Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS lhEArkk. - lherc was
large aud fashionable audience at the
theatcr last night. The attraction WAS
Notre Dame, in which Mr. T. @. King
appeared as "Quasimodo. the Bell
Ringer The play was not put on the
stage in an effective manner, which de-
tracted no little from its attractiveness.
MIR. King gave most dramatic repre-
sentaiion of the leading role, and
won golden opinions from the audience
He was repeatedly applanded, and had
to appear before the curtain several
times. The Bell-Ringer Of Notre Dame
viii be again presented at the matinee
to-day, and Mr.. King-wilI close bis en-
gagement to night He came here I'M
heralded and almost unknown, yet rose
rapidly into public favor, and should he
visit Memphis again next season he will
be greeted by large and appreciative
audiences.
CANTATA-Next Monday evening the
Memberships will give grand concert
at the theater. The cantata May Queen,
was composed by Sir VIM. Bennett, and
arranged for full chorus and orchestra
accompaniment, with words, by Chorley.
The characters are MAY Queen
(soprano), "Queen" (contralto), Low.
err" (tenor), and captain of the For.
esters as Robin Hood, (bass,) The
argument is, in brief, as follows; The
May Queen is beloved by the " Lover"
who on May day seeks to force acknowl-
edgment of the return of his love, but
she, on mischief bent, and determined to
test the strength of his passion for her,
puts him off, and banters him so
that upon the appearance of Rob
in Hood she coquettes with him,
until at last the renowned hunt
er wooes for a kiss. This the
Lover" could not stand and, growing
angry, he strikes Robin" who is about
to avenge the insult, when the Queer"
makes her appearance upon the scene,
and demands an explanation of the
rude scene, when the chorus tells of the
Lover" striking " Robin Hood. " Her
majesty grows angry at such exhibitions
on May. day, and is about to order the
" Lover" to be punished, when the May
O ueen confesses her love for him, that
her banter and test Of his affection was
the cause Of the quarrel, and urges that
il any punishment be administered it be
visited upon her. But the Queen" re-
Tents, and turning, upbraids Robin
Hood with forgetfulness Of wife, and
orders him home; and then commands
the MAY Qneen" to marry her Lover
on the morrow, and not trihe with him
any more. whereupon the chorus sing;
God save the Queen.
So gaily ends the troubled scene'
BAL MAsoUE. Next Wednesday even
ing is the time designated for the grand
promenade and masquerade ball, to be
given at the Exposition building, by the
Confederate Relic. Society. As the
time for this entertainment approaches
much interest as to its success is being
aroused in our community, for the char
liable object of the ball makes every
one anxious to see very large attend
ance. AS previously stated, the pro-
ceeds will be given to the different or
phan asylums of the city, and, as funds
are very much needed by all of these
institutions there is additional reason
to have this entertainment well patro-
nized. The committee guarantee per
feet order, and will give critical atten-
ton to the pleasant management of the
occasion. No indecorous conduct will
be permitted, and any one at all riotous
will be promptly removed from the
building.
WHiTR's OPERA HOUSE. = Manager
White has brought ont twenty splendid
stars, who appear nightly at his Jefier-
aon street Opera House. The pro-
gramme OF entertainment consists of
vocal aud instrumental music, fancy
and clog dancing, specially acts, COM
edies, etc. Strangers visiting the city
will End Whites Opera House & pleas
ant place to while away few hours.