Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-21
H. M. S. PINAFORE.
Its Performance Last Night at the
ns Memphis Theater.

The number and character Of the
audience at the Meaphis Theater last
night was a positive indication that
our PinatOre has lost nothing in the
public interest by a repetition. Its
lively music, its comical burlesque
and its brilliant general features were
as fascinating as when presented the
first time, even to those who have seer
every performance, while to the many
who had never before witnessed it a
most delightful entertainment was
their reward. A number of last
nights elegant audience, who had
seen Pinafore played in New York
and elsewhere, pronounced ours much
the best. In the line of singing its
excellence and superiority was partic-
ularly noticeable, while the familiar
faces of home folks on the stage, the
novelty of a few extra touches in the
way Of %jocular hits and new songs,
with the bright fresh costumes worn
by the players, all contributed to the
success of the piece and the delight Of
the spectators.
The house was full and the pleasure
unsurpassed, The ship was somewhat
short in the way of a crew, as COM
pared with previous voyages, but this
seemed only to add to the success.
There was a less crowded stage and
the choruses were fully as well rem
dered, while the solo singers all seemed
In good voice and acquitted themselves
handsomely.
AS Josephine" Miss Jennie Jones
acted with her accustomed grace and
sung in her most exquisite style. Her
vocalism is a splendid surprise and
delightful to hear. The lady received
marked evidences of appreciation in
frequent rounds of applause and was
obliged to repeat a portion of the aria
Sorry Her Lot.
In "Buttercup," the petite Miss
Lizzie Mcclellan won renewed
laurels and a lovely as we'll as colossal
floral testimonial at the end of her
Baby Farming song. A charming
feature of this young lady's yocalism
is that her words are always distinctly
uttered, and can be understood, a
feature of such rarity that it is
worthy Of commendable mention.
Cousin nebe' was more fascinat-
ing than ever, and inspired the audi
ence by her splendid acting, her fine
singing and engaging manners. Miss
Etheridge invests anything she at
tempts with an extra charm and fills
in with delicious or~iginalities. She
was compelled to acknowledge two
e%ncores last night, first after hel
entree in the Duet with "Sir JOSEPH
Porter, X. G. b." (Wm. Warren.
and next after the interpolated gem
Beware words by Longfellow ant
music by Perring, toward the close o.
the piece. In response to the latter
verse from "She's Just a Sweet Bou
luet' was sung.
/, The boatswain's part, the original
being absent, was performed by Mr..
AID Refs. He made an excellent sub
%stitute, singing Nancy Lee in grand
style and with marked effect. Mr.. w
j. Steele as " Ralph Rackstraw wa
exceedingly happy, sang we'll and per
formed with a grace and finish tina
attracted universal commentator
Mr.. |. +. Peters acted Dick Dead
eye smoothly and sang with spirit
Mr.. Warren invested Sir Joseph
! with refreshing humOr, and Captain
: Corcoran was picturesque if no
( poetic.
: 1t was a capital performanc
throughout, rich in musical features
varied in its action, bright in it
scenic illustration aud inspiriting a
we'll as enjoyable in its general effect
The audience was refined and cultiya
ted and gave close attention.
# The matinee to-day closes our anna
teur Pinafore. We will likely have
by professionals next season, but hard
ly better and never more pleasing.
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