Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Great Eastern Circus.

The Great Eastern circus and menag-
erie VIII pitch its mammoth tents on the bfuff
to-day, and give four entertainments, the last
being tomorrow night. This circus is one OF
the most interesting that has ever visited
Memphis, and will attract large crowds The
following complimentary notice is from a
Louisville lky) paper, and is, doubtless, de-
served: 1t is the most gigantic affair of the
age, having an immense twelve center-pole
tent, and comprises within its varied depart
ments the dazzling sDlendor of arenic talent,
the instructive wonders OF zoology, the at
tracttve curiosities of the museum; the thou
sands of pleasing attractions of its many de-
partmentS Will greatly amuse, instruct and
benefit the public taste for moral show, and
viii at once display the wonderful accom-
pllshments OF genius and art. The Great
Eastern Is one OF the modern show triumphs
in which the splendor of Rome IN her golden
age when the imperial Cesar Augustus held
sway in that magnificent empire, is entirely
ecIipsed. The tact, genius, and successful
management in the compilation of this levia-
than, stamps the origtnators of the Great
Eastern as the monarchs of American show
men, II, Indeed, they may not dispute the
palm with the world. A larger list of artists
was never before exhibited;s 8 better selec-
tion of animals aud curiosities cannot be
found on the globe"
Memphis Theater.
A dramatiZation of Dickene's inter-
eSting novel of Olieer T10fst was produced at
the Memphis theater last night, on the occa-
sion of the first appearance of Miss Marian
Mordaunt, who commenced q brief engage
ment. The audience was an excellent one,
and almost without exception the most en-
thuSiastic assemblage that has patronized the
here almost unheralded and unknown to the
patrons OF the drama in Memphis, but before
the curtain fell on the second act 1 the play
she gave abundant evidence that she was pos
sesSed of histrionic talents of the very high
est order. The scene, at the close of the act,
was worked up in the most thrilling manner
by Miss Mordaunt as Nancy Sykes" Mr.
Lang ss "Fagin." and Mr.. Moreland
as "Bill sykes" 1t was full of
yet unfortunate girl rushed forward to the
defense of the little orphan, "Uliver Twist"
Miss Ada Gilman), and In accents ringing,
clear and determined, declared that, at. the
peril of her own life, she would rescue him,
a spontaneous cheer burst from every part OF
the house, and, amid the widest enthusiasm
the curtain had to be raised couple of times,
and then the talented drtiste, who, In single
act flor she did not appear till the second),
had established herself as a decided favorite,
had to come to the front to receive the con-
gratulations OF her audience, and was again
greeted with round of cheering. In all the
other acts the plaudits were loud and frequent,
and the death-Sce0e was terrible in
its reality. Miss Mordaunt has a splendid
stage presence, and is possessed OF beautifully
modulated voice, which she uses with rare
skill and discretion. Miss Ada Gilman, who
is q most promising Soubretfe, enacted the
character of "Oliver Twist" in manner that
was true to life. Her enunciation was clear
and distinct, and she came in for very fair
share of applause during the evening. Mr.. ].
A. Lang was an admirable Fagin," IL such
term can be applied TO so repulsive char
acter. His I" makeup" was truly character.
istic, and he had evidently given the
part the most careful study. Mr.. Ev-
erett was capital as the "Artful Dodger,"
and in his movements showed that
he had studied London low life TO advantage.
Mr.. Moreland was cold and merciless as "Rill
sykes, but manyofthe minor characters were
not at all played up to the mark, the services
of the prompter being frequently called into
requisitiOn. Tonight Oliver ISOist viii be re-
peated, and to a crowded house.
Casino Masquerade Ball.
The Casino club gave a grand masquerade
ball last night at Cochran hall, which was at
tended by a select crowd, who enjoyed them
selves to the fullest extent. A large number
Of the maskers were richly dressed, while the
comic characters of life were fully represent
ed. The music was splendid, and MOTH
ing was omitted that could in
anyway enhance the pleasure of
those present. Dancing was Kept up until
the 1--WE sma' hours" and all went home sur
Ieited with the pleasure and good things pro-
vided by the German Casino club of Mem
phis. May they always prosper, is the wish Of
those who were present and ourselves.