The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-15
AMUsEMENTs.

THE OPERA.-We regret not being able 10 give
the third representation Of ROLAND Roncevaux'
aD extended notice, on account Of the crowded
condition of the columns Of the CRESCENT. Suffice
10 say that the performance was brilliant and was
the occasion of renewed success to Mile Hassel.
man, Picot and VanHuf1en, who were encored
several times. 0fM'me Gambler we can say that
Roland suits her perfectly. The attendance,
although not numerous, was good. and above all
most approaching. The same opera will be re-
peated on Saturday. Tonight there will be an
extra performance to compensate the subscribers
to the Monday and Thursday performances for
disappointment last week. "Faust" will be the
opera. On Sunday. " Les Ganoches," q five act
drama. On Monday Nine Alfalfa Lsmbele re.
appears at the Opera, after an absence OF several
months. The Barber Of Seville" by the ncom-
parable Rossni, will be sung. with Lsmbele as
Rosine, Enge as AtnduiuG, VanHuff1en as Don
BdsiliO, Peront IS Figaro, and CASTOR as BGrtOt0.
Who will fail to be present!
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-The inclement weather
did not materially Affect the attendance at
the Academy last evening. The excellent per-
formers of Messrs. Nixon, Castillo Il Howes Cir
Gus went through their perilous feats with their
usual grace and skill. often eciting the applause
OF the audience. Mr.. James Robinson, most
daring horseman, admitted TO be the champion
rider Of the world by such papers as the St. Peters
burg Voice, London Times, Holland Stats Zsit
unR. Paris Steele, New York World, and other such
authorities, will appear on Saturday nightiat this
place OF amusement. Many Of our readers will
remember this gentleman by recurring back to
the glorious days of Stckney, Eaton Stone and
McCulum. Mr.. Robinson possesses, besides bis
talents as circus rider of the highest merit,
claim upon our people which never fails to attract
sympathy, be is q Southern born gentleman and
the South has been the first theater Of his pro-
fessonal career it was only desire to visit the
scenes Of his boyhood which actuated him to
make Southern professional tour. Mr.. Robin
sons son Clarence accompanies him. Tomorrow
Mr.. Sebastian, also superior rider. takes his ben
eft at the Academy.
ST. CHARLES THEATER.-There was q respecta-
bic attendance last night despite the unfsvorable
weather and everything passed of with the usual
ecldt. The wonderful Pau fell twice from his
dizzy height but received no harm. The veloci-
pede rider also varied the enter tainment by cap
size. The infantile trio were received with fresh
evidence of appreciation. Altogether the at
traction at the st. Charles is prime one.
The VARIETIEs.-SGnl, the much whskered
gentleman who has travelled all over America and
has seen the world, was again on hand last night
His levee was not as large as usual on account OF
the rain, but those who were there enjoyed them
selves greatly. II ever there was ridiculous and
even silly piece put upon the stage, sam" Is GER
taiDly entitled to claim the distinction Of being
that piece. And yet il is 80 glorousy ridiculous,
so absurd, and, il we may use SANS expression,
" so damned absurd, you know" that 1t is impos
sible 20 witness il without side-splitting laughter
To those who have not seen Sam" we say go at
once. You will be sorry If al Sam" leaves with
out your having made his acquaintance.
CRESCENT CRY MUsEUM.-Visitors to this well
arranged cabinet of curiosties, living aud in.
animate, never come away otherwise than gratihed
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
is St. Charles street, directly opposite the st.
Charles Hotel, and will be found open daily from
3 A. NJ. 10 l0P.M.