The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-09
AnUsEnExrs.

vARrkTus.-The orchestra and dress-ci,cIe
were crow ed last evening and the upper tiers
moderately filed on the occasion OF the opening
q Manager Floydb fall and winter season. and the
appearance Of the company which during that
season is 10 enIveA The theatrical world. Vanity
Fair Boucicsut's newest comedy, was the
piece chosen for the 6rst performance. IL is
pessipg lits three act picture of life in Paris and
petuous Wild all but ruined by evil associations,
yet with cord at the bottom Of bis heart. falls 10
love with Rose Josie 0rton), fair country gri,
but IN an evil moment, when flushed with wine,
stakes and loses her upon cast OF the dice. The
Due de C0ldtrdud ID. e Ralron), VII, wins her,
is unsuccessful in his suit, but meanwhile, Edgar
Indignant OF his own Disgrace, deals a blow
and challenge il the consequence. bis opponent
being Hector Pate (vininR Bowers.) But. the
good genius Of the play, Ma1i1ne Ldtour, wv. e.
sberdan,) young nobemsn OF courage and In
telgeDce, here steps in, proves Cdtdtrdod an
mpostor. restores the broken friendship between
the principals, and the curtain falls leaving all the
psriieipants in blissful harmony of reconcilia.
ton. Mr.. Shsridan's acting was fanltless- The
scene in the third act between himself and
Cdldtraud, where he coolly unmssks the
liter, was admirably rendered by both
gentlemen. Mr.. Vining Bowers humor is pleas
ipg and quiet. devoid of that uproarious
hilsrity which grales upon the refined ear. Mr..
Floyd, as Edgar, sustained himself gracefully.
and Mr.. Ryer, as the aged Lambert, although
coming less prominently before the audience, wss
excellent IN bis 1mpereonati0n. Mr. Mtcneiis
Count de brdgord Is deserving of commentator.
The leading female character, Rose, was sustained
admirably by Miss Josie Orton,. whose voice,
manner and grace of movement pleased, we are
sure, every sp. ,ator. Miss George Dickson
was vivacious ard sprightly as Baldkldud, and
sang in the second act q bscchsnsl Sparkling
Wine - the melody of which hardly eqused. we
think, the sweetness of her voice. Miss Alice
Grey as TiTginie Pate. the dear, darling, faith
full wife u Of Hector. gave to her part much life
----s--~>s--. --~a s-----a s~~~s WIN eAceuohe
TASTE Her affected grief in parting with Hector
before the duel was charmingy assumed. The
programme also included q pas seul by Mile
Theresa and, as an afterpece. :" The Bonnie Fish
Wife," These portions of the entertainment our
engagement did not permit Us to witness. To.
night the great comedy, Everybodys Friend"
will be played, with the full strength of the COM
psny in the csst. Manager Floyd was called be-
fore the curtain last evening and responding hap
PLY, as he always does, said The best plays,
represented In the best manner, have been the
beginning and will be the end of my efforts"
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Professor Haselmayer
and his drum have succeeded In bewildering the
public about as thoroughly as ever magician did.
How on earth he finds out those numbers no one
can tell. " It's funny how he does 1t, but" etc.
Tonight the professor will repeat his wonderful
performances and again at the matinee tomorrow
noon. Those who have not seen him should not
fail to do SO, for his feats form food for funny re-
Elections.