Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-31

L us > thilQ VI ilt ntIlta VI OlEhn iNNt-
tails given at the Cumberland Presbyte-
rian church by Professor VIM. IL. Pill
cher,occurred last eyening,and was mu-
steal event that will long be remembered
by those who were fortunate enough TO be
in attendance. While the audience was
not large, It was perfectly charmed by
the grandeur of Prof ssOr Pitchers ge-
Mus playing. He woodland won from
the splendid instrument wealth Of tones
that possessed the highest inspiring pow
ers A grand Fugue, in q minor, by
Bach, was the initial number. Following
this came Pleyers Hyn, with va
riations from Burnap. This was
probably the most appreciated num-
Der on the programme, thee move
ment Of the melody beginning
with sGilch delicate pianissimO tones
that gradually crept up I the full power
Of the organ as the many variations were
introduced. Not to particularize, It might
be well to mention that Mr.. Pitcher
showed himself equullynt home in the
"Tanoredr' overture by ROs.ini, overture
to the Poet and Peasant by Suppe,
Bucks Grand Sonata in 4 fiat, "William
Tell" overture, and q Thunderstorm at
Sea" in which all the elements of an
ocean voyage were most wildly inter-
preted by the mastery playing of Mr..
Pitcher, Miss Keep proved capital
favorite. Not the j asst interesting event
was the singing by the choir of the
church of Thou Hast Overthrow Thine
Enemies recitatiye and chorus from
Elijah" Mr.. P. Mcintyre was admira-
BILE in the recitative. The other singers
were Miss Sallie May White, Miss I'm
ogene White, Mr.. j, NJ. Currie and Mr.
ArthAr Wardle. An afternoon perform.
ance is announced, and by general re-
quest last nights programme will be re-
peated this evening.
Last appearance OF "'I9."
"'49' was presented at the theater last
evening with the same excellent cast that
gave Monday evenings performance
One can see "'49'' time and time again
without becoming weary. The play il
replete with humor and pathos, and will
undoubtedly receive liberal patronage
especially as long as il is given with pretty
little Lizzie May Ulmer. in the
character Of Carrots" with Frank Tan,
nehill as "49"
Curtis' Piano Recital.
The newly engaged pianist, Mr.. Benz
from the East, made his debut before
Memphis audience yesterday Afternoon
| by giving a musical recital at the hall o
the Mozart Society. The young gentle
man is exceedingly graceful and easy in
manners, and he possesses musical tastt
and ability of high order and he gave
ample proof of his quality during the per
foimance, which lasted an hour ant
which proved very delightful enter
tainment to all who attended Mr.. Cur.
It's is a person Of good family connection
and is thorough gentleman by birth
education and inclination. As an artist hi
exhibits sympathetic musical feeling, and
his execution was much admired, as h,
performed without the slightest cons,rain
or apparent effort. He was assisted at tn,
recital by Mrs. II. NJ. Mapsford, whoren-
dered two vocal numbers, 20, Fatima,
| by Weber, and Arthur Sullivan's "ThC
Last Chord with her usual cleverness
The solos performed by Mr.. Curtis in
cluded selections from Auber, Dewey
Litolf, Osborne, Mozart and Kuhe, anC
they covered a wide range OF composition
Mr.. Curtis has been pupil Of the eml
nent pianist, WIN. II. Sherwood, Of Bos
ton, and also studied under Dr. Loui
Mas, one Of the most renowned master
in the East, He made most excellel
impression on yesterday, and acquitted
himself with high credit
In Paradise.
The comedian John 4. Raymond is {,
present his popular attraction, I'm Para
disc at the theater tonight, and the sam,
will be repeated tomorrow night Or
tomorrow night and Saturday Afternoon
the same actor will appear in his new
play "The Rocket, production by Pi
nero, which proved great success il
London.
College Concert.
The Concert at the State Female Col
lege last night was well attended and I
proved highly entertaining The pro.
gramme included Owens "Sancta Maria,
trio, by Miss Greenwood, Miss Ebel,
and Mr.. Hutton; violin solo, Sound:
from Home" by Signor Arenal DIVA
no Vision" aria by Miss Eldridge
Crooked in the Cradle Of the Deep" by
Mr. HeueE Pages Song. from Meyer
beers lies Huguenots, by Miss Green
wood; "Stars Of the Night Shine Oe
Us, vocal trio by Miss Greenwood anC
Messrs Hutton and Ryan; also severa
other numbers, the whole being pleasing
in the highest degree.
Daughters Of OIlVette.
The Daughters Of Oliyette are to give
grand installation tonight at Aver,
Chapel, on DeSoto street, TO which the ad
mission will be Is cents, with free sup
per. Mrs. Polk is the Chairman Of Tn
entertainment, while Mrs Mary Brink,
will be one Of the doorkeepers, and Tn