Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-12-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE JOLLY PATHFINDERs.

Il
1t was q merry and jolly audience,
respectable both In numbers and make |
up, which greeted the Pathfinders in
their first appearance at the opera
house last night, and the person who
regretted having gone is yet to be
found. THIS organic tion is aptly
named the 81 lly Pathfinders," and
never before was there more solid
and condensed fun crowded into tao
and half hours before our foot light.
Perfeetion," the opening piece is
pleasing and entertaining little coma
edy. and Scraps is an inimitable
extravaganza. introducing countless
features and incideL t3 of fun and drols
lery, which kept the house in one con-
tinuous strain of mirth and merri-
lnent, which boiled over 1T frequent
intervals. M. J. N. Rentfrow, who
Is also business manager. was the hest
card in the deck. AS an exponent Of
Ethiopian character, in his persona
ton of the ebony-hued waiter to the
merry party OF picnickers. waiting for !.
the - Pathfinder" he is unsurpassed.
Miss Fannie Wallack, in her charming
vocalisms and lightning changes of
costume; Miss Marie Jasper, as the
mysterious character actress, and
Watty Wallaek, the versatile specialist,
were immense. It is truly meritori-
ous combination of merry.makers and
should draw a packed house tonight.
A Christ mas eve matinee will be
givsn this evening, with Scraps" as
the bill, the admittance to which will
be so and rs cent. Tonight in their
farewell appearance they will open
with Christine of Warsaw, or the
Soldiers Return" and introduce nu-
merous new features into the enter
tainment.
KATIE PUTNAM MONDAY NIGHT.
Knoxville play goers have been en-
joying during the last three appears
ances at the opera house solid chunks
of fun without alloy, which was high
~ 0PPAcSiatcG. ANuW OuE WEuc~aWa Waho
young manager, Mr.. Fritz Staub,
brings US something elegant, refined
and really first class, in the person of
that charming. beautiful and accom-
plished arti-ts SO we'll known ia
the amusemert world, Miss Katie
Putnam. She has company un-
der her own management, and
selected with especial care, and ap-
pears Monday night in LENA, the
Madcap," piece specially adapted to
her talent. Our people all know this
distinguished actress by reputation,
and her name is q favorite tD those
who have Cever seen her. We expect
to see her welcomed by tie best house
given to any appearance Vt this sea-
son. The sale Of seats begins to-day
at Williams book store. Lib
Take notice to some of the press
comments: EEs
Katie Pullman opened at the Grand
opera house last night in her favOrits
role of LENA, the Madcap." She is
the same sprightly, charming and ac-
complished artist that she was several
years ago: The entertainment was
first-class in every respect. AS Lena,
she is simply superb, and delineates
the character with all the enthusiasm
that belongs 10 her nature. In por-
tions of the piece, she is superior to
Lott. She has the advantage OF q
sweet and excellent voice, and her
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feet ease, and TO the inf1oi delight of
all. The bario seems to be her favorite
instrument, and how che masters it
has only to be seen and heard, to be
appreciated. She has fiue support,
and Lena the Madcap was never more
artistically produced than ii was on
this occasion.
Evansville Courier: Miss Katie Put.
nam appeared at the opera house last
night. The play was Lena, the
, Madcap." a dramatization OF Miss
Putnam's, in which she has evinced
rars literary ability, combining hap
PLY the qualifications of literateul
and artist-which are, by the way
rarely allied. The plot Of the piece
, and its working out are ingenius in 8
marked degree, and, although Miss
Putnam shows resplendently as ths
stellar attraction, there are many good
roles in the play. Bob Ferguson, al
} Stupe, did some excellent work, hii
specislties in the last act being espec
tally taking. A number In the audi
ence were anxiously awaiting his ap
, pesrance as the mad butcher, but tha
| errat!c and saDguinary fndividua
failed to put in an appearance. Mis-
Putnam 10 the same vivacious, rolick
= ing little elf familiar t, thea.er~goer.
. years ago. This little lady is not only
one of the mott conscientious anl
hard working actress before the public
to-day, but one of the most artistic
aud able. She is rs brilliant as dia
mond, and not only acts in the mos
; winning way, but sings like bird
? She sings her own songs, too, tht
"Good~bye" song in the first act auG
its sweet song and dance being hers
both in words and music.