Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
Conclusion Of the Successful Engagement
OF Minnie Maddern-Her New Play,
"Rexina," Palpable Hit.
money Bags" a New Comedy, and
Emma Abbott in Three Operas at the
Theater the Coming Week.

The appearance of Miss Minnie Maddern
at the theater has been the event OF the week
just closed. The ensuing week we are to
have Lamb & Shannon's Combination IN
Money Bags, and Emma Abbotl's Grand En-
glish Opera Company in King For Day,
La Sonnombula and RigoIeno. The artists
with Mics Abbotts company this wear are
Emma Abbott, Julie Rosewald, Lizzie An
Mandate, Clara Weber, Msrie Hindle, Victor
beaumont, William Broderick, Gustave Hall,
Valentine Fabrini, Alonzo Stoddard, John
Gilbert and William Castle The eale OF
seats begins Wednesday morning. For
Money Bags the sale begins tomorrow.
Tennessee Club Il Entertainment.
On Thursday evening last a most charm
ing entertainment was given 10 the members
and their invited friends in the beautif1l
parlors Of the Tennessee Club. The musical
numbers were rendered most Dleasingly.
Miss Minnie Hunters Triumph of Love-"
Mics Jennie Camps "Why l Love Thee"
Miss Jennie Montgomery's kiss Waltz"
Huttou's "When the Flowing Tide Comes In"
more than charmed all their associates and
friends who listened to and appreciated the
superb voices which gave them. Miss Vir-
gfufa Fran@r carried her earnest listeners to
the highest degree OF delight by one of the
most finished pieces of recitation an anna
teur ever gave. And the brilliant execu-
ton OF Mrs. Fits, both in her solos and
her duets with Mr.. Piano, were Just simply
a repetition of her msny triumphs in her
great art since her residence in Memphis.
The whole musical programme las under the
no arrangement of Mr.. Harry Piano, The re-
Gently appointed director of music at the
clubs entertainments, a young musician of
most sterling promise and worth.
villa wave.
Minnie Madden yesterday afternoon ap-
peared before large audience in WiLd Wave
The play cannot lay claim to distinctive ex-
cellence. 1t is worked upon a very flimsy out
line; but there is enough humor and pathos
in it TO show that the little actress has a nice
sense OF comedy, and can touch the heart as
well. The only redemption for the play lies
in the star. After careful weighing of
Miss Maddern's talents, the APPEAL inclines
TO the view that she will eclipse both
Lolita and Maggie Mitchell. The former
never could awake the gentler feelings, nor
draw the tears from the eyes; she can lay no
claim to being anything but uncorked fun
and mischief. Maggie Mitchell has some
how managed to maintain her hold upon the
people OF the day despite the inferiority of
her style of acting. Long years ago she was
the herald of novelty upon the American
stage, and her fine rendition of Fdnchon COW
cred multitude of sins in other parts. She
became the pet of the old-fashioned people.
She was sort of compromise between the
pulpit and the stage; and her audieHces to-
day are almost entirely made up from drafts
from the provinces. In Minnie Madden
we have an actress more nearly bordering
Upon the French requirements of art than
either OF the other Two with whom she is
In the first place, she has a soft
and pleasing voice, neither affected nor coarse
She has better personal appearance than
either Lolita or Maggie Mitchell; and she
can lay claim to a delicacy and histrionic
instinct which are unfortunately TOO rare
upon the stage to-day. The bright little actress
carried her audience with her in Wild Wave,
despite the fact that il was written by Jessup
and Gill, who have proven guilty of as much
stage idiocy as any two men who profess 10
be play writer's. As Wild Wave" Miss Mad
dern was, of course, all that could be desired. |
spring "Wilford Valentine" Harold Eos |
berg was good "O!d Man Dixon" William |
Cullington, a mirth provoking "Joram." |
Miss Helen Sedgwick made a mos. thorough |
and acceptable "Agnes Biakely" Indeed, |
he support throughout was all that could be |
desired.
The little sunbeam-the APPEAL hardly |
Knows what else TO call her-produced last |
light a new play written expressly for her BY
Scott Marble, Esq, and never rendered before
IN any stage. Everybody has a natural dis
rust OF new plays. They sre usually marred
" long stage waits and awkward miscounec-
ions on the part OF the actors; but Rerina,
Produced last night by Mics Madden, W as an
Exception to the rule. The play is one OF the
'est that has been given upon the stage
or years. 1t not only affords a scope for
diss Maddern's quaint and delightful sense
+ hun,or, but it makes broad inroad into
be domain OF the higher feelings. The Ian
uage of the play is chaste, crisp and bright.
The plot is marked by an originality of its
Wa. The APPEAL man recalls no counter
'art of it. The situations OF the play are
nost cleverly contrived, and they produce
brill of excitement that is novelty TO the
abitual theater-goer. Rerina is unques-
ionably the best play in Miss Mad
ern's reper.ory. 1t would seem that
lie clearer in The first act. For
wo acts the exact character of "Helen Van
)orn" remains in doubt. The auditor is
eft in uncertainty as to whether she is ac-
1sted in the long run by evil or good mo-
ves. The auditor should never be confused
bout the characters. 1t is we'll TO excite
is speculation concerning the unraveling OF
be plot; but the characters should be clear
ut and distinctly colored. There are a few
obwehs about the play that can be readily
rushed away. As for the charming little
ctress, one can hardly say too much, for
er. Those who saw her last night will find
difficult to Danish the pretty elfsh little
CURE from the fancy. She is like memory
brighter days. Her actions are harmonic,
nd she has way Of flashing her personality
,to the hearts OF her audience that is
IMPLY understandable. How intimately we
re bound up with these stage
e owe to those who furnish such pleasant
ours for u.s. Long may the illusion -four
h as a fit companion of song and poem; for
ithout the three, life would be dull mon.
one, and the ills would run away with the
easures. So health and god speed
the little woman who has Just be-
Ia her stage career! 1t seems almost
1t of place TO descend 10 particulars.
! "Rexina" Miss Madderu has found
hich shows she can rank alongside !
file Ellsler in portrayipg character, favored e
it'll fine womanliness. Mr.. Whitecar, Mr.. 7
1rsberg, Mr.. Mason, Mr.. Cullington, Mr.. /
rmstrong, Miss Helen Sedgwick, Miss v
ate Beebe and Miss Lille George were all Il
exceptional. Mr.. Forsberg, who was for a
erly with the Eanker's Daughter, has de- a
,hted Inc audiences In his new lmpereona- Q
'us, which have been characterized by that =
re and finish for which his "Babbige" WAS 4
nous. Miss Maddern's visit has been a de- Il
htful one. A pleasant feature OF last nights :,
tertainment was the presentation of a it
'ge floral design from the Porter Guards fe
the little actress. At the end of the third r.
Captain Waldran stepped upon the b
ge and in avery graceful speech presented
, flowers. He said that in behalf OF the
rter Guards, an organization named after
e of the most honored citizens of Mem
ia, he desired to present the floral design
one who was a fitting exponent of the b!
luty and talent of the South. She had been 81
opted by the sister military of New
eans, and the Porter Guards were proud "
enroll her as an honorary member of
ir company, even though she could not
ulder gun. Miss Madden said in re-
nse: Gentlemen. / exhausted all my d.
eches in New Orleans, and can only 81
urn you a thousand thanks" She was
allied alter this and compelled sgain 10
' her acknowledgements.