New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-11-25

THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL.

sr Cu.nIrs THuArRr.-Sheridan Knowles ever popu-
lar comedy the Hunchbsck was played last evening
at the st Charles theatre to large audience who
testified in most unmistakeable their admira-
ton of the play and their approval Of the style in which
it was performed. The cast strong any which
has during the and the characters were unu
sualy well allotted As necessary consequence the re-
suit was highly successful II Miss Logau's julia cannot
called conception it is certainly entitled to the
praise being very correct copy Of almost fauess
original The different points of tho piece were made in
that gave much credit to the actors as pleas
the audience and the where Clifford appears
before the secretary and servant of smother was
rendered effectively have ever seen it. Whether
Miss Logan has witnessed the deneation OF other
actresses who have erceed in the character Of Julia we
do not know but she certainly combined the merits Of
many to an unusual degree. The faults-aud faults
there certainly werewere not of such nature as to
bemsh the general harmony call for especial notice
Mr. Jamison sustained the part Of Master Waiter, but
not with the ability effectiveness of which he capable
very marked hoarseness rendered it impossible for MN
to do Justice either himself the character which he
Judging however of his success under FAVOR
able circumstances by his under unfavorabe
and trying should be Inclined to deem MI 'a
sons Master Waller an excellent thing
Helen was played by Mrs. Eselle Potter, and was well
nlsved Notwithstanding the fact that Julia is the more
prominent female character in the Hunehbsck,n and
the one usually selected by stars the successful persona
ton of Helen requires degree of preparation care and
ability such as is always bestowed upon its more pre-
landing compeer The fact ths the merits of the minor
part-however great they may be--are generally over
and lost sight by the side of the other
ers the task of performing undesirable and unpleasant
v were gratifed to see that Mrs Potter moved by
no feelings of professional jealousy but ready to eentr
bute her aid 10 of the piece and we were
much gratied by the very correct and judeious style
| of her performance,
Mr. Potter played Lord 7fnss' much better than MIR,
Smith did Modu and rendered the lessa character the
better MIR Maggie likewise did very considerable Justice
both to himself and the part he assumed If be would
always much correctness of style and speech
mautain the same of and present natu
raj feeling as on last evening should often have
| sion to commend his acting.
The audience testified their appreciation by calling out
the principal characters at the close of the piece and
cheering them heartily.
| THr CAmpBELls AZ ARAoRY HALL.-This band of min
stre continue draw good houses Their performances
are unique and original. ....
| COMPLEMENTARY BrrErrr The old aud original Camp
bell Minstres have been rendered complimentary ben
eft which is take place tomorrow night at Odd Fell
| lows Hall The programme of the performances EN-
braces many Of the best pieces Of this talented company
aud will display capacity for music and burlesqae in
the most favorable light The occasion will doubtless be
| the most interesting of their engagement.
| BrsrFIr CoScgRr-west and Peels Campbell Min
stres propose to give Concert Saturday night at the
Mechanics Institute Pbhppa street, the gross pro-
cesds of which are to be appropriated for the benefit
the Camp street Female Orphan Asylum. An object
coulmendabe should be responded to in liberal spirit