Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE MENDELssOHN CONCERT.-WD
think the Meddeissohn Club worthy O
the highest praise for their successful ef
fort Of last night. In some respects fl
was the best amateur concert ever giveI
in Memphis. We heard of but one draw
back and that was the length Of time al
lowed to elapse between the pieces. Fol
this there was, however, some excuse, in
the fact that much Of it was lost in the
change of scenery and the preparation
necessary to = proper presentation Of the
scenes from ITUUUtOTe and StvGdeltG, These
were tellingly rendered, the parties par
ticipatirg discovering an ease and grace
not usual IN, or TO be expected of, Ema
teUrs, Mrs. CzsPski was conspicuous in
this respect, IS well as for more than
usually careful vCcalisaJiOu in the scene
from TrOUutOre. Messrs. Gideon and
Kirkland deserve great credit for the et-
fective manner in which they performed
the part OF the bandits end sang the
famous duet from StrGdei}d. Gideon,
who possesses a tenor voice Of fair
compass, and much ennes as well as
sweetness Of tone, was particularly
noticeable for his familiarity with the
sJ4ge and au easy abandon that accorded
we'll with the character he otherwise es-
sayed so well, Mr.. Kirkland wss not far
behind his companion. His stage action
was very good, considering it was his
first appearance, and he sang with care.
He cid remarkably well. miss Lewis,
who, much to the regret of many present,
appeared but once, increased an admira-
ton b inspired upon her first appear
8nce in Memphis, by singing with many
evidences of culture, 4" Hear me, O hear
me" from LlfcT6tiu BJTQiu. She was en-
cOred and gracefully bowed her thanks,
persistently refusing, however, a recUgui-
ton n response such as the audience
desired. She and Mrs. Czsp5ki were the
deserved recipients OF h1rsl tributes OF
the most elegant type, rendered by
Mr.. HerzOg, the President Of the
Society, who himself deserves the
marked thanks, not only of the
Club, but of the community, for
the taste, culture and energy be has dis
played, and the time he has so freely
given to make the MendelssOhn Club the
medium Of increasing the taste of our
people for music of the higher and b3tter
order. The best effort of the Club wastbe
'WaltZ" substituted for the chorus "Hafl
We Free " It was impossible while
listening to it, to resist contrasting their
rendition of il with that of the Russian
troupe, whose tones yet lingar with Us.
But this contrast was not discreditabls TO
our own singers, who only need more
drilling in The u]icOties Of light
and shsde, and the Effectiveness of STAG
3atO, to do as well ag the artist ChOristers.
orchestra deserve especial
We have noticed during
he theatrical season a pelceptible
Improvement in the character of
he pieces they play, and that
Notwithstanding theirefOrts were neither
noticed by press or public, they dis
the ambition Of true musicians to 1
improve and excel. The overture To the
. Crown of Diamonds" and the mOrs
amiliar one TO Martha" were both
with unusual care, the first esDe-
Tally. Messrs. HOllenbeTg and Bruch
ttorded us a treat in the Variations" of
NSssermau. Taken altogether it was q
-ery successful concert, aud the Club de-
erved the recognition of it, efforts, which
he elegant, large and fashionable audi
nee in attendance argued. We must
notice the floral tributes of Miss Psrdue's
%,arceuer' Suspended from the arch Of
stage they were much admired, and
tghtened and increased the general
feet OF q house that was brill
liant with the beauty of our city. We
onclude with a word of deserved com
nendstion and praise for Mr.. Wmkler,
Fho has, in his time, dOSe as much tor
lusiO "a any OF our resident musicians.
nd has always proved himself not onIya
entleman of taste, but reliable, we had
lmost said, above all his fellows.
In. SchulA5, a general favOrite, and the
OF a wiue circle, rendered efficient
clip. In their very handsome circular
rOgramme the management Oftha Climb
ddress the public in 2 very becoming
pirit, respectfully but Independently.
We make for this paragraph and
Ope it will be generally respond
4 to. with this. the Ffnb Grand
oncert given by the Nendsls-
Quartette Club, the first Of the
70 seasons for which our membsrs
ave SUBSCRIBED, expires. If a prompt
sneWal of membership for the ensuing
'rm June to ~December) is respectfully
'hclted by h management, let the his.
'ry OF he MendetssOhn Quarte-Ie Club J
the short time of lis existence he
. assurance 20 our citizsns that the fu-
ire OF the Society is safe, and the pros
ects for a brilliant season very prOmis- :
x. me management Is now in CORE ;
lOndence with some of the leading
lists OF the country, who will be in I
To visit our city during the coming I
.ason, Inns Hif0rding our members S
usive rare musical treats" $
The QUEEN OF B~URLEsQUE AT THE q
HEATER.-Miss Lydia Thompson and +
n blonde troupe viii occupy the stage .
our cosy little theatre this week, COM
euCing this evening. The L0TQneus
Us Of her and her performances:
3urlesque," which has been positively 20
opposed to be a mongrel growth Of the
", having no legitimate place on the
age, is in reality the parent of the
anna, dating back TO the Old playwriphtg
Rome and Greece. But without rstrac- \
2 our steps to so ancient q period. IL ia
necessary to remind the reader of
Q DAYS OF PlSuOhs and Madame Vestris
d later to those of the Broupbs Rnr
nd and Byron, as writer's, to show the p
tire responsibility IN talent of tbis
anch of dramatic art. While burlss0ua P
5 for many ysars held a firm hold of Ju
D English and French stare ana =
lleved q high place in The adsctioDs e ~
patrons, it has only been fairly in b
into America since 1868 wiz, III
/, Lydia Thompson Troupe made their Is
It appearances ia New York. The trouDa q
Itch was made up of the best no n
ial with the leading burleeque actress
The world az its head, achieved a anc. n
8 At the outset, which was wifbont hs
'allel In the history OF the American y.
Iater. The continued engagement Ii 8
'od's Museum, ia New York. rnnpin0 IN
a period of eighteen weeks. IA 60
wded houses, followed by a simiIsrIv &s
series Of performances Rt Nib ~.
Garden comprising ia all, forlv-hvs &
aks in New York, was succeeded bv
7 through the Western States, which +,
} a constant 0ystiOn in every city and /
n where the troupe performed. A an