The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-27

ST. CHAHLEs.-Mrs. siddons' benefit last evening
was the occasion for the assembly of still larger
audience than any that has yet witnessed her per-
formances. And it is, after the encomiums we
have already passed upon this gifted lady, all but
to state that 10 the two characters OF
Mrs. Hduer and katherine, In Kotzebue's
stranger and 6bakspeares framing OF the
Shrewe," sbe fully sustained her growing reputa-
ton for versatility and fidelity to nature. Mr.
DeBar will arrive to-day, and during next week
will appear nightly in support of Mrs. Siddons
We hear Doq6erry and Iouchstone spoken OF as
TO be played by him amoung other characters
Mrs. Siddons concludes this evening the nrst week
Of her engagement with Pauline. in the . Lady OF
Lyons.r She has decided to give matioee read.
ing in the theater next Saturday. What treat It
will bel The bill for Mr.. Stevens beneht 70,
morrow night will CONSIST Of the " Honeymoon
and Ten Nights in Bar Room"
ACADEMY OF Mus1c.-To-day, at noon, occurs
the " Brigsnd Queen Festival" and " lxion MAI
nee.r Now, remember, ladies and youngstefs,
you for whom this entertainment Is specially pro.
vided, that however warm may be the weatner
outside the ventilation is perfect and the atmos'
phere always cool and delightful within. And,
what IL more, the soda and mead fountain Is close
at hand in the vestbule for thirsty ones 80, rear
not discomfort, but go, one aud ALL 10 see tne
bandits rescne their courageous queen, and 70 dis
cover the sorrowful fate Of the man at the wheel.
For tonight rare bill Is announced, on the oc-
cssion when Fanny Stocqueller, who, tnougn
comparatively recent member OF the company,
has won leRions OF admirers, presents ner ciains
for benefit. She signallzes the event by playing
in that always piquant role. Jenny Leather.,,ngs'
In Jenny Lind at Last, or the Swedish Night
irgale," retaining, also. her favorite character,
Mercury. in :. Ixion.n The three Wilson brothers
appear, usual, in their perilous acrobstc feats
The VARIETIEs.-Good Friday told heavily
sganst the Varieties last night the audience being
the smallest of the season. We would remind our
readers that the last Lottery Of Life" matinee
takes place to-day at noon. Il Is q chance not to
be lost to see this really excellent sensation play.
This evening Mr.. d. E. Ration, Varieties favor
lie will take his bcnefs. Tho piece selected 10
..Uuder the Gasght," play which seems TO have
taken such hold upon our people that they are
never tired of seeing it. We trustthst Mr.. Ration
will have as full house as he deserves.
WAX FIGURE ExHIBlTIoN.-At No. lO3 st.
Charles street, opposite the Old Drury, Signor ID.
Mariana Caifassi, recently arrived from Havana
coon exhibits q rare collection Of ffe-size wax
figures and groups representing variety of cele.
brties or historical Incidents including the assas-
snation of President Lincoln, and the surrender
of the lamented Macmillan aud his generals.
Signor G. announces also that private cabinet
will shortly be opened to the public.
OLD OLYMPrc.-The three horned, three eyed
OK IL daily to be found exhibition at the Old
Olympic thester. The beast is a genuine curl
osity and q sight of him will well repay the small
admission fee charged.