghs Engagement. was master
piece of acting. 1t was life-like in
every scene, and the various feelings
and sentiments of the Irish heart
we're touched with consummate skill
He was very happy and effective in his
song of Murphy the Piper" and had
to repeat it for the audience. Miss
Fiddes' "Oonah O. Halloran was about
as graceful, as pretty and as natural a
piece of acting as we ever saw on the
Memphis stage. She, too, is of the new
school, and may not please those who
love the hand-swinging and thunder.voice
style of acting; but every student of ma
ture, every child of ideas, every one who
can distinguish the true from the false in
art, will be glad to see her and witness
her beautifully grand and elegantly ne
performances. Frank Bosworth is per-
haps the best "old man" delineator we
have had here for years; and Wallace, in
his rendition of the Irish lawyer, "Daniel
McQuoid," showed very plainly that he
has studied his profession to some pur-
pose; he j, really good artist. To-
night Mr.. Murray appears as Paudeen
fO'Rsfferty," in Born to Good Luck, and
as Larry o. Gig in the Robbers Wiz
two interesting pieces, full Of pathos
aud sound sentiment.
MOVES CIRCUS Everybody and the
rest Of mankind is preparing for rich
treat in few days, when the Crescent
City Circus will open on the bluff. The
performances of this mammoth pavilion
give universal satisfaction. The opening
act will consist of grand tournament,
or Field of the Cloth Of Geld, in which
fifty ladies and gentlemen will partici-
pate in the sports of the arena. There
will be profusioa Of banners and ar.
mortal bearings, and the audience will
inseneibly be carried back to the days Of
chivalry. Some idea can be formed oil
the magnifcence of this novel represen-
tation of tilt and tourney when it is known
that Mr.. Noyes has expended ten thou
sand dollars fer its production. The
Cyuocsphalus, or Man Monkey, is az
other remarkable feature of this splen-
did entertainment. The orchestra is
capital, far beyond the average, aud adds
greatly to the pleasure of the perform
ance. o. .r 19illl
BRooMs Opera HousE.-This lively
little place of popular amusement con.
tinues to draw very large crowds. who
express themselves highly pleased with
the performances. Billy Barry is win
ming golden opinions, and the several
lady vocalists and terpsichoreans are all
favorites and good artists in their line.
Charley White says there will be stun
ming performance tonight, and everybody
will be there to see it. ~ l. VI