New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-12-15
.qMUsEMENTs LAST EVENING


| prAe,prs v.arrrKs-The comedy Of Paul Pry y was
played last evening at the vsretie with Ellen Batsman
as Pas p, q Miss Kate Batemsn Phbe, and Mr. Bate
man as Col Hardy So far the children concerned
the pece went OF very we'll but Mr. Bateman has made
the mistake supposng that because his children
actresses he Is himself actor. This is very serious
blunder-because Mr. Bateman is not actor
the shadow Of one and cannot force belief Of this kind
upon the public He neither comprehends his character
correctly plays ruthfuy but instead thereof gives
nondescript personation which, although 1t Light do
very well ct academic exhibition out ofa time and
tune the public stage Mr.. Bateman made the part Of
Colonel Hardy not only secondary but tertiary and eocine;
made 1t impotent pontess foolish restaned all its
strength and brought forward s its weakness Instead
Of rendering it auxiliary the part Of Paul PRIV he made
it inimca and only found salvation from general
domination In the better acting Of his chidrsnwhch Is
paying poor compliment to the ages of fifty and fifteen
Mr. White sang the old English hunting song Of Old
fowler very well and brought down the house in appro
baton
The comedy of Simpson Co.. was repeated, by par
ticular request with the before Mr. Browns
Mr. Simpson was the gentlemanly quiet and eec-
tive personaon the previous evening equally elab
crate and yet equally simple Little Mrs Warwick charm
ed by the gracefuncss of her department and
the beauty of her appearance She Of the finest
actresses have for many day not striving for
| of effort We have Simpson Coz great many
times but with pleasure than during its
presentation the Varieties There select and crit
ical audience present. who seemingly enjoyed the perform
very much. We shall be pleased if Mr. Plscide will
bring forward his stock prominently and make
little reliance as possible upon Such company
he has engaged is not Of everyday occurrence.
| ST. CHARLES THEArRE-The drama of ireland as 1t
Is' followed by the Irish Tutor and Our Gall
played last evening at the st. Charles theatre-Mr and
Mrs Barney Williams sustaining the principal characters
There exceedingly good audience present. but
have space only to mention the fact this morning AT
some future occasion will notice the pieces.
wELcHs PARTISAN HProDRomx.--This classic exhibit
ton, the only real Hppodrome in New Orleans
10 fact may say the Western Continent has fully
realized the brilliant snticpations of citizens The
Delphian Temple (or such General Rufus WEIGH styles
his immense eanvas although capable of holding 900
persons has been ed each night it has been opened and
have heard but opinion expressed regard to
performances and that is that they grand novel
fascinating and intellectual than any yet witnessed
The proper idea Of the Hppodrome cannot be conveyed
words its beauties must be witnessed be spprec
sed Here the games of ancient Greece and Rome with
the Fetes of chivalry portrayed in living splen-
dorn
The Combats Games and Races well arranged and
worthy Gen. Wech's high reputation. The Races are
bonade not all circus and produce perfect furr
Of enthusiasm. The Manage Exercises given by
Mmlle. Mnns lady OF fine European reputation, for n
long time Premirre Equestrienne Of the Haul ecloe Of
Paris. Her seeds the paragon of equine breeding
and she manages them better and with grace
ease than we have lady exhibit before; and
by the way, must not omit noticing the fact that
among the thousand attractions of this immense
is favorite of this city Worre the prince of Testers
the sight Of his good humored face is sufficient the
blues of years standing But why enumerate its attrac
tions citizens have already enough to convince
them that the Hippodrome of Cen WEIGH is superior to
equestrian entertainment ever witnessed in New Or
leans.
The Hppodrome located at the Of Poydras and
Baronne streets.