Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
Blind Tom Cemins-.Esmeralda" Gone
Katie Putnam Until Saturday
at the The.ter.
The Concert Of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain Church TS-Morrow Night
Former Stage Bellies.

Despite the fact thst Essaedlda is a
uretched play. ii hiss attracted large audi
ences for reasons outside of its worth.
-Four things told in its favor. The first was
the fact that it was presented by the Madi-
son Square people, who have never given us
anything bad yet. The second was the fame
of Mrs. Burnett as bright and entertaining
novelist The third was the name OF Mr..
W. 81. Gillette attached as joint author;
and the fourth was the unquestioned excel
lence of the company. Owing TO these
facts there was great rush for the seats,
and larger number were sold in advance
for this attraction than for any other that
has been here. That EsnlerdHd has not
pleased the people of Memphis the APPEAL
is confident. Despite the fact that the sem
timent is excellent and the story by no means
Rnsttractive and unpeasiDg, Esmeratdd Is
marked by painful lack of interest, and the
expectation of the audience is continually
baked. Whstever interest is excited is dis
appointed. The humor of the pisce f1lls
far short OF the average play, and there is
glaring need Of intellect in the characters.
The sooner EsHaerotda is consigned to OBJ
livion, the better. The strange fact in con-
nection with il is that it has run as long as
it has. Stories are not plays, and the public
generally makes quick discrimination 10
this effect. Hazel KirEe is pervaded by
strong dramatic element, and its parts are
as nicely arranged az those of an engine.
The interest, accordingly, intensi6es as the
play progresses. Es,aeraLda ia altogether
dissimilar. Weak in construction, dull in
language, and stumbling in interest, it
ought to die young.
Katie Putnam.
Katie Putnam begins her engagement at
Leubrie's Theater tonight in Lena, The Mad
cap. Tomorrow night she plays Old Curiosity
Shop; at the matinee, CAiId Of the Regiment,
and Saturday night, Little Sunbeam. Con-
G0zette says: katie Putnam is Little Rock
favorite, and the reception she received last
night showed that her popularity was as
strong as ever. The house before which she
made her appearance was crowded; par
quette, dress circle, gallery, and even the
entries bad their share of patronage. Like
all specially plays, Lena, the MadeaP, gives
scope for little acting to any but the reign
ing star. for whom i. was built As Lens
Katie Putnam showed all the bright vivscity
and chic watch she possesses, acting her part
of a hoydenish schoolgirl, who cares for
nothing but fun, to perfection. And not
alone in this style of acting, but in the seri-
Gus, where she pleads, with tears in her eyes,
TO be delivered from the tolls of hard |
hearted man, she was good, and won the |
admiration of the audience. Her voice is an |
admirable one, her song IN the nrst 3ct, |
Sing, Sweet Bird meeting with a hearty |
encore"
A Promised Treat.
Tomorrow night a most delightful enter |
tainment will be given at the Cumberland |
Presbyterian church. The congregation |
have always taken prominent part in the |
progress of the city. When their |
organ was completed they gave two concerts
which will long be remembered. Tomorrow
night we have every reason 10 expect an IN
usually pleasant entertainment. Some of /
the foremost singers of Memphis are booked;
and accomplished instrumentalists will sp-
pear. Several recitstions will be given.
Among them one by Miss Maggie Reed, an
elocutionist OF Nashville.
There is no charge OF admission, but the
oysters will be charged for. As the object is
CHI irritable, and the selections of the very
best order, there ought to be very large
number OF people present. The entertain
mept has the heartiest Endorsement of the