Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

last night was . signal success. Moth
ing like it has been drawn by a public
entertainment since the days of Lydia
Thompson. The second and third
tiers were completely packed with a
living mass of spectators, while the
lower part of the house was well
crowded, many being ladies. For
half an hour before the rise of the
curtain the sidewalk and street out
side ofthe theaterwas densely thronged
with people unable to crowd into the
doorway in their efforts to gain admit
lance. The ticket-seller, treasurer
and d~oorkeepers and the ushers had
their hands full and their heads wor-
ried to provide for the immense gath
ering. 1t vas not until some time
after the performance commenced
that the great audience was completely
slowed away
The performances of the Haverly
Minstrels were fully up to the public
expectation for surprising any ever
given here by a minstrel party. 1t is
a colossal company, and their exhibi-
tons are equally immense. Asthe cur
tain rolled up forty performers, ranged
like n side Of a pyramid, the huge
Centennial bass drum and drummer
forming the apex, appeared to view.
The first row of performers, compris-
ing the base Of the pyramid arrange
ment, were the eight endmen and the
ballad singers, a row of nineteen per-
sons. The second, third and top rows
were made up by the orchestra, dancers
and other members Of the company.
The large number of performers and
the novel manner in which they were
arranged upon the stage may be con-
sidered a new departure in minstrelsy
and m we'll calculated to please.
The performance was lengthy and
afforded a versatile entertainment too
varied for detailed description. One
of the leading features was that of
twelve clog dancers, whose evolutions
in the initial portion of their perform
ances were extremely beautiful and
were executed with wonderful pre-
cisiOn. The tableaux were also most
exquisite pictures, and the shades.of
parti-colOred lights cast by relectors
upon the several groups afforded a
number of admirable spectacles as
novel as they were delightful. The
performances must be seen to be APP
preciated. An entire change of pro-
gramme tonight. The Haverly's
give a matinee tomorrow, and appear
for the last time in this city tomorrow
night.
The MILAN CLUB.-The Masque-
rade ball given at the German Casino
Hall last Saturday night was an ex-
ceedingly brilliant affair, and an I'M
qualified success in every respect. In
spite of the heavy rain and stormy
night a large attendance was there to
participate in the enjoyments of the
occasion. At least one hundred per-
sons were in mask, and the members
Of this popular club have cause to feel
proud of their success. The most
notable characters were im~personated
by Messrs. NJ. Morris, +. Kahn, l..
Morris and VI. Boschwitz, as Gid
cons Band y; Mr.. Louis Herzog as
Romeo the most richly costumed
of all the characters; Madame An
d%erson," by Mr.. Slender; Mr.. L..
Rosenthal, aided by Miss Dora
Boschwitz, as a Monk " and Sister
of Charity Miss II. Rosenthal as
Baby Mine; Miss P. Levy, as
The Good Woman -; Misses Jennie
lsaacs and Jennie Samelson, as the
Main Street Belle and Memphis
Swell" we're equally admired, and
created much hilarity by the accuracy
with which they held the mirror up
to nature. 1t was a superb entertain
ment that offered infinite pleasure to
all participants.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Lawrence Barrett and troupe closed
at st. Louis last Saturday.
The Alice Oates Opera Troupe per-
formed last week at Philadelphia.
Clara Kellogg designs to live abroad,
and without the sign of a husband.
Mary Anderson enjoyed fine success
at Brooklyn, New York, last week.
The revived Black Crook has been
drawing crowded houses at Niblo's
New York; Theater,
Ole Bull, with Mrs. B., go to
Europe in June. He plays at several
summer concerts before starting.
John 7. Raymond is to have a new
play written by Geo. Fawcett Rowe,
in which "Ichabod Crane" is the
leading part.
A French baritone named Faure
received 5000 francs for three songs
sung by him at a soiree a short time
since in Paris.
The Emma Abbott Opera Troupe