The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-31
THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 81, l,ss,
AMUnEMENTs.

GEeNAN OPERA.-It was terribly rainy and dis.
agre Able list night, yet spite Of this there was
toersbe attendance at the National 10 listen to
"Martha," the 6rst Of Q series of six operas to
be sung there by the Marie Friederci Troupe.
The Cast of characters included Clara Lang Zsig.
Ter Rs Lady Harriet or Martha, Marie Friederici
as Ipdy Nancy, Mr.. thinner as LyoneI, Mr.;
Weindich as Piunkett Mr.. Steinecke a. Lord
Iiitsrn, and Mr.. Bach as the Sheriff. The scenery,
particularly the fair scene, was beautifully repre-
sent&. As for the orchestra its performances
Old favorites here, as ali the performers in the
cast of last evening are, 1t would be superfuous
to repeat their praises. Suffice 1t to say that the
voices of Marie Friederici or of Clara Lang have
lost none Of their sweetness and power, and that
With. the temperance of Messrs. Himmer, Vein
Itch and steinecke come only renewed remind
ers of the entertainment they have furnished our
music loving community in the past. Tonight
der Ffieschutz" will be sung. The scenery OF
this opera, purchased in New York for the use of
the troupe, is said TO be superb. For tomorrow
(Ned Year's) night SRA Diavolo" Is announced.
81. CHARLES. -" The Midsummer Nights
Dream" with its pleasing spectacular effects, its
beautiful narrative and its excellent cast, includ-
ing Ben DeBar as Bottom the weaver, will De once
more played this evening, and we would advise
oil who desire to see to do so, for with the week
wiIterminate the engagement of the Partisan Bal
letJroupe, the members of which depart thereafter
for Mobile. Tomorrow, at the matinee, Santa
Claus, who has kindly consented, for the benefit
of the little ones, to remain in town throughout the
Charles before taking his annual fight to parts
known, and will distribute gifts with lavish hand
TO every little child who will take the trouble TO
call upon him. Cinderella" that beautiful
nn1sery romance, witnessed by such an enthusi-
aslic throng of children at the Christmas matinee,
wa be repeated on this occasion. On Monday
e1ning will appear for the frst time in a brief
engagement, those world renowned acrobats the
fie Haplon brothers, accompanied by their boy
p0pils, and new combination of performers in
cEdng Pau, the great Russian athlete (sad to
ba unequalled by any save the famous French
athlete, Leotard,) Miss Emily Thorne, an accomp
hjhed vocalist and commedIeuue; Mr.. Jas. Blam-
plin, the barpist Mr.. and Mrs. r.. A. Brennan
btflesque operate artists Mr.. A. b. Sedgwick,
bkfo singer, and Messrs. Sylvani and Benedict,
gsotesque performers. With such q powerful
Expect to see the Old Drury blessed with audi
epces such as will leave no vacant seats recorded
IN the box office.
AcApEMY OF MUsIc.-Mrs. Oates appears again
tbs evening as Susan Stceetdpple in q An Alarm
i4g Sacrifice" and as Little Red Riding Hood in
fSe fairy extravaganza, and again Mons. Szolossy
presents, by the aid Of Miles Crebelli, Malvins,
bertha and their companions, his admirable ballet,
'eThe Music Teachers Troubles" To-morrow's
matinee, at which Little Red Riding Hood is to
constitute the principal attraction, promises to be
the occasion Of another carnival for the juveniles.
And what is to render II still more attractive is q
new and novel feature instituted by the manage
ment, whereby every lady and child purchasing a
ticket TO the performance will be additionally fur
nished with ticket for soda and cakes IN the sd-
joining saloon which has been handsomely fitted
mp for g. ca purposes, under the auspices Of Man
Rger Bidwell and Andy Parle, Of the Phoenix. On
Sunday night the combination company reaches
its final appearance, being replaced on Monday by
nixon, Castillo Il Howes Circus and Abyssinian
caravan.
VARnTIEs.-Alwsys appropriate to the happy
New Year season is the beautiful domestic
drama, " Dot; or, The Cricket on the Hearth"
and IL is, therefore, with no little pleasure that we
HuuUuurc IT'S rcvIvar urOrrvw cvcu-
iDgs. Among all the beautiful conceptions OF Mr..
Dickenss mind, there is none more sweetly simple
ard touching than that which makes the chirpin Is
OF the cricket chime In harmony with the feelings
of happy hearts. II then, you would close the old
year with joyful contemplation, 60 and see this
charming little piece at the Varieties rhester to-
night. II may also be stated that q I" Dot " matt
nee will be given on Saturday noon.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUM.-Vistors TO this well
arranged cabinet Of curiosities, living aud in.
animate, never come away otherwise than gratifed
by the opportunity there afforded of witnessing
wonders collected from the four corners Of the
world TO minister to the novelty craving palate Of
New Orleans amusement seekers. The museum
lis on st. Charles street. directly opposite the S.
Charles Hotel, and will be found open daily from
9A. NJ. 10 10 NJ.