The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

The OPERA.-To night Jerusalem" NLom-
bardi,) one Of Verdis most impressive produc-
tons, will be presented at the Opera House, with
Picot, Lechevaller, VsnHuffien aud the heroic
little Fauscheiti in the leading parts. On Friday
evening the complimentary benefit to Mr.. Gala
bresl takes place, when a varied and most artistic
programme will be produced. consisting OF
comedy OF the Gymnase, entitled ola Cravate
Blanche" "Ls Marcheaux Flambeaux," one of
MeyeIbeer's celebrated symphonies the third
act Of Faust" the second act OF "Wllliam Tell -
and the fifth act Of "L'Africaine." The perfor-
nance on this occasion cannot fail to be the most
brilliant one OF the season, and is given for the
benefit OF gentleman, who, by his talent
energy and industry merits the full support of our
opera going public
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-A large audience assem-.
bled last evening to welcome back to the
Academy boards that all but divine songstress
Miss Eva Brent, and with her, Miss Jennie Engle
young lady Of dashing mien and cultivated
musical requirements. A programme such as
was offered on the occasion has not been played
at the Academy during the season, and vie wing
from the parquette the constantly changing sub
jects for humor, admiration, or wonder presented
upon the stage, we we're dazzled with the bril-
llancy, as well as surprised at the prodigaty, of
the display. In all our experience we do not re-
call any one time at which so many performers
Of real merit in their various departments have
been together there. In the Ethiopian burlesque
are Ryman, an artist of no common merit and
Dick Parker, Delahanty. Hengler, Carter and
Schoolcraft any one of whom can alone
amuse an audience. In the ballet are
the aueenly Carnsggis, the graceful
Evers, the agile Kate Wood and Signor Novis-
simo. Nor does vocalism lack its triumphs in the
exquisite singing of Miss Brent, Miss Engle and
Madeline Hardy, while the wonderful Zanfrettas
equally famed as acrobats and psntomimists, ap-
pear IN "Cloud Leaps" supported by most Of
the company. The bayonet exercise by the
Austins is decidedly a thrilling feature of the en-
tertainment, and vividly recalls camp scenes so
familiar to many in the audience. Last evening
ffau 49, 81
being encOred gave one Of her old favorite songs,
" Five O'Clock in the Morning which elected
hearty applause, some rich floral compliments and
third call upon the stage. Miss Engle was also
twice encored, and evidently, made, on this, her
hrst appearance, very favorable impression.
Dir. Cavanaugh, owing TO indisposition, was CON-
PEELED to defer his debut to this evening. To-
night there will be another excellent programme
embracing al the above artists.
The GRAND SACRED CONCERT AT THE CArHE-
DRAL.-The grand sacred concert announced TO
take place last evening at the st. Louis Cathedral
attracted such a large number Of persons that
every aisle as well as the galleries had to be pro.
vided with extra seats. The success achieved by
the ladies of the Congregation, who had gotten
up this splendid affair. should encourage them TO
repeat the oTatorio, as many persons did not
attend last evening who would do so the next
time if the concert were more extensively adVer-
tised. Messrs. Damiani and Lechevalier, of the
Opera house; Mr.. Page, the excellent volinist;
Messrs. Tracey, Chase, the Wheelers and Mile
G. D., were among those whom we heard, and
acquitted themselves of their parts with great
credit To Mr. n. NJ. Dubos, nd5re de chdpeHe,
Of the Cathedral, too much credit cannot be
given, for the untring energy which he has dis.
played in making the affair perfect success.
The CRUISE OF THE ALABAAA.-0n Friday
evening, Admiral Semmes will deliver, in the
Senate Chamber, at Mechanics Institute, his in
tensely interesting description Of the cruise of the
Alabama, from her equipment at the Azores to
the banks Of Newfoundland. The leading part
taken by the gallant admiral 10 the scenes which
he will describe cannot fail TO impart to his dis
course q rare and absorbing interest, and we
shall look to see the lectuFe-room crowded 10
oveihOwing on that occasion.
CHmDRENis BAIL-Prof. Gherardi annopnces
children's ball, TO take place at Eagle Han, on
Friday evening. From all we learn, there is
every reason TO believe that it will be an st.rac-
tive and enjoyable entertainment for the little
ones, as well as those who may accompany them.
Scholars are requested to call for their tickets
this afternoon, between and O'Clock.
GRAND CoEcERr.-Remember the concert. 10 be
given under the direction Of Prof. Won Ia Hache,
for the benefit of Rev. J. @. Carpenter, at the
Varieties 1heater, on the 10th inst. Prof Rob
erts will exhibit his magic illuminated tableaax
on the occasion.