Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-11-24
ANUS EMENTS.


HumDfy Dumpty's Debut.
| Last night there was big house OF
our best people at the Theater to witness
Mr.. George L. Fox in his great speciality,
'Humpty Dumpty," the rendition OF
which he executes with such interesting
Ease and attractive naturalness. Years
ago he was considered perfect in this
udicrOus and comic character, but, to
Judge by his efforts last night, one would
consider him matchless. He is truly the
mimic prince, and never did a Memphis
audience seem better pleased or more
thoroughly infused with the spirit of en-
ijOyment and mirth than did the delight
ed one Of last night. AS we had stated,
the Htt1pty DtDpty troupe is the larg-
est that ever visited Memphis, and gives
more excellent specialties than are usu-
/ ally attached to this most entertaining
pantOmime. The piece is good frOm be-
I ginning TO end, and nothing short of
| notice much longer than we have space
/ for in this issue would do justice to the
varied merits and improved excellencies
of H'tDlpty DaDlpty as presented last
| night by Mr.. Fox and his accomplished
troupe. The spectators were kept in al
most continuous laughter, for every fea-
ture partOok OF something ludicrous,
wonderful or novel. The play was I'M
exceptionable both in its rendition and
its character. and caunOt fail TO at
tract crowded houses every night.
The performance of Miss Louise b.
shell, the graceful wire UOlGgrte, was one
Of the most Interesting specialties of the
evening. Mr.. Edward Dunbar, in his
comedian and minstrel specialties, was
loudly applauded, and several times re-
called. His character-sOng, The VIIIrge
Blacksmith, was most approximately re-
csived by the delighted audience. Miss
George Dean 6paulding, termed the
musical nleLdTlGe, gave an exhibition Of
her varied talent upon the silver staff
bells and cornet. She performed two
different airs upon the harp,
and at the same time sung a third.
Monsieur DeUerchere, the Swiss warbler,
possesses rare vocal gifts, and delights
all who hear him. The pirOuettes and
sOmersaults from shoulder to shoulder,
by the Orrin Brothers, asto1ished the
people no little. They accomplished
this difficult feat with esse and preei-
zion. Their acTObatic performance is
not excelled by that of any art
ist now on the American stage.
Among the distinguished visitors last
night were Governor John G. Brown,
DR.. William A. Cheatham, DR.. w. P.
Jones, Of Nashville, Colonel John M.
Fleming, superintendent of public in
struction, Ex-Governor Isham g.
Harris, and a number of other promi-
nent citizens and members OF the press. |
Every one was delighted with Htlmptg
DtiBlpty, and the opinion expressed was
that it proved a magnificent sue
cess. During the last year he has
added much that is novel and entertain |
ing to the HuBlpty DuBpty, which is
now replets with the ludicrous, the |
amusing and all that is singularly droll |
and pleasing to the eye Of the spectator. |
Something new has long been wanting
10 Run1ptg D1npty, and this want has
been happily supplied by Mr.. Fox, who,
in the persOnation of the drOu chaTac-
ter, is without a rival. We are glad to
know that the orchestra has been very
much improved by the addition Of sew
eral instruments and musicians. This
feature was generally noticed last night,
and the music elected favorable COM
ment from a number Of gentlemen who
rightly appreciate the art, and with US
are ever pleased 70 hear music well
rendered.
81. Andrews Society Banquet
The st. Andrews society will give its
annual banquet and ball next Monday
evening. The annual entertainments
heretofore held by the st. Andrews were
If the most delightful character, and the
ensuing one will be in keeping with the
high character of the society and its
pleasant members.
FuKbIsh's Dramatic Company.
Our readers will be glad to know that
9urbishis Fifth Avenue Theater COM
lination begin an engagement here
,oon. During their stay here sew
iral novelties will be produced,
ImOng which Augustin Days adapta-
ion of Dumas's Partisan IavOrite, eDti-
led Mons. AlphOnse. This piece is
eFmed 8 companion play to DiUOTce,
n the rendition Of which the Kurdish
rOupe has attained such wide reputa- 7
ion for excellence and dramatic talent |
We are assured thst Mons. AlphOnse
Piu be given on q scale Of elegance in
lressiDg and stage accessories never be-
ore excelled in this city.
knights OF Py1hIas's Parade and BAN.
The Knights Of Pythias will give a I
rand parade through the principal ]
treets OF the city during the afternoon
t December 1lth, and that night a 2
concert and ball at EXPOSE l
ion building. Professor Arnold. with T
full corps Of musicians, twenty-five in
lumber, will conduct the concert in his Z
style. After the concert,
which ends at eleven o'clock, dancing
viii be inRugurated and continued until 4
be participants become wearied of this y
leasant diversion, or are summoned g
way by the hour Of morn. The parade .
amounted knights in the afternoon will D
e one Of the graDdest displays ever made v
y any order 10 this city. Orders have 81
cen forwarded fer silver helmets TO be b
7orn on the occasion, which will prove o.
great interest to members OF the or h
or throughout Tennessee and the sd- "
,ining States. It is intended to make al
ne concert and ball attractive for the c
est people Of Memphis. The music dI
III be worthy OF Prof. Arnold and his D
corps, and cannot fail to de- q
ght the more critical Of our citizens. IA,
are will be taken 70 prevent all i'm by
roper characters entering the building. In
lYitations have been extended to the be
nights Of Brownsville, GAINESVILLE, CO
rsnton, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Pu-
ski, Columbia, Chattanooga, and
Tennessee; Little Rock, Ar an
insas, and other points, TO attend and "
Joy the pleasures Of the evening.