Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-01-20

THE CONCERT AND SUPPER for the
benefit of the Church of 81. Lazarus,
given last night at the Peabody Hotel,
was q success, a marked success, so far as
receipts arc a criterion. Perhaps, too, il
was a success so far as the audience were
concerned, for they seemed TO enjoy
themselves without cessation and to be
unusually animated and Joyous. It was
ANYTHING but satisfactory to the amateur
and professional musicians who vOIun-
toered to interpret a programme that was
one of the most desirable aver offered to
q Memphis public. The hint upon the
programme as to the prOpriety of silence
so long as the singers and performers
were upon the stage, was lost; so, too,
was q request to that effect made from the
stage. There seemed to be a miscOncep-
ton as to the character of the Con.
cert and he etiquette that should
govern those present; and all efforts
failed to correct it. People would talk.
The result vas dissatisfaction and gen.
eral expression Of determination upon
the part of amateurs never again TO sub
isct themselves to like circumstances and
a~nnOYancess Had the concert been given
first and the supper Giterwsrd, those who
delight in music and who attended for
the sake of music WOuld have had an Op-
pOrtunity & gratifying themselves, and
those who, on the other hand, desired tc
enjoy small Jslk, filtration, the proInen-
ade or the dance, would also have had an
opportunity without interruption, or
stint as to timo, of doing so. Yet, with all
this, there WAS abundant enjoyment for
all present. The concert was really an
exceptional one, as we'll in the pre-emi-
nent character of the programme
as in the mi of its rendition, many
parts being artistiCally performed. The
supper was all that could be desired. The
Eaawu WUruu FnuWnHwTH& larrwnHna nHI Hha
tables were waited upon by many of the
most beautiful of the young ladies of our
city, supported by The most elegant
"dam8s of society" The management of
this department was all that could bs
wished for, and all hat was necessary to
prove how we'll our ladies can improve
opportunities for good. Except the draw
backs incident to the concert, this was
one of the most brilliant affairs Of the
season, exceptionally so as 10 the
place, the general management and
the result, which must la far OK
ceeded the auticipations Of its pro-
%iectOrs. The elite of our city was pres
ent, and thelady managers, as we'll as the
gentlemen, were Untiriug in their efforts
TO please, andthey succeeded so well as
almost to effac9 every other than the
most pleasant impression OF the grand
affair. The crowd thrOnged all the par
lOrs, the dining and supper rooms and
the halls, and seemed thoroughly imbued
with the spirit of an occasion th8t from
the first partOOk more Of the nature of q I
Conversations at which music was an in
cident, supper a desirable intorlude and
dancing lOnged for. When it is repeated, j
let il be in this order; concert first, and
without interruption, then supper and
dance.
IT WOULD seem as though the very
name Of byron" possessed some magic
charm, for in no instance does there seem
to be one of the name eXtant who has not
obtained celebrity in some way or other.
The latest aspirsnt for public fame of the
Byron family is a young actor by that
anne who, in a sensational play entitled
"Across the Continent" has produced
quite q furOre among the amusement
going public of Philadelphia, Baltimore
and other cities. His success is said to be /
unprecedented, and young Byron seems
on the high road to fortune. His imper-
sonstion of the leading role, The Ferret, |
is described as an original and striking /
conception. He will be in Memphis in q
few days.
TIE MENDELssOHN CLUB.-Mr. HOl- |
lenberg, agent for the Chickering pianos, /
having leased so much OF the Ayres Block
Is was formerly occupied by Cadmus for
a billiard hall, has, in a spirit Of g%euerOsi-
ty, such as always eharacterizes him in
musical matters, made an arrangement
with the MendelssOhn Club whereby, for |
a moderate rental, they can have with
MIN a comfortable musical home, having
all the conveniences and comforts OF the
best buildings in the United States. We
congratulate the MandelssOhns upon this
move, believing, as we do, that it will re-
suit benehcially to them in every way.
THE Japanese Acrobsts will take the
place of the D~RvenpOrta st the The8ter.
They commence or Monday night. and
are said to be the most accomplished
troupe in their line ever seen in this
country.