Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12
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MEMPHIS THEArEB Notwithstanding
the inclement weather, the attendance at
the Memphis Theater last evening to
witness Mr., 7. G.. Riggs first appear
auce before Memphis audience, in his
great sensation drama of Shin Fame, was
very good We had been led to expect
something good in this representation,
from the .fIattering notices the press Of
other cities had given Mr. Riggs, and we
we're not disappointed. He is thorough
Irish comedian, with jolly round
face that is the very type Of Irish humor.
He assumes the. various characters of
"Suil Gair." the Irish peasant; Con,
the simpleton; Tinkering Tim, Mrs.
Hamburg" and Mister Mcguire with
equal facility, and gives evidence of the
genuine artist in each PRESERVATION. de
carried the honse by storm in every act,
and from beginning to end there
was no "let down" in the entertain
ment, but the representation was
uniformly good throughout, and kept
up continual roar of laughter.
Mr.. Riggs is supported by the regular
dramatic company that has already be-
come very popular with our Memphis
theater.goers, and justly so, for what
ever may be its shortcomings, it is, alto
gesher, much better company than
any other that has appeared at that the
alter for years. Miss Katie Mayhem, the
charming soubrette, appeared to excel
lent advantage as Mcllie, and favored
the apdieBee With some very pretty Irish
melodies exquisiteIy rendered. She lisa
great favorile, and never fails to elicit
deserved applsase Miss Eliza O'Connor
gave a fine personation of Ellen Cur
rem" and was warmly commended for
the easy and natural manner in which
she portrayed the character. Miss Mol
lie Bernard gave q very good representa-
ton of the Widow Sweeney" and Miss
Mollie Taylor as MRS Malone" and
Mrs. Hodges as Betsy Roach, were
also good The principal male charac-
ters were very well rendered by Messrs.
Book, Shells, Rand, Hurley, Weston,
Plunkett and others. Tonight Shin
Fame will be repealed.
GRAND oPERA House.. - Mr.. Chan
rau's first appearance at the Grand
Opera House last evening as Sam
vas greeted BY large and fashionable
audience. Chanfran's appearance on
be stage was welcomed by such round
# hearty applause as must have assured
i'm that he is still remembered by our
lovers, though he has alb
ented himself from them for SO long a
ime. His Sam" was not the chsrac-
er we had expected to see, nor is it the
ame that made him'so popular with our
deater-goers FIVE or six years ago, but
! is, nevertheless, one in which he ap-
cars to excellent advantage as com
dian of rare powers. He is the reputed
rother Of Lord Dundreary," but he is
otally unlike that eccentric individual,
-hich is probably due to the fact Of his
avipg travelled so extensively in Amer
a. Mr. Chanfrau's acting is easy,
raceiul and natural, and never fails to
lease. he was admirably supported
: the dramatic company Of the Opera
ouse, among the members Of which We
four faces formerly familiar
the Memphis Tbeater--Mr Harry Ellis,
RS. Frederick Edstrom and Mr.. and
rs. G. w. Mitchell. Mr.. Ellis is the
aiding man Of the company, and per
mated the character Of Sir Edward
shton last evening With a good deal
spirit and correctness. Miss Laura
nden gave an excellent representation |
the character Of Laura Roselyn,"
ID displayed histrionic talent Of high
gree. Mr.. Charles Krone as Bill
rocket was tolerable, aud Mr.. Wm.
arris as Hon. George croply" first
te. Mr.. Will Virgins as " Sans
rvant added no little to the entertain 4
emit his circus performance being
ghly enjoyed By everybody. Tonight 1
Sam will be repeated.
BRooM's OPERA HOUSE,. - Manager I
room continues 10 present new aud
srling ATTRACTIONS at his jefferson a