Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-18
Amusements.

MEMPHIS HEATER rufDl8n peO~
Pile presented the Two Orphans before
another crowded and fashionable house
last evening. Every seat was occupied
and numbers of gentlemen had to stand
up and witness the performance. As to
the presentation of the piece, it was, of
course, excellent as usual, the Setting
Of the different tableaux being perfect,
and the acting being such as to satisfy
even the most hypercritical in such mat
tiers. The leading characters Of the
play are undoubtedly Louise" Miss
Langley; Pierre Frochard," the Grip
pie, (Mr. Frank Evans), and LA Fro
chard," Miss Amelia Harris). These
three characters are the pivots upon
which the play hinges and upon which
all interest is fastened. The other char
acters are merely foils to these three
leading roles, but they are so grouped,
and are each so marked and strong that
all seem to be leading roles, all standing
out in bold relief and attracting special
attention. That it is one of the most
charming dramas that has ever been
placed upon the Memphis stage is clearly
settled by the unusually large and fash
ionable audiences who have attended
nightly. Even yesterdays matinee
crowded the theater with ladies and chill
dren. Among the. minor characters
which we have not yet noticed two are
worthy of approval, Sister Genevieve"
Miss Lizzie Maddern) and "Marienne,"
the outcast Miss Marie Stella). This
latter young lady exhibits true dramatic
talent, and that Of no minor order, aud
each night that talent is duly recognized
by the audience, who contribute we'll
deserved applause when, in the sixth act
or tsbleau, M~arienne" sacrifices her
self to save Henrietta" from Danish
meat to Cayenne. The Sister Gene
We've of Miss Madden ia a very careful
piece of acting, n that attracts atten-
ton and receives the approval Of the
critics on account of IFS calmness, com
pleteness and life-like portrayal of the
role. The Two Orphans will continue
to hold the boards during the remainder
Of the week, including the matinee on
Saturday.
CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE. immense
Of strangers and citizens visited
John Robinsen's circus and menagerie
yesterday afternoon and last night, the
mammoth pavilion containing all that
II would hold. Only two more perform
ances will be given here, this afternoon
tonight, and if there be any who
have not already attended (which we
very much doubt they should not let
opportunity escape them of witness.
truly the greatest travelling exhibit
ton ever beheld on these bluffs. Pursu-
ant u his time-honored custom, old
John Robinson has invited all the or
phans of Memphis to visit his renowned
circus and %menagerie to-day. Such lib
srsL kindness will be appreciated and
gratefully remembered by the people OF
Memphis. This is the last day in Men,
Of the great show, and we would
all who have not seen it to avail
of the last opportunity.
Big BoYAEzA.-Next week we will have
Fifth Avenue New York; Thea.
ter Company in the Big Bonanza, a soci.
ETY. play full Of humor-one that will
make those people laugh who have been
shedding tears this week over the Two
Orphans.
MADAME BLANCHE ANO TRoUPE.-To.
night Madame Blanche and her
continental troupe of beautiful young
ladies' will commence an engagement at
Assembly Hall, Main street, north of
Gayoso. This troupe, under the direc
ton Of Madame Blanche, will introduce
TO the public of Memphis a new and at
tractive entertainment, consisting Of
statue imaginaire and tableaux wants,
each Of which will be portrayed by per-
feet models of female beauty.
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