Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-08
AMUsEMENTs.
Child OrIhe state.

SASSNNN VIZ Ivy AAoANAN ONhAgAA~
ton last night on the occasion o ftheir
FIRST appearance this fall in "a Child
Ofthe State" an exciting play with the
action laid in Holland aud France
half a dozen generations ago. The
rendition of the play differed but little
from the manner of its performance
last year, save that a few of the unim-
portant parts we're somewhat improv-
ed by new people. The company has
been playing "AChild of the State
long enough to be perfect in their res
pective roles, and no fault can be
found III that respect, all the charac-
tiers being acted in a finished manner.
The costumes Of the principal players
are Of the handsomest and richest pos
sible description, while the scenery is
also very attractive. The Hoey &
Hardie Combination are excellent
players and it is Only to be regretted
that they come to us with a couple of
pieces which most of our theater 60
ing people have seen and are careless
about seeing any more. The play
will be repeated to night and those
who have not witnessed "a Child Of
the State" wilFfnd it exceedingly en-
Pertaining. Tomorrow night "Diplo
macy" is the programme and on Fri
day and Saturday night 1.-THE Corsican,
or a Brothers Life" an entirely new
play by George Hoey, is to be present
ed, its first representation on any
stage Ehaving occurred last week
at New Orleans wherei it was well re-
ceived.
Social PastsmeS
A pleasant literary and musical en-
tertainment was given last night at
the residence of Mr.. VIM. Bailey by
the johnson Avenue Childrens' Club,
a coterie Of little folks whose ages
range from three to fifteen years.
About one hundred persons attended,
and the programme as carried out
gave much satisfaction to all. The
little ones received earnest, hearty,
aud well merited applause. This was
their first attempt, and, having met
with success, will probably be sue
ceeded by other entertainments about
Christmas.
knights of Friendship.
An attractive social entertainment
is under way by a new order, entitled
the Knights Of Friendship. The
committee having the matter in charge
are exerting themselves to render it a
pleasant and agreeable merry making.
Their names are David Jones, L. P.
Govan, VIM. Porter and j. L. Nc
Neal, all popular among our colored
citizens. The affair comes off at the
hall corner Of Bealo and fernando
streets, next Tuesday night, the 10th
inst.
"The World"
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Two weeks from Monday next "The
World" a frst-class spectacular mel
odrama, garnished with costly and
magnificent scenery, is to be here for
a stay Of three nights. 1t had a u
of 200 hundred nights at NiblO's Gar
den. New York, and has drawn ad-
miring throngs in other cities.
Among the marvels of art and inge-
nuity connected with this magnificent
spectacle is the explosion Of ship, an
exciting raft scene upon which sur
viVors Of the wreck are seen, a lunatic
asylum, a parlor scene in which an
elevator conveys persons to and fro,
also James w. Morrissey (not the
ghost Of the late prize fighter but the
man who possessss so many grsces
that he is perfectly irresistible to a
certain class of press reporters. Nor
rissey is not to be an actor in the
coming play, he merely supervises the
affair, though from the way the man
agement advertises the young man,
one not familiar with the situation
would be inclined to think him the
bright, particular star ofthe whole af-
fair.
Church Concert.
Tonight at st. Peters Catholic
Church on Adams street a sacred
concert is to be given, the programme
as announced elsewhere being made
up Of a choice selection Of sacred
gems from the most noted productions
Of renowned masters. The choir Of
the church will be assisted by several
prominent amateurs, and a most de-
lightful entertainment is promised.
The object Of the concert is to provide
new music for the use Of the choir Of
st. Peters Church.
Postponed.
Musical entertainment at Georgia
Street Church is postponed until a
more favorable evening, due notice Of
which will be given.