The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-26

ACADEMY OF NUsIc.-The management au-
nounce that hereafter in Difference to the wishes
OF many citizens who have heeu deferred by
timidity from witnessing Mile Tournour perilous
performances, strong netting will be suspended
beneath the trapeze, precluding all danger. THIS
arrangement cannot but prove satisfactory to all
those who. having witnessed with admiration the
fair young gymDasts feats, have at the same time
experienced certain upessipess IN her benaf.
That the netting is provided simply to relieve the
fears OF spectators, none can doubt, since Mile
Mile has hitherto performed with only the clear
stage beneath her. Tonight q new comedy,
Hcme from the War;" with Cavsnagh in the
principal character, will be produced, and
varied olio programme, including the White
Fawn ballet, will also be offered. For Monday
evening " New Orleans by Gaslight," q new sen.
sationsl drama by w. B. Csvsnagh is announced.
VARIETIEs.-To-night we shall welcome back to
the stage which she grsces Miss Josie Orton. who,
by the revival of the favorite drama "Arrsh-Na'
Pogue," makes her re-entr6e in her original spe-
ciaiity, ArrGh Meelish, supported by cast Of
characters certain to give eclut to the perform
ance. Mr.. Floyd will appear as Shaun the Post,
q character inwhich he has attained wide spread
Fseny. /" the process sarver;n Mr. Sheridan. the
0'Grddg; Mr. Raton; the McCosd; Miss Freeman,
introduced in this play is alone well worth seeing.
particularly the lake by moonlight, and the ivy
walls over which Shaun clambers to join his Ar
rah. Manager Floyd may justly anticipate large
attendance on the occasion.
TIE ST. CHARLES THsArER.-A very fair audi
ence assembled last evening to witness the fourth
performance of " Foul Play We have already
spoken ct length in regard to the play itself,
which, though faulty. is good one, and gives hne
scope for sctng. This capacity Is well taken ad;
vantage of by the actors at the st. Charles, and
we have not seen at the o'd Drury for some time
performance 80 good in all its particulars as ia
that Of /" Foul Play" Some of the players could
be much improved. but the real excellence Of the
others almost compensates for the deficiency.
Miss Price as Helen ROaeston, is the finest piece
of acting with which the theater goers Of
New Orleans have been favored for a
long time; Mr.. Pope as Peryold, is good,
though why he will persist 10 speaking
so that the back benches cannot hear him, 10
mystery. Mr.. Pierce, as Gen. RolIeston. is also
file, and the scene on the island, when Gen. Roll
lesion comes to take Helen away, and denounces
Hazel as q convict. when Helen demands the truth
snd Hazel tells bis story: and when. convinced OF
tle faith of the man she loves Helen swears never
TO die and never TO marry Arthur Wordldt1 until
she has cleared the fame of the man she loves
this scene is rendered most beautifully. But there
is one thing about the manner Of putting the play
on that We do not understand. We cannot see
why, all through the drama, snatches
Of music are introduced into the midst
Of the dialogue kind of accompaniment
ss it were. Cannot Helen rush forward to
meet her father without there being Simultaneous
Arthur Wsrdlaw be stricken with remorse at the
sound of Penfold's name. without being accom-
panied 10 the door By strains of low music Tnis
all tends 10 destroy the Illusion, and its use is too
apt TO make the audience suspicious Of both the
play and the acting which needs such bolstering
TO make it effective. We hope TO see this sensa-
tive practice soon abolished. The acting is excel
lent the sinking of the Proserpine being ex.
tremely lfe-ke, while the Island is q miracle of
tropical beauty. "Foul Play" will only remain on
the boards this week, and we think those who
allow it 10 be withdrawn without seeing it will re.
gret it Miss Price and Foul Play " are not TO
be missed.
The OrERA-Donizetti's beautiful creation OF
La Favsnte" will be performed this evening AZ
the Opera House with a magnificent cast. Nile
Bourgeois. who has not visited our city for many
years. will make her renree In the role of LeOnOre
TO Nr. Picots FernOnd. Mr.. Peront will appear
as Alphonse Of Cdstiae, and Mr.. Van Hufien ss
BdttdSdr.
-,.Is~ F~vev,tc' n o4 the bc-t opcrus Of <hs
repertoire. and the fact that an old New Orleans
fav0rile will appear 10 one OF the principal parts,
insures full audience at the opera tonight.
Tomorrow Faust will be sung BY Mdme. Hassel-
man, Messrs. Engel and, Van HuffieD, to compen-
tate subscribers for the loss of the performance
| which was 10 have taken place last Monday, but
| was prevented by the illness Of Mdme. Hassel-
| man. Romeo and Juliet" and :" A Midsummer
| Nights Dream" are In active rehearsal.
| CRESCENT City MUSEUM AND MBSAGERIE.--
Among the many curiosities exhibited dsly to the
| numerous visitors of this place of amusement
there is none so noticeable that marvellous freak
| of nature. the two.headed girl who sings, talks
eats and observes with both heads simultaneously
The tradition of q" two single gentlemen rolled into
one has found its parallel In real life. Visl-
tors may also see the wonderful human frog. the
smallest woman in the world. the juvenile lions
and an extensive happy family. The doors of the
museum are open daily from O'Clock A. NJ. to IL