The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-09


THE OPERA.-The performance of " Traviata"
last evening wss decided triumph for Madame
Lsmbele Alhaiza, whose singing during the frat
ect concluding with the exquisite final aria. made
such an impression upon the public that she was
twice called before the curtain after it had
dropped. The enthusiasm was marked and de-
served. In ruth, we may say 1t boldly, without
offence 20 the other artists Madame Alhsza il the
most accomplished and talented musician Of the
company, and but for want Of sufficient voice at
times, she would create the same enthusiasm that
marked the performance last evening. She was
in excellent voice and seemed to be- aware of the
fact. and the notes flowed from her throat with a
hexibility which was wonderful to listen TO. Last
evening will be long remembered by those who
were fortunate enough 10 be present at the opera.
The house was not full, but the attendance was
fair EDge vss not In good voice, for he is suffer
ing from slight cold. Peront was. as usual in
" Trsviate,' excellent. The performance on Sat
urday will probably consist of The Martyrs
On Sunday, Nine. Gay Gave and Mr.. Caron, two
deserving artists OF the opera house company,
will take their benefit The Fecoad performance
of Sersphine,r y which created such q sensation
last Sunday. will be repeated. stt1
ST. CHARLKs THKATRR.-A large audience was
ct this house last evening TO witness the last fash
Of "Tbe Flash OF Lightning with all its sensa-
tional effects of burning steamboats,, fallen stair
cases, etc. Tonight the same audience, and We
hope o much larger one, will witness great
Transformation scene, it being from the slums of
New York to the sylvan groves Of the Forest of
Arden, with that charming artist Mrs. Scott Sid
dons TO lead the fororn lovers through its wids.
That Mrs. sddons R0sdlind is one of her best
characters, no one doubt; that it is fayorite
with her, we know; that she herself really enjoys
her mysterious love making with Orlando 10 evi-
dent; that she viii be well supported by Mr.. De
Ber as 7ouchstone, Mr.. Pope as Jacques, and Mr..
Stevens az Orlando, is certain.
On Saturday evening she will appear as Mrs. Hal
Ter in the SuanRer,' and as Katherine In " Tue
Tanning of the Shrew," and on Sunday ss Lady
Mdc6efh, which we shoald Judge will be O splen-
"A
dered at her readings is specimen of her acting
Of that wonderful and wierdli Ike conception OF
shskspeare.
VARIETIES THEATFR-This beautiful house was
filed last evening with its usual fashionable and
select audience, TO witness the fourth representa-
ton of Young's adaptation of Ssrdon's famous
French play, 1" Dangerous Came" II was per-
formed with all the usual vim Of the company
collected at this house. The scenery alone was
well worth the price Of admission, together with
the elegant display Of diamonds made by Miss
Alice Gray IN the second act There will be the
ususl Saturday matinee at this house. when all the
ladies and children interested In knowing what Is
Dangerous Came" will have the chance of
seeing H. We are informed that Robertsons
splendid new comedy, School," is 10 active
preparation, and that Manager Floyd intends to
make 1t the chef d'GttUre of the season. III he
does,it will certainly be got up in splendid
style.
ACADEMY or MUsIc.-where do all the people
come from that throng this ever popular place OF
got in the dress circle when the curtain went up
on that roaring farce, the Irish Tutor" with
Cavsnagh as DR.. O'I00le, whose comicalty only
whetted the appetite of the audience for the in
creased comicslIties Of the tender and delicate
CioriHdd, as performed by that fragile being, The
Letting well, who in the tenderest manner posi-
BILE. quietly knocks her daddy down. and has al
most 10 break herself in two to kiss the Prince
DGndini, who was charmiDgly played by Miss
Stocquellor. In fact the whole support is good.
The performance this evening will be the same.
On Saturday noon all the ladies and children in
New Orleans or as many OF them as can get In
the Academy, will be on hand TO zee the broad
burlesque bUmor of that wonderful comedian, OF
whom they have heard so much during the week.
Apropos TO ladies and children, they will fad
splendid and convenient reiiriDg.room exclusively
for their use, in the promenade adjoining the
dress circle.
CHAsE's PARLoR CoScKRTs.-we would call the
attention OF our readers 10 card published 10 an
other column, I'm which it will be seen that In or
der to accommodate the Seventh Street Orphans
Home Association, who had engaged the hall for
the same evening that Mr.. Chases first concert
Was announced for, although he had the prior
right 10 the same he has kindly consented to post
pone his first concert until Monday evening, the
18th instant when our readers will be treated to
one OF the best concerts that has taken place IN
this city since the war, II the programme and art
lists engaged to carry out the same are criterion
Of snccess- In the meantime, any one wishing to
subscribe for these concerts can DO SO by calling
at Blackmat's music store, Canal street.
MRS. 0'DoNsovAN (RossA)-The reading by
this lady, which was 10 have been given this even.
ing at Lyceum Hall has been postponed until
Monday evening, In consequence Of some accident
70 the train on which this talented lady Is pas
senger, which viii necessarily delay her arrival 10
| this city. We hope to see a very large audience
l present on that evening for many Of our citizens
are In active sympathy with the cause which she
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