The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-19
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ACADEMY OF MUsIG.-We are promised for to.
morrow evening at this always popular place Of
amusement the production of another new bur-
lesque written by DuriVage, entitled The Last
Election" in two scenes, the one representing a
radical Republican torchlight procession and
meeting on Lafayette Square, the other, a scene
at the polls and the announcement of the result
of the election. Durivage has chosen a popular
theme, aud, il he has worked up his subject as
thoroughly as be did those of his three previous
productions, the public may look for very en-.
ioyable entertainment. Dasher's piece g The
Gland Duchess OF Alaska" will also rul through
the week.
The OPERA HoUsE.-One of the most beauti-
ful houses it has ever been our good fortune to
behold was that assembled in the Opera House
last night to do honor to the first Representation
this season of "IPAfricsine." Theopen boxes aud
lOges were all filed and by ladies almost entirely,
while the usual background OF black coats
formed the setting to picture unseen Ia America
out of New Orleans. The singers seemed in
spired by the encouragement they met with, for
the rendering Of most Of the opera WAS superb
The piece, too, was put upon the stage in a man.
ner worthy of il, the mise en- scene of the third
act being particularly fine. The piece will be re-
peated on Monday night. Lovers of music will
need no urging to go. This evening, upon the oc
casiOn of the benefits of Mines Ramadie and
Care, will be produced Victor S6jour's new drama
in five acts, entitled Les N0ces Venitennes,"
1.-The Venetian Nuptials"
VARIETIEs.-0n Wednesday evening there Is to
be performance at the Varieties for the joint
benefit of Mr.. John A. Bernard, leader of the Or
chestre, and Mr.. J. W. Thorpe, stage manager.
These gentlemen, although not figuring quite 50
prominently before an audience as do those who
appear upon the stage, are none the less substaa-
tial in their aid to the pleasures OF histriOnc
entertainment We would bespeak for them on
this account generous patronage.
PARLOR CONCERT.-TO.morrow evening will be
given at Lyceum Hall, the second of the series OF
four now offered the musical public under the
auspices of the Mendesshon Quartette. The
programme, which is published else where, gives
evidence of judgment in its selection, and az the
hands of Messrs. Chase. Tracy and the Wneeers.
Nine. Marietta Buck and SenOrita Filomeno and
her father there can be very little doubt but that
it will find a faithful execution. Tickets may be
purchased at the music stores or at the door.
The CRCUs.--Mr. Ames, yesterday, threw open
to the public his mammoth pavilion erected near
TivOli Circle, containing rare collection OF wild
animals and tropical birds in add ton to eques-
trian exhibition which compares favorable with,
if it does not surpass any entertainment of the
kind ever offered in New Orleans. The atten-
dance yesterday was large in spite Of bad weather,
and we shall look for a marked increase during
the coming week.
brates its forty-ninth anniversary on Sunday next
wish a picnic. TO be given at the Fair Grounds
tor the benefit of the Widows and Orphans
General Relief Association of Louisiana. In a
later issue we shall ailude at greater length to
this pIaiseworthy undertaking.
SoNs OF TEMPERANCE PIC-NIC.-Peliean Divi-
sion No. J. S. of T., invite tLeir friends 10 join
them in a picnic at the City Park, on Monday.
the 4ih Of May, the occasion of their twenty
second anniversary. There will be speaking,
music, dancing and q collation. among the fes-
tiyities of the day.
Crescent CITY MUsEUM.-Is located opposite
the 81. Charles Hotel, and will be found open
daily from the hours Of 3 A. NJ. to 10 P.M.