The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-06
JACKSON MOUND PARK.
Comic Opera Is Now Enjoying a suo-
cessful Reign.

SohiO opera 10 NOW enjoying sue
cessful Reign.
Won Suppe's charming three-act comic
opera "Fatinitza" received its last pre-
sentation for the present at Jackson
Mound park last night.
There was u large audience on hand to
witness ii, and just such an one as stage
people take a pride and pleasure in having.
"fatinitza" is one OF the most tuneful
comic operas on the American stage, and
carries with il a rich field for the display
OF dramatic action. Tho company at
Jackson Mound park is fully capable Of
developing IL 20 the utmost. In consc-
quenco II has drawn crowded houses TO
every performance, and has never failed to
win their sympathies before the first
act was half over. Last night east
and chorus were particularly effect
i've in this respect, receiving ~.
call after recall. Misses Pattie Stone,
Bessie Fairbain, Emily Leslie, Freda
Stone, Emily do Babieu and Alcssrs. Paul
Down, Fred Dixon, Jack Bell and Castell
Bridges, all firmly established "a great
iayorites from the first nigth OF their APP
pearance. added fresh laurals 10 their
fame by last nights decidedly clever per.
Torrance. Through the skilllul direction
OF Miss Charlotte lie Brun, the opera pro.
cccded from iirst TO last without Jar.
Two clever pieces OF acting and superb
makeup in last nights performance were
by Mr.. Harry Leonard as Nuika, a Bulga-
rian, and Mr.. Fred Lewis. who impcrsOn.
atcd gladiator. These two gentlemen
were the recipients Of great applause, the
latter capturing even the stage people and
park officials, who were not anticipating
the happy innovation. Mr.. Leonard's
original way nf entering upon the scene
was delightfully."- unique and brought down
the house.
This achievement, with popular Gu
couragcmcnt aud support already secured,
can but be highly grdiiiyingto all Who
have ~ heartily desired n relief from tho
oppressive dcarth OF amuscmcnts hereto.
fore the unhappy lot Of siay-at'homo Mem
phigns. The commcndablc venture by
the Jackson Mound Park managers Is now
n ilattcring success, and operas will con.
tinuc until Tire ball season Is well advanced
and indoor amuscmcnls begin.
Gilbert and Sulliyan's comic opera,
"Thc Pirates OF Pcnnncc," will be- the
musical attraction at jackson Mound
park on tomorrow Tuesday night aud
during the remainder Of the week, satur-
day night excepted, but including matt
nee performance ON Saturday.
The opera opens with a scene on rocky
scashorc on the coast Of Cornwall with
pirates In the background drinking aud
playing cards. II has been given Ia this
city many times by different companie7
and contains many attractive songs and
choriscs, notably: "For am a Pirate
King" ''0h. Is There not one Maiden
Breast, Eyes, yes; he Is a Major
General, az anu an Orphan Roy" tho
chorus Of police, "Tarantara, Tarantara!"
"a Paradox" with chant. "Tho Police
mans lot u not a Happy one" Chorus
Of pirates "wiih Cat-l.lkc Tread" There
are quite number Of other solos, duos aud
trios which iill up the two acts most
musically. Tho Schnaidcr Garden Opera
company people will no doubt rcndcr tho
opera attpctiyoly, Il being within tho
reach Of their ability.