Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-02
She Ranks with Women who Have
Made Great Names in the
Walks of tho Drama.
The Current sensation and the Topic
of Talk la Social Circles


ability as is not developed in the midst
of large nation oftener than once in
generation. The Tribune is accustomed
to speak with moderation on such sub
jects; but it would be unfaithful to its
duty as purveyor or the news if it did
not recognize the genius Of Miss AYDER-
son, and urge upon ell interested in the
drama the importance of Witnessing at
least one of her impersonations. Jhe
marvel in her case is not entirely that
she acts so well, but that she accom-
plishes what she does in spite Of youth
and inezperience. She is yet but II
years of aga, and has been acting less
than q year. Yet she has the mental
poise, the dignity, the self-possessicn of
one born and bred upon the stage. Her
personal charms are Of a hfgh order,
combining a tall and 1.-THE figure with an
expressive and beautiful countenance.
The quality Of her art is eminently sym
pathetic. She wins as much by the pur-
ity of her manner as by the objective in
fluence of her intellectual endowments.
She has partially learned already the
value Of repose and self-restraint in act
ing, and when she is thoroughly school
cd in this respect she will be no longer
promising but great actress. Her
treatment of the role Of EUadRe is reGn-
ed in every part, denotiug the instinc-
tive apprehension Of character which is
the supremest gift of the tue dramatic
artist. Her scene with ViReentio last
night, in which the fidelity OF a woman {
love was depicted, left little to be desired
She was all tenderness vet all dignity
and representing the character no long
er as lackasalsical girl, but as reso
Lutte and heroic woman not to be shaken
from her love The scene with the stat
ues was very near perfection, it was per
meated everywhere and vitalized by the
fire of an energetic spirit
If we urge those who are fond Of thu
theatre in Chicago to witness al leas
one of Miss ANDERSON performances
it is not because we feel any undue in
terest in her personal fortunes, but be
cause the opportunity is one which n,
theatre goer should lose. She will max
(. her way. If she lives, and continue
faithful to her profession, she will pla,
to houses in Chicago in which standing
room will be in demand.
, Correspondence Memphis Avalanche.
New ORLEANS, March "a, 1876.
IS .
!, Speaking of theatres, l dropped in q
the Varieties the other pight and sa'
for the first time the coming America
queen of tragedy, Miss Mary Anderson
Z / was not disappointed in any sens
after all had heard of her, but on tn
, contrary was astonisbed at the dramati
/ force of one so new to the stage, and S
young She is not yet seventeen, ! al
G told and it is but three weeks since sh
c made her debut in st. Louis or Loui
! vile. Evadne was the play in which
saw this gifted daughter of Melpomenl
and when it came to the statue scene,
seemed as if the dramatic power
Charlotte Cushmsn and the beauty {
V Julia Dean had been united and restore
I to the stage 1t was wonderful, and r,
;, yiyed first impressions of the drama
figure and height-Which latter is aboY
J the medium-~Miss Anderson bears
marked resemblance to Julia Dean, th
G stage favorite of twenty years ago, br
f is wanting in that ease and knowledg
!, Of stage business which are acquire
l only ttSSr.oonsh study and experience.
VI ms,:u she is slightly ci'Ccdda and angular
9 needs rounding off and toning dowr
: which will be the work Of little time
. Occasionally gesture is awkward, liz
wise a pose now and then, but under a
burns the unmistakabie and unquencl
aDle FIRE Of true genius and her voice
I one that Calliops might have enviet
| During the week she Is to appear
! Meg Merrilles, the "other self OF Cha
: lotte Cushman, and there is much hspec
lation as to how she will acquit herse
in that, though the critcs-New 0rlear
e boasts of many sharp eritics-predi'
O complete success. She is now the Gu
rent sensation, and the topic Of talk
3 the clubs and in social circles. Eaf
i night of her engagement here has bee
8 a night of grand ovation. Her brit
place and home is Louisville, and she
almost a perfect type Of the tradition
Kentucky girl. hear she. intends
o devote the spring and summer to fin
Y preparation, with view 10 compile
. theatrical round next season, when NJ MeI
2 phis will likely be embraced on her Ii
! Of engagements. If so, The readers
u the Avalanche may prepare for gen
Q ipe surprise and rare dramatic treat
, From the Chicago Trbuns,l
/ The 6rst appearance in a large city
n a young and unknown actress is for h
i trying ordeal, and to the unthinkil
4 public, perhaps, a matter of compar
" lively triAing Importance Whether 81
z succeeds Of fails, tho thrifty mercha
Is reflects, the markets will not be atiecte
is the crops will he moved, President W
: be installed without bloodshed, and d
q country will be safe, Those who we
moved By reflections Of this nature
q stay away from the theatre last mig
u missed q rare treat There can be
h question that Miss Anderson has geni
IS Of high order. Her impersonation
is Eyadne evidences not merely guilty
- ted taste quick instructive percepuo
~ of propriety, and mobile faculties, b
E, also that energy OF spirit which pei
4. traies and possesses dramatic concc
is tions. Miss Anderson has fortunate
40 remarkable personal charms. She brin
II to their assistance the results Of care
" training and the natural gifts alrea
le alluded to, making in all such qualiii
tions for a successful dramatic career