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

TIE VARIETIES The audience which assembled
to witness the second performance Of the season,
although, as was to be expected, not 20 large as
that which greeted the opening night. was
yet such q one as, in the present condition of
affairs, gave promise that next winter the theaier
will meet with the liberal patronage which il now
bids fair to deserve. The play selected, Coyne's
comedy "Everybody's Frend,' is one which,
though itself full of humor, yet leaves to the per
formers wide scope to greatly increase its at
tractive feature, and Of this opportunity the com.
psDy took full advantage. Mss Josie Orion as
Mrs. Stcdnd0lcn. the dashing, lovable young
widow, did full justice TO her part, and carrying
out the theory which Mrs. Swsndown lid do Tn,
that the surest route to a mans heart is through
his eyes, certainly indicated its truth by her
own appearance. Miss Gray as Mrs. Fedtterly,
was all that could be asked, as was also Mrs.
Preston's Mrs. de Boots. 1t was this lady's first
appearance this season. As to VDing Bowers's
Nag. de Boots, it was capital. For a man to
have beheld his angular dignity, his superb pom
poslty, his combination Of the lion aud the lamb,
and lot have laughed, was Just an mpossibility.
Mr.. Bowers is too well known to our theater-
to need any commentator from us, bat we would
Ill discharge our duty did we not here give him
the credit he deserves for the genuine talent he
last night displayed. The other characters, Ice.
brook and Fedtheriy, were rendered by Mes-rs.
Floyd and Sheridan, both of whom we're well up
to their parts; the latter of whom. however we
think, is better in such character as Latour,
which be played on Thursday evening. pas
seh by Mile Theresa followed the comedy and the
evening concluded with the farce " Bonnie Fish
WIFE," Altogether we were much pleased. The
company is good one, and we heartily com.
mend them to the favor of our citizens who may
this winter enjoy the pleasure of witnessing
standard comedy rendered by performers worthy
of the pieces they will play. "Still Waters run
Deep" Il announced for to night, and =" The Wan
deriDg Minstrel"
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-To day at noon there
will be given by Professor Haselmsyer a grand
magician festival for ladies and children, on which
occasion the professor will not only introduce his
styocarfe snd trained canaries, but will also ap.
pear in some entirely new feas of iegerdemain.
We predict q full house and jovial entertainment
for the little ones who may be so fortunate as to
celebrate their Saturday holiday by visiting the
professor. There will also be the usual evening
performances tonight.
TIE OPERA.-Mr. Normandin, the controller
OF the Opera House, has at last received CON.
plete list Of The operate aud dramatic company
of Mr.. Gals bresi. We have as yet been unable
TO procure the list, which. however, will probably
be published in full In Sundays CRESCENT.
Among the acquisitions Of Mr.. Calabresi, we are
informed that the name Of Mile Bourgeois, well
and mo ST iavorably known in our city, where she
has already filed an engagement, Is included as
prima donna confralto. This simple announce
ment will, We are convinced. delight all opera 60
ers, Ter hey cennot have forgotten Friqttet ia
" Les Dragons de vIllars." Odets and
other roles, which Mile Bourgeois either
created or filed here with genuine talent.
We also learn Of another iady's engagement,
but will Do mention the in order not to rufie
the feelings Of anybody since we cannot help ex-
pressing DISAPPOINTMENT which will probably
be shared by the public. The artist possesses
many excellent qualities. and is admired for her
private character; but fifteen or eighteen years
ago her success before New Orleans public was
mediocre: and from personal experience within
the past ibree years. We cannot cay that she has
improved as good wines do-by age. II is to be
hoped that Mr.. CaIabres has provided for this de-
ncieney BY other and better engagements.
Houston has defunct Cat with tao mouths and
one eye.