Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-15
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complimentary benefit OF Mr.. John Rick
ably, manager of the Memphis Theatsr,
will draw q full honss tonight. The
sparkling play Caste will be presented,
Mrs. Rickaby taking the role ESTHER
Eccles," and being supported by a judi
cious selection of actors from the Gin
cinnati and st. Louis theaters. In the
opening piece, Limerick Boy, Mr.. Rick.
ably appears as Paddy Niles aud
General Peter Tracy as "Dr. Coates"
The cast of both plays is remarkably
good and will no doubt afford unusual
enjoyment and create not a little merri-
ment. Professors Hand#erker and Ar.
mold have arranged a musical programme
OF rare merit, and will make this a bril-
liant feature in the evenings entertain
ment. We have already had occasion
to speak Of Mr., Rickaby's efficient man.
agement of the Memphis Theater. BE
has spared neither labor nor money to
afford the theater-goers OF Memphis at.
fractions Of the best character, and in
bis efforts to please and satisfy the pub.
lie, Mr.. Rickaby has met with unusual
success. The merits of the play aud the
object of this benefit should command a
full house.
BoUcIcAULT's s%HAUGHRAN. - This
! thrilling play, beginning next Tuesday,
will be rendered at the Memphis Theater
for five nights and also at the Saturday
matinee. In speaking Of thia drama a
Baltimore paper says:
The Shaughran, one Of his new plays
for Mr.. Boucicault is always produc-
ing-is the greatest Of his recent sue
cesses, and has earned more extended
popularity in this country than any Of
its predecessors. II is the c~lesreet and
deitest piece of dramatic work that We
remember 10 have seen; and that inten-
slty OF dramatic action, which is 60 ne.
cessary to the success of o play, is kept
up with remarkable skill throughout.
Romantic, pathetic, numerous, at times
verging on the tragic, it runs the whole
gamut of emotional interest, and abounds
in the most effective situations.
FRANK MAYo's DAvY CRocKRTT.--Mon-
day aud Tuesday nights Frank Mayo
will present Davy Crockett at the Green
law Opera House. In speaking of his
Davy Crockett, the New York World
says:
It is in a word, the only play which,
undertaking to portray the old story Of
manly heroism and womsnly affection
with such characters as our frontier
affords, has made the picture acceptable
to the intelligent public aud agreeable to
healthy criticism. Mr.. Mayo has won a
great deal Of popularity throughout the
country, and we cannot but acknowledge
that it is deserved.
The FAUST CLUB.-Last night the
Faust Club gave a delightful dramatic
entertainment and ball at Maenuerehor
Hall for the benefit of the Third street
German Protestant church. The attend
ance was large, and the evening proved
pleasant to every one. The committee,
composed Of Messrs. VIM. Miller, Jake
} Tanner, F. L. Warner, John Scheibler,
]. W. Voegeli, Otto Schwill, Oh Hueppel
and julius Nsgel, is entitled TO especial
praise for the graceful manne in which
the entertainment was conducted.
I MRs. THoMPsoN's BENEFIT. = Next
: Monday night Led Astray will be pre-.
D scented at the Memphis Thester for the
8 benefit of that worthy lady Mrs. Rose P.
Thompson. The best amateur talent Of
8 the city will participate in the entertain.
ment. We hope to see a crowded house.
LECTURE TO CHILDREE.-Mrs. A. E.
d. Cutter will lecture to children in the
German Church on Third street, satur.
day, February 10Th, OF Bpm. Admis-
sion for all under twelve years, loo; over
| that age, 25c.