The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09

with shame at his feet. AIattess are fur
ther complicated by Wilding proposal for
Stella's han d, which is tactiy accepted. In
the next act Ryan, the Queensland detec-
tive arrives with warrant for Capt.
Swift, and Gardiner warns Wilding as well
as his delicate position will permit.
Through the aid Of the now discharged
MHshall, the hero is tracked, but cleverly
lights his cigar with the warrant He goes
up to London with Ryan, however and
succeeds in promptly giving the slip to the
detective. In the last act, which takes
place in Gardeners room, Wilding, pur-
sued by the men from Scotland Yard,
st, as in through the window, writes part
ing line to Stella and is about to take his
lie, when the two girls, who had been
watching him from an inner room, rush
forward in time to save him. The house
is now surrounded and but one method. OF
escape is offered TO Wilding - to
go by the same window he en-
tered He refuses, and opening the
door himself to the police, surrenders
tearfully, and on this picture Of misery,
unhappiness and disappointment the final
curtain falls. Maurice Barrymore was an
ideal Captain Swift, somewhat careless at
times, but presenting just the right COM
bination OF bravado and gentility to make
the character seem real. As the unhappy
mother, Agnes Booth was quite up 10 her
usual standard Of artistic excellence. j. ii.
Sloddart gave a properly dlsreputable
character to the butler, while Mr.. Hol-
land did his very best work rs Gardiner.
Since this capable actor made his success
in "Jim the Penman" he has been gam
ingsteadilyin favor here. Marie Burroughs
was sweet and confidng rs Stella, while
Annie Russell delighted everyone with
her amiable naivete in the part OF Mabel.
Little Lord Fauntleroy," the dramati-
cation OF Mrs. Burnett's charming story.
was given Monday night at the Broadway,
and was in every way successful. Little
Eloie Leslie, who made such pronounced
hit last year in "Editha's Burglar" Sis
tanned the title role and covered herself
with glory. The acting OF this sweet child
is characterized by vast amount OF in
structive intelligence. There is never
about her that annoying parrot-like tone
which is usually heard from stage chill
dren. Hers is nicely modulated voice
quite capable OF variety OF intonatiOn.
Her movements and gestures are easy and
graceful without the least appearance OF
being studied. Little Lord Fauntleroy
promises TO be n sort Of standard attrac-
ton this winter, and will no doubt prove
invaluable 10 mothers who wish TO give
good examples to their refractory young
sicrs. Tommy Russell, another clever
child, will alternate with Eloic Leslie us
the infant sprig OF nobility.
The first Of Days subscription perform
ances was given last night, when "7-2O-S'
was revived. This popular comedy was
given with the same cast that rendered it
80 popular several years ago. Among the
newcomers Kitty Chatham scored quite
success as Jessie. Her singing and
graceful dancing won her the honor OF a
second recall. \ very swell audience
completely filled the theater. These
Tuesday nights are 10 be kept up until
Lent, and society likes nothing better
than the adoption OF this distinctiycly
Partisan idea by Mr.. DAILY.
At the opera my prediction OF fortnight
since has very nearly been verified. The
opening presentation was "Ihe llugue-
nots, and q more indifferent, general per.
Torrance OF the opera has not been heard
here. Perotti, the new tenor, ~ the most
acceptable OF the new acquisitions. lie Is
at least q rciuiaiion that the Germans are
unacquainied with the "bel canto." Fob.
strom went widely striy from the key in
her grand aria MS Marguerite and Moran
Oldcn, the lyric prima donna, was justly
liable 90 the impulation OF ser, CO Iing.
| The "Bcncdiction DIES Poignards" WIS en-
tircly spiritlcss, and the "Raiaplan" cho
rus shaky and uncertain. The orchcsir'
alone was IN capital form, and II was
pleasure to hear for almost the first time /;
capable band in "Ihc llugucnots. TIL,
performances have become somewhat bot
ter, IL Is pleasant 10 say, and the william
Tell'' Of Monday night was specially cred
table. The celebrated trio was sung IL
ilnc style by licncn, Pcro,ti, Robinson
aud Fischer, aud il is needless TO say thI
rendition Of the popular overture by sud-,
Green was a delight 10 the early corners.
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