Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Mozart Music Festival.

The MoEarts are receiving the most
encouraging reports from their travel
ing agent, Mr., Robert A. Young, who
is now working up" the line between
here and New Orleans. Mr.. Young
says the people are enthusiastic on
the subject OF the Festival, and seem
to regard it as an evidence of the spirit
and energy Of the people Of the South
west. 1t is pleasant to hear that the
people in the surrounding country
recognize the comprehensive character
cfthis coming musical evont, and the
committees having the matter in
charge promise their best efforts In the
work of making them comfortable
when they come. The exposition
building is now undergoing reiuvena-
ton to accommodate the large audi
ences expected at the Festival. A new
and larger stage is to be put up, and
some $1,000 or more will be expended
in the work of re6tting and rendering
it suitable for Thomas and his great
orchestra, as we'll as for those who will
/ De anxious 10 attenQ.
The Merry War.
Although this delightful opera is
not a stranger to playgoing people. it
lost nothing of its popularity before a
large audience last night at the hands Of
Haverly's troupe, which deepened the
good impression made the night pre-.
vious in The Mascotts." Through
the music of the opera, always tune
full, runs a waltz measure-a feature
which makes it easy to recognize the
music of Johann Strauss whenever it
is heard. Altogether the perform
ance last night was exceedingly clever
and spirited. The music ran smoothly
and the chorus exhibited careful
training, only one barely perceptible
error being made. The costumes
we're very pretty and gave opportunity
for a display of the female form
divine" to nearly the full extent Of
the company. The scene shifter.
however, had very little
to do. Miss Dora Wiley.
whose Bettina has been so favorably
received, rather improves on acquain-
lance, as Vloletta, than otherwise.
Her voice is rich aud plant, her man
ner charming. Violetta was warmly
greeted when she appeared last night
and twice recalled. Miss Pauline
Hall, the warlike Princess Of Males
pima, met all expectations. An old
lady in the audience paid Mr.. Richard
Golden, the facetious Marquis, a hand
some compliment without knowing it
when she said he was IAN aggravating,
COMPOUNDED fool" This was thetrue
spirit of his character and he carried
it out to perfection, efectually neu-
tralizing any defects of voice he might
otherwise have discovered. Mr.. Flor>
entine's Balthasaar was as funny as
necessary aud Miss Agnes Arden, as
his wife, performed creditably. Mr..
G. ii. Drew was again very we'll re-
ceived. He has a really fine voice,
though it has been q trife harsh during
his present visit. The gentleman has
been rather indisposed for two or three
weeks past, and because of this he
has not been at his best at the per-
iormances given here. The company
left for Jackson, Tenn, last night.
The Stabat Mater Tonight.
A grand sacred concert will be
given at st. Peters church to>night.
Besides a number OF choice selections
from various composers, Rossini's
great oratorio "Stabat Mater" will be
rendered with full orchestral accom-
paniment. The best talent of the
city has been engaged for the occasion,
and rare musical treat is expected.
Tickets are fifty cents
Benefit TO Mad. Louis.
The pupils of Madam Louis will
tender her benefit at Leubrie's The
ter Friday night. A pleasing spectac-
ular drama, Cherry and Fair Star"
which has been successfully rendered
in the Fast, where it is very popular,
will be presented for the first time in
Memphis. The pupils of Madam
Louis have been in training for some
time past, and if they do as we'll in
public as at private rehearsal, the en-
tertainment will be success.
Exposition Ball.
Arnold's full band will furnish the
music at the Exposition building
April Is, for grand mask ball. The
most elaborate arrangements are
being made by those who have the
matter in charge with the view Of
affordiug a pleasing entertainment to
pleasure loving oitigens and to those
who will visit the city on jubilee day.