Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-04
AMUSEMEETs.
sHAKsPEARE's orHELIo.

sHAKsPEARE's oTHELLo.
The exciting tragedy of 0thello
was last night presented to a highly
cultivated and, considering the stormy
elements, a very complimentary audi
ence, in point Of numbers, at Leubrie's
theater. During the entire course Of
the play the rain drops were plainly
heard pattering on the roof Of the
thespean temple, yet the interesting
character of the performance caused
but little attention to be paid to the
perturbed and drippy elements. The
subtle, insinuating ard r~ascally lago
had a handsome, nimble and most fin
ished representative in the person Of
Mr.. Keene while in the part Of
Othello, MI. Frank Roche acted with
creditable effect. The gentle, con6d-
ing and unfortunate Desdemona, as
illustrated by Miss Henrietta Yaders,
inspired the audience with a touch Of
earnest sympathy for her apparent
heart sufferings, while ~innOcently and
patiently enduring the wrath of her
jealous lord. The fair artistic re.
ceiyed frequent recognition for
her exquisite portrayal Of the
character. The three leading parts
referred to were the central objects Of
attention throughout the evening, the
others being satisfactorily rendered
but requiring no special reference, ex-
cept perhaps that Mr, Coulter made a
fair Michael Cassie, picturing his part
the best in the carousal scene. In clos
ing this brief notice, it will not be i'm
proper to say that Mr.. Keene's 'Iago"
is one Of the most artistic, smoOthest
and best renditions witnessed here.
He is fully the equal of any "Iago'' on
the American stage. The play, as
acted, was up to all requirements
and deserved the close attention ac-
corded it by the audience. Tonight
Bulwer's absorbingplay of"Richlieu"
is the programme.
THE WIDOW BEDoTT.
The Widow Bedott's history, as
sketohed by hat versatile author,
Nasty, will be presented here next
Monday night, with Mr.. Neil Bur
CESS, a talented comedian, in the lead
ing role. 1t is farcical comedy Of
three acts, and was performed sixty
consecutive nights in New York with
marked success, also forty-fye nights
in San Francisco. The company was
at Peoria, Illinois, last night. After
the present week of Shaksperian illus
t%rations a pleasant bit o fcomedy will
prove refreshing.
THE CHURCH FAIR.
At Cochran hall the German Prot
estant church fair continues to be a
central attraction. An unusually in
teresting time was experienced last
night. The Very Rev. Rabbi Sam.
field addressed the gathering, deliver
ing a learned and appropriate talk,
broad, liberal and highly entertaining.
A number ofthe best German families
we're in attendance, and the social
feeling was most cordial and pleasant
throughout. Dancing was INDUCED
in to a generous degree. A police
mans badge was among the prizes put
up to be voted for during the evening.
The beautiful gold headed cane,
awarded to the most popular candi-
date on Monday night last, is now car
ried by Col. NJ. D.. L. Stewart, to
whom it was fttingly awarded. 1t was
valued at over $500.
THE ZOO ZOO.
This pleasant place of attraction
continues to draw we'll pleased audi
ences, and theperformanees are varied,
clever and entertaining. New features
are added to the company each week.
and the novelty of frequent changes
renders the cosy place a delightful
resort to while away an hour or two
Give the Zoo a call and witness the
extensive programme.