The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-04
AAIUsENENTA.

TEE WHEATFARIER CoNCERT last night is &C.
kDOwledged by those who attended TO have been
first class musical treat. Lyceum Hall, though
not crowded, was comfortably filed by an au.
dence discriminating, critical and appreciatiye.
The programme was well selected, and the eve.
ninRs entertainment was greatly enhanced by
the aid Of Nine. Bourgeois. Mr.. Greuling and the
Mendelssohn Quartette Club. Carlo Patti was
also billed for solo, but for some reason he did
not appear. Mr.. Farmers magic flute, however,
soon charmed away whatever OF regret may have
existed on that account The entertainment CON-
menced with serensde by the Mendelssohn Club,
followed by flute solo airs from Norma. By Mr..
Henry Farmer. The music of Norma il
perhaps particularly suited to the flute. Al
any rate Mr.. Farmers rendering Of the
clear mellow notes of Belni would lead one to
think so. The aria from " La Prophete," by
Nine Bourgeois, proved that this fGyorite prima
donna has lost none of her wonderful vocal pow.
era by her recent indisposition, "Ah, mon ils f."
was as it should be, grsadly pathetic in its ma
ternal tenderness. The piano solo. recolectiOns
Of Faust, by Mr.. Wheat, was excellent, aud
brought forth an encore, TO which he responded
with pretty maz1rks. All in all the concert
was, We are glad to say, success. We cannot
here follow the programme in detail to the end,
but we cannot close without some tribute TO the
splendid execution OF the 81 Black Crookr med
ley, by Messrs. Wheat and Farmer. The perform.
anle of tie talented pianist Is really wonderful.
His exactness is above all praise-no matter how
intricate the theme or how elaborate or fantastic
me NallhICn, never q IdiSo note, always IN time.
His performance can be likened in some measure,
10 delicate lace work. The thread of melody il
never loose but winds in and out forming fantastic
figures and fruits and flowers, while Farmers
flute is like the signing of 0en1e zeDhyrs and the
VARIETIES THEATER.-A very good audience
asstmbied last evening to witness the last per.
Torrance Of 1.-THE Long Strike.n TO enjoy the
benevolent eccentTcities OF Mr.. MoReypenay,
the beautiful simplicity yet earnest courage OF
Jane LeGToyd, the thrilling telegraph scene aud
the very Sensational denouemeDt. onight Mr.
Chanfrau will appear as Scion Sbingle, the
YANKEE teamster, who IS anxious about that barrel
OF apple sars, and as Je3Tg Clip in which he will
give his bnresque imitstions of the PRINCIPAL
tragic actors. The performance will also embrace
First Night" new cOmedietta, which is said
10 be very amusing. Tomorrow Mr.. Chanfrau
takes bis farewell benefit. BE has. we regret to
note, selectedss one of,he pieces, SAM in which
Of course he plays the impossible Lord Roslsin.
but be will also play Nose, the fireboy in "a
Peep at New York" IL was in this character
that Mr.. Chairman first made his reputation as a
comedian, end we therefore look forward 20 his
appearance in it tomorrow night with pleasurable
anticipation.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-" Hampty Dumptyr ia
now fairly become the rage, and by Saturdays
matinee will have, we expect. reached a perfec.
ton IN Us representation. Oil the hinges aud rol.
lers little, let the scenery and door business
work BIT more smoothly, and we have no fault
to find. Tony Denier is very funny as the clown.
One expects clown to be funny, you know. but
a good many Of them fail lgmentably. Tony does
not. His expression of countenance when he dis.
covers that what ne stole as a mutton pie is ia
reality pussy cat pie, suggests the idea of a
claret drinker after reading the testimony in the
wine cases. Go and see Il. d." by all means.
ST. CHARLEs.-Lotts comes out again az line
AeH Tonight IL is, perhaps, her hapDiest char.
acter. for IN Its representation are blended the
KiDdliness OF Dickens and the alternate sprighti-
ness and tenderness of her own heart. We delight
IN her acting in this part, and when With her infrm
g. grandfather ITO slow music intended TO be mslan.
enoy. you Know } she departs to wander homeless
over the country, there comes involuntarily that
choking sensation to which people who won't
confess tears are apt to allude. Tomorrow nipht
the versatile young lady takes her farewell benefit
CRESCENT Cry MUsEUM.-The museum ia be-
coming daily more popular as a place of resort
Tor amusement-seekers. Located centrally and
full OF attractions, how, indeed could il be other
" Sc Col. Ames offers collection OF curiosities
living and inanimate, human and brute, biped and |
vegetable and mineral, 10 short so |
many wsDdeTs that one observing them finds the |
time gliding by imperceptibly. The skeleton |
man, WHO plays TIE violin holding the bow with |
lis knee joint; the bearded lady. whose chin and
upper lip are adorned with an exuberant hirsute-
ness the manhsh, hr: Richards, who has been |
lnder water for 4:45, and who INDUCES in |
eating, smoking and talking: the |
tw arr lady, the elephant Bismarck, the lions the |
monkeys and The happy family are each and an of |
nOln well "OI ~ seelbBB aAu may De seen any day /
rom 8 A. NJ 10 10 Pm.
ALPHA HOME LODGE BALL There are of |
nightly occurrence, as the carnival season yanes
brilliant gatherings of the gallant and fair, and |
rom one OF another of the public bathrooms ons
nsy on any evening hear Issuing the sounds of |
music, wooing to the same but none
II these, we fancy, have promised more real en-.
oyment than the one which is announced for
MS evening at Masonic Hall. under the an.
pices OF Alpha Home Lodge No. ", F. and A.
Il. As managers the grand master of the Grand
lodge and many other prominent members of
ne fraternity are announced, while upon the
Committees We find the names of many gentle
zen of standing and repute, whose aid and
resenee will be guarantee of genuine socality.
CONTINENTAL BENEVOLENT AssocIArIoN.-On |
he I'd Of February, at Odd Fellows Hall, the
oniineDtsls give their annual fancy dress and
TASK ball. Application for lsdies' invitations may
e made 10 E. Blessey Esq, No. IS CarondeIet
-eet or to John G. Fleming, Esq, No. IA Poy.
rss street.
For THE PooR.-The artists of the French
pers, always open as day TO melting charity,
ave determined to give musical matinee at the
eutsche Company Hall, corner of Benyille
rect and Exchange Alley, Sunday afternoon next,
% 9TH instant, at half.past Il. Lunch and re.
eshments are on hand. and of the first quality.
Don't buV a miserable single thread mi cb;na |