The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-05
AnUsEMENTs.

vARIETIEs.-The sprghtly comedy "Masks and
Faces,n was repeated last night to Q numerous
and sppreciative audience. Miss Isabel Freeman,
in the role Of Mabel Fdne, displayed her usual
good tasts, both in the acting and dressing Of the
character. The Peg Wofington of Mas Orten
was an excellent characterization Of the subtle
but generous hearted woman who knows how to
sscTce even her ardent passion TO secure the hap.
piness Of an injured wife. We must, nevertheless,
remark that Miss Orton occasionally overscts her
boisterous scenes-for instance that 10 Triplet's
cottage is somewhat exaggerated, and she is far
happier when, IN the same scene, she etruggles
with that ''tyrannous bate' which is about to
o'ermaoter her more human emotions.
As to Mr.. Sheridan's James Ti'iplet IL is o1e of
those capital bits of character acting seldom met
with on the stage. II has palpably shown the
New Orleans public that Mr.. Sheridan possesses,
to an eminent degree. that great endowment 90
often ridculously claimed By actors, strue versa
tiliiy." We have already had occasion to COM
plin ent the gentleman personally, and We must
couiess that In our opinion 1t surpasses by fer
oil hat we have yetseen this year on the Varieties
stsse. except. perchance, Mr. RSer's Muster
Waiter.
Tonight we have "The Little Treasure and
" MiriaDs Crime n-an excellent bill.
ST. CHARLES morrow evening" net to
night, the regular dramatic season at the o d
Drury will be iEaugurated by the performance of
sherdan's sterling come dy "The Rivss,r In
which Mark Smith viii make bic first appearance
htre III clgbt years, 10 tne Ioe OF or dnutCny
Absolute. supported by Ben DeBar as Bob AcJ,es,
Charles Pope as Captain Absolute and Miss Hen.
rietta Osborne (ber first appesrance) as LYDIA
Ldnguish. Miss Belle Hewitt will also in the
aftei piece, "JeDny Lind" make her first appear.
ance in the character of Jenny Leatherlungs.
We shall expect to see the spscious tnester
well filed with visitors on the occasion Of this
attractive entertainment, and hope that under the
auspices of Mr.. DeBar, Mr.. Pope and Mr. Gles-
son the season may prove brilliant and success-
ful ore.
AcAIENY OF NUsIc.-Prominent among the
features Of this evenings entertainment will be
the fsrce, I" That Rascal Thomas,r in which Nc
Andrews, Edwards, Carter, Ralph, Miss Quinton
and Mss Miller are TO take part. The Ethiopian
somedy, Ephe's Dream" is also announced, and
emei aces In the cast every member of the burnt
cork corps. Mona. Zollossy's ballet. /" The Belle
OF the Village" Is to be repeated, and it certainly
merits repetition, especially that episode repre-
sen'ing drunken euifor's dance, ss executed by
Cberibeili. Malvins, the agile sohIke and the In.
imitable maitre de ballet. We are promised
shortly an additional attraction 10 the appearance
Of Mile Turnoir, young female gymnast Of ex.
ceediDg merit.
AMEs' MESAeERIE AND CIRcCs.-Rsmember
admirers Of wild animals, equestrlanism and the
saw dust ring that this evening ct Tivoli Circle
ibe entrance 10 the great canvas pavilion will be
thrown open TO the public. Col. Ames' travelling
and circus returns to New Orleans, after
y successful tour through other States. brin ging
bsck with il numerous and varied novelties for
he entertainment of the crowds who will IN
daubtedly flock 10 see them. Not the least
among these is the beautiful Circassisn Sede &c.
JAMIE, said to be among the fsirest Of women.
There may be seen too daring fests Of horsemAnr
shp, a display of acrobatic strength and agility.
two very funny clowns, and rare coliecsion Of
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