Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-02
AMUSEME

AMUSEMENIS.
MEMPHIS THEATER. -The audience at
the Memphis Theater last evening was
select and fashionable, the occasion be-
ing the farewell benefit to Miss Jane
Coombs. Sheridan Knowles splendid
comedy of The School for Scandal was
presented with an excellent cast, was
we'll mounted, and was uuquestionably
the finest performance, taken altogether,
that has been witnessed on that stage in
long while. Miss Coombs Lady
Teazle" was q magnificent conception
and splendid rendition. In the scene
with the moral philosopher Joseph
her facial expression was rare study;
and when the deep interest OF the seem
ingly yielding woman finally eliminated
in an outburst Of indignation, her acting
was grand Mr. Charles Pope's Charles
Surface" was excellent and pleased
everybody. He had oil the spirit and
dash of the character, and it was gem
orally remarked by the frequenters of the
theater that his personation Of the
character was the best he has given us
during the week. Mr.. Shells "Sir Peter"
was an unexceptionable rendition.
The part was carefully studied, and his
acting natural and unaffected. Mr..
Fred Book was a little stiff and
tame as Joseph Surface" particu-
larly in the screen scene, whic.
was too studied, but otherwise he was
very good. But, taken altogether, the
screen scene was as well presented as
we ever saw, and brought down the house
with round after round of applause.
Miss Marie Bernard gave good repre-
sentation of Maria, and Mrs. ]. A.
Hodges was very good as Lady Sheer
WE'LL" The other characters were like
wise well sustained Tonight Miss
,Coombs makes her last appearance, as
Parthenia," in Ingomar the Barbarian.
Monday night the Royal Japanese COM
mence an engagement Of one week.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-The audience
at the Grand Opera House last evening
was one of the largest and most fashion
able ever assembled in that theatre. The
house was literally packed, and camp
stools and extra chairs had to be brought
into requisition to fill-up the aisles. Mr..
Barrett's great character of "Elliot
Gray in his favoritc play of Rosedale,
proved great attraction. Many
we're unable to obtain seats and had to
60 away disappointed. There could be
no greater evidence Of his popularity
than the success he has met at the Grand
Opera House this week in the face of all
opposition. 1t is not only so here, but
elsewhere he meets the same hattering
reception, and to-day there is probably
but one manin the profession who stands
higher than Mr.. Barrett, and draws"
better, aud that is Booth. Mr.. Barrett
has shown his sound judgment by group
ing about him an excellent organization
of talent, and in whatever character he
appears he is well sustained. His COM
pany is composed Of artists of genuine
ability, and comprise such support as
Frederick Robinson. Jno. W. Norton,
Jeaeph Barrett, ]. N. Garner, Jno. A.
Long, Milton, Misses Reigpold, Phillips,
and others, all Of whom stand in high
ayor In the Eastern theaters. It is very
pleasing to know that this company will
.emain here next week TO support Miss
Charlotte Thompson. This afternoon
here will be a Rosedale matinee, and
onight Mr.. Barrett will make his last
appearance as elliot Gray" in Rose
IaIs. OF &HkN tlt el
TIyoLI WINE HALL.-Every evening
Turing the week at 81 South Court
treet, opposite Court Square, Professor
Eugene Doeblin, the great wizard and
IIusionist, late with the Black Crock
Tiil give magic entertainments. consist
lg Of accumulation, Chinese juggling,
Egyptian witchcraft and feats of presti- =
igitation, "a
BRooNis 0RERA HOUSE,, - Manager 1
room continues to present new and
lerling attractions at his Jefferson
rect Opera House. New stars appear
aeh week to large audiences. Broom's
"a popular place Of resort. He has &
ne variety company and manages to 9
lease all Visitors. New ATTRACTIONS To- =
ight. aJAE AtoAt %
6LYAmo.-Mauager Bnohanan has a 1
alsndid company at his Washington :
rect thsater, composed almost exclu- j.,
vely Of new people. Manager White /
making every effort to please the
atrons of that establishment and in his
forts has succeeded as all visitors will
'stig. Tonight big bill is offered.
,0UTHERN PALACE. :