Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-21
Anusenients.

THEATER.-Mr. McW aue, IN NIP van
Wrinkle drew fine houses during the past
week, and this fact is the most correct
critique on the play that could be made.
The version written by McWade pleases
the public, consequently Rip Van Win
kle will be presented during the present
week. The play as presented at the
theater has created considerable criti-
cism, but all this must fade away before
the great test-success. The standard
by which McWade should be tried is not
Jefi'erson-for the version played by JEFF
ferson is inlaid with emotional scenes
which appeal to the sympathies for a
tribute of tears. McWade's play, like
Washington Irvings story, is calculated
to disturb the gravity of the muscles.
There is in it wit, broad humor and a
sprinkling of pathos which gives piqu-
ency to the comedy. 1t is easy to see
that McWade is making his play a study
and will become more perfect in its rem
dition. 1t requires no especial penetra-
ton to become convinced that Mr.. Nc
Wade is rapidly eliminating as star of
no paltry magnitude, and that he is
growing rapidly in public favor. 1t is
even probable that a vast majority OF
Americans will at no distant day decide
in favor of the McWade version over
that written by the dramatic and literary
Bohemian, Boucicault There will be
two matinees this week, one on Thanks
giving day (Thursday) the other on
Saturday next.
DAN RCE's OIRoUs.-This mammoth
frst-class show spreads its i'm hense tent
all over the bluffs This morning. Itcom-
bines an Italian and American circus,
and performances will take place every
afternoon and night of Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. A new feature in the
circus business is the patent stove for
warming the tent. This combination
troupe comprises twenty-five Trans-At-
lantic and American star artistes. Sc
bastian, the Roman rider; o Brien, the
turner; The Man Monkey;
Sig. Gibbons, the Man Fly; Sig. Faranta,
the contortionist; and Messrs. Kelly,
Gallan, Clark, Miles, Clifford, Mcclure,
and Eddy Hadly, the miniature clown.
Another great attraction is the appear
ance of the five lady performers, The
trick horses are as numerous as the sands
on the sea-shore, and here's your
mules" Pete and Barney, which are full
of tricks and capers. Who does not
know the proprietor of this grand estab-
lishment, "0ld Dan Rice, who knows
so well how to keep circus? An un-
usual attendance will be present every
evening and night, for we have the assur-
ance of the managers that everything
will be conducted with decorum and po-
likeness. Doors open at 2 and I o'clock
p. m. to receive visitors, Let everybody
attend this evening.
VAmETIEs.-This old established the
ateg vas crowded at the matinee on Sat
urday, upon the occasion of the benefit
rendered to Miss Annie Gibbons, the
clog dancer. Manager
has the best variety troupe in
the city, and is constantly making to it
attractive additions. Among the many
star performers we may mention the
champion dancers, Annie Gibbons and
Tommy Carey; the "blondes," Nelly
and Lou Georgia, and favorites Ella and
Rosa Stowe, who, with Misses Lewis and
Weston and Messrs. Fisher, Blood and
Griffin, form . combination troupe une-
qualed in the South. An entire change
Of programme tonight.