The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-24
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ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-The toys consigned by
Santa Claus to all the good children who Intend
TO visit the Academy on Christmas day have ar.
rived, and, oh, what rare collection there Is of
them! Now, for ten years past this beautiful
custom. originated by the Academy manage
ment, has been the occasion OF an assemblsge SO
joyous and merry that 10 vain reporters might
essay to describe or artists to sketch 1t. The
presented by the presence of hundreds of bright,
hsppy children's faces by the brilliant spectacu-
ler effects upon the stage set of by the tinkling
Of toys, the blowing of horns and the undercur.
rent of uDceasng laughter the while, is certainly
worth journey of miles to see. Aud. oh. what a
crowd will be there, my countrymeni How the
little ones will squeeze and push and defy the
most strenuous Efforts to keep them from rushing
in ahead OF those whose turn comes before them
How eagerly will they eye the baskets at the gate
ladenwilh Santa Clsus's gifts But beware of
p ckpocktts ont his occasion. Ii will reassure our
readers when we inform them that Messrs. Smith
Lard and Nj. j. Farrell, whose long experience in
dealing with malefactors fully qualities them for
the duty, have volunteered TO be present at the
matinee on Christmas day, to keep an eye on the
lght'hDgered ones. "Undine" will be performed
on the occasion, As most of our readers are
aware, it abounds in interesting features aud can
not fail 10 delight the little ones.
ST. CHAsLEs.-And at the Old Drury too will
good old ST. Nicholas make his appearance to-
morrow, distributing gifts broadcast among the
Juveniles, and adding TO the interest naturally 10
be aroused by the representation OF that beautiful
nursery romance, Cinderella, or the Glass
Slipper" which was produced last evening. We
shall expect upon this festal occasion to find the
spacious theater crowded, pit, dress circle aud
tiers. with happy, uprOarous children. applau ling
vociferously between the squeakiDgs of their
tIumpeis. IL will be the time for unlimited fun and
jollify, for urrestrained mrth and merriment, for
what, in goodness name, could children ask more
glorious than gift gratis good play aud the sa-
usfacton of knowing that after they go home
great fat turkey awaits their attentions. There
10 suu anil ha and .horfn
that Christmas comes but once year, aud that
Consequently there won't be another until next
December.
vARIETITs-7he Lancashire Ldss.-To those
who admire well played piece with good and
somewhat exciting plot and some very admirable
mechanical and scenic effects, including that OF
steamboat, large as lfe landing her passengers at
q pier. We would say go and see the " Lancashire
Lass at the Varieties Theater this evening. In
Mr.. Sheridan's party by the name of johnson WIS.,
itors will see a rare and finished piece OF acting,
while the cast of characters throughout will in
fact be found thoroughly satisfactory, even to the
most critical.
GERMAN OPERA.-The Marie Frederick German
Opera Troupe open on Wednesday next six.
night season, commencing with " Martha" and
embracing "Der Freischutz," +" Fra Diavola,"
Faust" "The Magic Flute +" and " Stradella."
Those who last year heard and witnessed the per-
formances of Nine Frederick and Clara Lang, or
Messrs Stein che and Weinlicb, will be pleased to
hear of their speedy return, and the opportunity
to be afforded once more of listening to thsm.
The OPERA.-In order 70 celebrate Christmas
and give Mr.. Nsrdin full time to recover from
the cold which in,erfered with his singing las
Monday, the manager Of the Opera House has
wisely concluded that 0fenbach's operetta
Bsrbe Bleue." shall be sung tomorrow Fri
day instead of tonight. OF course, subscribers
to Thursdays performance will be entitled to
their seats on Friday. "Barbe Bleue," which
must be very laughable when well played, will be
repeated on Saturday.
TO TIE LADIES AND CHrLDRES.-Santa Claus has
establ shed his headquarters during the holidays
at the Crescent City Museum, 40 aud AZ 81
| Charles street. The venerable and social ole
gentleman has brought with him from the by
perboreau regions ten thousand beautiful gifts
which Doctor Ames will dispense for him, fret
gratis for nothing, to all visitors OF tender age
| the distribution commencing this evening" IL vii
| continue until the evening of New Years Day
| The gifts are composed of mantel ornaments
| glass statuary, French toys, bonbons. jewelry
| plated ware, etc., and will be given out bounte
| onslv and irnpe riiallv.