Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS TnEATER. There was quite
a full house at the iheater last night, it
being the opening night OF the Lolita en-
ragement The Little Detective was
the attraction, and in which Lolita APP
peared ia six different characters, intro
ducing new songs. dances, etc. Two
years ago Lolita was the great Theatrical
attraction, but since that time she has
been to Europe, and this season returns
to the stage During her absence Katie
Putnam. Little Neil and others attempt
to fiji the void left by the great little
Californian, but they never reached that
point of popularity. In her peculiar
lines of business Lolita excels all her
imitators. There is grotesqueness,
deviltry and rollicking style in
her acting which never fails to
captivate the public. Many others
sing better, dance better, and do a
few specially acts better, but they fail
to approach Lolita in general mslo dra-
matte business. Last evening she was
ably supported by Mr.. Locke as Lo'
dovic," Mr.. Knowles as Tracy Mr.,
Moreland as Madison" Mr. Nolen as
A." Phobus," Mr.. Lang as Sir Ger
yaise Langton," etc. Mr.. Locke, who
travels with Lolita, is very good gro
tesque comedian, occasionally, however,
OVERRIDING the part little. Tonight
the Little Detective will be the attrac-
ton. Tomorrow evening Zip, or Point
Lynde Light, will be brought out
RESERVED SEATS Several communi-
cations as to reserved seats at matinees
have appeared in the daily journals. We
have been assured by Mr.. Greenlaw that
no cause of complaint will exist here
after. He will take personal supervision
of the matinee ticket selling, and will
see that seats are not sold and re sold
The box effice at the theater and the
office at Cleaves & earns book store
will open at 3 o'clock tomorrow for the
sale of reserved seats for the Lolita mat
inee on Saturday. Those purchasing
seats at either place may rest assured
that they will obtain the seats purchased.
MINsrRELsY. California Min
strels of Birch, Wambold 4 Backus APP
peared at the Greenlaw Opera House be-
fore a large and enthusiastic audience
last night. The programme was excel
lent, and was thoroughly enjoyed. The
end men, Charley Backus and Billy
Birch, are inimitable. The ballad sing
ing of Read and Henry was excel
lent, and the Nilsson sketches by
the great Ricardo were operate gems
of the grotesque style. The comic
portion of the entertainment is greatly
strengthened by Charley Backus Pic
lures of Great Artists" in which he
keeps the audience in a gasping, breath
less condition of merriment as long as
he likes. Their Qusrtette is superb, and
does splendid execution in the choruses
in the first parts. Birch and Backus are
very clever in occupying considerable
amount Of time in quiet, sketching sort
of way, during which they say no end OF
good things, and make the multitude
quite happy for the time. There will
be change of programme tonight.
MASQUERADE BALL-The Confederate
Relief Association bal masque, to take
place on Thursday evening, the 22d
instant, will be largely attended by our
people. The proceeds are to be divided
between the different orphan asylums OF
Memphis, and this fact Of itself is sufi
Gent to cause thousands of people to
purchase ticket. Already costumes
are being prepared by those who expect
to attend. The managers are gentlemen
who July understand the proper man
agement of such balls, and are fully
prepared to meet all the exigencies Of
the occasion. The utmost decorum will
be preserved, and not one of the hgn'
dreds who attend will fail to be inter
ested and delighted.
WHITES OPERA House. - Manager
White has brought out twenty splendid
stars, who appear nightly at his Jefer-
son street Opera House. The pro-
gramme OF entertainment consists Of
vocal and instrumental music, fancy
and clog daneiug, specially acts, COM
edies, etc. Strangers visiting sho city
will find Whites Opera House a pleas
ant place to while away few hours.