Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-31
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MEMPHIS THEATER very large au-
dience appeared at the theater last nigh
and witnessed Mr.. Davenport in his fine
role, "Othello, the Moor of Venice"
The play was finely presented on the
stage, the scenery and appointments
being most appropriate. As the Moor,
Mr.. Davenport was very effective. he
played the part with critical care and
proper idea as to. dramatic art. 1t he's
been some time since 0thello has been
placed on the Memphis stage, and it
pleased old plsy.goers to see it once
again. AS a tragedy it stands among
the very best written by Shakespeare,
and is deservedly popular when
ever presented. A very curious
contradiction appears in the text. and
this contradiction has been a source of
great annoyance to the Shaksperean
critics. In act Ill, scene ~, "Othello"
finds out that "Desdemona has lost
the handkerchief, and he says, That
handkerchief did an Egyptian to my
mother give" etc. and in act v scene
ii, he says, 81 saw it in his hand; it
was a handkerchief, an antique token
my father gave my mother" Evidently
"Othello" tells two different tales about
the matter. Last night Mr.. Davenport
was very well supported by the com
pany. The role of "Isgo,' which COM
mands as great dramatic ability in its
rendition as does that of "Othello, was
presented by Mr.. Thorne. OF course to
those who have seen the best stars play
the role the presentation of the
part by Mr.. Thorne was not sat
isfactory, but Mr.. Davenport is the
attraction at the theater at present, and
if he is well supported that should be
sufficient for both audience and critics.
As Desdemona Miss Laura Don was
very good, and as Emilia Mrs. Car
hart was excellent. At the matinee to-
day Hamlet will be presented, with the
same cast as on last Tuesday night, and
to night John Banim's play Of Damon
and Pythias viii he the attraction, and
in that Mr.. Davenport will bid adiOu to
the Memphis public for the season. The
play will be followed by farce known
as Nan. the Goodfor Nothing, and in
which Messrs. Wallace, Knowles, Stuart,
Howard and Miss Ada Gilman will ap
pear.
MATlEEE DAssASTE -Prof. Mueller's
grand matinee dansante and reception
of his former pupils aud friends will
take place on Monday next, November
I'd, at o'clock pm, instead of to day.
His Academy, Memphis Club Hal"
has just been newly painted and beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. The
dancing school viii open as follows.
Waiting and dancing class for gentle
men Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
evenings, and for ladies, misses and
masters, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sat.
drday afternoons from 3 to 5 o'clock
There will be private class for ladies
each Wednesday afternoon and satpr-
day morning. Every Thursday syenirg |
there will be select assembly and the
German for ladies' and gentlemen, and
each Saturday afternoon their will be a
grand matinee danssnte and the Ger
man. See the Professors circulars for
further particulars.
JEFFERSON OPERA HoUsE.-Manager
Steele has engaged the services Of a
large and talented troupe Of variety
sriistes to appear Of bis Jefferson Opera
House during the week. New stars will
appear nightly, and new attractions will
be presented. The best vocslism, dane
ing, specially business and Ethiopian
comicalties are introduced each night
for the entertainment Of the public. Do
not forget to attend tonight, as q rich,
rare and racy bill will be presented.