Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

ont OF Nh ByrOs. We say this rather IN com
pliment to him than in detr9ctlOu OF bft
" CUli0ugh, for We believe he possesses NOR
strength and genius than this piece can We
scope TO. However, We are promised DJHotH
" kay to- night, and in It's presentation Ny.
ByrOu will have an opportunity 10 display
what we think he Vossesses-dramauc
ability Of the most pleasing order. he
IS yet young, has voice OF
much strength, "A graceful FORM and WIilL
other qualities necessary for the development
Of dramatic power a. an actor. W under
stand that he has derived large sum from
such plays as Ben " Cuu0ugh, ana thaj ne
meets with a liberal patronage wherever ne
presents them. To Us, the most familiar, II
indeed not the most natural and admirable
character in the play Of Ben II CuGOHghl Is
"Uncle Josh" an old family darkey. This
character, as portrayed last night by MI. a.
Boyd, was one Of great merit Donald " hgg
will draw a fun house to night and at the
matinee tomorrow afternoon.
Foreign Notes.
Anton RubiGsteIn is in Paris to con-
slider the point Of several m 3dihcations IN his
opera NerOn, which he has written 10 the
libretto Of Jules Barber.
Mrs. Rousby inside her fret appear
ance in England since her return from
a. LADY Elizabeth, in 'T5giTt ar and Groom,
for the benefit OF Mr.. Morris Jacobs.
An Eaglish version Of La Rene m
digo, by Johann Strauss, will probably be the
opening piece at the Criterion theater, In
London, this month, and NJ. PitrOn has II IS
said, other French light operas in reserve for
the winter season. La Refine Indigo was pro-
duced at the Paris Renaissance last May.
The death is announced in Edinburg,
from rapid consumption, OF the actress Lady
Don. She was the eldest daughter Of Mr..
John Sanders, of the bdelphl theater, ana
was known to the play-golng public as MISS
Emily Eliza Sanders. he was married IN
1857 to Sir William Henry Don, seventh baro
net, OF NewtOndOn, Berwickshire, formerly an
officer in the army, who atterward became an
md iaI a Hobart
Don leaves one daughter.
The Belfast NelUs Letter, Of Sepiem-
Der 18th, says: Last night Mr. J. L. TOole took
his beuent at the TheateT Royal. The house,
Notwithstanding the lnclemency OF me
weather, was crowded Ia every part, the
lower boxes being filed with a highly fash
ionabie audience. The performance com
menced with the comedy OF S10eehedrtS and
WiUeS. The farce. lei on paTte Francois, fol-
lowed. Afterward Mr.. TOoIe had to come be.
fore the curtain and make brief speech.
The belief that there is large amount
of talent for dramatic writing, which only
fails to make itself known to the world from
the obstinacy or dizziness of managers, seems
TO be as vigorous in France, remarks the
academy, as in other countries; but, FORUM
ately for the Enacted authors an eXpsrllnsnL
is shortly to be made in Paris with view 10
bringing to the test this popular notion.
During the approaching winter it Is intended
10 give at the Vaudeville theater weekly rep
reservations OF plays by unknown writers
which have hitherto been in manuscript.
Australian Rdvices dated from Sidney,
August 2Sth, are as follows, according to the
correspondent of the alta California: "Mme.
Rtstori ana company" he says, "played a
moderately good engagement toward the
close, and have left for Melbourne. Nine.
Janauschek by some means appears TO have
quarreled with the parties for whom She was
engaged, and opened as the minor theatre on
Monday night. Amy and Frank stone ter
minated a good engagement at this theaterr
and return home. Miss Melville opened here
in opera bouffe, with immense success, and
promises to become a great fayOrite. William
son and wife are playing at Adelaide, en-
route to India, after a tour in which they Will
leave for England. Mr.. and Mrs. Bates are
still in New Zealand, but are eXpecteI here
daily. Ristori opens in Melbourne on Mon
day night Wheatley and the ShGughrd1to
are still in Melbourne, bS is also MDbnough
and his MarionetJes. Many Of these caterers
for the public amusement are said to be COiI-
ing money, and to have no reason 10 regret
having visited Australia. lima de Murska
went hence TO Melbourne, and has electrified
by her singing the cOnnOtSseurs ot that city.
She closes there tonight, and is tn be hon
ored with tor.hlight procession and seTen~
ade by the German Liedertafel.