Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-04-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
Cantata of Esther.

A dress rehearsal of the cantata of
Esther was given at the theater last
night, to which few friends of the
ladies and gentlemen interested were
admitted. All the characters were upon
the stage, and, with the assistance of
part of HRndwerker's orchestra, this
work by Bradbury, was Tehearsed
throughout. The stage, as this ''sacred
Opera,n as the bills call it, was in pro-
gress, presented the most pleasing and
delightful effects, the eOstuming being
varied and as beautiful and tasteful as il
is possible to conceive of. Then, too,
there was O great variety of young and
sparkling beauties present, from the love-
ly blonde, in all shades, to the bewitching
brunette. Fresh to the stage, their love-
illness was all the more attractive, and
we dare say will prove principal rea-
son with many for attending perform
ance that we predict will have
many creditable points in a mu-
sicai way. Providing for this,
the management have introduced
land it is under the circumstances,
perhaps, a pardOnable anachronism)
the following beautiful selections:
MApgeIs Ever Bright and Fair;D "Sce-
ma and Prayer'' from iStrGdella fWho
Treads the Path of Duty from the
lMdOic F2lte; "Chorus of Pilgrims"
from the TdnnRduSer; ''Serenade to
Ida - "Inteier VitR :" Prayer" bylaw
Der; and the "Casta Diva,n from Nor
ma. These are to be sung by the amateur
solOists of the occasion, and will be given
in as appropriate situations as the
cantata, which has been rearranged for
the occasion, will admit of. The argu-
ment embraces the story of "Queen
Esther's'' patriotic devotion to her peO-
pie, and the overthrow of the cruel and
vindictive "Haman" is closely followed
in the R6retto of the cantata, and also in
| the programme, which has been so well
arranged, that those attending on either
of the nights of its presentation will
| find little difficulty in threading its
mazes and following the gradual un-
| folding of the plot, which ended with
| the elevation of Mordecai and the down.
| fall of HamOn. The characters are all
taken by the young people of Calvary
and their friends, every one of them en-
tering upon their parts with enthusiasm
that must insure success. Rarely has
the Memphis Theater witnessed such
scenes as are to be presented on Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday next, and we
predict for each occasion full house.
Barrett.
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett, the talented
Young actor, who, as a versatile artistic,
has no superior on the American stage,
will commence q short engagement at
the Grand Operahouse on Monday
evening, opening in his grand PERSONA
ton Of ''Hamlet," in the portrayal of
which he has received the most flatter-
ing encomiums from the ablest critics
of the United States. He will be sup
ported by his excellent dramatic COM
pauy. Mr.. John w. Norton will appear
as 1.-THE Ghost of Hamlet's Father"
Mr.. Henry Pearson, sterling
old actor, as "Polonius," " and
Miss lone Burke as Ophelia. "
On Tuesday afternoon there will be a
matinee performance, when Hamlet will
be repeated with the same cast. On
Tuesday evening the beautiful drama of
ROSeddle will be produced, with Mr..
Barrett in his ever enjoyable character
of "Elliott Gray" supported 10y all the
strength of the dramatic company. 1t
is almost superfluous to remark that the
house is certain to be crowded on all
three occasions.
A. Miss AIexander's BeneGf.
This young and talented artiste, be-
fore leaving the city yesterday, sent the
following card to the public, for which
we cheerfully find room:
A CARD.
Miss Laura Alexander, ever grateful
| for the kindness shown her on the Ocea-
sion of her recent benefit at the New
Memphis theater returns her sincere
thanks to Miss Eva West, of the theatri-
cal profession, and the Garrick Amateur
| Dramatic association of the city of
Memphis for the hearty, generous sup.
port rendered her. To the members Of
the city press, too, she feels herself un-
der peculiar obligations for the warm
| interest manifested in her success, as well
as to the admirably directed efforts of the
committee of arrangements, who con-
Quoted the affair to such happy termi-
nation. Cheered by the large, refined
and appreciative audience who hOnored
her by their presence on the evening in
question, she trusts that the pleasure
may be reserved to her of being permit
| ted to appear before them on some ftl-
ture occasion improved in everything
pertaining to the profession of her
choice. LAURA ALEXANDER.
The Races.
A large number of horses known to
fame, with their owners, arrived from
New Orleans yesterday by the steamers
Il. T.. Lee and Mary Houston, and went
off to the track to Immediately COM
mence training for the races, which
commence on Tuesday over the Chieka-
saw Jockey club course. Never, on
any previous occasion has there been
so much enthusiasm in regard to any
races that ever took place in. Memphis,
as is evinced both by the public in gen.
| eraI and turfmen in particular. Ali the
best horses that figured in the
late contests at New Orleans and Mo-
bile, have either arrived or wiz be here
to-day. The "events'i Of the coming
week will therefore be keenly contested,
and the lovers of turf sports have a
splendid treat In store. Colonel D0nO-