Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-13
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GRAND OPERA HousE.--Mr. Cbanfrau
gave his second representation of Sam"
to fine audience at the Grand Opera
House last evening, and delighted every
body. Mr. Chanfrau is an artist Of fine
powers, and in his PRESERVATION of Sam"
is inimitable. "Sam" is a great char
acter, and by no means an unnatural
one, and Mr.. Chanfrau is Sam " 10 the
life. He is we'll supported by the supe-
rior company. Tonight Sam will be
repeated. Is uc
KIT.-The carpenters and artists are
hard at work making preparations for
the production of Mr.. Chanfrau's new
FIVE act play of Kit the Arkansas Trav-
eler. New scenery, new properties and
novel mechanical effects will be intro
duced, and we may confidently look for
ward to the presentation of one Of the
best pictures of real Southern life ever
placed upon the Memphis stage. We
clip the following notice from the St.
Louis Democrat Of last week:
The promise of Mr.. Chanfraus en-
gagement, which opened on Monday
night, has been more than fulfilled. His
houses have all been full, some Of them
crowded, and the play Kit, the Arkar-
sas Traveller, has proved a rich attrac-
ton in substantial proceeds. In Mr..
Chanfraus hands it has been added to
the list of great specialties by great ar
lists, along with such performances as
JeffersoL's Rip Van Wrinkle and
Sotherns "Dundreary." The story of the
play, incidents and situations are skill.
fully handled, and the character part of
Kit is very striking in presentation, and
very fine as a work OF art. The play
has been carefully produced at DeBar's,
and due attention has been paid to its
mechanical effects. ~
MEMPHIS THEATER.-Shin Fame drew
another good house at the theatre last
evening, and was highly enjoyed by all
who witnessed its representation. Mr.
Riggs is a comedian of the highest
order of excellence, and never fails to
excite enthusiasm in his audience. He
seems thoroughly conversant with the
Irish character, and endeavors to por'
tray it naturally aud correctly, and in
his impersonations there is freshness
and originality that must be recognized
at once by everybody. Miss Katie May
hew makes fine Irish conedienne as
well as soubrette. She pronounces
rich brogue, and acts-well, cute.
Tonight the beautiful play of Arrah ma
Pogue, with the accomplished artistic
Miss Eliza 0'Connor in the title role
and Mr.. Riggs as Shaun the Post. In
cidental to the representation will be an
Irish jig and The Wearing Of the Green,
by Miss Katie Mayhem. On Monday
evening the beautiful and fascinating
artistic Miss Marietta Ravel, will com.
mence an engagement in the French
Spy.
BRooMs OPERA HOUSE. = Manager
Broom continues to present new and
sterling attractions at his Jefferson
street Opera House. New stars appear
each week to large audiences. Broom's
is a popular place of resort. He has
fine variety company and manages to
please all visitors. New attractions to-
night.
0LYMPlc.-Manager Buchanan has
splendid company at his Washington
street theater, composed almost exclu-
sively of new people. Manager White
is making every effort to please the
patrons Of that establishment and in his
efforts has succeeded as all visitors will
testify. Tonight big bill is offered.