Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-22
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The clever Vokes troupe made their
second appearance at Leubrie's The
alter last night and acted with a fine
sense Of humor, and with an abund-
ance Of spirit, tact and taste. Their
fun is the broadcast, the heartiest, the
most spontaneous imaginable; they
are irresistible in their comicali.
ties; their dancing, singing and mar
velous agility amuse in the most
innocent fashion, and none could
spend an evening with the Vokes
without feeling better for it.
Miss Victoria is an excellent vocalist,
with a fine contralto voice, and a dan
Ger Of exquisite grace. Mr.. Fred
Vokes defes all the rules of anatomy
in his astonishing contortions and
terpsichorean evolutions. In Cousin
Joe" Miss Victoria affords glimpses of
acting which are delightful. Mr.. Fred
Vokes is likewise a finished comedian.
His facial play is wonderfully comic,
and as Cousin Joe" he establishes his
right to be classed as an actor of the
first rank. The Bellies oftbe Kitchen
affords an opportunity of illustrating
the remarkable talent of this company
to give expression to the humors of
burlesque. Some Of the scenes were
treated in a perfect vein of graceful
and spirited drollery, and never failed
to catch the audience. They appear
tonight in Fun in a Fog" and
"Ruth's Romance"
Concert at Casino Hall.
A very charming entertainment was
given at Casino Hall last night under
the auspices Of the Christian church.
The hall was filled to OVERLOOKING by
an intelligent and stylishly dressed
audience. At half-past eight the cur
tain rose and disclosed a beautiful
tableau, which was followed by a grand
march and coronation scene, repre-
senting the court and times
of Louis XIV at the Pslace
Of Versailles. This was heartily
applauded and encored. The young
people who took part were: Misses
Nay Hill, Anna Bruce, Maud Patter-
son, May Proudit. Floy Latham,
Aileen Rice, Jennie Work, Annie
Leidy, Annie Malone. Masters Wal.
ter Miller, Williamson Fontaine, Lee
MeComb, Lee Hill, Hugh Hunt, Tom
johnson, Walter Portlock, Pike
Bowles, Henry Hayley, Willie Sea-
brook, Charles Floyd, Frank Hill.
They were appropriately and ele-
gantly costumed, and conducted them
selves both on and off the stage with
perfect grace and dignity. Mrs. j. H.
Moyston opened the concert proper
with a well executed solo; Miss Jennie
Day recited Archie Dean" in an ex-
cellent manner, and being encored,
gave another piece quite as well,
Miss Sallie Woodward sung a
solo in her usual clear
and well sustained tones. Miss Ida
Benson was on the programme for a
solo, and appeared twice. Mrs. 7. A.
Lamb appeared in the first part and
sang a solo in that sweet, full and ex-
pressive voice which always charms an
audience. The double quartette of
male voices was very creditable to the
young gentlemen, and indicated that
they have voices worth cultiyating.
Bliss Bessie Pierce sang a solo in her
best style, and responded to an encore.
A feature ofthe entertainment making
La most adorable impression was
a recitation of "The Georgia Volun-
teer" by Miss Olivia Hill, a young lady
OF highly cultivated talent and de-.
cided power of expression. This was
as enthusiastically applauded as any
thing presented during the evening,
and In response to the encore Miss
Hill recited a lighter piece equally as
pleasing. Mrs. Fits and Mr.. Leo
Kremer gave a piano duett admirably
executed. DIR. Nelson's little daugh-
ter, although not on the programme,
recited THE Darwinian Theory" in
very happy style. Mr.. Bell Ether
idge concluded the entertain
ment by an eloquent recitation and
a classical reading from one of
Mark Twain's works. Altogether the
entertainment ran very smoothly and
without any apparent hitch or drag,
and 1t was highly appreciated from
first to last by the highly cultured
audience. Without knowing who de.
serves the most credit, it is proper to
say that the whole affair was we'll
managed, and that it was, in the best
sense, an enjoyable success.