Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-06

selections rendered by the small but
well handled orchestra included the
overture entitled lie Flandre," by
Bouillon; selections from Wallace's
tunefal opera Mariana" Strauss"
Life and Pleasure waltz; a cornet
solo polka and a medley quadrille, all
delightfully."- rendered.
HAZEL KIRKE."
The largest house of the season
gathered at the Saturday afternoon
matinee to witness the romantic
comedy-drama of Hazel Kirke."
Ladies crowded the auditorium to
the full, and many of feminiues were
seen standing around the walls, while
the family circle up stairs was more
than halt occupied by the fair sex,
l. was a crowd to gladden. the heart
ofthe manager, the player and all in
terested. The damp, drizzly nature
Of the elements seemed to have no in
adence in keeping people away. At
night at the closing performance there
was also a good attendance. The sue
cess Of this beautiful play is one Of
the gratifying features Of the present
seasons engagements, When first
presented in New York it was re-
ceived with favor, and since then it
has continued to grow more and more
popular, The play is vigorous, full Of
humor, pathos and tears, and laughter
by turns. 1t is honest in purpose and
a perfect drama, illustrating the
romances and domestic features of real
life among the rural people of Old
England. In the language of another
THE characters spossess individuality
and picturesqueness, there is no lack
OF incident, the motive is pure, the
interest is human, the devices are old,
but the use of them adroit, and the
personages are compounded of blood,
an bone and brains. This is the
secret Of the success Of the play. The
types may be familiar but they are
geauine, and being genuine they gain
recognition and sympathy"
INCIDENTS OF THE PLAY.
At the crowded matinee on Satur.
day afternoon a fond mother sat in a
prominent place with a lively youth Of
perhaps two winters OF nearly two. To
keep the little one in good temper ii
had beed provided with a soda bottle
half-flled with bird shot. The bottle
was kept in a constant state of com
motion, the holder evidently wishing
to churn something out Of it, and Xix.
ing the rattle. Another child not fal
away, becoming restless and, doubt.
less, Jealous, started its lungs into &C.
tivity by way Of competition. 1bil
annoyed Miss Ellslsr so much thai
she could not play with that degree O.
fervor and accuracy as is her wont
After the curtain went down on The
first act she mentioned the annoyance
tothe veteran actor, Mr. Couldock. IN,
- t-~~~L ord -..i..1
latter heard e uurvusa pc ssooDSpisss
Young lady, ] knew you when yol
were a little, pulling infant in you
mothers arms. In fact, Miss, | hav,
handled you on my own knee many
/, time aud oft, and l have to say that il
all my extensive experience, through
two generations, | never knew
noisier and more unmanageabl,
child than you were, and it is a prettl
thing, indeed, for you to enter com
! plant against other young ones fe.
making a noise at this period Of you
life" TIE bluff, old actor then wake,
of to prepare himself for the mex
scene, and 70 center on him tn,
thoughtful admiration Of the audience
Yesterday when the Madison Squar,
dramatic troupe were about ready t,
depart, old man Couldock, Of the com
pany, thinking a street car would b,
easier to ride on than an omnibus. en-
tered one to take him to the depot
By mistake he got aboard Of a uortl
bound car instead Of one going to thu
Mississippi and Tennessee depot, a
he should have done. Some one no
ticed him and thought there had beer
a row or something. 1t was mentioned
to Passenger Agent Chamberlain, VIII,
always looks after and straightens GU
crooked rayelers-theatrica or 9th
erwise. Seeing there was some mis-
take, he at once telephoned the trail
to wait until he could bring the stra,
actor to the right point. Mounting
carriage, a rapid drive up Main stree
brought Mr.. Chamberlain and Mr.
Couldock vis.a-yis in a short time. B.
this time the old man had discovere,
his error and was Fastening to rectil,
himself. He was transferred to tn,
hack and rumbled rapidly to the prop
er depot, reaching there just twenty
five minutes after the proper starting
time: but the train, through The oour
tesy Of the railway managers, was still
in waiting, Ii lost no further time il
pulling out, however, and "Dunstal
Kirke' will be acted at theSt Charlie
theater, New Orleans, tonight just al
effective as it has always been, and By
Mr.. Couldock in person as it SHOULD
be.
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