Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-12-14
The Memphis Theater.

During the past week Mr.. Z. W. Couiuock,
the eminent actor, played what may be called
a pretty successful engagement at the Mem
phis Theater. The veteran had 20 contend
with bad weather, Dan Rice's circus, and the
Exposition, but still he drew enthusiastic, II
not very large, audiences. On Monday even
ing he opened in what has ever beeen consid-
cred his great speciality, Luke Fielding, in
the interesting and at the same time exciting
drama Of The WiilOsO COpSe, before highly
respectable and highly pleased audience, who
appreciated every point made by the sterling
actor, and were not stinted in their applause.
The piece was repeated on Tuesday
70 an equally delighted auditory, and
on Wednesday night the Chimney Corner
was presented, with Mir. Couldock as
peter Probity," character which he
has also made peculiarly his own, He was
admirably supported by Mr.. ]. A. Lang, a
most painstaking artistic as 'Old Solomon
Probity," and several leading members Of the
company. On Friday night, Mr.. CouldOck
produced Henry " for his benefit, but his
rendering of the humorous and witty ''Sir
John Falstaff7' did not seem to come up to
general expectation. Tne audience was large
sashionable and appreciatiVe. The cast was
excellent, embracing Messrs. Evans, Lang
Knowles .and Moreland, Mrs. Hamilton and
Miss Anderson. AT the matinee yesterday
afternoon, the house was crowded, and The
WillOtc COpse was repeated, to the evident
great satisfaction Of the large number Of
ladies present. In the evening, Mr.. Couldock
bsde adieu to the theater-gOers of Mem
phis, appearing again in the well-studied
character Of "Sir John Falstaff." He goes
from this city to st. Louis, where he Will PLAY
an engagement during the coming week, at
De Bars theater. He will be followed by a
star at the theater here, who Is known
throughout the country as "Little Nell, the
California Diamond" who, during the past
aud present seasons, has rendered herself
quite favorite in many cities. She belongs
10 the thoroughly dramatic school OF
the. profession, and on Monday night
will appear in a piece written en-
tirely FOR herself entitled "FSdelia; or, The
Fire War" in which she will enact the hero
inc, dance, sing and play the banjo. A gen.
rrfT angina
duced on the stage, with many other scenes OF
a highly sensational character, too numerous
something that startles them, "Little Nell y
will doubtless prove drawing card" for the
management.
The Exposition.
The great Exposition viii close on Friday
night of the present week, and the president
POINT Of attractiveness, shall excel all the
other weeks OF the season. Every effort will
be put forward on their part 70 please, enter
tain. snd at the same time instruct the thou
sand visitors who are certain TO pay the tx
position a visit before IL finally closes. The
Celebrated orchestrOn has now been thor
sic, both by day and by night, and is one OF
she grand features OF the Exposition. a won
dering and interesting crowd OF E!slIoLs are
ever TO be found in the vicinity OF the man.
moth establishments and the music
is listened TO, and the movements
OF the machinery watched with intense in
side are handsomely arranged cases and piles
Of goods OF every description, that are well
worth the attention OF the visitors who move
about from point to point, discovering new
beauties at every turn. The art-galleries are
ever most attractive spots, and while hun
dreds gaze with rapture upon the beautiful
oil paintings placed on view, many more
crowd the photograph galleries, where the
leading artists OF Memphis in this line display
the choicest specimens OF their ART. Inc Inc
a due regard to taste, and hence the visitors
enjoy here the sight OF many rare articles OF
,eTtU and at same time acknowledgements.
Power hall has also attractions for the many,
Tor almost everybody loves 70 look on machi-
nery In motion, and here they can enjoy
themselves 10 their hearts content Watenlng
the curious and intricate machinery OF the
various machines as they are kept in motion
by a powerful steam-engine. To all these
things the directors will prepare a new and
novel programme each night IN order to rem
der the Exposition on the closing week q de-
cided success.
The Circus.
Dan Rice and his circus company have had
a continual fight with the elements during the
past week, but despite the wind, the rain and
the hail, the veteran clown came out ahead,
and attracted capital audiences each day and
night to his mammoth 9adrQue on the bluff.
of course, Dan himself and his wonderful sa-
gaciOus steed Excelsior were the great at
fractions, but still the company, although not
large, numbered some very clever performers
in their peculiar lines Of business. The eQues-
trianlsm, the acrobatic and trapeze perform
ances were all good. The spicy jokes OF Dan
Rice were highly relisbed, and were sure 10
elicit loud applause and roars OF laughter. Al
the close OF the performance last night the
huge tent was folded, and, with the other par.
aphernalia, placed on board deet Of steam
boats which sailed down the river TO Helena
where the circus will exhibit the coming
week
Promenade at the Exposition.
on Tuesday night the great promenade con.
cert of the season viii be given FOR the special
benefit OF the fund 20 aid in paying Tor th'
Orc hestrion. This instrument was bought by
private subscription Of some twenty gen
tlemen, and owing TO the late season, the