Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

Ole BULL.--A large and highly fash
ionable audience attended the Ole Bull
Concert at the Assembly Hall last even
ing. The great violinist is sixty-five
years of age. He is tall aud erect, his
white hair giving him commanding
appearance, and reminding you some
what of the portraits Of Washington.
His violin playing was wonderful, the
very soul of music, that held the audi
ence entranced and spell-bound. Per-
haps few enjoy in a high degree all of a
difficult piece Of music, as few enjoy
every part Of even the best plays; but
few could fail to enjoy some parts of
each piece. His skill in the use Of har-
monies was wonderful. Ole Bull plays
as if his whole soul was thrown into mu-
sic. His style is that Of Paganini, and
is in marked contrast with that of Vieux-
temps, which is cold and classical. AT
ter having given bravura from Romeo
and Juliet aud the di tanti palpiti OF
Paganini; in response to tumultuous
applause the old maestro played, as
none Others can play, Home, Sweet
Home, Lilly Dale, with variations,
and the Carnival of Venice,
Sig Ferranti, who appeared here with
the Moulton troupe, is a buifo of the
true stamp, of the Italian type, impetu-
Gus, dashing and almost irresistible.
His "Postilione and Feminine, Fem
mine" were excellently well rendered.
Mr. Joseph Hart Denck is justly celebra-
ted as pianist; his performance on one
of Knabe's grand pianos was perfect in
execution. OF Miss Ridgway it may be
said that she possesses rare musical tai
ent. She has sweet face, petite and
graceful figure, together with a fresh
sympathetic voice, which won her hearers
at once. She has been pupil of Signor
Alhites for over two years, and her
vocal training reflects the highest credit
on this already popular teacher. Miss
tRidgway's manner is simple and uneon-
strained, her acting is natural, and her
singing displays great hexibility of voice
and a clear utterance. There will be a
matinee to-day and closing concert
tonight, both of which will attract
large audiences to the Assembly Hall.
MEMPHIS THEATEB.-James Robin
sons circus drew large audience to the
tbeater last night. Mr.. Robinson has
fine troupe of performers, and presents
nightly varied and interesting series
of amusements, There will be a circus
matinee to-day, and tonight Mr.. Robin
son will close his engagement.
Mrs. Bowers This celebrated TRACE
dienne will commence an engagement
next Monday evening at the theater.
Mrs. Bowers will be supported by Mr..
McCollum and the. st. Louis stock COM
pany. The popular drama, Lady Aud
leys Secret, will be presented on the
opening night, and will be followed
during the week by other dramas in
which Mrs. Bowers has acquired fame as
an actress.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-"War Clouds,
Mr.. Bishop in the leading role, continues
to be the attration at the Grand Opera
House. 1t will again be presented at
the matinee to-day and at the last per-
Torrance tonight.
OwENs.-Next monday evening the
great comedian John E, Owens will APP
peer as "Solon Shingle' and Major de
Boots" which will be followed during
the week by other presentations of char
acters, which are justly pronounced by
critics to be unequaled on the stage.
OLYMPIC THEATER.-The Washington
Street Olympic has been a success under
the able management of Mr.. Buchanan,
who spares no expense in securing star
performers. Tonight and during the
present week, a number Of new stars
will appear in new songs and dances.
Manager Buchanan. The Olympic IS
the only variety show open in the city at
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