The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-25
AMUsEM ENTs.

The OPERA.-The Opera House on Thursday
night was crowded to its utmost capacity, by the
most sppreciatiye audience that has probably
visited this temple Of art during the season..
"L'Africaine u was performed for the third time
in the usual grand style Of the Opera House, and
throughout the singers ard the orchestra were
rspturously applsuded. To night L'Africaine F"
will be presented for the fourth time, with Nine
Audibert as Selma and Mr.. PicOt as VdscO de
CANA, and Nine Seguin, Messrs. Leehevslier,
Van HUfflen, Dnpin and Tholer in the other parts.
II is impossible 20 describe this magnificent CON-
position OF the great Neyerbeer in q few lines
we would, therefore, beseech those who would
enjoy q pleasant and instructive evening to secure
seats for this evening, when they may have an
opportunity 10 listen to the grand basso chorus of
the fret act the legend Of the giant of the seas,
sung by the excellent baritone, Mr.. echevalier,
and the last thrilling scene of the fifth act-the
death of Selikd The opening violin performance
of the fifth act will probably be eHcOred as usual.
This part of the composition may be considered
as MeyeIbeer's greatest effort in the orchestra.
ton line. and the whole instrumental portion OF
the music soounds in new and original effects
which must be heard to be appreciated. Fashion
will be present in ell her glory, for this is sub
scription night. On Sunday, Mr.. Grsvier, the
stage manager Of the opera, takes his benefit 10
Alexander Dumas and Magnets historical drama
Of " La Dame de MOnsoreau."
DAsHER's TESTIMONIAL THIS EVENING. - II
there ever is TO be an overflOwing house at the
Academy we look for it this evening, on the
OCCASION OF teblltnOnlal lO
Dasher. the popular author Of the Red Crook y
and the &c. d. A. B. F. A." both Of which
pieces are TO be produced in honor Of the bene-
fcisry. Mr.. Dasher will appear in both-as
| RudOlphe Augustus in the first and Fritz in the
other-supported by Carter, Parker, Bloodgood
| Stewart, Ryman, Delshsnty, Hengler and Miss
Nellie Taylor and assisted in the ballets by Car.
nsgea and Novssimo. The entertainment will
undoubtedly be rare one; and as Dasher leaves
on Tuesday to fill an engagement in ct. Louis
we hope be may carry with him substantial test
mony TO the success be has achieved as an author
and playwright.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-A good programme is an
nounced for the delectaton of the juveniles at to
| days matinee performance. There will be song:
| by Stewart and Parker, Ethiopian humorisms by
Delshanty, Hengler and the others, and to con
clude all, the "Grand Duchess Of Alaska" will
| full scenery and costumes. What child can resIsi
| the attractions Of such an entertainment
CRESCENT CRY MUsEUM.-The animal vegeta
Bile and mineral curiosties collected from all thu
four corners Of the globe TO render attractive tn,
| cases OF the Crescent City Museum, offer to th,
lover OF The antiquated or the wonderful in natur
and art world OF enjoyment in their comtempls
| ton. The Museum is pleasant place in which {,
loiter away leisure hour at any time. and wi.
always be found open between the hours of A
| N. and 10 P. N.