Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-17
AmUsEMENTs.

GRANn OPERA HOUSE, o'hight MIS-
Leo Hudson, an squesirienne and dra
matte actress. aud her renowned steed
q Black Bess," viii appear in Mazepps
At the Opera House. The story OF Ma
nsppA," the unfortunate page who, IN
consequences Of m unlueky amour, was
bound on a wild horse and turned loose
70 become in after days the Hetman Of
the Tartar hordes, is familiar to every
person who has read Byron's meirieal
slanzas, commencing;
.When AFTER dread Pultowa's day,
When fortune lon the Royal owede.
Around slaughtered army ,sy., ., -.
No more 10 conquer or 20 bleed ETC.
The spectacular drama is full Of sem
sational scenes and incidents, which will
be certain to draw good houses during
the week. r rfFgmaLI
AIxER.-The Partisan opera bouiie
company, headed by the sparkling
Aimee. closed their engagement at the
Memphis Theater on Saturday night at
ter having given during the week such
operate gems as La Grande Duchess,
Genevieve de Brabant, Barbe Bleue, La
Belle Helene, La Perichole, aud Orphee
Aux Enter. The troupe was large, each
member being an artist, and the operas
were given in a style never before APP
preached in this city. The attendance
during the week did not equal the mer-
its Of the troupe, and for this many rea'
sons may be advanced. The Lenten
season kept many amusement seekers
away from the musical feasts to indulge
in fasts. Another reason was the adj
vance of the price Of reserved seats
to two dollars, which, we think,
was a mistake on the part OF
the management, the customary
price for unusual attractions being here
tofore one dollar and a half. The
French opera bouffe to be appreciated
must be cultivated, and the opportunities
for so doing in Memphis have been few
and far between. The Italian opera,
and even the musical concerts, are
more fashionable here, although they
are probably less generally understood
by the audience. 1t is to be hoped, how
ever, that the influence Of the French
dramatic art will not be lost on our
theatrical managers, the chief canon Of
that art being to have rather each part
well presented than the principal part
brilliantly taken. The exquisite finish
of the comedie Franchise is a model for
study. II were well if our managers
would devote less effort to obtaining sem
sational stars than to forming COM
panies which could represent any play
well in all its parts. There are signs of
returning healthfulness in the drama,
and perhaps more correct taste will
hereafter be perceptible in this respect.
MEMPHIS THEArER.-Mr. John Thomp-
son will begin an engagement at the
Memphis Theater tomorrow night, APP
pearing in his great specially, "On
Hand; or, True to the Last" supported
by the regular dramatic company. Mr.,
Thompson is chiefly celebrated as a pro-
team character actor and comedian, and is
almost unrivalled. Mr.. Thompson will
be ably supported by the dramatic COM
pany, including Misses Eliza 0'Connor,
Katie Mayhem, Messrs. Book, Rand,
Hainforth, etc.
OLYMPIC VARIETIES. Manager Buch-
anan has the only variety entertainment
in the city, at his Olympic, on Washing.
ton street, near the corner Of Main. A
fine troupe of specially artists appear
each evening. The corps consists of
vocal and instrumental performers,
dancers, minstrels, pantomimists, etc.
Stage Manager White has arranged an
attractive programme for this evenings
entertainment. New stars will be
brought out during the week.