Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
THE CRITERION COMEDY COMPANY.
Freaks is not likely to rival Mr..
Tennyson's Brook" in its capacity to
run on forever, nor is it a beautifully
romantic drama, like Hazel Kirke,"
but it possesses many elements Of a
ludicrous character which strike the
theater-goer, and make an audience
litter. It's first representation last
night was fairly attended, and the first
as well as the second act, had its hui
morous incidents which kept the ma
Ijoyity Of the spectators in a laughing
Mood. The play bills call the piece "a
new version Of the brilliantly success
full farcical comedy in four acts" As
the piece will be presented the re-
mainder Of the week, the remaining
two acts will be reviewed later Cd.
The piece is adopted from the Ger
man, and was performed over fifty
nights in Chicago, where it seems to
have been highly appreciated.
THREE OPERAS.
On Friday and Saturday next we
are to have three operas, to he rem.
dared by the Tagliapietra grand Ital-
ian opera company, under the skillful
management of the experienced NJ.
Grau. They will include la Favor
tia" Lucia di Lammermoor," and
Faust" and the Greenlaw opera
house is the place they will be sung.
With a view of rendering the theater
comfortable, Manager Grau has had it
thoroughly cleaned and renovated, and
the heaters were put in operation to-
day. The best efforts are in active
progress to make the Greenlaw opera
house a pleasant and an attractive
resort for this occasion. NJ. Grau
speaks with enthusiasm on the SPLEEN
did ability of the leading soprano of
his company, Miss L. B. Ross, while
Miss Matilda Phillips, the contrallo,
is a younger sister, of the well know
and highly talented Adelaide Phillips.
The reputation of the great baritone
Tagliapietra is very great, while the
troupe is made up entire from
the very best of artists. The operas
will be. rendered - their entirety and
with a well drilled and effective cho-
rus, an excellent orchestra under Herr
Hsinecke and all requisite accessories.
Prices including reserved seats, have
been fixed at one dollar, and we may
look to see a full turn out Of oul
mlsic-lcying people.
NEXT WEEK.
At the theater next week we are tC
have two nights of the Rentz- Santley
Burlesque troupe and four nights O.
the Bankers Daughter"
ST. JOHNS REVELATION.
At the First Baptist church, OF
Second street, neal Adams, is to b,
| seen tonight the panorama Of the
revelation ofSt. John, so much praised
by the press and pulpit wherever i
: has been exhibited. 1t will be OK
hibited at the Central Baptist churcl
} on Friday evening next, and on Satur
| day at Cochran hall, for the benefit o
the Sisters Of the Good Shepherd.
THE ZOO zoo.
Last night at the Zoo Zoo theator
kindly disposed audience greeted tn,
players. The managers of this restr
are literally disposed, and give tn.
public a free concert every night, b.
means of a brass band in an illumi
mated omnibus. Last evening, jus
after dark, while the band and the blu
was RECALLING the people on Beal
street with a delightful serepsde,
street car collided with the top Of tn.
; leaning bus, and brought "MarcI
On" 10 a sudden stop. This, however
had no effect on the performance a
the Washington street place ofamuse
ment, where the minstrelsy Of Holl
and Burke causes im~moderate laugh
ter, and the great juggler, Satan,
surprises the spectators with his won
drous deeds. He can fling bottles
= knives, tinware and eight brass ball
? all up into the air ct oueei holds fir
balls and torches a foot in length lon
( enough for the audience 10 light thei
cigars, and as a fire king he Is ahoad q
all rivals. The specialties Of Burk
: aud Hart also won fine favor, an
they responded to several hearty en-
cores. The afterpiece is full Of fur
and will be kept so during the pres
ent week. Master Tommy, the Lilli
y putian, is a wonderful oentortionis0
and is well worth a visit to see,
3 OYSTERS and CELERY
Received Daily per Express b
VICTOR -. FUCIas,
30 aud ~ Jefferson, Al