Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-10
ADJUSTMENTS. ia


As EMILY Granville, "LaBarbe," "Le
Fleurp and mile snowdrop." Lydia
Thompson displayed that versatility Of
talent with which she is gifted. The
burlesque, Les Brigand followed. It's
one Of those light and pleasing affairs
which gave full scope for burlesque act
ing, vocal aud Tsrpsichorcan feais. As
Maria Grazia," Mr. Eduoin was excel
lent, creating the most uproarioaa APP
plause. This solos, duets and quartettes
by the blondes we're we'll rendered and
repeatedly encored Miss Thompson
was, as usual, the life Of the
troupe aud received large share
of the public appreciation. IT,
the rifle dance" introducing the
manual Of arms and bayonet drill, she
appeared 10 advantage Everybody
present wanted front seat, and every
body was armed with lorgnetie in.
deed, lorgnettes and blondes seem Rsso.
ciated together in intimate relationship,
and il must be admitted that the mum
Der of near sighted people in Memphis
is rapidly increasing. The Barlesque
Queen has a frstclass company OF
artistes, and presents irresistible attrac.
tons. Beckett and Eduoin are strong
cards; indeed. there is not an inferior
performer in the troupe. Tonight Miss
Thomp.on takes benefit, tho play
being Robin Hood, something new in
our city, and we predict there will not be
vacant seat left for the wallhowers.
GRASD OPERA HoUsE.-The Lingards
drew large audience to the Opera
House last night. The comedietta,
Delicate Ground, was well cast, with
Miss Dickie Lingard as Pauline Mr..
Longham as +" sangfroid and Mr..
Owen as "Alphonse." Mr. Lingard ap-
peared in his presentations and sketches.
The entertainment concluded with Los
I.adrones, an operetta combining good
music. The Lingards present genteel
comedy in frstrate style. Their cos.
tunes are not excelled by any company
now travelling through the country. To
night will be presented David Garrick,
Lingard sketches and Los Ladrones-
attractions that will no doubt bring
forth large and fashionable audience.
ROBERT McWADE.-The Memphis IA
yorite, Mr.. Robert McWade, will be the
stellar attraction at the Grand Opera
House next week. producing his own
version Of the beautiful domestic play
entitled Rip Van Wrinkle. Mr.. NcWade
has just closed a very successful engage
ment in Chicago, and the following no
tice Of him we clip from the Tribune Of
that city
The unanimous verdict OF the press,
for the past two years, has been greatly
to the commentator Of McWade's ere
alton, and awarded him a standard OF
merit that left no room for criticism.
Mr. Jefferson aroused public interest in
the start-the novelty Of new piece has
tendency toward general acceptance,
the advantage of being first to create in.
terest and novelty, for Rip Van
Winkle" was feather in Mr.. Jefferson $
cap. After the public had received,
commended and accepted Jefferson
rip Mr.. McWade steps before them,
claiming comparison, Judgment, and de-
liberate criticism from the public. Mod
estly, truthfully, and artistically be in
troduced his idea OF Irying's Catskill
vagabond. The people wondered first
then began to study Mr.. McWade and
his play. The more they saw Of it the
more they desired to, and wherever he
has appeared the close of his engage
ments find him with larger houses than
when he commenced.
OLYMPIC THEATER.-Manager Buch-
anan has fine company at his Wash
ington Street Varieties. The attractions
are Ledbetter, the man fly; Japanese
Tommy, Frank Jones' the comedian;
specially acts, new songs and dances by
the troupe. During the week number
of new stars will appear under the
able direction Of Stage Manager White.
Brooks OPERA HOUSE. This estab-
lishment has changed management, Mrs.
Broom having sold out to Mr.. Evans,
who is now the proprietor. Marsh Adams
remains as stage manager, and new
troupe Of performers has been engaged.
Tonight an attractive programme will
be presented, and the stars will APP
pear in rapid succession during the
week. t.t
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