Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS IHEATER.-Cal Magner's Minstrel
Troupe appeared before large and fashiona-
bic audience last evening at the theater.
During the performance the utmost enthu-
siasm existed among the audience, that ap-
plauded vociferonslS the efforts to- please
made by each and every member of the ster-
| ling company. Wagner had charge of the
tambotine and Sam Price the bones, and rs
end men they have no superiors. The great
attractions were Bakerand Garfield in double
songs and dances Wagner's plantation melos
dies, Fred Wilson in his serio-comic Grecian
statues, the quartette choruses by Messrs. Wel-
ling brothers and j. w. Freeth and the chal-
lenge jig By Rem Brown. The programme was
excellent Units selection. and was carried out
literally. the encores being many; in fact.
too many for The actors. With new songs.
dances and specialties, the Wagner Minstrels
made quite q hit last evening. and may expect
crowded houses during the week. Itis proka-
bly, the best minstrel troupe that has ever Wis
tied our city. the singing. especially, being
superior to anything of the kind ever before
presented to a Memphis audience. Tonight
the Wsgaer troupe will appear in new attrac-
tons, ~ nor
CRAM OPERA HOUSE, Collins, the Irish
comedian, appeared last evening at the Opera
House IN Lover sterling drama. Rory 0'Moro.
The play is dramatized from the romantic and
fascinating novel of Lover, and represents
Irish life and habits in n most faithful man
ner. MIR. Collins enacted the title role in
most artistic and humorous style, and drew
repeated applause from the delighted audi
- ~ ..,n 4
our old play-goers have not forgotten him.
His voice pc assesses the same full, round and
rich tones, and his acting exhibits the same
spirit and vim that in days gone by so capt-
waited American audiences. As n vocalist he
stands high. his rendition of those capital
songs widow Maeree" and "Cruiskeen
Lawn" last evening being fully up to the
recognized standard of merit Mr.. Collins was
we'll supported By the st. Louis stock COM
pany. Mrs. G. W. Mitchell played the part
Of +" Kathleen" with a Thorough conception Of
the character. and made most favorable i'm
preston. The cast was very good, and the
play was placed on the stage in . manner that
reflects credit upon the management of the
Opera House. Tonight Rory 0'More will be
repeated, and We doubt not but to- crowded
house, M
BANNER LoDGE ANNIYERsARy. This TUES
day leyening the members of Banner Lodge,
No. ili, /. o. o. F.. will celebrate their an IA
nlyorfary by giving dance and supper
at the Memphis Club Hall. The fraternity Of
the city, with their friends. will be in attend
anee in large numbers and On enjoyabletime
is anticipated. During the evening series
of tableaux. arranged under the direction Of
Mrs. Rose P. Thompson, will be presented.
All arrangemepts have been made by the
compittesmen for q pleasant reunion. An
elegant supper viii be provided by Mr.. Isaac
OorWin, Of the Merchants Restaurant.
Tickets can BE- had at the different jewelry and
book stores Locke's news stand. and of the
committeeman,
OLYMPIC VARIETIES. Buchanan
has number Of new attractions this week At
his temple Of amusement e.R Washington
stree.. Aew stars appear tonight; among
others the wonderful Lopez Troupe. Dora
Antonio, the. charming brunette and canta-
trice; Minnie Baker, the wonderful danseuse;
Little General, the small but versatile eQI4e-
dian; Toney Benton. the qest delineator
4 IslsA ohagscteri the ST. Martin Sisters and
q host Of others. Stage Manager Charley
White has a fne programme arranged for
tonight.
BKoon's OPERA HorsE.-At BFe0m's opera
House this week tke.s = a fund of amuse-
neat. Manager Marsh Adams introduces
Rnanber Of new sketches and burlesques, in
terspersed with songs. dances, quicksteps,
banjo solos. clog dances, jigs, ete. Mr..
Charles II. Seamea, ysntr,ioqulst. introduces
"a wonderful Peter 1ontz family. Manager
broom has a large troupe Of people. cOmpTis-
ing many star performer, saeng Others
Miss Molie MseSy, tue champion female ban
ioit and sensational vocalist, and Misses
smith. Nbitley. fremont, Emmazetta, ETC.