Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-31
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Cricket, was pleasingly and attractiveiy
presented at the theater lastg evening,
with Miss Alice Kingsbury in the title
role. As the merry little Cricket "
Miss Kingsbury was attractive and cap
tivating. Fanchon is domestic drama
well written, but undoubtedly written in
a style rather grotesque. To put elo-
ouent expression of sentiment, worthy
of a place in Shakspeare's or Bulwer's
works, in the mouth of the ignorant
little waif "Fanchon, is an absurdity
which, however attractive to an audi
ence, yet is quite amusing to the watch
ful critic. We believe Fanchon is a
translation OF a German play OF the
same name, and first made its appear
anee in the English version at New Or
leans. The drama is full of good things
in the way of dialogues, scenes and stu
atoms. The first act introduces the
famous Shadow Dance" the second
the "St. Apdoche Festival, the third
the witch of Cosse,' and the fourth
the "Will-o -the-wisp." Miss Kings
bury will appear at the matinee to-day
and bid us farewell as the Cricket.
PHrLo THEsPIAxs. Tonight this anna
teur organization, assisted by Misses
MAY Roberts, Ada Gilman and Agnes
Proctor, of the Memphis stock company,
will appear at the Theater' in the do
mestic drama entitled Golden Farmer
and in the laughsble farce entitled Turn
Him Out. Messrs. Carroll, Fletcher,
Cameron, Pye, Bradford, Hutton, Ste
vens, Emerson and BUTLER will appear
in the FIRST piece, and Messrs. Adams,
Cameron, Hutton, Fletcher and Rich
mond in the latter. The price of admis'
sion has been reduced for this Saturday
night performance. Dress-circle and
parquettq, so cents; family-circle, 20
cents.
MARIAN MoRDAUYT. This clever
actress will commence an engagement
at the Memphis Tbeater next Monday
evening. The play selected for the &C.
casion is Oliver Twist. a dramatization
of Dickens famous novel. Oliver Twist
is said to be melodrams of considera-
BILE merit and attractiveness. In the
leading role Miss Mordaunt is said to be
very effective and brilliant. The sensa-
tional play, Darling, is in active prepa-
ration, and will be produced during the
week.
WAGNER MISsTRELs.-C Cal Waguers
Minstrels made their second appearance
last night before very large audience,
whose delight with the entertainment
was shown in almost constant applause.
It was throughout splendid perform
ance, in which all did TOO we'll to render
partieularizing necessary. To-day at 2
o'clock grand matinee will be given,
which will, of course, bring out another
immense audience. The Cal Wagner
season will close tonight.
Rocco HALL.-A festival for the ben
eft Of the Y. NJ. c. A. is progressing
daily and nightly at Rocco Hall, corner
of Second and Madison. The tables
are laden with every delicacy that one
could desire, and are waited upon by
the most attentive ladies. The hall is
open early at morn and continues until
late at night. At midday a rich lunch
is prepared, and guests are served in
most satisfactory manner The lauda-
BILE objects of this festival appeal to the
aid of our citizens, whom we trust will
not be slow in contributing to its sup
port, as the proceeds will be given to
the Young Mems Christian Association
of this city. The festival will be con-
tinued during next week.
GREAT EASTERN MESAoERIE, MUSEUM
AND CIRcUs.-It is needless to call the
attention of the public to the immensely !
Of this largest Of modern entertainments,
as its unparalleled popularity recon-
meBds it eHectually to those who patron
ize such institutions, Suffice it to say |
that its animal collection is Feplete with |
choice specimens that its extensive
aviary is the largest in the world, en-
bracing over three hundred specimens
of living birds, and its circus is not APP |
preached. The circus will appear on the
bluffs on Tuesday next.
WHlrE's OPERA HOUSE. - Manager
White has brought out twenty splendid |
stars, VINO appear nightly at his Jefer-
son street Opera House. The pro,
grsmme OF entertainment consists Of
vocal and instrumental music, fancy
and clog dancing, specially acts, COM
edies, etc. Strangers visiting the city
vil find Whites Opera House a pleas
ant place to while away few hours.