Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-22
Amusenents.

ST. PATRICK's CHURCH FAIB.-The fair
opened last night under the most favor
able auspices. The Sodality band dis
coursed the sweetest of music in the
most artistic manner. Saxbys quadrille
band formed the orchestra, and sent
forth their sweetest notes for the benefit
of promenaders and the light-footed vo-
taries of Terpsichore. Cochran Hall is
elegantly fitted up. The tables are taste
fully arranged and adorned. At the table
presided over by Mrs. W. j. Mansford,
Mrs. G. A. Hanson, Mrs. Martin Kelly,
Miss Mansford, Miss Dallas and others,
can be seen fine oil paintings, Chinese
vases, Bohemian glass punch bowls, etc.
The table presided over by Mrs. Ashe,
assisted by Misses Ida Pittman, Nellie
Whitlaw and Miss Nichols, is loaded
with choice things in the midst of which
last, but not least-is an Irish punch
bowl. The table of Misses Burke and
Connolly contains a fine display of cut
glass, china tea sets, etc. The refresh
ment table, presided over by Mrs. Two
hig, assisted by crowd of beautiful
young ladies, contains all the good
things of this life in abundance. The
beloved and reverend pastor of st. Pat
rick's Church, Rev. Father Riordan, was
present, and paid the greatest attention
to the numerous guests. Tonight an
immense attendance will Be present to
enjoy the delightful entertainment pre-
pared for them by the ladies of the con-
gregation of st. Patrick's Church.
DAN RIcE's CIRoUs.-It must I'M
doubtedly be admitted after the perform
ance of last night that Dan Rice has the
best and most complete circus that ever
appeared in Memphis. Every actor is a
star in his particular sphere. The per-
Torrance of Sebastian, the Roman rider,
on bare-backed horse, is wonderful
exhibition of skill and graceful daring.
The trapeze act of the Arabian Brothers
cannot be surpassed. To overcome the
GOODNESS of the weather, Dan Rice, with
his usual thoughtfulness for his guests,
has put up patent stove, which warns
up the atmosphere within the tent, making
it as pleasant as summer morning.
Nothing can be superior to the aero
baltic, gymnastic and trapeze perform
ances presented by the Prince of Show
men. Performances commence at and
7 pm. each day.
THEATER.- Van Wrinkle was pre-
sented to fair house last night. The
extreme GOODNESS of the weather pre-
vented many from turning out from
comfortable iresides. The more we see
of Mr.. McWade's rendition of Rip Van
Wrinkle the more we are pleased. 1t is
play of such character that taste
for it grows upon you-you each time
discover in it new attractions. Tonight
Rip Van Wrinkle will again be presented.
On Thursday next Thanksgiving day.
there will be a matinee. 1t is rumored
that, owing to the solicitations of friends
and admirers, McWade will, at the ma
tinee on Saturday next, appear in one
of those light comedies in which he made
his mark long since, and in which he so
often delighted Memphis audience in
years gone by.
VARIETIES. "A crowded house was
present last night at this temple of fun
and music Manager Schooles has the
best variety troupe in the city. The
troupe comprises the best artists: Annie
Gibbons and Tommy Carey, the cham
pion clog dancers; Nellie and Lou Geor-
gia, Ella and Rosa Stowe and Misses
Lewis and Weston. The comicalities of
Messrs. Griffin, Blood and Fisher cannot
be surpassed. Go tonight and see the
new programme.