Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-03
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tional and thrilling drama, was produce'
at the thea.er last night before an appre
ciative audience. The play is dramatiza
ton OF Charles Reade's interesting novel
and it has been carefully prepared for thu
stage. Mr.. Charles Pope appeared a
Robert Peniold," James Seaton," ant
"Rev. Mr.. Hazel" In each charactel
he appeared to advantage. The cas-
was very good-Mr. Shells as " Genera
Rolleston,' Mr.. Book as Joe Willie, y
Mr.. Rainforth as "Captain Hadson,
Messrs. Hurley and Weston as John
and Arthur Wardlaw," Miss 0'Conner as
Helen Rolleston," Miss Katie Mayhem
as Nancy Rouse etc. The scenes
are very interesting, presenting sketches
Of life on seq and shore in graphic
manner. Foul Play will be presented
tonight and at the matinee tomorrow.
LYDIA THOMPSON IN CHICAGO. There
have been enough people in the city TO
iill the Academy Of Music every night
for a fortnight TO welcome back Miss
LYDIA Thompson, who came galaxied by
new stars. The Thompson troupe at
each return has new repertoire of songs
and quips, and enough new faces and
new stage antics to make what they do
interesting. II has been so for the two
weeks Of their engagement. The West
Side theaters bid fair to become the
chosen home of the burlesque and the
ballet. And the burlesque and baiiei in
Chicago may safely be counted on as
good for good audience for about three
hundred days in the year. When the
Legitimate at other theaters has
drawn such meager audiences that il
has been scarcely worth the treasurer's
while to count his tickets, audiences
have appeared in excellent humor at the
Academy or the Globe, and welcomed with
rapturous applause all they could see,
from the assistant who besprinkled the
rosin or the clogdancer to the band
leader, and the scrawniest anatomy of the
blonde troupe. That the curtain has
risen, night after night, to a $500 or
$1,000 house renders comment upon the
relative popularity of the Legitimate
and "illegitimate" unnecessary. Nothing
the Thompson troupe presents is in
itself remarkable for plot or situation,
or, indeed, any dramatic excellence, but
it has all been bright, melodious and
full of hop, skip and jump Lydia
Thompson has not lost any of her
sprightliness, but her singing betrayed
evidences of weakness and wear. The
conspicuous personages of the troupe
have been Beckett, assuming the pecu-
larly feminine graces that have distin-
guished him in previous burlesques;
Miss Amy Sheridan, who appears to
have been selected on account Of her
physical proportions solely, and Miss
Weathersby, well known from her connec-
ton with the former troupe. Blue Beard,
Robin Hood, Lurline-all that the troupe
have presented--has been about of
ce"-overhowing with popular melo-
dies, nearly all in the waltz measure, and
nearly all accompanied by walk'arounds
or vigorous stage action Of some sort.
The dresses have been, as usual, scanty
and beautiful the women prepossessing,
but not specially gifted, and the singing
Of the kind that sets the gallery to beat
ing time with its feet. Miss Dubois was
noteworthy in the company she was in,
however she may be out oft, for fresh
ness and melody of voice, and had the
best of the singing. The blonde business
of the fortnight may therefore be
summed up as other blonde business be-
fore it: it has been snowy and pleasant
advertisement, without much meaning
and not, we believe, as we believe Of all
the drearisoms blonde business, without
some vulgarity and offensive suggestive
ness Chicago Times.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-Little Bare
foot was presented last evening at the
Opera House in manner most pleas
ing to the audience. 1t is needless to
praise Miss Maggie Mitchelrs persona
ton of the character; it was perfect
and natural piece Of acting, devoid Of
affectation. In Little Barefoot" Miss
Mitchell is lost from sight, and you see
the little orphan girl struggling through
poverty and against difficulties; you
hear her simple story, her trust in
heaven, and you witness her watchful
care over her supplemented brother.
Her love for William Peace" finds ut
terance in impassioned language; it re-
minds you Of the carolling Of bird set
free from bondage. Little Barefoot adj
mirably suits Miss Mitchell's style Of
acting; her vivacity and versatility
find full scope for display. AS Farmer
Peace Mr.. Shewell displayed talent of
high order. He is an actor Of rare
merit and has almost divided the hon
ors with the star" This evening that
beautiful play entitled the Pearl Of Sa-
voy will be produced, with Miss Mitchell
in the leading role. This being her ben
eft night, we look for full and fashion
able house. The fair and talented ben
eGciary undoubtedly deserves such a
compliment. The matinee tomorrow
at which Fanchon will be presented, viii
be most attractive.
OLYMPIC THEATER.-Manager Bueh-
anan has a fine company at his Wash
ington Street Varieties. The attractions
are Ledbetter, the man fyi Japanese
Tommy, Frank Jones, the comedian;
speciality acts, new songs and dances by
the troupe. During the week number
Of new "stars" viii appear under the
able direction Of Stage Manages White.
BRooM's OPERA HoUsE.--This estab-
lishment has changed management, Mrs.
Broom having sold out to Mr.. Evans,
whois now the proprietor. Marsh Adams