The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-22


The New Orleans papers inform that the theatrical
season that city opened the 18th inst with bril-
liant prospects. y
On the 18th the steamer Michigan arrived from St.
Louis, having on board Ben DE Bar and family, tother
with the following artists, attached to the corps ddma-
Gladstone and lady Mr. Farren and lady Mr. Wright and
lady, Mark Smith and lady Mr. waldauer and lady, Mr.
lady Mr. Phelps and lacy, Mrs. Johnston and two daugh
ters Mr.. Kesy and lady, Mr.. Ho ward and lady, Mr..
Goldon AMMAN Ruh, studiey, Chaplin Mrs sturkey, Mr.
Johnston Mr. Rrucciani Messrs Kost, Zantonsl Gren-
s"n Ware and There aso
passengers on the Michigan the following persons at
tached to J. NJ Fields theatrical company Mrs st.
The following is the personnel of the opera company at
the Theatre D'Orleans M Boudousquie, lessee and
manager. NM rot stage manager; NJ Choices, assist
ant manager Develle, scenic artist Chafary, libra
ran st. CyT, treasurer Dubois, prompter Mariono,
costumer, and Chevalon, machinist NM. Eugene
I'd leader of orchestra music teacher; Leon Pre-
vost, leader Of orchestra in drama and vaudeville.
Sapd oper s
Auguste Laget LIST tenor (comic opera) Debrinay, ID
tenor, connie opera) Crambade LIST baritone; Janca,
comic opera) Manure, I'd basse taie Charles CAson
LIST actor in comedy and drama Gusave Dedos 1st aoto
in vaudeville Carrier LIST comic In comedy and opera;
Dutasta, A. Chol Matthew LIST comic vaudeville And
Mines Iaget pranterre lit prima donna; Gambler 1st
prima donna; Coson LIST prma donna comic OPERA Pre-
Duaurens 1st prima donna and dugazon Darmont,
LIST artist draa vezian 1st artist (rams); Richer,
GonSisp, ensonue together with oo%psay Of shiry
chorus singers and thirty tive musicians in the orches
ira The artists are now on their way to New Orleans i'm
tember
The New Orleans Picayune Of the 18th inst. says
There great out last evening Of the seekers OF
amusement and all the places open for their entertan-
ment were fully attended.
St. Charles theatre, the Old Drury Of New Orleans,
last evening with the gedy Of the Gameste
and the farce of the Stages Tailor" During the
vacation and interregnum of amusements the house has
been very materially improved In al respe IT'S and is
previous time we can recall The walls have been re-
painted and refreshed the scenery brushed and every
sl presides the outer entrance and the veteran
Mac" has charge Of the interior. The same corps Of
assistants a'o WITHIN a .ne ooG ;, Mn ageay Inc
Beverly, Mr. Pope Mr. Beverly, Mark Smith as Jarvis,
and Mrs Leonard Charlotte The applause manifested
during its performance and at its close was sufficient
proof Of the merit that accompanied its representation.
At the conclusion Of the tragedy Mr.. Duisd appeared
common amount ofapplause. The farce the !" Stage
Struck Tailor succeeced the previous aud
popular commentator. Mrs. Booth and Mrs. Bernard
were received with applause sufficiently strong and
performance At The s. Charles :. i,sron q the
profitable one to the manager
The Southern Opera House, at Armory Hall, jam.
med, literally. Before the overture was over the ea-
obliged to stop the sale Of tickets The Pelican
people performed their pieces to good house, and to
the perfect acceptance of the audience In fact 1t
gala night, and merry opening of the gay season.
Me srs. Boudousque and RufHer have made arrange
give series Of masked society balls at the Or
leans theatre with Iehmann's orchestra, during the
season. and the restaurant adjoining the theatre ball
nights to be kept by Boudro We are told that seve-
raj heads of families have already started subscriptions
to give ball and supper at the end Of the bali
A concert to be given the 14th instant at Odd
Fellows Hail. under the direction OF Professor Curo,
for the benefit of the Female Orphan Asylum The best
amateur singers In the city would appear the
son and choice brass band were To perform Tha
grand 7e Deu which ELECTED much admiration at tho
cathedral on late occasion, was to be repeated.
On the l4th inst Mr.. d. R. Frazier took his fest regu
lar benefit at the Pelican theatre and appeared in three
Of his most successful characters. He played jacques
Strop, General Bombastes Furoso and Jem Bags, and
sung the just most popular comic song OF the day,
sviIikins and his Dnah" Mr.. Charles played Robert
Macare and all the rest Of the company lent their aid in
rendering the programme OF the evening.
1.-THE Old Original Campbell Mnstres gave their rst
entertainment for the present season. at the Armory
Hall the 18th. There exceedingly good
dence present. and everything passed of the a:cepa
ton of the public. Matt Peel the manager, is decided
and approved avoite known for years and found
to improve on acquaintance.