True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-04-25
TIE TRUE AMERICAN.
EDITED aH JssssN s:BRSnN,
FAITHFUL AND BOLD,
n r. w OR LEANS:
THURSDAY April. o5 1890

CELEsTE's RENErlT.-ro.misht is set apart for ca,
ese's benefit and she brings forward on the occasion
new DRAMA written expressly for her by JerroId, the
author Of the Rent Day Of the merits of this drama
the London Morning Herald said wnen it was produced
in the greet metropolis:
The principal character was sustained by CeIe te.
and her excellent performance entities her 10 the hyh
csf praise She exhibited great energy and depth Of
'ee,'ng, and was most warmly applnuded throughout,
ana At the fall of the curtain called for, when she
gracefully expressed her gratitude the audience for
their kind support. The piece was then announced
"frePc''''on everyevcnns, amid loud applause"
On the same occasion the Court Journal remarked !:
I" Mr.. JrrroI.l's pie e, THE MOTHER was pro-
duced nt the Hay marke,, on Thursday The story il
one OF the greatest simplicity, but highly affecting. and
the manner in which the writer has worked it M is al
tog"e admirable. Celeste wa loudly and continual
~ cEecred.'
We might instance the universal appreciation of the
London Press, both in confirmation of the ners of the
piece and the exquisite and natural acting Of the charm
ing artistic. But content ourself with one more
quo'at'on-tI'e Weekly Dispatch says:
'"Jerro!d's new DRAMA 'The Mother' was eminentlv
snccess'ul-it is lete with many Of those affecting
language as few but Jcroh can employ, and which
none save monster, can fail to feel. Tie acting of
Celeste is beyond al" praise. The varied workings other
sonl are depicted " it'll degree of intensity und truth
rarei, exhibited on til" stage"
Whenever this play rerrcsentcd in New York, il,
drew forth unbcuned applause, and, as we are told,
TINT several occasions the theatre was so full TINT
many were refused Il, the doors.
After the DRAMA for the first time in this city, Celcst.
will dance new aud most beautiful pas called "Cra-
covienne' which is said by those no have seen il. to
be exquisite for its and Immense power. The en-
icrininnens will conclude with la Eayat.cre which
pr"hnhly has admirers than any opera ever pro,u
ced in this city.
But we have not named ihr chief attract.oa-it is
Cr/es~s Benefit " no will s,ny at h"m-; when this
Interesting lady and charming actress bids them to the
'heatr' Who will deny himself the pleasure of it
Messing her faithful porru,urs of character and ss-
ritej embodiment of the poet and rapt fancy 7 Who
can forego the opportunity OF last look aud silent
parting with who has contributed to the enter
tainmen Of public Like the faithful Bayaderes.
her farewcW will be as brilliant as her deserts are I'M
eqnalIed. We do not expect 10 corner in the ST.
Charles unoccuped.-We speak beforehand for a seat
in No. TO- for those of brethren of the Press, who
have secured esewIere and we trust that the
liberal polcness of the management will not be frus
trated, as is nightly, by The intrusion of those who
have no connection with the Press and have no lect-
mate claim TO scat in that box reserved for them
The Detroit Advertiser of the 5th inst obs,
1--WE are informed that the Bank of Michigan has pur-