Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-Davy Crockett, SEN
sational and attractive play, was brought out
at the theater last evening. with Mr.. Frank
Mayo in the title role. Mr.. Mayo is a fine
actor, possessing versatility Of talent TO re-
markable degree. His impersonation OF
"Dayy Crockett " last evening was every
thing to be commended. and was enjoyed by
the aI lience. The plot is quite interesting,
the dialogue well kept up until the close Of
the piece. The life Of Davy Crockett has al
most::::been forgotten in the Southwest. yet a
few of our old settlers remember when Crock
EFT crossed the Mississippi at Memphis as he
moved westward. The play is filled with
dramatic scenes, well wrought and highly in
teresting. Tonight Dayy Crockett will be
again produced, and we would suggest that it
be presented for several nights, in order to
give our citizens an opportunity of witnessing
NEST graphic picture of the great pioneer
Tennesseean. Mr.. Mayo compares favorably
with such actors as Booth, Jefferson, Sothern;
in fact, he stands in the front rank on the
American stage. The pubkc should not fail
to attend the theater during the week.
HuaPrY DUMPrY. The great Fox presented
the original Humpty Dumpty at the Grand
Opera House last night. The audience. quite a
large one, became enthused over the absurdities
and grotesque performances of the Clown
and "Pantaloon." 1t is pleasure to hear
hundreds of people laugh in unison. The man
or woman who can sit out Humpty Dumpty
and not laugh immoderately is fit for trans
portation to the land Of no laughter. II rs I'M
possible not to become interested in the
:. Clown. (" "Pantaloon, Harlequin
and - Columbine. 2 The transforms
tons. scenery and magical changes are
wonderful. Amsng the specialties there are
many attractions. The Girards la Majilton
perform the most astonishing terpsichorean
eyoIutions. The Wilson Brothers do aero.
batic feats of the most daring character with
a grace and ease bewildering. The Russian
Quartette, in costume, MARBLE forth sosae line
but unique choruses. Casselli on the invisible
wire, Smith on roller skates. Master Casselli.
the wonderful drummer and yoealists, are ex-
celIent; and then the infants, Venus and
Adonis, on velocipedeI. who created such ap-
plause last evening. Fox has fine combina-
ton, the best Of the kind that has ever ap-
peared in Memphis. As Humpty Dumpty"
Mr.. Fox is irresistible; his facial expression
and fine acting cause the audience to break
into roar. The pantOmime is just the thing
for the holidays.
BRooN's OPERA HoUsE.-To. night new at
fractions will be presented at the Jefferson
street Opera House. number of fine artists
will appear on the boards, among Others
Misses Macy, West, Whitland. st. Leon,
Emmazetta. Keenar. Smith, and Messrs.
Adams. Stowe. McCaslin. Barlow. etc.. form
ing a variety combination unequaled in the
Southwest. Next Friday evening Mrs. Broom
will receive a grand complimentary benefit,
rendered her by the variety company and her
Memphis friends. 1t is needless to state that
upon that occasion the Opera House will be
crowded TO excess.
OLYMPIC THEATER.- Manager Buchanan opens
up tonight with new people and attractions.
The following artists win certainly appear;
Misses Stanley. Flora Belle. Baker. Antonio.
Buchanan. Elmore. MARYLAND, Bruce Dunlap.
The wonderful Kearney and More. the great
Leroy and Mossrs. Davis and Taylor will per-
form their specialties tonight.
Mac Ev4Y's IIIBERSfCoS.- well known
and popular exhibition occupies the Assembly
Hall during theweek. and will show forth two
or three times each day. 1t is meritorious
panorama Of Irish scenery, and will be visited
by large numbers Of our fellsE-citizsns.