Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Lydia Thompson Troupe.


ACADEMY OF Music. The second week
Of the engagement Of the Lydia Thomp-
son troupe commences with crowded
house, an appreciation that instead Of
diminishing has gathered in intensity.
Indeed, we might be pardoned for sup
posing that the demonstrations last night
were rather the manifestations Of en-
thusiasm for petted beauty than a the
atrical performance for the amusement
Of the public. Each one in the crowded
tbeater seemed to be striving to show
most courtesy and do greater honor to
the fascinating lady who, under the
guise Of "Sinbid the Sailor received
the homage of the public. Bouquets fell
at her feet in profusion, and whichever
way she moved a fascination seemed to
cling around her that the glittering
scenes Of the burlesque could not dispel.
1t may have been, however, that. the en-
tertainment contributed to this effect.
The burlssque was splendidly put on the
stage, and rather resembled a scene Of
enchantment than reality. The cos
tunes were brilliant and imposing, and
the entire spectacle augmented the gen.
eral pleasure felt in Miss Thompson's
appearance.
We have frequently seen Sinbad per
formed 1t is favorite burlesque. pre-
scented by nearly all burlesque organiza-
tons, but these sporadic limitations can
in no way compare with that of last
night. However splendidly the inferior
roles may be portrayed, the chief attrac-
ton is in "Sinbad, and in this charac-
ter none can ever initiate Miss Thomp-
son. Radiant and bewitching in person,
there is about all she says and does an
innate air of refinement, an artistic ex-
cellence, indeed, that makes of her act
ing the hight Of fascination.
1t is scarcely necessary to speak in
complimentary terms of Mr.. Beckett's
cali" Those who know him best can
appreciate his inimitable rendering Of
the character. Humorous, original, even
audacious in his broad caricatures, he
kept the house necessarily applauding.
And in this connection we must pay a
merited tribute to Mr.. Rdwin's Harper"
We have had the example of Mr.. Cahill
to precede him, but it was nevertheless
very fine.
Miss Weathersby, as the pretty Kohl
moor" lacked in nothing which made
the character finished and complete.
Her face sparkled with merriment, and
her winning coquetries were in keeping
with the light, vivacious role.
The same, too, may be said Of the
"Sultan of Louise Arnot. This lady
possesses the happy faculty Of doing
everything she touches well; and few in
the audience failed to appreciate,
heartily, her conspicuous talent.
Sinbad will only be repeated this eve
ming, and those who desire to see Miss
Thompson in it must avail themselves
of this opportunity. twill give place at
Wednesday matinee, and tomorrow
night, to Ixion, memorable as the me-
dunn through which Miss Thompson
made her flattering debut in this country.
The noticeable triumph then achieved
has heightened into an almost incessant
ovation, and she is now admitted unri-
vailed in the burlesque world.
Tomorrow evening the Lydia Thomp-
son troupe will appear at the Memphis
Theater in the laughable burlesque Lur-
line, written expressly for the Thompson
troupe. Over thirty first-class artists
compose the Company. They will
sensation during the week and crowd
the theater with fashionable audiences
NILSSON. -0n next Friday and Satur-
day this renowned songstress will appear
at the Greenlaw Opera House, and will
be assisted by Vieuxtemps, Verger and
Brignoli. 1t is needless to state that the
Opera House will be crowded on both
nights with the beauty and fashion of
our city. All lovers of pure classical
music cannot fail to attend these con-
certs, at which world-renowned vocalists
will appear.
CONCERT. The Mendelssohn Club of
this city viii give one of its popular con
certs this evening at the theater. The
Club contains several fine singers, and
their efforts in choruses, ETC., have been
quite successful By dint of hard study
and careful practice the Mendelssohns
will become frst-class singing club;
they are already deservedly popular.
BROOM s.--The Jefferson street Opera
House is crowded every night by a de-
lighted audience. Manager Broom has
a splendid company performing on the
boards at present A new programme
has been arranged for tonight. 1t is
full of attractions, and will bring out the
full strength of the company. Every
body invited to attend.