Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-11-26
ADJUSTMENTS.



The OperahOuse was well filed lasi
night, and because Of the inclemency Oi
the evening there were few ladies in the
pit or dfess-circle. The occasion of Mrs.
Oates's reappearance, where she has
ever been a favOrite, was not greeted BY
the multitude that would have wei.
coGsd her in the absence OF clouds and
epizoOte. The admirable lady has lost
none Of her charms of person or voice,
and surely sang as delightfully."- last eve
ming as when the echoes Of her clear,
ringing notes first resounded in Mem
phis Thespian temple. She still speaks
with great rapidity and plays her parts
with inimitable gTacefulness and d50ll-
don. John Howson, as woman, is
sometimes epizootic, but never fails 10
receive the proper tribute Of laughter,
while most men, enacting such a part,
excite horror or disgust. That Is q mar
vellous voice Of Howson's which so be-
comes a woman in its softness and mel
lowness that the audience is startled be-
yond measure when John becomes an
earless epizootic ass in silken petticOats.
II. H, Pratt is the celestial master of the
celestial empire, and very proper
emperor he becOmes-the very imper-
sonation of unutterable absurdities-a
throneless carpetbagger at last, as
as Ames when stripped Of in
sir3ia of Office he rests at last within
tie sphere of breezes contaminated by
the breath of his father-in-law. The
scenery is excellent, the absurd play,
full of incongruities, Of fine singing and
delights the multitude, and
we commend the OperahOuse this even
ing to all who would add years to life by
hours of laughter.
Memphis TheafeF.
Christmas is coming, but the finest
and most comical pantomime ever wit
Messed in this city was produced at the
New Memphis Theater last evening.
The troupe is known under the name
and title Of the "Maffitt and BartholO-
new Combination, and is complete in
very respect, comprising a juvenile
PALLET, the best guartette of little dancers,
10Th in ballet and Highland filings,
sver seen on the Memphis boards. Be
ides these, there are some capital aero
bats, Gld and young rope-dancers, ne
and gymnastie performers,
# every description which were neatly
audwiched in between the acts of the
,antomime. The harlequainade are full
If the most comical situations, and
daffit as aClown, uand Bartholomew as
'Pantaloon,D kept the audience in a
continual roar. The only complaint was
hat there was not quite enough of
lantomime, which was highly enjoy
.ble. The "Columbinep and "Harle-
luin," were both good, and executed
everal dances very gracefully. Tonight
he pantonime viii berepeated, and will
,e certain to draw crowd.
Ihe Masque Ball.
The Masquerade Ball at the Exposi.
ion Building tomorrow night will be
rand affair. Special trains will be run
n all the railroads to bring visitors from
broad, and fully ten thousand people
will visit the building during the night.
The best music in the city has been en-
aged, and the committee have made !
very arrangement possible for the COM |
ort and enjoyment of the thousands
Who will be in attendance. The list of
Gentlemen comprising the various COM |
nittees, to be found in our advertising
is a guarantee that everything |
viii be conducted in proper manner, |
nd that no improper or disOrderly per- |
ons will be allowed TO enter the build |
ng. Arrangements are being made for |
mnibusses to carry passengers from all |
be depots. and for street-cars to run on |
il the lines to the Exposition Building. |
he ball win be big thing, and sight |
eldOm seen and long TO be remembered.
The Fair.
The week seems to be well provided
Nr.NN L.,
mong them Is the fair which was
pened in the Club Hall last night by a
lumber of ladies who will themselves
rom a considerable attraction. The
lir Is for the benefit Of the Sisters of
{. Joseph, who have an academy at
iched to st. PatTick's Church. In the
all last night there We're several tables
q course of preparation for the week.
hat under the lovely and efficient man
cement of Miss NJ. Haley and Miss NJ.
ord, with their galaxy Of beautiful as
stants, being, as yet, the most perfect.
Irs. Hanson is preparing table, as are
Fisher and Kelly. They will
e all supplied with desirable articles,
9th of utility and luxury. The hotel,
'hich is on the stage, will be kept by
irS. Hughes and Mrs. Devil e. They
now how to keep a hotel. The visitor
ill find there viands that would do
redit TO the table of the Grand Duke or
ny other man, together with beverages
litable for the most refined palate.
here IS a string-band in attendance,
nd occasional dances will be INDUCED
!. Call and see it.
The Turner'S Hall Opening.
The new hall of the Turner'S Associa-
on, on Poplar street below Third, was
pened last night with great eclat. The
all is built at the rear of No. 9l, and is
model of beauty and convenience.
he Turner'S, in erecting this place of
luscular pleasure, showed their energy
nd spirit. It will become 8 great resort
u young men who wish to develop the
rest physical powers of man. The oc-
lsion was celebrated by addresses and
y a pleasant ball. The MRnnerchor
ing some fine music, and the string
and kept the twinkling feet of
le dancers merrily going all night.
The Plumbers Ball.
We have been favored with an invita-
on to attend the third annual ball of
.e plumb bers and gas-fitters of Memphis,
hich will be held at 0Ochran Hall on
riday evening, the twentieth of De-
,mber. The affair is in good hands,
IT. William Henderson being chief,
nd Frank Frank assistant chief, who
'e assisted by a number of well-knOwu
sntlemen serving on the Arrangement,
eception, Floor and Supper Commit
,es.