The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-28
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TIE 0PERA.-"La Belle H6,eua was aglin
sung at the Opera House last evening, to the el.
joyment of good house. The press have su1i-
cienly praised this admirable criticism OF not
only the standard operas but also of human ma.
ture We must therefore forego any detailed &C
count OF the performance last evening. Every
thlng' however, went of charmingly; even Lam
bee, the most graceful Helena that we could
Imagine, although suffering from a severe cold
sang the eccentric and original music of Ofenbach
WIN her usual suavity. We happy to state that
this young actress is improving in her ting as well
as IN her singing, aud that TO her, in great part
is due the success which attends ia Belle
ena," which is Played in this city, according
10 critics who should be judges, with nearly as
much entrdta aud ability as it is in Paris. Mile
Ameiie Hnry, in her role of OreStes is perfect
ard Leond is exceedingly well represented by
MILE Legrsnd. Mr.. Deere has again proven that
be possesses much taste and talent by the manner
IN which he sang the duet of the second act,
Puisque ce NEST gum reVe.n ia Belle
e era y will be repeated on Wednesday, although
that night is not one Of the regular opera nights
To night heyerbeers chef d'RUUre, " The HUI
eutnots," with the first artists OF Mr.. Alhaiza's
con psDy in the caste.
LO1TI's GRAND GERMAN 0PERA-Thi5 opera
con psny, Of which the Western critics have
spoken so favOTably, will commence an engage
ment Of twelve nights at the National Theater on
Wednesday, the 9th of February next This COM
paBy includes three pTima dOnnas among whom
Is the celebrated Marie Frederick. who has OBJ
tsined an immense success, especially in GOunsd's
sweetest creation, MaTgdreitd of "Fanst" Ms,
Cana Lang and Madame Sophia Dziuba;
ienors, Heinrich Steinecke, baritone, ali
Joseph WeiBlich end Anton Graft bassos the
latter already favorably known to this comma.
nifty, are also among the principal singers OF the
company. The repertoire will include Martha
Fsust," 1.-The Magic Flute" Der Frey.
schultz. " Fra Disvols," - Strsdslla.n ''Msssa-
niel.o," Daughter of the Regiment" Eide
lis," aud others. The prices OF admission will
be moderate, as will be seen by the advertise
ment in the columns of the CRESCENT.
VARIETIEs.-As q b1mOrist of the highest order
MIR. Jefferson is unapprOachable, and we venture
to tay that none OF those who last evening saw
him play Mr.. Goltgtt2y, in & Lend Ne FIVE Shil-
lings," will deny the assertion. He has too in
his fun, the peculiar merit of never Verging upon
dubious grOund-a trait which many who attempt
succeTs in the same direction might probably
initiate. Genuine humor needs not vuigarity or
Towdyism as its auXiiisries in commenting il to a
refined audience, and to Mr. Jefferson, in this re-
spect, must be given the palm for the purest of
uuanOyed mrthfulness, devoid Of all grosser ee-
ments, and simply in itself appealing TO the risi-
bilities of spectators. The audience was a bril-
liant one, and enjoyed the occasion heartily as
was very evident from the constant laughter aud
applause. The burlesqus Mazeppa" concluded
the entertainment and will, with Lend Me Five
Shiliings," be repeated this evening.
ST. CHABLEs.-Mr Forrest repeated his inner
sonation Of Hetdmord, the last Of the W2mpino-
aga, last evening, before an audience far reduced
from that which had witnessed its previous per-
formBnce. He was sustained as before by Barton
Hill ss Waller. Miss Lille as NdmeOkee and the
same cast Of characters throughout. This even
ing the great tTagedian appears in a new and
famous character, that of SDdTidcus the gladiator.
II the occasion does not call together an over
whelming audience, il will be because theater-
goers do not appreciate one of the widest and
most thrilling pages IN Roman history.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Stew6rt sang the Mar
sellai-e" Last evening in such a manner that the
most critical cOnnoisseurs Of music could not re-
sist applsudiDg as he disappeared from the stage
waving over his head the tTi-ool0r Of France.
new, and really fascinating vocalist. Miss Nellie
Taylor, just arrived from New York, made her
debut last evening, and was received with
tiattering proofs of appreciation. Emerson, Par
ker, Delahsny, Hengler, the Aiacos, Miss St. Clair
sId the ClinetOps appeared usual in their sps-
calities, and the "Black aud Tan Convention
burlesque sent the audience home good. humoredly
To bed. similar opportunity for enjoyment is
offered for this evening, by q repetition Of the
programme.
OLYMPIC.-The management Of this standard
establishment announce for this evening a new
programme OF performances replete with fun.
Inc Olympic hinstrels will for q season
occupy the stage, while the local burlesque
hszepps, or the Wild Steed Of Algiers,n aad
the other entitled " Oh Hush or the Virqinny
Cupids," will constitute the more substantial
portions Of the entertainment The interludes
will be ogreeably filed by dances and songs by
the members of the company.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUM.-Ths attractive col
lection Of curosiiies, including the Bohemian
glass bower, the Scottish queen and the armless
wonder, is always open from AN. to 10 Pm,
The museum is on st. Charles street. directly
opposite the hotel Of that name.
public dinner has been rendered to William