Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-29
Amusements.

Amusements.
Fra DIAvoLo.-To.nigb this opera
will be produced, with a full orchestra.
at the Memphis Theater. For some
time the piece hes been uader careful
rehearsal aud the dramatic features most
%assiduously developed and perfected BY
the skill of Mrs. Rose P. Thompson,
whose knowledge of the stage and most
excellent judgment render her super
vision desirable aud well mig. indispen-
sable upon occasions of this kind. Prof.
HandWerker furnishes the music, which,
OF course, will be equal, in quality as
well as suite ert in volume, to any given
by this talented artist during the past
season at the Memphis Thester. The
opera is under the organization and di.
rection of Prof. Winkler, whose assidu.
ity in perfecting its details indicate
a production Of no ordinary interest.
The ladies and gentlemen who take the
leading roles are among the best vocal.
lists in Memphis, and on the whole the
entertainment tonight and tomorrow
night will doubtless be such as to elicit
the commentator OF the NEST critical.
The audience each evening will be large
and fashionable, a fact indicated By the
eager u in which tickets are being
sought. The following is the programme:
Zerl ma. ,........ Miss Jennie Jonas
LADY Allcash.."".."-........ . Miss Kate Harmon
ira Dlayolo ..."""..".. .,..-.Mr. K. Z, Deyerall
Lord Alcash."..w..""..Mr, B.. A HOilenberg
Lorenzo, Capt. Carboneers.Mr.J o. McClintoc
ppattso /. Roeschsr
G 5IPPS Bandis-~-~~ MT' \; Petersen
Soldiers. Villagers, servants.
scene OF action: Italy, at the hostelry Of
Terfacine,
HARMoYIAL HALL.-There was an an.
preciative audience at Harmonial Hall
last night to hear a lecture on Ian.
guages, their Origin, Development and
National Influence" by Prof. Peres, a
gentleman whose scholarly attachments
entitle his opinion, in matters Of CON.
parativs philosophy, to high eonsidera-
ton by students of this pleasant science.
The lecture vas interesting as we'll as
instructive, and we hear that this is the
initiation Of a series which will be deliv.
cred in this city.
Vocal y ORCHESTRAL CONCERT
The Chickssaw Guards will give q grand
concert at Estival Park Friday, Nav
lOth, for the purpose of raising funds to
finish their new arnory, now building
on fernando street, south of Uaion.
Miss Rosa Barnett, Of Columbia. the
gifted vocalist, has accepted the invita-
ton to participate in this concert, upon
which occasion she will sing Casta Diva.
GERMAN MAIFEsT The German socie-
ties give their annual Mailest at Estival
Park next Monday, the 9Th inst. Com.
plete arrangements have been made to
render this one of the most attractive
and enjoyable entertainments of the
kind ever given in Memphis. of course
the Maifest will be largely attended.
EsTIyAL PARK.-This elegant place
opens Wednesday night With a grand
concert under the Efficient direction Of
Pref. Handwerker. 1t is understood
that Mr.. George Vance will be manager
of Estival this season, which promises to
De quite attractive Doth to the old and to
toe young people Of Memphis.
ENMEEIcH's CONCERT TROUPE gave a
special entertainment at Maennerchor
Hall last night which was we'll attended.
The programme was excellent, and
everybody was we'll pleased. Emmerich's
troupe will give nightly performances at
BAG Adams street, and everybody should
90 there.