Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-09
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1HE rlkST DEMURSkA CONCERT. -Ihe
event of the season with lovers of music
and critical theater.goers was the ap.
pearance of DeMurska last night at the
Memphis Theater. The house was well
filed with an elegant and appreciative
audience, though the heavy rain of the
evening kept away large numbers who
had reserved seats. DeMurska and her
company of artists arrived yesterday
afternoon directly from New Orleans,
and consequently were greatly fatigued;
just after a short rest they appeared on
the stage fresh and spirited, and we're
able to impart the l~iveliest enthusiasm
to the audience. 1t was remarked that
DeMurska was not in good voice, owing
to her recent fatigue, but this was scarcely
p~erceptible if it was so. She has a clear
ness and control of voice that is
surprising and can be the result
only of fine natural powers and
the most careful and assiduous train
ing. Her execution is faultlessly clear
and accurate, and her trills incompara-
BILE to any other artist. Without men.
tioning the other excellent artists who
gave satisfaction and pleasure to all, or
following the well-selected programme
through, we may say in general terms
that public expectation, although raised
to a high pitch, was not disappointed, and
that the very critical audience present
rendered a spontaneous and favorable
verdict upon the entire entertainment
from first to last. We may say that the
magnificent piano used is of the re-
nowned Kaabe make, and that Nine
Sauret brought out its sweetest
tones under her rare and skillful
touch. She, as well as the other
artists, were repeatedly encored
by the delighted crowd that filed the
parquette and dress circle. The concert
was the grandest musical banquet we
ever attended. Nine DeMurska is
truly the so-called phenomenal Hunga-
rian nightingale; her sweet voice goes
beyond the extension Of any other living
soprano; her execution is the most cor
rect and the most astonishing we ever
heard. Finally, we advise our readers
to 60 and listen to her sweet ~warbling, as
we cannot describe the wonderful, re-
nowned cantatrice. An attractive pro-
gramme is arranged for to- night and the
house will be crowded to overlooking. At
the request of many ladies there will be
a matinee tomorrow afternoon.
JOHN 0wENs.-This popular actor will
open an engagement next Monday night
at the theater. Scion Single and Major
DeBoots will be on the bills, and we may
expect a rare entertainment.
ROMEO N Z1P To N1GHr.-The won.
uerIuI dogs, Romeo and Zip, will make
their debut tonight at the Greenlaw
Opera House in the sensational play
entitled the Cut Will, which has been
written and arranged especially for these
intelligent CANNES, The tricks and sa-
gacity displayed by Romeo and Zip are
worth seeing. They are the best trained
dogs that has ever appeared before the
public. A good company will support
the dogs in the piece, and the entertain
ment will be attractive and full of thrill
ing scenes. Mr.. Hampshire, who is well
known in dramatic circles, will take a
prominent part in the play. Romeo and
Zip will certainly draw a full house.
There will be a matinee tomorrow after.
noon.
FowLER's FREE LEcTURE.-Professor
o. S. Fowler's free lecture on Life and
Selt-Culture will be given Saturday even
ing at eight o'clock in the Greenlaw
Opera House, instead of tonight, as first
announced. The reputation of this lee
turer is worldwide, and he is certain to
draw an immense crowd.