Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-16

Through the kindness of the new pastor,
George w. Sweeney, wilt be given at the Lin
den street Christian church, this (ruesday)
evening at 8 o'clock, free 10 all-'Success
and Failure in Life; How TO Promste the
One and Avoid the o her" He remains at
the Peabody Hotel TO give advice as to health,
business, marriage adaptations, management
of childen, etc, only till Thursday at 10 pm.
Francesca da Rimini.
Lawrence Barrett appeared at Lsubries
Theater last night in his new play, francesca
da Rin,ias, written by George ID. Baker.
The house was crowded, and the worthy
tragedian was received with warmth as
unusual as it was we'll -deserved. The AP-
PEAL confesses to have been ir fle dlsap-
pointed in the play. AS already stated in
these columns, it is taken from Dante's tory
OF the guilty love of francesca" This
story is full OF weird and terrible
poetry when read in lite proper place 10 the
isInferno;" but it is certainly doubtful
whether the treachery OF 'IlDciotto's"
brother and the guilty love OF "Count Paolo"
and francesca are incidents enough Tor a
play. There seems to be plenty OF room for
words, and the words are beautiful enough;
but it can hardly be denied that the action
limps until 1t nears the end. Even then the
climax offers no comparison with he
finale of the Fools Revenge, or the in
tense elimination OF Yorick's Loue. Yet
| the play is not without a certain
picluresqueness OF its own, even though the
| interest Is not enchanting until the climax
| is approached. Mr.. Barrett's "Lanciotto,
| the Hunch back" can hardly be considered
| fit to pair with his "Cassius," his "Yorick, /"
| or his Hamlet Like everything that he
| does, it was marked with happy combina-
ton of fire and finish; but it was rather a
qlumbering fire, which the finish could not
| fan into a white heat. In other word,
| the actor did not seem to be entirely,
| himself. The lines Of the part, moreover,
are hardly justified by the situations. They
are exaggerated where they should be
natural, and coierless where they should be
| ablsze. The merit OF the actors perform.
ance is not, however TO be doubted; aud the
audience seemed determined to overBhelm
him with plaudits. After one Of the acts he
was called out no less than foul
times. Mr.. Louis James sppeated a.
"Pepe, the JESTER" style of roll,
which he has never assumed before in this
city. He did the antics of the part to the
delight OF every one, and gave unmistaka able
evidence of fitness for the character o.
"Bertuccio." Whatever he essays, he doe.
we'll. With his fine physique, his strong
mellow voice, and his keen drsmat
| &c eGus6. Tue WOLthlcet pIlLe5 U
the profession will be his. Mr.. Oh:
Skinner as "Count Paolo," brother Of III,
''Hunchback," was over STACEY, but verl
coed. He has a nice conception OF the part
and offers little or no ground for cfi icism
One of the most exquisite dramatic creations
seen upon the stage for some time is tht
@Francssca" OF Miss Maria Wainwright
There is a distinct omauiiness about thi
actress which is rare 10 the profession. B.
reason OF it she animates all be
roles with grace and charm which no wo
man upon the stage, save Efie Ellsler, posi-
bly, can equal. When the situation de
mands it, she doss not lack the necesssr.
fire. She gave TO the character of "Fran
cesoa" last night the winning sweetness 81
necessary 10 the romantic motive of tn:
play. Miss Josie Bstchelder was a dainty
pretty and witty "Ritta," maid 0
Francesca The remainder of tn
company require no especial men
ton. They were almos; without exception
capably pitted 10 their parts. The chorister
did not prove quite so extensive feature a
was anticipated. Due allowance should
however, be made for the first production @
the play here, and the omission of some de
tails is pardonsble. Francesca will be re
| peated tonight. II.