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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-27
Lolita.
A Few Opinions of the Press,


Every seat in the Opera House was
sold last evening before the curtain rose
on the first scene of "Musette, in the
title role of which Lolita was to make
her first appearance Of the season, and
the large audience of her admirers sat
ready to enjoy avery saucy "moue' and
sprightly mott Of their favorite ac-
tress. She was Just the same as ever;
the face of a doll, ana ways OF a. kit
ten describes her as justly now as 1t
did during her first successful season at
Wallacks theatre a dozen years ago.
Imitators have arisen by scores, but she
remains peerless in the line which she
herself created. Critics contend that
her performances are not acting, and
prove ~conclusively by all the rules Of
dramatic art which she is accused of vio-
lating, that she has no right to success,
and vet she achieves it in every city in
which she plays. Her present season,
under Mr.. Abbey's management, bids
fair 10 be especially remuuerative, for
Two reasons. In the first place, as the
little lady is obliged. to take great care
of her health, she will remain north for
only a short period, and therefore plays
only one or two nights in each city, a
course which greatly increases the size
of her audiences. Secondly, she is sup
ported by a troupe of her own, which is
everything hat could be wished for, and
a great deal more than is usually found
in a travelling company. 1t is only a
few years since C. w. Couldock was
himself starring successfully, and his
presentations in THE Willow Copse'
and THE Chimney Corner will long
be remembered for their strength and
beauty. E. a. Locke, Hart Conway and
Alice Brooks are also favorably known,
and sufficiently indicate the material of
which the company is composed. The
play Of "Musette, although one of Fred
Marsden's best productions, like all the
pieces in which Lolita appears. becomes
a secondary consideration. AS long as
the audience can witness her grimaces
and antics, they care little for the, thread
which strings them together. 1t %suffices
to say that "Musette' is a young gypsy
Rlrl uONtIihB VI tue D0IueI iGuu DtlNetu
bread and 'lasses" and her first boy
lover that The fun is all between her
and the bashful ".Billy," and there is
plenty of it. Mr.. Butler, who plays the
latter, exhibited a make up" which was
of itself sufficient to create roars Of
laughter in every scene, and his assump-
ton Of the awkward love making of a
boy of fifteen was funny in the extreme.
Locke, as the strolling, self-abasing vag-
abond, had little to dc, but that little
showed the true artist. Couldock, as
the ex-gipsy, also disappears in the Sec
ond act, but remained long enough to
exhibit the old-time fervor. The play
throughout is lively and distributed
among a sufficient number of "charac-
ters" to make it interesting, were it not
for the greater attraction of the star
herself, who, however, is really no more
the heroine of the piece than Topsey is
of Uncle Toms Cabin Aiding ar
gus.
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BOSTON Theatre.

Thatuniyersa fayorite Of theatre-goers
everywhere, who has won even more
than'the old encomiums since her re-
turn from her European tour-the de-
lightful Lotta-made her appearance at
the Boston Theatre last evening as Lit
tie Nell and the Marchoiness, drawing a
large and enthusiastic audience of her
friends and admirers. The little lady
was as sprightly, ~vivacious and generally
attractive as ever in her dual part, chang
ing her get up and style as completely
as possible when she transformed herself
from the bewitching but sad child Nell
to the quaint Warehouses. Mr.. y. A..
Locke gave perfect satisfaction as Dick
Swiyeller, and the other characters were
all well assumed by those 10 whom they
were assigned. The most striking
points Of the play we're the representa-
ton Of the Old Curiosity Shop in act 2,
and Of the old-time English Fair in act
3, during the latter Of which some min
strel performance and Lottie specialties
were introduced. Lotta's new special
ties, Zip and "Musette" are announce
ed as in preparation .-BoSton Post,
Sept 81.
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LorrA's THIRD WREE-'MUsErTE."-
The lively and versatile Lolita is now
fairly embarked on her third week at
the Boston Theater, and last evening she
was greeted with a very fair audience
for a Monday night. The capital man
ner in which Fred Marsden's play Of
Musette was presented, not only by the
dramatic diamond" herself, but by all
the members of the supporting COM
pany, will insure large audiences during
the remaining evenings Of the week,
with which Lotta's engagement in Boss
ton closes. The merits and faults OF
Musette have already been discussed;
the public has set the seal Of approba-
ton upon the piece, and We are certainly
fortunate in havingit 80 we'll represented.
It is full Of bright dialogue, striking
scenes and opportunities for much good
acting. Lolita is enabled to show her
powers vocal aHd saltatorial, and it is
unnecessary to say to any one who has
seen her that she does all with a kitten-
ish frolicsomeness, and glsnces athwart
the stage like a ray of animate sunshine.
Nothing more artistic or perfect in this
way could be imagined than her as
sumption of the character Of q little
girl; her fresh. youthful face, her petite
form and her exquisite taste IN dress
make it almost impossible to believe
hat she is out Of her teens, or, indeed,
fairly into them. She is ably supported.
Boston Post.
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Non.Residen Notice.

In the First Chancery Court Of Shelby oountv
tennessee Thomas M. Bartlett VS., G. nj.
Bartlett OF al. "
IT, APPEARING FROM THE BILL IN
i this cause, which is sworn 10. That tha de.
PENDANTS, j, W. Shelton and - Heard, are
non-residents Of the State of Tennessee and
II appearing from the Sheriff. return that
the defendants, Hiram TiIlman, X. P. Wat
son, Mamie W. Watson, - Stafford, Mary
y. Stafford and j. s.. 0glesby are not 10 be-.
found IN his county,. it is therefore ordered
that all Of, said defendants make their
appearance herein at the court-house In,
the city of Memphis, Tennessee. on or.
before the first. Monday in December,
1919, and plead, answer or d6mur 10.
complainant bill, or the same will be taken
for confessed as to them and set for hearing
ex parte; and that a copy ofthis order be pub
in the Public Ledger.
This 9Th day Of November, 1875.
A cOpy-Attest:
.EpMUND A. COLE, q. and NJ.
By y. ,, MoHEHRY, D. @. and NJ.
I'D Il. MATHEs. Sol. for complainant.
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Lolita LAST NIGHT.-A crowded house
welcomed Lolita last n~ight-one of the
largest audinees the Opera House has
contained - and the entertainment
throughout was intensely enjoyed. Lolita
retains all her freshness and vivacity,
and is really a bewitching little actress
whose defects are lost sight of in her indie
pendence of all stage rroprieties, which
gives her room to show off to the best
possible advantage her special gifts. No
actress is more versatile-none so bright
and sparkling-and her addinces all
through the country give her a hearty
welcome always. she is we'll supported
this season. There is more Of a plot in
Musette" than in most Of the plays of
its kind. E A. Locke as Timothy Til
tefs and G. w. Couldock as the ex. gipsy
chief make up well in their characters
and sustain creditable parts, while the
others in the company rate higher than
the average stock players. Lolita will
never fail of full houses here, but it is a
greater pleasure to see her when she is
well supported. The audience last night
was very enthusiastic Hartford Cou-
rant.
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LoTrA's Cir TO SAN FRAscrsco.-
Miss Charlotte Crabtree, known and
loved everywhere as Lotta, a little LADY
who almost monopolizes the prsnkish
and kittenish departments Of the drama.
has addedt TO the reputation for pbiIan.
thropy which she always enjoyed, by pre-.
senting q magnificent fountain TO the
city Of San Francisco. The gift was
manufactured in Philadelphia. Il is Of
iron, eleven feet in width at the base, aud
sixteen feet in hight, with a bronze lamp
six feet high %surmounting il. The lamp
is lighted by means Of electricity. On
the base Of the fountain three finely ex-
ecuted bronze medallions, representing
Commerce, agriculture and MIN
ing" A fourth bears the following in
seription: Presented to the city Of San
Francisco by Lolita, 1876"
The formal presentation, Of which we
give a sketch, took place on the ninth of
last month. Mr.. Henry Edwards made
the presentation speech, which was feel.
ingly responded to by Mayor Otis. The
ceremony was made the occasion of nj.
most a holiday, the pornlace teslifyinp
by their enthusiastic presence the esteem
IN which they hold their fair benefac,
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Monday, December 90, 1875,

at the southwest corner Of Court Souare IN
the city of Memphis. Tenn, prOcaed In saii
for cash, to the highest bidder, the fofiowine
and lying in the States of Tennessee AMI
MlssisslpPl-the first tract lying in Shelnv
county, Tennessee: Beginning nj fhs 6eie
mile post on the northwest corner Of the snntb
hau OF section l6, township /, and range q.
thence east 54 chains and 5iM links Ia n stske.
thence south ~ chains and 5 links to the Tan
nessee ana mississippi line; thence west with
sinu In e mains and ~ links to the Sec
ZION line between ~se1tions l6 and IL: thence
north with. said line % chains and S links 10
the beginning; containing l2ON acres.
Also another tract in Shelby county. Tam
nessea. In the same range and township. and
Deglnning ata stake IN the line between Sec
uons 10 and Is, wherethe State line interseots
said section linei thence west with the STATE
line % chains and 45A links to Harrisi east
line; thence north with said line q chains and
3 links to a stake, Harris northeast corner.
tnence east 70 chains and 45H links 10 q stake,
IN the section line; thence south with sail
line ~ chains and links to the berinninr.
containing 81 acres; and being the same pronrr
erty conveyed to Sallie 4. Harris by j. I,
Harris and D. II. Poston by deed, and re-
corded IN the Registers Office Of said COUNT.
IN BOOK NO. ~. page A, to which reference Is
Also one tract of land in DeSoto county.
Mlsslssisslppi, adjoining the above describeS
land, thus described: Being SO much Of SEQ
llon 10 ownshi l and range 6 west as lies in
sslu DeSoto county, Mississippi, and being
tne same land sold and conveyed to Sallie IL
Harris by j. l.. Harris by deed registered In
the efice of Register Of Deeds in said cbnnfv
IN Deed Book y, page l. to which reference Il
made.
The equity of redemption is waived in the
trust deed TO me. and the title is believed 10.
be perfect, but | sell and convey only Ms.
Trustee. W. II. DOUGLASS, Trustee.
JAMES ID. MALONE. Atty. 66-96
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mo. 1881
NOnsResideMt Notice,

In the First ChaAcery Court Of Shelby county.
Tennessee-B. P. Anderson, Commissioner
Of Revenue, etc., VS.. John +. Cromwell
ct al.
TT. APPEARING FROM THE BILL IN
i this cause. which is sworn 10, that the de-
PENDANT John +. Cromwell is a NONRESIDENT
OF the State OF Tennessse; it Is therefore or
the courthouse in the city Of Memphis, Tenn,
on or before the first Monday in january,
1876, and plead, answer or demur 10 COM
plainant's bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed as to him and set for hearing OK
Parte; and that a,copy Of this order be pub
lished once a week for four successive weeks
in the Public Ledger.
This Oath day Of November, 1875.
A coby-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, G. and NJ.
By e. d. MoHENRY, d. G, and NJ.
T3.TQ 1891
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Mr.. Marsden's drama of "Musette,"
which is by far the best of the plays in
which Miss Lolita appears, was reserved
for the last week of her engagement.
It's production last night proved very
successful, and the repetitions to be Civ
en- during the week can hardly fail to
draw large audiences. The piece is
strongly cast and is brought out in mag
nifcent style, the scenery being espec-
tally worthy Of praise. Miss Lotta's
portraiture of Musette is very entertain
ing, and is marked by some excellent
acting. Some of her scenes are deli
ciously droll.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

PUsLIc LEDeER 0syrGs,.

PUBLIC LEDGER OFffOH,
hnHPHrs. rEsE.. November2 q. 1901
The money market to-day ruled quiet
and steady, with little spirit exhibited in
money ~ci.cles. A slight increase Of de-
posts is perceptible, while balances are
we'll kept up. Currency is getting more
plentiful and the money market, gener-
ally speaking, is comparatively easy.
The banks discount all giltedge paper
offering at lO@l2 y cent. . annum;
street rates on short loans rule at l3923
p cent. . month. Exchange is steady
but firm at the following rates; On New
York and Eastern cities buying at s@3c
discount and selling at par; on New Or
leans buying at 4c discount and selling
at par. Brokers are paying ll3f@ll33
for gold, with light transactions. Scrips
and bonds of every description remain
quiet and steady, with little movement
in the market and no transactions wor-
thy Of note.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-27

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county, Ten
nessee-B. p. Anderson. Commissioner Of
Revenue, etc., VS.. Kenneth Raynor OF al.
1T APPEARING FROM THE BILL IN
i this cause. which Is sworn to, that the de-
PENDANTS. ksnneth Raynor and his wife, Su-
san S, Raynor, Samuel Thatcher. Robert
Thatcher and John Thatcher, are non resi-
dents Of the State of Tennessee. and that the
place OF residence of defendants Henry Bell
and Charles Hendrickson cannot be ascer-
tanned after diligent inquiry; il is therefore
ordered that they make their appearance
herein, at the court house in the city of Mem
phis, Tenn, on or before the FIRST Monday in
January, 1876, and plead, answer or demur TO
compliments bill. or the same will be taken
for confessed as 10 them and set tor hearing
ex parte, and that q copy Of this order be- pub
lished once a week for four successive weeks
In the Public Ledger.
This 18th day OF November, 1875.
A copy-Attest;
EDMUND A. COLE, G. and NJ.
By T.. B McHENRY, d. G. and NJ.
JOHN JOHNSON, Sol. fer complainant.
az "a 90.6B
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In Supreme Court of Tennes-
see at jackson.

Kate G. Pratt ct al. vs.. The Globe Mutual
Life Insurance Company ofNew York-Sep-
tember Term, 1875. Saturday. November
6, 1875.
IN THIS CAUSE 1T APPEARING FROM
i affidavit filed that compainants, Kate g.
Pratt, Frank g.. Pratt. a.. and Nellie @.
Pratt; are non.residents of the State of Ten
nessee. residing in st. Louis, Missouri, and a
lien having been declared on the judgment
this day rendered herein in favor of complain
ants against the defendant to secure the pay
ment OF the fees of Myers Il Wyatt, solicitors
for compliments in this cause, and a refer
ence made To the Clerk Of this Court to take
proof and feport as to what would be a rea-
sonable fee for said solicitors; 1t is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made
once q week for four successive weeks in the
Public Ledger. a newspaper published in tho
city of Memphis, requiring said Kate G.
Pratt, Frank G.. Pratt, jr., and Nellie e..
Pratt, TO appear before the Clerk Of the Su-
Breme Court Of the State Of Tennessee, at his
Office in the rt-hoase in the city Of Jack
son, on Thursday. the 9th day Of December,
1875, when and where said Clerk will proceed
to hear proof and state the account as to what
would be a reasonable tee for said solicitors
for their services in this cause.
November 6, 1875.
60 66 T2-7B JOHN II. FREEMAN, Clerk.
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I'm Supreme Court of Tennes-
see at Jackson.

The Southern Life Insurance Company vs..
MARY Il. OFT ct al. September Term, 1875.
Monday. November 5, 1875.
TN THIS CAUSE IT APPEARING FROM
i affidavit filed that defendants in error,
Mary =. OFT. j. II. OFT. Anna OFT, Louisa OFT,
Rosa Ott n Stella OFT. are non-residents Of
the State OF Tennessee. residing in Cincin-
natl, Ohio; il is therefore ordered by the
Court that publication be made once a week
for four successive weeks in the Public
Ledger. a newspaper published in the city Of
Memphis, requiring them to appear before
the Clerk of the Supreme Court Of the State
Of Tennessee, at his Office in the courthouse
in the city Of jackson, on Thursday, the 9th
day Of December. 1875. and make defense, if
any they have, TO the claim Of H. Clay King,
for attorney 8 fees in this cause, at which time
and place said ClerH is ordered to take proof
and report what would be a reasonable fee to
be allowed said King for his services as attor-
ney for said defendants in error in this cause
in this Court and the Court below.
November s, 1875.
60-66-72-78 JOHN II. FREEMAN. Clerk.
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In the First Chancery Court of sbolhv n,n...
Lennessee-B, 2. Anderson, CommiSs;onsr
Of revenue etc., VS.. Eugene VI. RandoInb
APPEARING FROM THE BILL IN
IorS Sn 4 gaqss. Which Is sworn to, that tho de-
Fannie N. Randolph, are non-residsn Tn .
t she oshte OF Tennessee II is therefore ordered
that they make, their -appearance bereiS ~
one ~ SOSd,onoqse n the eity, Of Memphis, Tenn
on or before the first Monday in January IVA
and plead, answer or demur 10 eemnilaiiS I, 10y.
pln OF inc same will be takon for coniessed ~ 2
.2 them, and SGT for hearing OK Mario sr1
snat a CODY Of this order be- published once !
I Less LOT io'r successive weeks in the Public
Ea dsl 10th day Of November. 1875.
Rvp EDMUND A. COLE, c. and NJ.
THosn.' p. mohkHRY, d. O. and N.
% 72-78-M "piA'hAnt'
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WHITNEY s.-Tbat bewitching little ell
Lolita began a very brief season al
Whitney's Opera House last evening in
her new play, Musette. Its author, Fred
Marsden, has written several successful
plays, but Musette is far superior, moi
only in a literary sense, but in dramatic
force, to any other of his works. II has
ten characters, several of which possess
great strength, and all of them are ca
pable Of much greater possibilities than
are usually found in works designed for
specialists. The story is also one OF
more than ordinary interest; the dia-
logue is nstural-witty at times-and in
the main original. The situations are
unique, and in that respect Mr.. Marsden
has drawn upon his own inventive re-
sources with admirable skill and taste.
This quality is illustrated frequently as
the incidents Of the play are developed,
and the most charming surprises follow
each other in such manner that the in.
terest never flags from first to last. II
there be a fault it is in q slight, but only
slight, inclination to prolixity in one or
two Of the scenes. This is not so
marked, however, as to cause any dimi-
mutton Of the general interest or to de-
tract seriously from the many excellen.
cies which distinguish Musette.
The inimitable Lolita appears in the
title role, and throughout the play she is
bright, animated, more unique than the
play itself, and %bubbling over with life
and gaiety. Her archness, her exquis-
itely simulated or exquisitely natural
ehildishness, her terpsichorean accom-
plishments, her irrepressible spirits, and
in short her unapprosehable self, finds
ample opportunity in this play, and she
entertaiDs old and young alike. Every
body laughs az her antics, and she ap-
pears to enjoy them no less than her
audience. She weaves q spell that no
n cares to resist, and she thaws the
iciest of audiences with a look or with a
turn Of her dainty foot. In this new
play the little lady has generously d.
vided the honors with her support. The
role assigned to G. W. Couldock is that
Of an ex-gipsy chief, "Adalanta," and
the noble old actor throws into it
those great qualities and adorns it with
the massive art which have made his
Luke Fielding" a household picture.
L A. Locke acted a part to which the
author has attached the name Of Jules
Timothy Filters in a strikingly original
vein, and made it one of the central fig
ures Of the group. Hart Conway, as
Sir Hugh Tracy" showed himself an
accomplished actor, peculiarly easy and
natural, with no tendency to OVERRIDING.
and keerly appreciative Of those graces
which strike the eye always agreeably.
G. W.. Butler, as William A. Bokus,"
the bashiul boy adorer of the sprightiy
"Musette," made a decided hit, and the
remaining characters we're we'll managed
by G. W. Cullington, James Taylor, Mas
Alice Brooks, Miss Emily Vincent and
Miss Mary Madden.
"Musette' will be repeated at the
matinee this afternoon and the eason
will close tonight with Zip.-Detroi
Free Press.
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tress. For oil time to come Lolita will
be deservedly enshrined 10 the grateful
memory Of San Franciscans. In the
musical plash Of the fountains waters
they will hear her merry laugh; in the
sunshot drops. changing to diamonds
and rnbies as they fall into the basin,
they will see the sparkle Of her eyes. and
the whole world will join with San Fran
cisco in its heroiue-worship-or at least
all Of the world that has seer the petite
actress in her round Of dashing charac.
tiers.
Wherever she goes she establishes her
self as a favorite at once, storming the
very inmost citadels Of the hearts of
the audience, and balancing a lack
Of legitimate histrionic talent BY a
certain indescribable mischievous-
ness which is much more de-
lightful. if not as intellectual, than the
stalk aud strut Of Tragedy's majestic
queen. In private life Lolita is the most
estimable of women. She and her
mother live together, and are honored
everywhere. Rumor has frequently
whispered that straying arrows shot by
the boy-god bad wounded her seriously,
but as yet there is no indication Of q de-
termination on her part to give up the
freedom of her life and submit her fair
neck to the rose woven lariat Of matri-
mony.-NeD York Daily .Grdphic.
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mo. 2OSl.
NOn-Resident Notice.

In tho First Chanoery Court Of Shelby county
Isnnessee-B P. Anderson, Commissioners
OF revenue, ETC., vs.. Chas. A. Hill ct al.
III, APPEARING FROM THE BILL IN
PENDANT, John +. Carr. is a non-resident of
the State of 'Tennessee; ii is I therefore ordered
that he make his appearance herein. nj the
Courthouse in. tho city Of Memphis. Tenn.
on or before the first Monday in January
lei2, qnn plead, answer or demur to complain
tossed as to him and set for hearing OK parte.
and that 2 copy Of this order be pubiished
Public Ledger. "o
A oopy-Attest,
EDMUND A. COLE. @. and M
By K. b. MCHRNRY, Deputy o. and N
JOHN JOHNSTON. Sol. for Complainant.
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Attachment Notice.

Before j. NJ. Coleman, Justice Of Tho peacn
for Shelby county, Tenn. -Pearce, Suegs &
Co. VS.. John Miller.
IN THISCAUSE AN ATTACHMENTHAV.
u ING been sued out under section 9s5 of
the Code Of Tennessee and returned levied
upon the property Of the defendant and afi-
dayit having been made that the defendant is
Justly indebted to plaintiff in the sum Of one
hundred and thirty two dollars BY judement
which was rendered By Thomas j. Atwood.
Up of Prairie township, Arkansas county.
ana state Of Arkansas, in favor of @. W
Belknap and transferred by said Belknap to
Pearce, Suggs 4 Co. Ia certified copy Of said,
Judgment Is now on file in my ofico), and
that said defendant is a nonresident Of the
State of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered that
the said defendant make his PERSONAL
appearance before me on the 9th day Of De-
cember, 1875, at 10 O'Clock d. m at my Office.
No. 94 Front street, in the city Of Memphis
Tennessee, and defend said attachment suir
within the, time prescribed By law, or the
same will be proceeded with ex parte, and
that Q. copy of this order be published once q,
week for ieur consecutive weeks, In the Public
This 4th day of November, 1875.
ob6z-o5-4 j. M. COLEMAN, J.. p.