Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-02


MsMPnis TnEkrER.-LAst night Little
Nell appeared as gidelia, in the Fire
Wait before crowded and enthusiastic
house. Little Nell appeared to no little
advantage in the roles Of "Fidelia,"
Goddess Of Liberty" Ike Tower"
"Street Singer" Med Rounds, 10
hanna Schmidt" and Miss Markham
During the rendition Of these roles Little
Nell introduced her specialties--singing,
dancing and banjo performances. The
play itself is rather trashy, and it only
serves as an introduction for the little
actress, whose accomplishments and tai
ents are justly appreciated by the public.
The support rendered by the stock
company was tolerable, no member of il
especially attracting attention, although
many Of the roles give such opportuni.
ties to actors. There is piquancy,
freshness and humor about Little Nell
that continues to attract audiences, and
all the boys" fall in love with her, on
account of the effect Of her sparkling
eyes and merry laugh. Tonight she will
appear as "Capitola" in the Hidden
Hand, dramatizstion of Mrs. South
worth's novel of the same name. Some
years ago this play was popular on the
stage, and its reproduction will not be
unattractive.
HEBREW CHILDREN FAIR.-Last night
the Hebrew children's fair for the benefit
Of the Cleveland Orphan Asylum, came
off at the Memphis Club Hall. A very
large attendance was present, and the
fair was as successful as its best friends
could possibly wish. The little folks
conducted the affair in manner which
would have reflected credit upon older
heads. The concert part of the attrac-
ton was finely rendered, and the tab
leaux were most attractively gotten up.
Among the attractions was the appear
ance of the Amateur Dramatic Club in
the play of Ben Bolt. The cast was
very good, and was most ably sustained
BY the following well known citizens:
Mr.. Sol Coleman, Mr.. H. Seessel, Mr..
Gus A. Milius, Mr.. R. E. Blech, Mr..
Boschwitz, Mr.. S. Goldbaum, Mr.. M.
Strauss, Miss Il. Phillips and Miss B.
Silverstone. As Ben Bolt Mr.. Cole
man acquitted himself handsomely; in
deed, he was as perfectly self-possessed,
and in fact as much at home as if he
we're selling Rosa Concha cigars at his
Main street establishment. Should he
retire from the cigar business and 60 on
the stage he would make his mark in
few years. The fair closed last night.
KATIE PUTSAM.-Frank Ruy, advance
agent, is in the city making prepare
tons for the appearance of the Katie
Putnam comedy company at the theater
next week. Katie Putnam was here
about two years ago, and won host of
friends by the naturalness and sprightli-
ness of her acting.
JEFFERSON OPERA House. An in
crease in the houses at this place of
amusement has been Manager Steele's
reward for the great attractions he has
offered. Tonight FIVE new stars in ad-
dition to the already mammoth company
will appear. Among them is the accom-
plished serio-c comic vocalist and light
ming Zouave drillist, Minnie Rainforth;
the great Dutch delineator, Admiral
Yale, and the Misses Lulu Leonard,
Nellie Irene and Master Chas. Gardner.
The dramas produced in this house are |
played in good style, and the entertain
ment in toto is most attractive.