Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

created n most favorable Impression OF
the audience by her almost iaultlesl
rendition Of the character. Those who
have Soeu Rslori In the role admit tina
Mrs. Bowers is her equal in power anC
dramatic talent. The play was vel
presented and the support very good
Mr.. McCollum as Essex" and Mis-
O'Connor as Lady Sarah Howard
especially distinguished themselves il
their respective roles. The audience
quite large and fashionable one, testi
fed their appreciation by repeated
rounds Of applause. This evening Lady
Audley's SECRET will be presented. Mrs
Bowers as Lady Audley" and sup
ported by the full strength Of the com.
pany. Tomorrow that charming Shall
spearean comedy, entitled Much Ado
About Nothing will be put on the stage
Mrs. Bowers taking the role of Beat
rice.
GRAND 0PERA HOUSE. The panto-
mimic business so cleverly presented by
the Martinetii-Ravel troupe continues to
attract large audiences to the Opera
House. Last night Dechalmue, a pleas
ing pantomime, was we'll presented. The
Oriental ballet, La Charmeuse or the
Serpent Dance, was given in most
attractive manner by the Van Hamme
ballet troupe, introducing the Sultana,
Byaders, slaves aud attendants. A
frenchy pantomime, the Mystic Gift,
closed the entertainment. 1t was full
Of fun aud mechanical tricks; the start
ling Illusion of shooting the Harle-
quin to atoms aud restoring him to
life being a most mysterious perform
ancc, suggestive of spiritual manifesto
tons most incomprehensible. Tonight
the sane programme will be presented.
The ballet dancing by Hes Billion,
Desiree, Marzetti, Therese, Julia,
Johanna and Josephine is superior to
anything Of the kind ever produced be-
fore Memphis audience. The troupe
has in preparation the celebrated attrac-
ton known as lie Roi Carrotte, which
will be produced as soon as possible
There will be change of programme to-
morrow evening.
RUBINsTEIg. = Next Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, at the Memphis
Theater, our music-loving people will
have the opportunity of hearing the
great pianist, Anton Rubinstein; the
violin virtuoso, Henry Wieniawski; the
charming soprano, Mile Louise Lieb-
hart; and the favorite contralto Mile
Louise 0rmeni. The sale of reserved
seats commenced to-day at Benson's
music store. In order to prevent spec
ulating no one person can secure
greater number than ten seats:
The SHORT BEEEFIT.-That very pop
ular citizen, Manager Short, of the Mem
phis Theater, viii take complimentary
benefit next Monday evening upon
which occasion the Woman in White
will be the dramatic attraction. 1t is
safe to predict that not seat will be
vacant next Monday evening, and Short
will have reason to long remember his
Woman in White benefit
OLYMPIC VARIETIES Manager Blu
chanan, of the Washington street
Olympic, offers great attractions to the
public this week. A number of new stars
appear this week in attractive special
ties. The programme for this evening
contains new songs, dances, character
changes, and negro comicalities. Ere
long the Aline La Favre Can-Can and
ballet troupe will appear at the Olympic.
GERMAN CASINO BALL.-At Cochran
Hall tonight the annual masquerade
ball .of the German Casino will come off,
1t will be largely attended by our best
people.
BARBERs' UNION. The relief and aid
under the above name will
give, as we are informed, their first an
nual ball at the Cochran Hall next Mon
day, the 10th inst The best music has
been obtained. As our tonsorial artists
are always up to the times, we are con-
ident that this will be a most enjoyable
affair, and hope the friends and GUS
.omers of the artists viii rally around
hem on this occasion. Tickets only
me dollar. 1876