The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-17


THE Masonic RELrEF PEaroRxAScE.-The de
nand for seats at the st. Charles for the perfor-
mances tomorrow evening, has been almost un.
peralleled. By judicions Arrangement, the par
quette seats have been reserved for ladies with
their escorts, and q good part of these had been
sold before noon yesterday. AS is quite generally
known, the entertainment is generously given by
Miss Alice Kingsberry,in aid Of Louisiana Relief
Lodge No. l, +. 4 A. NJ. Miss Kingsberry is, we
believe, the daughter Of member of the frater-
nifty, and Is mpened to this benevolent enterprise
by the dictates Of kindly heart. That there will
be an immense attendance, rain or shine. is mat
ter of certainty. We learn that by a very general
expressed request, Miss kingsbery will, on the oc
caslon, repeat her exquisite inpersonation of
Fdnchon tie CRICKET. She could not, we think,
offer better entertainment.
The OPERA.-To-night "La Dame Blanche' will
be sung at the Opera House by Lambeie, ID ami
ami, and others Of our excellent opera troupe.
Whoever has not seen this sweet production o T
selves of the opportunity which is offered them
probably for the last time this season. To-mor-
row. the grandest work Of the great master Of
masters, Rossini viii be given for the benefit Of
the first tenor, Picot, q deserving and talented
singer. We allude to the opera william Tell,"
which has just reached its i've hundredfh repre-
sentation at the Grand Opera in Paris. Mr.. Picot
Arnold, will be assisted by Lechevalier, as
WMafn Tell Won Huflep, and the principal fe-
male performers of the Grand Opera Troupe. On
Thursday (St. Joseph's night itshould be remem-
bered that another OF the fine Balls de l'Opera''
will take place. Kid gloves and dress coats will
be in demand.
vAR1ErIxs.-There was presented last evening,
upon the occasion Of Mrs. VIM. Gomersal's
benefit, programme unusually attractive. First
the farce "1o 0blige Benson " was played, and
the audience laughed heartily at the terrific rage
into shich the Jealous 7rotter Sostthdo,cn fMr.
Gomersal) allowed himself to fall, when in doubt
as to Mrs. Solahdotcns fidelity. In fact il was
splendidly done, and we have never seen Conner
sal in better mood. The burlesque of 81 Perdita.
or the Royal Milkmaid," formed the principal
part of the entertainment, and was particularly
attractive in musical sense, the beneficiary
singing " Pitty.pat" +" and other dtties with Miss
Rose Wood, and Fiske giving one or two Of his
funniest selections. The MILDLY Ashore, !" with
Mrs. Gome,ss as Harry Hdlcyon, concluded the
evening. Tonight, in honor of st. Patricks Day,
the g Irish Emigrant" will be played, together
with repetition Of Perdita" and " To Obige
BeBsoD.n
ACADEMY OF MusTc.-The distinctive features
OF last evening were the appearances Of the hnmor-
ous Dick Carroll in two new characters. M0rter
and Bricks aud Barney, the DOCTOR and the first
performance In prestdigitation by Professor Max
iDilian Frender. The latter was puzzlng in his
feats OF legerdemain, the former too amusing for
description. He must be seen to be appreciated,
as the saying goes, and the opportunity to see
him, as well as the " Red Crook and all the va
riety performances. can be had this evening.
Those old favorites, Ryman, Delahanty and Heng.
Ter, Will aisOreappear.
ST. CHARLEs.-"The Child Of the Savanna a
sensation drama, arranged for Miss Alice Kings
berry, and translated from the French of Paul
Feyal, was produced last evening, before quite a
good audience. The scebe OF the play is laid on
the Mexican frontier, and the time is supposed to
be the beginning of the present century. Those
who have read Mayne Reid's romances, or the
more recently translated work by Feval, 1.-The
Golden Dsggers," cannot but find in this piece a
striking simtude. There are fandangos, dag
gers, brigands, senor commandanis, alcaldes,
fabulous treasures and all those kind Of things in
separsble from a story Of the kind. and they are
so combined as TO make the piece, all in ALL a very
thrilling and novel one. Miss Kingsberry as
Ttltd. the heroine, very sprighlly and attrac-
tive. The leap for life where, clinging TO grape
vine. she swings herself over the Canon of
Desthn to rescue Bdsa, afforded a fine opportu-
nifty for display Of melodramatic talent. Mr..
Hsrkins as Escoto, rendered good support, and
we thought Mr.. Barrys acting as Basil very
pleasing. The piece will be repeated this even
ing. and ought to attract large audience.
CRESCENT CITY NUsEuM.-This place of resort
retains its hold upon public popularity, daily re-
ceiving crowds Of visitors. II is located on st.
Charles street, between Common and Grayier, aud
is always open from A. N. TO 10 p. M.