Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.- Bulwers great
play, Richelieu, was most effectively pre-
scented on the boards Of the Memphis
Theater last night. 1t is probably the
most elegantly and classically written
play since the days of Shakespeare, but
the hand of Bulwer adorned everything
it touched either in poetry or prose.
Last aveajag Mr., King appeared as the
great Cardinal before not large, but
certainly G critical and enthusiastic,
audience. 1t is usual with critics to give
prominence to the scene wherein Rich
ellen draws the "circle of the church"
around Julia de Mortimer" but this is
not the striking or great scene of the
drama. The scenes with Joseph; !"
that with "De Mauprat in the first
act, when he wins the bold soldier
to his standard; and again, when De
Mauprat" enters for the purpose of
staying Richelieu," but is overcome by
the greatness of the Cardinal; and still
again in the last scene, where the King
is won over to the dying Minister OF
France, who at once RECEIVERS and drives
his enemies into exile, are the great
scenes in the play. Mr.. King displayed
wonderful dramatic power, and was
called before the curtain several times
to receive the plaudits of the audience.
The support was tolerably good, and
especially good in the following roles:
the "De Mauprat' of Mr.. Evans, the
" Joseph" of Mr.. Lang, the Baradas"
of Mr.. Moreland, and the julia of
Mrs. Hamilton. 1t is needless to
inform the public that the best
of stock actors lose their luster
when brought into comparison with
leading star, such as Mr.. King, whose
entire performance was full of vital
ity-more properly electricity-for it
awakened the audience into the fullest
and closest sympathy with the whole
movement of the drama. To night
Richelieu will be repeated, and we
trust before a crowded and fashionable
house.
MASQUERADE BALL.-To-morrow night
the bal masque given by the Confede.
rate Relief Association for the benefit OF
the orphans will come off at the EXPOSE
ton building. The affair will be one of
the most pleasant as we'll as magnificent
entertainments our city has ever en-
ioyed, and it is predicted that over live
thousand persons will attend. The best
of order will be preserved, and no viola
ton of any rule necessary for the proper
management Of the occasion will be per
mitted. The committees make an ear
nest appeal to the public in behalf of
this entertainment. Every citizen,
whether attending or not should pur-
chase a ticket and aid to that extent the
orphans, for whose benefit this ball will
be given.
LIFERARY.-At the Greenlaw Opera
House this evening an intellectual enter
tainment is to be given for the benefit
of st. Mary's Catholic Church. Read
ings, recitations and other intellectual
moroeaux will comprise the ! rogramme.
The object is a worthy one, and should
draw crowd.
WHITE's OPERA HoUaE. - Manager
White has brought out twenty splendid
stars, who appear nightly at his Jetier-
son street Opera House. The pro-
gramme Of entertainment consists OF
vocal and instrumental music, fancy
aud clog dancing, specially acts, com
edies, etc. Strangers visiting the city
will find Whites Opera House pleas
ant place to while away few hours.