The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-22

The season draws to close; and people evi.
IDENTIFY appreciate the fact, for the audiences al
all the places Of amusement have increased con-
siderably during the past week. Benefits have
been numerous. At the Varieties, Mrs. Gomersal
hessrs. Fiske and Dyott, and at the Academy the
Miacos have tested their claims TO popularity.
The Fiske benefit on Wednesday evening received
an additional eclat by the production of " Sky
High" new musical extravsgsnza, written by a
member Of the New Orleans press On this occa-
sion there was assembled an audience which III
We except the Mistiek Krewe gatherings we have
never seen surpassed for beauty aud intelligence.
Miss Pacide and Mr.. Parkes have, we learn, ter
minated their engagement at the Varieties-the
latter having already gone to New York. Della
henty, Hengler and Add Ryman have returned
from st. Louis during the week, and are now ap-
pearing nightly bs before. at the Academy.
Mr.. and Mira. Howard Watkins reached here on
Saturday from Augusta. Ca. and will commence
an engagement at the St. Charles tomorrow
evening.
Miss Kinpsberry leaves for st. Iolis on Tues.
day. 10 I'LL an engagement at Ben DeBar's Opera
House in that city. The Masonic testimonials
during the week have brought her name very
generally before the New Orleans public in con-
uection with tho noble cause Of charity. very
handsome sum--we could not learn the exact
by her performance Of Fdnchoa on Wednesday
evening. a faela PA
The reciprocal testimonial last evening was
equally we'll attended, aud gave assurance that
Miss kingsberry, when leaving New Orleans, will
carry with her'the prayers aud best wishes not
only OF all Masons but of everyone interested in
the work Of doing good. We have never seen
anywhere a more enthusiastic assemblage. At
the conclusion Of the last scene in Little Bare
ioot,'' throughout which the beneficiary had been
In. IA
fore the curtain. accompanied oy Mr.. stevens, aad
bowed her acknowledgements. As she turned to
retire, Joseph p. HorDor, Esq, came from behind
the curtain. and addressing the fair young actress
told her that the Mssons of New Orleans had APP
precaied her noble Efforts In the cause of charity,
and were DESTROYS of presenting her with some
menento by which sic might recall her visit
among us. He placed about her neck at the same
time a blue ribbon. 70 which was affixed an
deliberately wrought gold medal. sppro prately
inscribed.
Miss KiBgsberry replied very neatly and touch
ingly, expressing her gratitude for the kindness
evmced toward her Outing her engagement, and
promising to wear the medal as long as she lived.
Then tie audience applauded more loudly than
ever. and amid the clapping Of hands aud fall OF
bouquets, Mlss kingsberry, conducted by Mr.. Hor
nor, turned to retire. Ia doing 50 she was pre-
sented by gentleman seated 10 Que of the stage
boxes, with a beautiful wreath, bearing red and
white ribbons.
Inc applause however OlQ not e0Q WIN ner 0l9-
sppesrense. but only grew louder, now subsiding.
nov swelling mp into great tumult of enthusi-
asm, uLt for the second time, the object 81 it
all came again upon the stage, escorted by Mr..
Hamburger, W. N. of Louisiana Relief LDd Se
No l. ana wearing the medal of which she had
DUST been the recipient.
So triumphant an ovation has rarely been a.
corded any popular favorite in the Old Drury aud
we can only regret that last evening was the
closing one Of Mss Kingsberry's engagement.
"a. a - -
ship OF Brother Fred HoyIand is OF heavy gold,
bearing upon one side the square aud compass,
with the crescent and star, emblematic of the
Masonic fraternity of New Orleans, and sur.
mounted with the inscription Testimonial TO
Alice kinesbeTry.n Upon the reverse IA the
crescent supporting the arms Of Louisiana, with
an inscription, upon the ribbOn) From the Ma
sons OF New Oresns," (snd in the cresceut.)
- At the complimentary benefit given her by them.
March Il, 1865" The whole IS encased ia
heavy chased border. surmOunted by the emblem
OF one of the degrees which Miss Kingsberry has
AIKEN.
Tonight Mr.. Harkns has a benefit at the ST.
Charles. appearing as Julio in the six Degrees
OF Crime and as Cono1lchet in the Wept of the
WISH on- wish" This programme Is a strong ona
and ought 10 I'll the house with Mr. Harkins's ad
Inirers, whose name ia legion.
Mr.. LswlOr's benefit tomorrow night at the Va
rleties will also lay claim to ample share of
public favor. The patrons of the Varieties have
'eNAA
easy. graceful and always faithful actor. Mrs
Leighton has, we are glad to see, volunteered for
the occasion.
The following sprightly little piece of poetry,
previously published elsewhere, is from the pen
Of Miss Alice Kngsberry: @
STOLEN KISS.
Gently signing,
Nearly dying,
Who would miss
Divine pleasure,
Without measure,
Stolen kiss.
Heart heart pressing,
Hands caressing,
This is hiss
Burning, freezing,
Scarcely breathing,
Melting kiss.
Sad and grieving,
Thee I'm leaving,
Think of me. fsr
Miles asunder.
In Thy slumber
I'll kiss thee.
Some new attractions are promised at the
Academy this week. Some magic tabieaux, and
ssolving views will be presented, aud, having
,lreafv eeen them we can vouch for THAR rare