The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-26

tanned q more brilliant or appreciative audience
than 1t did last night Early In the morning every
seat was taken, and at night the house was I'M
nDcomfortsbly full. This great and last compo,,
sition OF the immortal Me- erbesr was interpreted
by those excellent artists, Aesdames Audioert
and Seguin. and Mrs. Picot. Lechevalier, van
Hufflen, Dupin and Tholer, who won new laurels
on this occasion.
The ODD FEILows' Pic MIC To-DAY.-The
FORTY ninth anniversary of the organization OF
their fraternity will be celebrated to Gay 81 the
Fair Grounds by the Odd Fellows, In the delights
incidental to q pic mic. Combining charity and
benevolence with the pleasures Of the occasion
they propose TO devote the receipts derived from
admission fees 10 the most worthy object OF as.
ssting the Widows and Orphans General Relief
Association. Every preparation ana ioretaougnI
which can add to the enjoyment OF visitors has
been made by the managers. There viii BE music
and refreshments dd hbitunp, In addition to which
the Turnverein will perform gymnastic feats.
and the Southern and Crusader CLUBS VIII play
match game Of base ball, giving rare spice and
excitement to the days amusements. We feel
fully justified in looking for large attendance,
especially composed OF that portion OF our clti-
zens who always set aside Sunday afternoon for
Il xation and mirth which the laDors OF tue
week render almost indispensable.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Dasher's testimonial per
Torrance last evening called together, as we had
anticipated, a large audience, and one remarkably
burlesques, particularly the last played, the
"Grapd Duchess of Alaska" Mr.. Dasher, In
getting ND this riece, has evidently looked be-
yond the immediate desire of pecuniary recon
pense, ENGRAVING into his dialogues and songs
principles and thoughts, which, in the present
distracted condition of the country might II car
ried out, be productive Of great good. In other
words the "Grsnd Duchess" has its moral, and
yet is characterized by much humor withal, much
genuine sarcasm, and many telling hits upon the
would be heroes of the day. Did space permit, II
would afford great pleasure to describe the plot
in detail. But, as 1t Is, we must be content with
saying that the Grand Duchess" is, all in all, the
best bur esque of the season, and, II produced
elsewhere, as We learn is in contemplation by the
author will find as much applause as it has won
in the Crescent City. it will be produced at the
Academy this evening for the last time, aud will
be succeeded tomorrow evening by pantomimic
performance, in which Carnagga, Hovissmo and
the ZanfTettss, among others, will participate.
The "supernatural Visitor, or the Ghost Wit
ness" is the piece announced, and in addition
thereto, more than usually attractive olio per-
torrance will be offered.
The ST. Annals ASYLUM BENEFIr.-As has
been previously announced, the lady managers OF
| st. Annals Asylum propose to give an entertain
ment on Tuesday evening, the proceeds OF which
will be devoted to the maintenance and support
| OF those destitute ones who have become depend.
| ent upon their provident care. The entertain
ment will consist in tsbleaux. in which alb out two
hui dred ladies and gentlemen will take part, and
| in which, Iumor tells us, long preparation and
| frequent rehesrsals have rendered them prof.
| Gent The SenOrita Flomeno will also take part,
performing both upon the piano and violin. The
| Varieties Iheater has been chosen as the scene
| for the performances, instead Of the National
Theater, as previously announced, although both
! places had been generously placed at the man.
| ayers disposal. Remember, then, at the Varie.
tes Tuesday evening. Don't fail to be present, If
| you would see fair faces, brilliant house and a
rarely enjoyable entertainment.
| FAREWELL CONCERT TO MARK KAIsER.-This
talented young prodigy, whose violin perform
| ances have made him the object of universal ad-
1 he cat fha
18th prox. for Paris, and, in anticipation of that
| departure, will give on the 9th prox. "wednesday
| week. farewell concert at the Deutsche Com
| rany Hall, at the corner OF Benville street and
I Exchange Alley. The announcement Of this final
opportunity TO listen to the boy musicians won
| dersu performance will be sufficient to insure o
| full attendance on that occasion.
| MAY BALL CRESCENT CoNCLAvE, s. W. M
| Crescent Concave No. Is. Seven Wise Men, will
| give a May ball at the Deutsche Company Hall,
| on Friday evening next, the LIST prox. The ticket
of invitation kindly inclosed US bears an array of
names which assures an enjoyable occasion for
| those who attend.
| Third PAPLoR CoNcERT-To-morrow evening
at Lyceum Hall, the third Of the series of four
ps'lor Concerts will DO si-en, u1der tho aus Pioee
OF messrs. Wheeler, Chase and Tracey OF the
| fortunate as to attend the two previous concerts
of the series will, we very certain, not allow
| themselves to be absent tomorrow evening. To
those who have hitherto missed these rare musical
misses to prove the best thus far offered. In addi-
ton to the singing by the Quartette there will be
violin and piano performances by Seforita Flo
| memo, who never fails to attract and charm by
her rare genius, and we are furthermore informed
that the entire programme for the evening com.
prises very superior selection from the favorite
| authors of the day.
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO Rev. j. G. CAR.
| PENTER.-As slight recompeDse for years of dis
interested and self sacrificing labor 10 the cause
| Of charity, number Of prominent citizens pro-
pose to arrange an entertainment for the benefit OF
the Rev. ]. Q. Carpenter. The Varieties Thea
ter has been chosen as the scene, and the 10th OF
next month as the time for the occasion. The
attractions will embrace display of Prof.
Roherts's illuminated tableaux Of the Paris Expo
| sition, and a grand concert, TO be given by a
| number of amateur performers, under the auspi-
| cies of Prof. Won La Hache. So worthy an or
| ject and so varied an entertlinment will combine
/ TO fill the Varieties on that evening with sym.
| pathiziog as well as apprecistve audience.
| CRESCENT CITY MUsEUM.-This establishment
| contains, among its ten thousand curosities, the
Scottish Queen, said to be the smallest lady in the
| world Miss Leak, the no-armed woman; Senorita
| Eugene, with her trained lions and fine zooogi-
cal collection. The Museum is always open from
! A. NJ. TO 10 P. M.
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