Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-07

A mile race between boys is to come
off at the Adams street skating rink
at nine o'clock to night-of course on
skates. The prize is q handsome gold
medal, to be awarded by Professor
Levi. This fashionable resort contin-
ues to attract many visitors, and the
sport to be offered tonight promises
to be highly entertaining in every re-
spect.
HERMAN, THE MAGICIAN.
This evening the artistic Herman
will appear at the theater. He is
among the most skilfuli in his line, and
can, it is said, put money in a specta-
tors pocket at will, or take it out if
he p~leases to do so. Herman has a
list Of attractions with him which go
to make up a fine entertainment. They
include Mile. Addie and a troupe of
speciality artists OF varied talent.
FATHER RYAN's LECTURE.
Father Ryan's lecture at st. Bird
gets church was we'll attended last
night. The learned divine will lee
ture at St. Peters church tonight for
the benefit Of the orphans, Protestant,
Hebrew and Catholic.
If you don't believe your anceS-
tors had tails, hear Prof. Stokes in the
universe Unveiled"
Musical and Dramatic.
The late Fernando Wood began life
as an actor.
The Harrisons open at Cincinnati
tonight with "Photos."
How we get the news" is to be the
subject ola lecture by j. W. Simon
ton, in Philadelphia, next Thursday.
Edwin Booth is to act Petruchio in
flaming a Shrew' at the Drury Lane,
London, at an early day, the proceeds
being for the theatrical fund.
The BLACK Crook" with Pauline
Markham as Stalacta, her original
character and one which years ago set
young men half wild, is to be revived
at Niblo's New York theater tonight.
Emma Abbott at her benefit in
Philadelphia recently drew the largest
house ever collected within the walls
of the Chenut street operahouse. Ma
.ritana" was the programme.
The company playing with Joseph
Jefferson are known in theatrical cir
cles as high priced people. Mrs. John
Drew receives $3.50 per week, Mr..
Robinson, $500, Mr.. Barrymore 5000,
Miss Rand $3.50, and the others enough
to make the salary list exceed $1,000
per week.
Mrs. Scott. Siddons will open for a
week at the Philadelphia o~perahouse,
beginning to night with 1.-The Blind
Tolanthe," and 1.-THE Honeymoon"
She also presents during the week "As
You Like It," Twelfth Night"
School for Scandal" and Romeo
and Juliet"
John Mccullough is to play here
one week, beginning March 18th, and
Mary Anderson performs four nights,
beginning April 9th. The latter plays
At Charleston, S. c., tonight, and
Mccullough is at Houston, Texas.
The clever Miss Anderson continues
to draw full houses despite the critics,
and her stepfather.
Marie Roze sung and acted Carmen
in the Fifth Avenne theater, New
York last Wednesday and she gave a
sprightly rendition of the role which
Bizet created for her. Miss Schirmer
made a simple, sweet Michaela and
sang prettily on that occasion, while
Carelton did Escamillo in a strong
and manly manner, gaining an encore
for his vigorous rendition Of the
Toreador's song, Perugini, which is
Italian for John Patterson,
sung Jose's role with commendable
spirit and energy. The persons
all figured in various charac-
ters when here, but not in Carmen.
Janauschek opens at Booths thea
ter to night, her first appearance In
New York for several years. She is
to play Brunhild, Medea and Lady
during the engagement.
The name Of Janauschek ranks among
the great tragediennes of the stage,
and will be 50 written IN the future.
When she learned English a few years
ago and repeated the high achieve
ments which had made her famous in
German theaters abroad as well as in
this country, she was regarded as one
of the prodigies Of the time, and every
theater she visited was packed to its
capacity. The people now, however,
are less enthusiastic over her, and
seem TO thirst for fresher% novelties.