Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-30
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MKMPHIs TnEATER, To-day the Mailitt a
Bartholomew Troupe Of Pantomimists viii
give grand Jack and Gin matinee. The
troupe is composed of iinc artists. The panto-
mime is full Of comical situations and gro
tesque positions. The troupe give their lasi
performance this evening. Next Monday
nieht Cal Wagner's fine minstrel troupe will
open up weeks engagement. Wagner is
said TO have one Of the best minstrel troupes
In the country. and presents a number OF
novelties. u AA@
GRAND OPERA IIoUsE.-The Opera House
was iilel last evening with a most fashionable
audience. a well deserved compliment to the
fair beneficiary. Mrs. Oates. The opening
eomedietta. An Alarming Sacrifice. was well
received The acting of Mr.. Crane as - Bob
Ticket and Miss Glenn as Susan created
considerable applause and merrimcnt 0aen-
bach's comic opera ,Prima Donna of a Night
was we'll cast-Mrs. Oates, ms "Ernestine;'
Mr.. Howson, us " chouhin;" Mr.. Drew, as
Babyloss," and Mr.. Crane as Peterman."
A number of charming solos, duets, trios and
quartottes we're finely rendered. The soul of
the troupe, Mrs. Oates, created unbsunded
enthusiasm BY her good singing, clever acting
and vivacity of manner. There will be n
comic opera matinee to-day. and tonight
Mrs. Oates will bid us farewell for the season.
Next Monday evening the celebrated Irish
comedian, MIR. John Collins, will appear in
that rolickinx and attractive comedy Rory
0'Moore. Mr.. Collins has been pronounced
the best delineator of Irish character now on
the American stage.
FAIR AND FRsrIvAL.-The fair and festival
at the Memphis Club Hall has been well at
tended during the week. The various tables
are elegantly decorated and are filled with
good things. Tonight the fair will clese.
All the articles will be ratified off to the highest
bidders. The young people should attend to-
night and enjoy the festivities. 90 and assist
in the good and charitable cause. ~
PArrI COMIEG.-During the week com
mencing Monday. December 9th. the Stra-
kosch Company, with Mile Carlotta Patti and
Sig. Mario will give our citizens series of
grand concerts at the Memphis Theater. With
the troupe are also NJ lie Carreno, pianist;
Miss Cary. contralto; Sig. Scolara. basso-
bufe. and Mons. Sauret. yiolinist. Our music
loving citizens may expect a series Of rare
treats next month.
rRooM's OPERA HoUsE.-At Broom's Opera
House this week there is a fund of amuse-
ment. Manager Marsh Adams introduces
a number ofnew sketches and burlesqoes, in
terspersed with songs. dances, quicksteps,
banjo solos. clog dances, jigs. etc. Mr..
Charles II. Seamon. ventriloquist. introduces
his wonderful Peter Hontz family. Manager
Broom has a large troupe of people. compris-
ing many star performers, among others
Miss Mollie Macy, the champion female BAN
ioist and sensational vocalist, and Misses |
Smith, Whitley. fremont. Emmazetta, etc.
OLYMPIC vARIETIEs. Manager Buchanan
has number Of new attractions this week at
his temple of amusement on Washington
street. New stars appear tonight; among
others the wonderful Lopez Troupe. George |
W. Mankin the greatest living contortionist,
known as the homeless man;" Charles
Hamlin, the celebrhted Chinese juggler and
Dalancer; Toney Burton. the great delineator
IF Irish characters. and the gifted ST. Martin
listers, Mollie and Emma. Thirty other per-
formers make up tho fine company at the
olympic. Stage Manager Charley White
moves everything forward like, clock work,
md keeps up the sensation from the rising to
he falling of the curtain. Go TO the Olympic
o-night. w