Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-12-02
ANUS EMERTS.


Last night Little Nell resppeared in
| the title rOje Of FjdeiiG, The Fire IVGii,
at the TheateT, to fair house, composed
of our best people. She sustained the
several characters Of 'Fidelia," "Ike
Tower" "Sireet Singer" edward
Round, " Johanna Schmit' and miss
Markham" remarkably well, and in the
rendition of each displayed some dis
| tinct feature to interest and amuse the
audience. Her singing, banjo solos and
dancing are Of the most interesting ma
ture. Little Nell possesses the mack
Of accommodating her talent most
readily to the requirements Of any par
ticulaT mood demanded by the time and
circumstances OF the play. She affords
a pleasant entertainment, and TO all who
attend, we feel justified in saying, will be
presented much that is really attractive.
To. night she appears in the well-knowu
play Of The Hidden Hand, and will
doubtless draw large house.
Hebrew Orphan Fair.
The Hebrew orphan fair, st the Mem
phis club hall, corner of Second and
Union streets, was largely attended last
night, the principal attraction being the
rendition of the beautiful play Ben Bot,
bv the Memphis dramatic club. The
cast Of the play was a follows: "Ben
Bolt" Mr.. Sol. Coleman; "Reuben
Rags Mr.. II. Seesel; "Ivan IrOnlink,
Mr.. Gus A Milius; "ChTislian Com
fort,U MIR. r. (. Blech; "Sparbolt,"
: Colin" Mr.. 5. GOldbsum;
''Will Watch, " Mr.. M.Strauss; "Alice,"
Miss H. Phillips; "MaTy Moonlight
Miss b. Silverstone. The play was re-
markably well rendered for amateurs,
and was not only pleasant entertain
ment, but deeply interested the feelings
and engaged the attention OF every per-
son present. Mr.. Sol. Coleman, as ''Ben
Bolt acquitted himself handsomely,
his gestures, looks and attire We're
in keeping with the cheIac-
ter he persOuated. On the whole,
his acting was very good, and
he fully deserves whatever praise OF
puff bestowed Mr.. Gus Milius as
"Ivan Ironlink, - acted more like pro-
fessional than an amateur. Mr.. Seessel
rendered the rOic Of Reuben Rags
with a degree of excellence that could
hardly be expected from any but an old
stager thoroughly skilled and trained in
the art of the profession. Miss Phillips,
as "Alice, was the very picture Of mod
est lOveliness and winsome grace. Miss
B. Silyerstone, in the character of
" Mary Moonlight shed a silyery
charm upon the play, a pleasant feature
being her sweet singing, which was most
approximately received. She was en-
cOred several times, and merits the
praise so generously bestowed. The en-
tertainment far exceeded the eXpecta-
tons of the most sanguine, and was
very much enjoyed by all. We are glad
to know the fair and its dramatic feature
proved so attractive, interesting and de-
lightful. The handsome cake for tie
most popular young lady was awarded
to Miss Josie LeubTie, she having re-
ceived eleven hundred and five votes,
the highest number cast. The cake re-
allied two hundred and twenty-five dol |
lars IN money.
~. Patrick's Parish Fair.
There was another grand attendance
at the fair in assembly hall last night, !
aud the occasion, like those of the pre- |
vious evenings, was one Of mirth, pleas |
ure and general enjoyment. Dancing, !
music, feasting, and other amusements /
were INDUCED il quite literally by those
present, and we dare say no one failed |
to be interested. A noticeable feature /
last night was the large number of /
messages issued from the telegra Oh Of 1
ice by the graceful operator in charge, |
Miss TiIlie Smith. Her numerous corps /
Of little satellites were kept con- /
stantly busy delivering those mystic /
Gus dispatches. The voting for the va
rious articles of value to be awarded the |
society receiving the highest number Of
votes, was quite exciting, and the spir-
tied contest between the friends of the |
different organizations, engenGered sew
eral nights ago, was continued until the /
close Of the polls. The voting on the /
gavel and dTesing-gOwn was carried on /
with marked interest. At last accounts /
the result Of the voting was: For the
society, 80; knights Of Innis-
fail, 50, and +. Nj. T. A. s., 50. We are
re requested 70 Snnounce that the polls /
will close this evening at eleven o'clock |
As the fair will definitely !
close this evening, it is unnecessary to |
say that all Memphis and his wife will |
be there. The ladies will close their /
lists on the different articles, and as
many of them will be ratified at
a sacrifice, a rare chance is Of /
Tered. Everybody is invited to 10
resent, aAd We expect TO see the Ia
aSAn croWuAd with the young and the
neausiul. Re worthy objects Of this
isiI uS-,.iVe aNenerOus response from
the puolic, and " hope to see a liberal
support accorded Ne enfernTiss ere ifs
doors ara plncad fD-1T t - "