Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-02-10
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played Davy Crockett 20 fair houses at
ths Memphis Theater all week. Last
night he had a good audience. The matt
nee this afternoon closes his engagement
here and he gees to New Orleans This
piecs was written for Mr.. Mayo about
four and a half years ago, aud be has
been playing it ever since. The matinee
this afternoon is the nine hundred and
nineteenth time be has appeared in the
character OF "DAvy Crockett For the
first year aud a half it was criticized
somewhat by the press, more, we are
inclined to. think, on account of
al idea that al actor who has
succeeded in the realms Of tragedy,
as Mr.. Mayo has, should not enter the
field Of light and more pleasing drama
with impunity. BE must at least uude--
20 a certain probation OF phrgatorial'
punishment before the transition is com
plste. But Mr.. Mayo's triumph has been
complete; the piece has withstood the
crucial test Of doubt and criticism, and
has been most favorably received in all
the principal cities Of the country. 1t is
a pleasing, beautiful little story, woven
around the name Of Davy Crockett, bring
ing out the noble qualities Of the man,
his courage, un%selfshness, modesty and
delicacy OF feeling. Brave as a lion, be
appears as gentle as a woman. There
is no rsnting, strainiug for effect, or
improbable situations. The plot is not
complicated, yet happily combines
enough Of the thrilling. pathetic and the
humorous, to keep up continued interest
until the hunters bride is rescued and
falls into his arms in the last scene. IL
runs smoothly and naturally all the way
through, aud affords the actor ia the little
role scope for a pleasing display Of his
poeers. 1t is better appreciated after
seen a few times than at fest, and has
so grown upon the public that it is often
compared to Jefferson's Rip Van Winkls
and other standard plays of the lighter
but legitimate school Of the modern
drama. Mr.. Mayo has an excellent
compsny,of which be sthe central figure,
anil carries his own scenery, 50 that
there are no bitches or awkward pauses.
We hope he will continue to achieve the
success he SO we'll deserves, and some
lime come this way again.
HEYwooD BROTHERS COMBINATION -
This troupe will appear at The Memphis
Tksaier this evening. A full band of
minstrels, acrobats and specially a~rtistes
will furnish the entertainment. We clip
the following notice from the Detroi,
Free Press;
A good audience greeted this troupe
At MuOic Hall, and there Is no question
concerning the pleasure which was at.
iorded all present. The psrlor concert
At the opening was we'll given. the several
vccalists winning we'll merited applause.
The specially" portion of the nro
gramme was opened by the great Vic.
t%oreIIis in their astounding traptzs evo-
%iutions. Their claim to the champion
ship in this business is based upon a fair
title, for they lead anything that ever
appeared here. The negro comedians
we're excellent, the DANCERS being among
the besti u the country. The whole show
was good in every respect aud merits ths
favor Of every lover of variety perform.
auees.
SoLDENE. - Next Monday evening
Emily Soled e and opera boufe troupe
will appear at the Memphis Thsater and
present La Grande Duchesse. On Tues.
day night (Nardi.Gras), at the Green
law Opera House, she will sing La
File de Madame Angot, alter which a
grand masquerade ball will be given. A
few weeks since. owing to sickness, Miss
S1ldene was unable to appear on the
stage Of our thester, and in consequence
much disappointment was felt by the
lovers Of comic opera. This time, how
ever. S1ldene will appear in the leading
roles during the weak.
PLYToMME -Chiarini's royal novelty
aud p%automime troupe, including a large
array of specially a%rtistes, will appear Of
the Greenlew Opera House Monday
evenieg next,
BELLA UMos.-rbis temple OF variety
amusement is open every night on JEFF.
ferson street. The entertainment is
Of the novelty combination character,
consisting Of vocal aud instrumental
Mgsia, E'hiopieu sketches, specially
acts, terpalchoreal isats, ete. The com
pany is a goo1 one, and furnishes a con
siderable amount Of amusement to the
public. To night a new programme viii
be presented.
WAsRlSGroX STaEET YARIETlEs.-F his
popular plaza OF resort has been reopened
BY !. II. Campbell & Co, and under the
most favorable auspices. A strong va
riety and novelty troupe has been en-.
gagged and Appeals nightly. The enter,
tainments consist Of vocal and ins.ru'
mental music, dancing, negro comic-li
tiea, specially acts, etc.