Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-01
AMUsEMENTs.

The MEMPHIS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Knowles beautiful play Of the Hunch-
back was presented at the Memphis
Theater last night, with Miss Coombs as
Julia" and Mr.. Charles Pope as Mas
ter Walter" The character Of Julia
was admirably sustained by Miss
Coombs, and at times she rose to posi-
tive sublimity. Throughout she invested
the character with life and interest, and
we have never seen more correct and
pleasing portrayal Of the character. Mr..
Chas. Pope, as Master Walter" was
excellent He is a polished reader and
gives evidence Of being a careful and
diligent student. He has represented
many characte tiers well during the week,
but none better than bis master Wal
ter" of last evening. Miss 0'Conner, as
Helen" was charming, sprightly and
yivacious. Her movements are always
graceful and her voice and action pleas
ing at all times. Mr.. Rand gave a good
rendition of 'Modus," and Mr.. Rainforth
was excellent as "Fathom. Mr.. Fred.
Book, as Clifford" rendered first rate
support, and the remainder Of the char
acters were likewise good. Tonight
Miss Coombs takes farewell benefit,
and this being the fashionable evening,
the audience will OF course be very large
and brilliant. The School for Scandal,
one Of the finest comedies in the English
language, will be presented this evening
with Miss Coomhs as Lady Teazle, ="
and Mr.. Pope as Charles Surface"
Next week the Royal Tycoon Japanese
occupy the boards Of the theater.
GRASD OPERA HoUsE-The attend
ance at the Grand Opera House was
very good indeed for Thursday evening
and the representation Of Damon and
Pythias was one Of the finest Of the sea,
son. Mr.. Barrett, ss g Damon, was
all that could be desired Of him. He is
an actor of considerable versatility of
talent, and whatever he attempts he does
we'll Mr.. John w. Norton rendered ex
cellent support as Pythias;" Mr. Jo-
seph Barrett, as "PhilistiusI" j. V.
Melton, as "Dionysiusi" Miss Jane
Reignold, as Calanthe, and Miss Z. ].
Phillips, as Hermoine." The repre-
sentation throughout was superb, and
the really fine audience present enjoyed
il very highly. Tonight Mr.. Barrett
appears in his great specially Of Rose
dale, the occasion Of bis farewell benefit
We hope to see q full house this even.
ing, fol It is seldom during theatrical
season we have an opportunity Of wit
Messing such performances as those
given BY Mr.. Barrett and his company
and we do not think the Memphis thea.
ter-eoefs have extended as liberal pa
tronsge as they should haze done to 50
popular an actor as Mr.. Barrett To.
morrow night Mr.. Barrett closes his en-
gagement, and Monday evening Miss
Charlotte Thompson will appear in the
great society play Of One Wife. DOM
forget the Rosedale matinee to-morrov
afternoon.
TlyoLE Wye HALL.-EYery evening
during the week at 81 South Court
street, opposite Court Square, Professor
Eugene Doeblin, the great wizard and
illusionist, late with the Black Crook
will give magic entertainments. consist
ing of escomatation, Chinese juggling
Egyptian YitcheTah and feats of presti
digitation. 81
OLYNno.-Mansger Buchanan has q
splendid company at his Washington
sheet ;heater, COMPOSED almost exelu
sively Of new people. Manager Whit
is making every effort to please thu
patrons Of that establishment and in BIZ
efforts has suepeedsd Is al visitors viii
testify. Tonight a big bill is offered.
BRoON's 0PERA HOUSE. - Manage
Rro0R caniinnes to present new am
sterling attractions 81 bis jefferson
street Opera House. New stars appea
each week to large audiences. Broom
is popular place Of resort he has
lns ysTiety company aud manages
please all visitors. Eew attractions L
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