Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

/ MkNrais TIhArEn -During the past
week Mr. Chatlel Pope, assisted by the
members of the 81. Louis dramatic com
pany, has been catering to the public
taste. successfully, presenting such
dramas as the Streets Of New York,
Under the Gas Light and Foul Play.
The series Of dramas presented were OF
the sensational, American school, aud
we're brought out with new scenery, sur
roundings and effects. Mr. Pope sue
coed in satisfying public taste with these
entertainments. aud drew good houses.
Tonight the burlesque viii hold the
stage Of the theater.; Lydia Thompson
and her troupe Of blondes appearing in
the extravaga MA entitled Barrie Bleue,
to be followed during the week by kenil-
worth, Lurline, Les Brigands, A Day in
Paris, Robin Hood, etc Miss rhomp-
SON has ne troupe Of performers, con
sistiug Of charming young ladies. whose
terpsickorean and vocal feats are une-
qualled on the burlesque stage. IL Is
shape and talent combined with the gro
tesque and picturesque. Our theater-
goers may promise themselves q most
amusing, interesting aud attractive series
Of entertainments.
grand OPERA HoUsE.-The managers
OF the Grand Opera House have been
presenting the legitimate drama during
the past week. Miss Maggie Mitchell,
supported by that aOle actor Mr.. L.
R. shewe!l, appeared in Fanchon the
Cricket, Little Barefoot aud the Pearl
Of Savoy. On Friday, Miss Mitchells
benefit night, and at the matinee on last
Saturday, the Opera House was crowded
to excess by fashionable audience, so
crowded, indeed, thst standing-room was
at a premium. Miss Mitchelfs persona
tons of the different roles were charm
ing in the extreme. She displayed her
usual ability and versatility, and was so
successful in pleasing audiences that she
invariably had TO appear before the cur
tain in response to deafening applause
at the close of each act. AS Fanchon
she is inimitable, as Little Barefoot fas-
aud attractive. and as the Pearl
Of Savoy superb. We congratulate the
of the Opera House on the
legitimate treats presented during the
week as we'll as upon the manner IN
which the plays were placed on the
stage-the scenery and effects being
most appropriate, and the support rem
dered by the stock company excellent.
Tonight Lingard, Alice Cunning and
their new comedy company will COM
mence an engagement, presenting for
the first time in Memphis comedy en-
titled A Life's Dream, to be followed by
Mr.. Lingards wonderful representations
and sketches.
BUTCHERS BALL.-This evening the
of the Butchers Union will
give their fourth annual ball at Cochran
Hall. The balls given heretofore by the
association have been pleasant in the
extreme, and the celebration tonight
will be no exception to the general
rule.
OLYMPIC THEATER--Manager Buch-
anan has fine company at his Wash !
ngton Street Varieties. The attractions {
are Ledbetter, the man fly; Japanese
Tommy, Frank Jones, the comedian;
speciality 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.
BRooM's 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 a new 7
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.