Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-01

AT NEW MEMPHIS THEATER to-
morrow night Tuesday,, the celebrated
Lydia Thompson Burlesque Troupe will
make their appearance, and in q bill that
win capture and csptivsts our theatsr-
gOers. The New Orleans PcaUune of
Friday makes the following deserved
comment upon the famous blonde and her
u~nrivslled troupe Of stars: Tonight Miss
Lydia Thompson takes her farewell bene-
ht, and has selected for the occasion two
pieces entirely new and novel to our pub
hc-the Brigands and a Day in
Paris The first is a new burlesque
written expressly for the troupe, and the
last Is a comedy rarely played in this
country, but associated with Miss ThOmp-
sons earliest dramatic achievements. As
the medium by which her graceful fascin-
atoms, piqusncy anddash became known,
1t will Re more than interesting to Der sd-
mirsrs here. But aside from this, the
novelty Of the entertainment will consti-
tuts q charm few can resist. Besides, none
will care to stay away from the farewell
benefit Of one who since her advent has
occupied so large 8 share Oftheir thoughts.
and contributed 30 successfully to their
amusement. Her generosity and benev-
OlenCe TO the suffering, even in
another land, has been strikingly
exemplifed here in our midst, and
the French citizens of New Orleans,
and those who sympathizs land who does
not in the SOuth2 with misfortune In
war, will seize upon the occasion to
show how fully they appreciate her kind
ness, and greatly estimate her as q lady.
The new bUrlesque, the "Brigsnds," is
almost as much Of a spectacle as a bur-
lesque. 1t is put on the stage with elabo-
rate scenery and brilliant costume. Its
dialogue is witty, racy and fascinating,
and has in it episodes Of absurdity so lu-
dicrous that nothing but the genius of
Beckett can illustrate them. Indeed, we
very much question if there is q piece in
Miss T~hOmpson's repertoire our plsygoers
will find 80 enjoyable.
TUESDAY night the fair Lydia Thompson
and her celebrated troupe will open at the
Memphis Thester, for the short season of
I've nights and q Saturday matinee, and,
the worldwide reputation of this
we look for this week to be the /
first sensational event of the theatrical
The houses this troupe has been
playing to at the Academy Of Music, New
Orleans, for the past two weeks, never
before has been known at this season Of
the year. The performance will COM
mence with the bUrlesque, in two acts,
"Lurline," written BY Il, J. /
and adapted to Miss Lydia Thomp-
and her elegant troupe. We are glad
10 learn that the management of the
has not advanced the price Of ad-
mission, which they should do, owing to
The great expense of bringing this troupe
here, and we hope that the public will
literally reward them by crowding the
mighty during the week.
TIE CONCERT TONIGHT at the New
Memphis Thester is to be the fashionable
affair of the season; all the seats have been
and we are promised q liam"
If possible, than attended the
inst Of the series Of concerts by the Men
ielssohn Club, Of which this is the
.sst, The club will venture tonight
1pOn something out of the ordi-
nary chorus line, and essay two opera
scenes always effective in the hands Of
artists. They are the Flower Scene " from
I~roUatoTe, and the " Bandit Duet" from
StTGdeLLG, The programmes for the occs-
zion, which do infinite credit to the taste
If Boyle & Chapman, printers, are very
handsome, and contain al appeal for next
that we feel assured will not pass
lnheeded by the subscribing members of
he club, who have so proftsbly enjoyed
he lsbors and exertions OF the active
members.
AT The GREENLAw OPERA HOUSE. Fri
and Saturday of this week, the great
swedish sOngstress, Mile Nilsson will ap-
,Gar. She will be assisted by Brig.
loH, Yerger and Vieuxtemps. No grand
r or more interesting musical enterprise
las ever been undertaken in this country,
han the engagement of Mile Nilsson.
or any involving s greater expenditure,
unprecedented popular success, has
sen required to meet the enormous ex-
enses Of the engagement, and such sue
ASS, we are glad to say, has been secured.
FILE Christians Nilsson, is n Of the
lost famous singers in the world. She !
as won a great reputation in Europe, and
4 this country, She has a his
by as romantic and interesting, as
or singing Is said to be wonderful. :
he daughter of & peasant farmer; she ,
Dmmenoed her career when a child, BY !
nRing and playing the violin at fairs and :
lstivals, and eventually became the :
lsrmer of kings and princes. As is =
equently the case, an accident brought ;
into notice. Attracting the attention Of !
gentleman Of wealth and musical taste, :
; assisted her in the attainment of re- {
education, to fit her for the high :
she now holds. We sre assured y
lat the Opera House viii be thronged ,
9TH nights, with the beauty and fashion I
our city, and they In return viii find q Z
.Ort season of rare enjoyment. For =,
her particulars see our advertising col
nna