Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-03
Anlusements.

MEMPHIS IHEATER.-Lydla 1homp-
sons burlesque troupe of blondes APP
peared last night before an immense
audience, composed of the beauty, worth
and fashion of our city. To other bur
lesque combinations heretofore appear
ing in our city, there were some objec-
tons raised on account of.questionable
expressions and actions not of the most
refined character. But the Thompson
troupe is artistically above such n level.
The classical burlesque of the French
and English stage has been made famous
by Madam Vestris. Under the manage
ment of Miss Thompson burlesque takes
high position as branch of dramatic
art A spectacular burlesque extrava-
ganza, styled Lurline, was presented
last evening in the midst of splendid
scenery, gorgeous costumes and charm
ing music. "Sir Rupert, the Reckless,
was Enthusiastically rendered by Miss
Thompson. There is dash and artistic
finish about her acting which is quite
captivating Last evening she took the
audience by storm, and firmly estab-
lished her fame in this city as clever
and finished actress. She is fairly
entitled to the name Of the Queen
of the Burlesque Stage, Miss Jen-
ME Arnot appeared as 1.-THE Lady
Una" blonde German beauty and the
prize in the German lottery. A pretty
face and fine figure, to which is added
voice of considerable sweetness, made
her at once favorite. In several ducts
and choruses she received well-deseryed
applause. "Lurline, the Naiad Queen,
who resides beneath the Rhine, was elev-
erly enacted by Miss Weathersby. The
irresistibly comic Beckett, as the Sen
eschal," kept the audience in roar Of
laughter during the evening. His local
hits, epigramatical witticisms and
superior acting in high and low comedy
were enthusiastically receivec. Edouin,
as Wavelet" the Naiad de Camp to
"Lurline," was splendid premiere dan
seuse of the ballet troupe. His antics
we're comic and graceful, ludicrous yet
artistic. The. human form divine is not
ignored by this famous troupe of blonde
celebrities. The eye is charmed with
gorgeous scenery and artistic positions,
while the ear is captivated by vocal and
instrumental music, leaving on the mind
the most neutrality-suspicious.. Tonight
the extravaganza of Paris, or The Apple
of Discord, will be placed on the boards.
1t might be well TO explain that visit to
the box-office to-day will be necessary in
order to secure seats, as standing room
will be at a premium tonight.
NILSSON. sale of seats com
IN enced to-day at Benson's music store,
on Main street, for the Nilsson concerts
on next Friday and Saturday evenings
The Greenlaw Opera House viii be
densely crowded upon these interesting
occasions. But few can afford to resist
the temptation to hear the world-re-
nowned queen of song.
BRooM's.-The cozy little opera house
is crowded nightly by the lovers of song
and dance. Charley Broom has splendid
company, comprising the best variety
talent in the country. The leaders Of
the corps de ballet, Mile Lolita, Olivia
and Rosa, and the popular vocalists,
Misses Devere, fremont, Howard and
others, create the greatest excitement
every evening. Go tonight and witness
the grand spectacular extravaganza.