The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Pirates @, Pcn.nncc.

The popularity OF Jackson Mound park
as an attractive place 20 spend Il summer
evening continues to grow with each sue
cessivc performance OF the Schnaider Opera
company. Last night was no exception TO
the rulc, and large audience was present
TO witness the first performance OF ''Ihe
Pirates OF Pcnzancc," which proved TO be
b Sll respects the most successful bill yet
presented by the company. The acting
was better, the singing better, the orches-
ira work better, and in fac, every feature OF
the company's contribution 10 the perform
ance marked by more vim and dash than
has heretofore characterized their efforts.
Whether this be due 20 the intrinsic mer-
ia Of Sulliyan's music and It's inspiring in
sucnce upon those 90 whom It's interpreta-
ton was consigned, or TO the natural
increment Of skill that comes 10 a hastily
selected company after weeks OF concur
rent practice, Il would be difficult 10 de-
tcrminc, but there is no disputing the fact
that "The Pirates OF Pcnzanco' started
better than any Of is predecessors ut the
park and wrought up the spectators present
TO a degree OF enthusiasm that was as
new and refreshing TO the company rs II
was cNhilaraiing 20 the audience. The
curtain went down over the first act amid
n storm Of applause, evoked no, by the
individual merito any particular member
OF the company, but by the satisfactory
work OF the entire company. Mr.. Alex
Henderson, Of 81. Louis, whose fame n an
accomplished musician preceded him,
welded the conductors baton and fully
redeemed his high reputation.
fHf. 4 II IL n.
snablcd him 10 add one more TO the artistic
1iumphs he has achieved here. Ills solo,
.For I'm Pirate King" was splendidly
scndercd and won him double encore.
The more we SEQ Of this sterling actor the
more confirmed 10 We become Ia our FIRST
impressions ~ 20 his great merits.
Miss Patti Stone made a charming Mabel
Stanley aud sang her music In faultlcss
style. Her voice was never better than
last night, and the audience did not tire OF
hearing her and cncored her whenever
the situation permitted II. Miss Freda
Stone. ~ one Of Gen. Stanley's daughters,
had little 10 do, but did that little with
rare archness and grace. Her vivacity
aud sparkle added much 10 the go oil
the piece.
Miss Emily leslie, for the FIRST time
since her engagement here, was intrusied
with part Of some importance, and ac'
Quilted herself with great credit She has
q very pleasing voice, which experience
and skilled cultivation will doubtless de
yelop wonderfully. Miss Leslie II pains
taking and conscientious actruss, and dc
serves well Of the public.
Mr.. Cas,el Bridges seems 10 have
struck his level In Frederick, pirate ap
prentice. lilo acted the part very we'll
and sang with 10 much spirit a. 10 earn ~
encore In his duct with Miss Patti Stone
~ Paradox"
Mr.. Joe 10 Foo a. Samuel, the pirat'
chiefs lieutenant, proved himself the pos
Hc.sor ol a voice which one Is not disin
clinej 10 hear again.
MIR Paul Downs Major.Goncral Stanlo.
was very clover piece Of acting, as II ey
erylhing hc docs
Mr.. Frrd Dixon made the distinct hit O
Tic evening In his comical impenonatiol
OF the police sergeant. lie Is quite a. goo
as Eddie Gimrlin q similar role, and tha
IA high praise. Ills singing Of Tho 70
lcrman's lot Is Not q Happy One va
40 successful that he was encorcd down :
his reserve fund. and after that was g,
hnusled had 10 imptuyise "currente ca
ans" and he did II, 10 bis credit be
said amazingly well.
Tic chorus appeared 10 excellent adyar
tage aud went through the score witlioI
break.
Altogether Il was performance Of vhio
Manager lou Davis has reason 10 bcprou'