Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-05

Lydia Languish," Miss Carrie Watson,
now Mrs. Hamlin, as "Julia," and Mr..
Greer as Bob Acres, all played conspic-
nous parts and did them well.
AT al Adams street residence n couple
Of winters past several plays were given.
Among them was the Honeymoon and
Caste, both received with much favor. On
Union street, in a prominent mansion,
the parlor is arranged with scenery and
a stage where, within the past year, The
Cynic, u drama, and other pieces were
finely given. In all Of these a number Of
young ladies and gentlemen played parts
with more or less success.
THE soDALITY DRAMATIC CLUB
have given n number of pieces at their
hall, on Washington street, and developed
line talent in various quarters. In the
Spectre Bridegroom Mr.. j. j. Sullivan,
who atterward married Miss Magevney,
and who died last summer, made asuccess
IN the comedy part of "Diggory," also as
Tom Moore" in the Irish Lion, and rs
"Eccleso in Caste. Misses Victoria and
Mary Cardona, Mollie Blessing, Jennie
Barry, and others also won favor in these
plays, while John Duffy scored Y success
one night as the 'Benecia Boy"
THE CHICKAsAws
have presented at the theater the military
drama Ours, exhibiting much dramatic
ability. Misses Mamie Folwell, Knoxie
Pickett and Annie Semmes performed
splendidly, while Mr.. l.. Frierson, How
ard Martin, VIM. Warren and Richard
Allen carried leading parts. They also
gave The Romance off Poor Young Man,
in which Miss Maggie Apperson, Mrs.
Radclitfeand Miss Folwell won high favor,
while Capt. Carnes was conspicuous, and
VIM. Warren did a Dundreary part in
very comic style. These were only a few
Of the principal plays that have been pub
licly, and always well presented by our
local amateurs.
In nearly all of the h~istronics that have
been presented during the past five years
Mrs w. G. Thompson, an adept in the
a~tricals, has taken a leading part in the
instruction and preparation Of the plays.
She has labored earnestly and always with
success, as have those who gave instruc-
lions in the vocal and instrumental fea-
lures.
PINAFORE.
Our amateur musical talent which ap-
peared last week in the extravaganza of
Pinafore has been extensively spoken of
by the morning journals, but yet, we
think the subject still unexhausted.
MISS JENNIE JONES.
1t does not, in the least, verge upon
extreme praise, to say that Miss Jennie
Jones possesses incomparably the finest
soprano voice in the Mississippi valley, if
not in the United States, among all the
celebrated amateurs of which we have
seen any mention made, or have had the
pleasure of listening TO. Others far more
competent to judge than ourselves have
said the same of this charming young
lady; among the number are Brignoli,
the noted professional tenor, and Mr..
MARITIME, of Baltimore, whose voice and
execution Of operate scores have no equal
on this continent among amateurs. Her
rendition of the music of "Josephine's''
part was easy, flowing and perfectly en-
trancing. 1t is in the upper register of
notes where the greater beauties and
power of her voice is felt and heard. You
are at once thrilled with its beauty and
strength, and filed with wonder at its
perfect control. Neither the character
nor music of Josephine" gives to Miss
Jones q chance to show her voice to the
best advantage. Evidently her line lies
in such parts as that of "Leonora" in
Trovatore. But of her, we can most
honestly remark, whatever she does for
us in the musical way, she does better
than any one else, and she is one of whom
Memphis is and ought to be proud.
MISS EMMA E~THERIDGE.
This young lady, who essayed the part
Of cousin Hebe," is another of the
charming amateurs in our musical circles,
whose sparkling soprano voice has so often
poured forth its flood Of melody on occa-
sions such as that Of last week. Her voice
is sweet and flexible, betraying in every
note q careful training and cultivation.
Her "Hebe" established the fact that her
voice and musical education have fitted
her for brilliant achievements in higher
and better lines of the opera than Pima
fore. Miss Etheridge also possesses dra-
matte talent in a most pleasing degree for
the comic parts Of musical extravaganza.
Indeed, for an amateur, she can lay claim
TO a fair division Of honors with tho great
Aimee, the leading professional In such
characters in the world to-day.
MISS LIZZIE MCLELLAND.
In this little rosebud Of our musical
conservatory Memphis has just discoy.
cred one of the rarest gems in the South
west. She has both startled and taken
captive our people by the sweetness of
her q Little Buttercup." Not much larger
than the basket she Carried or the bonnet
she wore, there rolled forth from her
young, rosy lips the rich tones Of a con-
tralto voice not alton heard In any country.
Perfectly easy and graceful, while vet
appearing before the footlights of the
stage for the first time in hor life, her
rendition Of the part wa simply wonder
ful. With u little moro attention To the
operate field, that sweet and most mar
yelous c%ontralto voice can and will pro-
duce such music as to excite the envy of
the hest professionals. No amateur mn.
steal programme in Memphis will he
complete without Miss Lianle McClel.
land for the future,
Mr.. WILLIAM WARREN.
Though somewhat familiar Ia our BOO
pie, the voice Of this gentleman came upon
Tho eur With renewed beauty in the role
Of "Sir Joseph Porter, commander Of the
Queens Noyee." Mr.. Warren possesses Il
sweet and and pleasing tenor, showing
good compass and cultivation, Whatever
TO undertakes Is done consciontiously,
evinolng study and careful preparation,
His dramatic rendition Of "Sir Joseph
was n most superb piece Of acting-modest.
cnsy, natural and amusing. 10 exhibited
A thorough comprehension Of the part
both muslcally and dramatically, and his
distinct uttorance Of words and flowing
tones Of voice charmed the cars wilh
music and conyulsed the listnor With ali
tho funny points Qf his portion Of tho
Plot. AZ long ~ he remains in our anna
tour rank the production Of such work.
as Pinaforc, aud better, will not Gail IA
give both pleasure and satisa ;tion.
AfR. W. j.. STEELE.
lie j. another member of the amateur
musical circles Of Memphis, and one who
hm first brought hlmsof most pleasinrly
faryntd ~ HRalph Raokslraw,n a teno,
pnrt requiring no ordinary voice aud skin
Nr. Steele possesses fine COMPASS, and ha.
acquired mn astonishing execution in d
short time, liis voice n Is sweet, true. clear