Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-13

AnaaN AEAtHs
SHAUeHEAUE.-This play. which is dc.
cidedly Irish and Fsnian. and Viihsl a
thrilling drama of unusual interest, will
be presented at the Memphis Theater
next Tuesday. Among the special iea-
lures is a wake" scene.
FRANK MAYO This popular actor
plays at the Greenlsw Opera House next
Monday and Tuesday nights. producing
his great specially entitled Davy
Crockett. Mr.. Mayo is an actor of ac-
knowleded merit, and is supported by a
good stock company. He will give an
interesting entertainment and attract
large audiences.
MIS-. THoMpsoN's BENEFIT. = Next
Monday the fascinating society play en-.
titled Led Astray will be presented at
the Memphis Theater for the benefit Of
Mrs. Rose P. Thompson, who is one OF
the most estimable and worthy ladies Of
Memphis. The best amateur talent of
the city in engaged to participate in the
rendition of this charming play. We
have no doubt bat what there will be a
crowded house.
The FAUST CLUE. Tomorrow night
the Faust Club will give en- operate en-
tertainment and ball at Maennerchor
ball for the benefit of the Third street
German Protestant Church. II is in.
tendel to make this one of the grandest
entertainments of the season. The com.
mittee consists OF Messrs. VIM. Miller,
chairman; Jake Tanner, f. L. Warner,
John Scheibler, S. W. Voegeli, Otto
Schwill, Chas. Hippel and julius Magic.
MANAGER RTcKABY's BENEFIT. = We
hope to see q crowded house at the Mem.
phis Theater Friday night, as this is the
occasion of the complimentary benefit
rendered the excellent manager, Mr..
John Rickaby. The play for this ocea-
sion is the sparkling comedy entitled
Caste, in which Mrs. Rickaby appears as
Esther Eccles," and will be supported
by talented a~rtites from the Cincinnati
and St. Louis theaters. In the amusing
efterpiec, Limerick Boy, Mr.. Rickaby
takes the role of PADDY Miles" AID
General Peter Tracy, the irrepressible
appears as DE. Coates" Professors
Hsnd@erker aud Arnold will make the
music an especial and attractive feature.
Of course there will be a crowded house.
REy. Mr.. PEPpER's LEcTURE.-Last
night there was a large audience at the
Memphis Tbeater to hear the lecture on
ireland By R9v. George W. Pepper. TIE
audience ives not disappointed both as tc
originality Of the lecture and the elo.
quence Of the lecturer. The lecture was
one Of the best ever listened to in Mem.
phis and did credit to this earnest divine
and eloquent speaker. In his prelude
Rev. Mr.. Pepper gave expression tC
tine following beautiful sentiments.
There is a charming piece Of earth
! washed by the bright waters Of TIE At
i, l%autic. Who that has ever gazed upor
! its calm and beautiful scenery can forge
Ireland! Mature hos done much 70
that which poetry calls the Emerald o
= the World There is fertility in its soil
} majesty in its mountains, luxuriancI
J in its valleys, and loveIiness in il
! lakes which makes them rivals to thos
I in which Italian skies glass thai. dec
%azurel While lacking the grandeur 0
. Switzerland, the sunoy skies Of Franc.
aad Italy, the SEQ grit towers an.
gorgeous palaces Of England, there i
lies anchored on the western extremii,
Of Europe, ia grand scenery, in quio.
beauty, and exbaustless fertility, Ia,
very gem OF the sea. The last land Oh
} which fingers the moistened eye of th
emigraut, going to his new home in the
great West, and the first hat gladden.
. the eye of the tourist who goes forth
, from our country to seek instruction and
recreation amidst the historic scenes OIL
, the old world"