Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER-Lentsn OBJ.
~servances kept many a fair and famil-
lar face, usually seen at public enter.
tainments on fashionable evenings,
away from the theater last night, but
in spite Of this the theater was crowded
to ov~erdowing, while the aisles along
the walls showed up two rows Of stand
ing people. There have been few
audiences during the season that out
numbered tho one o flast night. Con-
sidOring that it is midlent it was a
highly gathering, which
only an artist of high repute and ac-
knowledged merit could draw.
The tragic play of Brutus, or the
Fall Of Tarquin. is one of the few
productions of John Howard Payne
(the author of the well-known song
Home, Sweet HONEY which has
held its place upon the stage. Payne
wrote numerous others, which lived
but briefly, but Brutus, founded upon
an episode in Roman history, is a
most powerful composition. Indeed,
it Afforded the elder Booth opportu-
nifty to win some of his greatest tri-
umphs. So renowned was Booth in
this great role that other actors in his
time rarely attempted it. The great
actor Junius Brutus Booth was a
worthy mimic representative Of his
historical namesake, and no f~ttingly
gave tho name to one of his sons. who
is now living. The present generation
has few persons able to interpret
Brutus," in fact none equal to
its proper portrayal save Mr.. John
Mccullough. That he performs ii
with artistic effect is attested by the
crowded assemblages with which he
has been greeted wherever he has ap-
peared. The play, as rendered last
night, was a grand triumph one lone
to be remembered by both spectator
and actor. Each respective member
of the supporting troupe did well theil
several parts, and in the more power
full scenes thrilled the hearts of the
auditors with their realistic execution
Where all acted so aceeptably it is
perhaps, a little out Of place to indi
yidualize, but the character of "Tul
liza" as depicted by Miss Ella Wren
was given with so much vigor anC
grandeur, especially in the closing
scene, that it was especially noticeable
and her call before the curtain after
wards was a deserved compliment
worthily bestowed and gracefully &C
knowledged.
The closing performance was Shaks
peare's peppery comedy Of KatharinI
and Petruchio, or the Tanning of tn
Shrew. 1t afforded a chance for som,
splendid and fiery acting on the par
of Miss Emma Stockman and Mr.
Charles Barron. The audience wa
kept in a continued roar from first t
last at the prOmiscuous way furnitur
and crockery were flung about and tn
liberal doses of whip-lash applied t
several persons, who hoped abou
mere lively than would liy
turkeys on hot sheet-iroH. /
was a rough play for tn
participants, but highly cntertainin
to the spectators. The effect, how
ever, was slightly marred by the un
tanned "Katherine's' inability t
contain herself, or hide her natura
laughter at various oontretemps no
set down in the text, nor either under
stood by the audience. Yet, on tn
whole, it was a very satisfactory per
formance, and one which we are sol
dom afforded a chance to enjoy.
This afternoon Julius Caesar. To
night Richard III; and this close
the engagement of John McCullougI
E and troupe. The Chickasaw Guard
are to attend in force and in ful
uniform. Seats have been engaged a
; the front of the orchestra in the par
quette for their accommodation. TIL
F, audience promises to be large, and Nj
= McCullough's week of professions
triumph in Memphis will doubles
, long be remembered by him with fec
! ings Of genuine pleasure.
J