Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-05

DAN RICE. This veteran Snowman
holds the bluff against all corners. The
great trained animal show is a novelty,
it possessing features entirely different
from those usually found under canvas
and deserves special mention. The first
is his celebrated horse Excelsior, the most
intelligent animal in the known world;
besides a troupe Of trained horses that
perform astonishing tricks; trained
grizzly bears, and goats; and using the
old mans own language-0ld Dan Rice
himself. Oar Rice is the only man who
has been able to teach the horse how to
read, write and cipher in the English
language. As an animal trainer he is,
without exception, the best in the world,
Training animals is a natural, not &C.
quired, gift, and the success which meets
such efforts is astonishing. Mr.. Rice
has his troupe Of horses so thoroughly
trained that they make their entries aRd
exits at word of command, besides per-
forming the most astonishing feats IN
the ring at the mere bidding. His
trained goats are remarkable in
stances of animal sagacity and
tractability. His show is a remarkable
one and n well worthy Of public pat
ronage. Exhibitions will he given on
the bluff this afternoon and night and on
tomorrow afternoon and night, after
which Old Dan will fold up his tents and
change camping ground.
The RICHINGs-BERNARD OPERA Com
PANY.-This company commence their
season of six nights and one matinee at
the Memphis Theater Monday evening
next. The Cincinnati Commercial of a
recent date says:
The second representation of the
sparkling opera of Lefty was given last
evening. The audience was fair, CON
sidering the inclemency Of the weather.
There are more fine voices in the troupe
Of singers that Mrs, Richiugs-B Bernard
has gathered together than n has or
dinsrily the pleasure of hearing. and
the operas they give are given with an
accuracy and a vim that never have
been excelled by the most spirited
French and English opera trvupes that
have heretofore performed in this city,
The individual singers are far above the
average, and the chorus shows signs OF
being equal to any operate emergency.
Mrs. Bernard is in fine voice, and with
her consummate acting keeps the audi
ence constantly on the alert, not only
for exquisite music, but the wittiest say
ings and the drollest exposition Of char
acter,
The sale of reserved seats will com
mence tomorrow Thursday morning
at 8 o'clock, and we advise those desir
ing good places to be at the theater early
GERMAN 0PERA.--Th:s "wednesday
evening at Cochran hall the singing corps
Of the German Casino, assisted by
Arnold's orchestra and the leading anna
tours of the city, will give a 6rst.clasI
musical entertainment for the benefit o
Prof. d. Schulz, the musical director
The opera entitled Mordgrundbruck vii
be the attraction. Tickets one dollar
admitting one lady and gentleman.
PRUssIAx BAND.-This fine body Q
musicians will appear at the Memphi
Theater to morrow, Friday and Saturda
nights next, and also give a matinee pei
formance Saturday afternoon. 1t is
Prussian military band on leave o
absence to attend the Centennial. Thi
bapd is thoroughly equipped with all th'
various instruments that 90 to make u
an unexceptional brass band, and tn
mellow notes of the music afford
refreshing and inspiring treat that cal
only be found in a band Of music, an
that of the best.
THEArER COMIoUE.-Manager Gormar
continues to present good attractions 3
! his Jefferson street varieties, which is th
only place of amusement the city ope'
!, at this time. His troupe in part consist
of Misses Blanche Selwin, Jenni
Sothern, Susie Star, and Messrs. job
LeFavre Manning, Ben Gilfoil, ]. N
t Ryan, Eugene F. German and D. K
Russell. New bill will be presented eac