Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-15

The GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-The
Grand Opera House was thrown open to
the amusement-loving public last night
for the first time since its recent renova-
ton. The legitimate drama, especially
Of the old Shakspearean school, had been
80 little known here for many seasons
that the public appetite was ripe for it,
and the announcement that Mr.. DeBar
would appear as Falstaf in King Henry
w. probably had as much to do with
bringing together the immense crowd
that collected around the entrances as
the fact that it was the opening night.
1t is to be regretted that all could not
gain admittance; but as was predicted,
the rush for seats was such as no theater
10 the South could accommodate, and
hundreds had to be turned away from
the doors, Notwithstanding numerous
chairs and camp stools had been brought
into requisition. Manager Stevens and
Stage Manager Davey had been untiring
in their efforts to put everything in proper
order for the occasion, and succeeded
admirably, but still there were some
defects. The gas burned poorly, and
the house was cold and uncomfortable;
but all this will be remedied tonight, by
which time the furnace will be in readi-
ness to heat up the building and the
gas pipes thoroughly overhauled. The
appearance of Mr.. Ben DeBar as Fall
staff in the first act was the signal for
a round of hearty applause, welcoming
him to Memphis. His performance was
closely scrutinized by an audience that
seemed to be critical and discriminating.
He stood the test admirably. Every
scene in which the fat knghV appeared
added new laurels to his brow, and when
the representation had been concluded,
the expressions of opinion from those
who quilted the room we're very latter
ing to Mr.. DeBar and to his company.
Taken all through, we have seldom seen
a star receive better support, though
there were some little deficiencies that
could be easily remedied by the gentle
men of the company for themselves.
Such an expression as
drag up drown-ded honors by the locks"
could only be used by good actor un-
thoughtedly, but not the less inexcusa-
bly,. Manager Stevens appeared as
" Prince Hal to excellent advantage,
and threw life and vigor into the repre-
Mr.. Fitzgerald was very ac-
ceptable as Hotspur," and Mr.. Davis
made a frstrate King Henry W."
the play was well presented,
and pleased all who attended. Tonight
Toodles and Stage Struck Tailor.
MEMPHIS THEATER.- yesterday Mana
ger Pat Short was kept very busy stow
ing away his Black Crook people, for
all Of whom he could scarcely find suf-
fcient hotel accommodations, and he
will find it excessively difficult to pro-
vide seats for all the people who will
make application at his theater for seats.
The programme shows such an enter
tainment as everybody will be DESTROYS
Of seeing, and those who read the Lorg-
nette will be apt to witness the repre-
sentation of 1.-THE Crook" A great
many novelties will be introduced in
addition to the gorgeous scenery and
magnificent tableaux. See the Crook
tonight. "a
The OLYMPIo.-Manager Buchanan is
doing an immense business at his Olym-
pic theatcr on Washington street. The
house is crowded nightly with some of
the best classes of theater-goers. Man
ager Charley White, who is known far
and wide as one of the best stage man
ayers in the country, is sparing no effort
to please the public. The present week
will introduce several new faces and new
acts, including some new and beautiful
scenery by Mr.. BUTLER, the scenic artist.
BRooM's OPERA HOUSE. = Manager |
Broom introduces some entirely new |
faces at his popular Jefferson street |
Opera House this week, including the
original Peter Hontz family, so long
billed to appear. The great Fernando
Fleury takes splendidly, and so will the
new acts that Manager Marsh Adams
will put upon the stage during the week.