Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-21
AMUsRmESTs.


sawdust has a peculiar AttFaetion for the
masses hence Manager Short opened up
circus at the Memphis Theater last
evening, Robinson's circus arrived In
the city by special train at seven o'clock
last evening, and by half past eight
o clock the performance commenced.
Tire troupe is one Of the best that has
visited our city for years, each member
Of IL beiHg superior in his or her respee'
tive line Among the many special at
iraction may be mentioned the PolAn.
dric ladder feat by Mr.. Derious, bare
back riding by James Robinson and his
son Clarence Robinson, posturing by
the Davenport Brothers, equestrianism
by Mile Watson, gymnastic feats by the
Nelson family, corde elastique feat by
Mile Boshell, equestrian somersaults by
James Robinson and Frank Pastor, gro.
tesque acting by the clowns, Messrs.
Burke and Kent, etc The above are
merely partieularizsd in order to show
the character Of the performance every
act is well and cleverly done. The
horse opera at the Theater will draw
large crowds nightly, both old aud young
having a weakness for athletic exhibi.
tons. There will be matinees at the
usual hour tomorrow "Wednesday and
on Saturday.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.--Last evening
Mr.. G. B. Bishop commenced an engage
ment in Upper Ten and Lower Twenty
at the Opera House, The play is Of the
old school of comedy, but which is now
called a society play. purporting to de-
pict some phase Of real life. Mr.. Bishop
is comedian of versatility and talent,
and made a most favorable impression
on the audience last evening. The piece
was originally brought out by Burton,
years ago, in New York, but it has been
undermined by Mr. Bishop to suit later
times. Ia the leading role Of Crook
path" Mr.. Bishop appeared to much
advantage and sustained the ability he
displayed in this city some months
since when giving leading support 70 Mr..
Sothern task of no little difficulty.
Last night the New Orleans stock com;
pany acquitted themselves in a most
creditable manner. The cast was very
good indeed. Mr.. Fitzgerald as " Syba-
rite Simple" Mr.. Wren as "Zeke Ripe
hart" Mr.. Whitecar as Walsipgham,
aud Mr.. Walton as the Tiger" Miss
Fanny Pierson as Nancy" and Miss
Alexander as Mrs. Sniper," etc. To-
night Upper Ten and Lower Twenty
will be repeated, and will give way to-
morrow evening to n military play en-
titled "War Clouds" and of which our
exchanges speak most Gsvorably.
OLE BULL CONCERTS 1.-The great vio-
lin virtuoso, Ole Bull, will appear in two
grand concerts at Assembly Hall, on
Friday and Saturday evenings of this
week, and give, also, matinee enter
ment Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Bull will
be assisted by Miss Graziella Ridgway,
soprano, Signor Ferranti, baritone
comic, and Professor Joseph II. Denck,
pianist and conductor. The price of adj
mission will be one dollar. The sale Of
reserved seats commenced at nine
o'clock this morning, at ID. 6.
Hollenberg's music store, en- Second
street, opposite Court Square.
ITALIAN BALL.-The fourth annual
ball of the Italian society will take
place tomorrow night at Cochran Hall.
This is an annual ball got up by the
! Societe di Unione Fratellanza Italiana,
and who will make it a great success.
Cochran Hall will be filled tomorrow
night with a splendid gathering of the
elite of our Italian fellow.ctizens. The
balls of this society relargely attended
by our best people, and the affair to-
morrow evening will be no exception to
this general rule.
OLYMPIc THEATER.-The Washington
Street Olympic has been success under
the able management Of Mr.. Buchanan,
who spares no expense in securing star
performers. Tonight and during the
present week, a number Of new stars
will appear in new songs and dances.
Manager Buchanan has long since de-
termined to present the best show ever
seen in the city.
BRooMs OPERA HoUsE.-Manager
Evans presents rare attractions nightly
at his jefferson street temple Of fun.
New stars appear with regularity, the
manager having determined to cater
successfully to the public taste. The
amusements are varied and attractive,
presenting fine entertainment for the
people.
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