Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-20
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MEMPHIS THEATER One of the largest
audiences that has ever appeared at the
theater was present last night to witness
the Two Orphans. 1t was an assemblage
of intelligence and beauty not often
seen. 1t being what society calls fash
ionable night" the ladies turned out in
force, and the besux were omnipresent.
Numbers of ladies had to return home,
being unable to procure seats, and many
others took positions in the front row of
the family circle up stairs. The attend
ance, solarge and fashionable, was a well
deserved compliment to the very excel
lent dramatic company known as the
Kurdish Fifth Avenue Combination.
The play was Of course presented in a
most careful manner, and it was acted in
superior style by the talented artists COM
posing the combination. Among those
who are absolutely perfect in their roles
are Miss George Langley, Mr.. Frank
Evans, Mr.. Boniface, Miss Amelia Harris,
Mr.. Harry Hawk and Miss Lizzie Mad
dern. Occasionally some of the others
miss a word and trip in their lines, but it
is passed over SO smoothly and is sup
piled so readily that but few Of the audi
ence notice it. Hardly any person ex-
cept the professional critic watches for
these mistakes Of the stage, but it is a
well known fact in the dramatic profes-
sion that the very best and most careful
actors make gross mistakes and forget
lines sometimes, and no reason can be
given for these mistakes. Take it all in
all, the Two Orphans is one Of the most
attractive dramas that has ever been pro
duced on the Memphis stage. 1t is, how
ever, too pathetic; it has too much pathos
in it, and the only relief apparent is
when Picard" (Mr. Hawk, makes his
appearance-then the audience breaks
from tears into smiles. The Two Or
phans will be produced at the matinee
to-day and Cor the last time tonight,
when the Kurdish people will bid US fare
well, or, "au r%evoir," as the play has it.
BIG BoNANzA,-Next Monday evening
we are to have another great attraction
at the theater. Augustin Days com
pany from the Fifth Avenue Theater,
New York, will make their appearance
in the great humorous sensation, the Big
Bonanza. This play enjoyed a rum OF
nearly three hundred nights in New York
last season, and has been witnessed by
overlooking houses all over the country.
The Company will arrive here on Mon
day from St, Louis, where they are play
ing to crowded houses. On Thursday
Thanksgiving there will be a matinee
in place Of the regular Wednesday matt
nee. For the latter part Of the week
other celebrated novelties will be pro.
duced. All the productions Of this com
pany will be characterized with all the
elegant settings, costumes, garnitures,
etc, and we are satisfied that this com
pany will receive hat appreciation
which they have met everywhere they
have performed, and which they richly
deserve. The sale Of seats for the Mon.
day, Tuesday and Wednesday perform
auces and Thanksgiving matinee began
this morning at the theater and at 1903
Main street.
DMADAME BLANCHE AND TBoUPE.-Ma
dame Blanche and troupe commenced an
engagement at the Assembly Hall, Main
street, between Union and Gayoso, last
night. II was a novel entertainment Of
the variety style, and was amusing.
Madame Blanche's Partisan troupe, with
the aid Of skillfully managed calcium
lights, present some striking tableaux
y%ivant, which are among the most at
iractiye features Of the exhibition.