Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

representation at the Memphis Thea
ter last night, as successful in every
respect as on the previous evening,
except a waste of time between acts,
which drew the performance out to II
o'clock, and made it near midnight
before people could reach their homes.
The audience wa a crushing one, a
hundred ladies at least occupying the
second tier, while the parquette and
dress circle presented a brilliant spec
tacle.
The pleasant rendition of the opera
enlisted the close attention Of the en-
tire audience. AS far as could be
seen there we're no gigglerS or chatter
ers, not even around the edges.
The bright fresh songs and sparkling
music, the delightful acting and ex-
c%ellent ensemble kept everybody busy,
interested and apparently happy, GER
tainly in capital humor. Miss Jennie
Jones as Josephine sung with all of
the charm and force of the previous
evening, adding to the many laurels
she had already won, and giving addi-
tional proof of the fact that she ranks
at the top among our amateur vocal
lists. She also acted with conspicuous
grace and becoming modesty. 1t was
necessary to repeat several Of her
sweetest airs, and she responded in a
very amiable manner, receiving en-
thusiastic applause as well as liberal
floral fayors.
Miss Etheridge, whose actions are
always so full of fawn-like graces, was
as felicitous as on her first attempt,
in fact better, for if she slightly over
did her work in the last part, as was
charged by some on the opening night,
she did not do SO on this occasion.
Her s%piritedand admirable impersona-
ton of Cousin Hebe" was the charm
Of the opera, and won unqualified ad-
miration, as it deserved. The lively
marks Of favor extended by the au-
dience attested to the fair lady's
superior talents. The petite Miss
Lizzie McClelland performed Butter
cup with exceeding cleverness, and
sang in an exquisite manner. Her
voice in dialogues at times was indis-
tinct, but her acting was fine and her
singing charmed all. Captain Corco-
ran showed some improvement and
more ease, though his part was less
effective than so important a char
acter deserved. The Dick Dead
eye" of Mr.. Peters was a fine
piece Of character acting. He
was also good in dialogue. Mr..
Steele seemed hardly at his best, but
he sung Ralph Rackstraw's score
very neatly, and acted with moderate
effect. He merited all of the en-
comiums bestowed. The part of Bob
/ Beckett" by Nj. Won Gundell, was
handsomely done, especially his ring
ing sailor song Of Nancy Lee. bill
Bobstay" was also good, while the
= hornpipe dancer (name unknown, who
a turned himself loose SO Unexpectedly
and with so much vim, made a most
decided hit, which brought forth
storms of applause. There was 0
short, puffy sailor chap, who hung
about the corners and attracted con.
: %spicuous attention by his peculiar
makeup and action. A number
! scanned closely, but could not exactly
make him out.
The players have cause to congratu.
= late themselves upon the signal sue.
cess of the Pinafore opera. 1t ha,
! made the most decided hit Of the sea
son. The excellence of its ron
dition gives proof of the hare
and earnest labor of those witt
! instructed the performers, as well a
y the interest and enthusiasm every par
: ticpant threw into their respective
parts. A few who have witnessed
Pinafore elsewhere were captious con
corning the rather imperfect represen
. tation of the deck of a war ship, OIL
which single scene the whole opera i
70 given and as compared with stag
sittings elsewhere it was doubles
rather slender. AS we have neve
been favored with very frst-clas
scenery except on rare occasions, i
~ will enable us to enjoy Pinafore tn
more when some troupe come
y along with a better arrangement.
re pleasing feature Of the Performance
last night was the presentation of
IL colossal floral pyramid, surmounte.
ce by the letters &c. G., ordered by I
I'd b. Mccoy, Company X, First regimen
I'd police reserves, s.. Louis, Mo-,
.
81 through Edward Becton, as a mark 9
o. their esteem and remembrance.