Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
7 he bohemian Girl al the Theater
Last Night.

the beauty n lasnlon OF the city were
in attendance. The attraction was
Bales opera, the Bohemian Girl, as
rendered by the Cavalry Church choir,
assisted by a number Of musical friends,
and for the benefit Of the Cavalry Church
organ fund. The cast was excellent.
Miss Jennie Magevney, as airline" was
in splendid voice, and she created a
sensation as a vocalist and pleasing lyric
actress. The gems, II Dreamt l Dwelt
in Marble Halls, 'See at Your Feet a
Supplisnt," Come with the Gypsy
Bride" were rendered in 4 charming
manner that elected applause from the
pleased and critical audience. Indeed,
Miss Magevney excelled herself in the
role and won the highest encomiums
from the critics. Miss Jennie Jones, as
the "Gipsy Queen" sustained the role
in an admirable manner and shared the
honors with Miss Magevney. Miss Jen-
ME Hunter, as "Bnda," displayed dra-
matte and lyrical talent Of a high order
and received most favorable comments.
AS Count Arnheim" Mr.. JohA Leg.
Ter was very good. He displayed a ine
conception of the part AID rendered it
most aeceptably. His rendering of The
Heart Bowed Down by Weight of Woe,
was excellent. In the matter Of dress
he was not quite up to the historical
stage costume. Mr.. George Cashier as
"Thaddeus" was the recipient Of many
compliments. He sang "'Tis Sad to
Leave our Father land" And You'll
Remember Me- aud The Fair Land
OF Poland" etc., in a spirited and must
cal manner which brought forth no little
applause. The audience clamored for
an encore when he sang "The Fair Land
Of Poland" but he gracefully declined
to receive it and bowed his acknowledg.
ment Of the compliment. Mr.. Petersen
as "Devilshoof" the Gipsy chief, gave
a fine rendition Of the role and sang in
excellent voice. The role " Florestine "
Vas entrusted to Mr.. VIM. Warren, ard
right we'll did he protect the trust.
Besides the persons mentioned the fol-
lowing assisted in the chorus: W. G.
Baker, Sam McManue, W. j. Steele,
Louis Sohn, c. E. Crook. Z. R. Deyeral,
e.. Petersen, B. a.. Hollenberg, F. G.
Huntington, j. L. EWell, George Mahan,
G. A. Wage, DR.. S. J.. Qaimby, Sig
Roesher, j. j. Sullivan, h. l.. Tomlirson,
G. C. Ellis, Alex Boyd, H. WeiSiger, Ira
Hill, George Crook.
Misses Lizzie Douglass, Mary Hitzr cid,
Emma Latting, Eva Murray, A. L. Jones,
Jennie Hunter, Katie Harmon, Katie
Kirk, Esther Levy, Francis Taylor,
Lizzie Raine, Elise Shepherd, Mamie
Conn, Emma Dennison. Sallie Foute,
Estella Crook, Lillian Crook, Jennie
Minor, Addie c Hebert, Mamie I. Farms
worth, Nellie Drew.
Mesdames Goodman, Fouie, Miles,
Czspski, Cooper, Slitt.
The following comprised the ballet:
Misses Bette Gregory, Fannie Pres.
colt, Lizzie Fisher, Nellie Fisher, Ella
Costello, RosaVallentin ,Euphan Collier,
Ida Lee Treadwell, Fannie Bigley,
Blanche Miles.
1t was expected by the public that an
orchestral accompaniment would be fur.
nished, so as to give the charming opera
its full musical effect. The absence Of
the orchestra left the opera in that con.
diLion which the play Of Hamlet would
be if the part Of Hamlet were omitted.
This was unfortunate, and it is stated it
was the result OF a want of musical and
other harmony between the musical di.
rector and the other musicians. 1t is a
pity that the public should have been so
treated because Of a little musical jeal-
olsy and row in which the public felt no
interest. The want of orchestral music
wal partially supplied by two pianos,
presided Over by Musical Director j.
Ernest Perring and Prof. Emile Levi.
The music, although in itself excellent,
was painfully thin, aud failed to fill up
the measure of the opera, a fact which
was generally commented upon and
which created many expressions of re.
greet.
The opera was well put upon the stage,
and its presentation last night may be
put down as a brilliant vocal and lyrical
success most complimentary to the ladies
and gentlemen who appeared 10 the cast.
To night the opera will be repeated
before o crowded aud fashionable
house, all the reserved seats having been
secured for days past To night the
same cast will be presented, with the ex
eeptions Of airline" which role will be
filed by Miss Hattie Collins, and the
Queen Of the Gipsies," which will DO
rendered by Miss Kate Harmon.
Observation-Disclosures night ct the
theater Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and
Vests excellent minstrel troupe will be.
gin an engagement. In speaking Of this
troupe the Buffalo Dispatch says;
This is no ordinary minstrel troupe
Their performance last night at St
James Hall exceeded, in neatness and
finish, anything we have seen ia the
minstrel line for a long time. They
kept the audience in a roar of laughter
without descending to the slightest
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