The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-18

Ul1ic0t 10 MISS Oecu husn EO0r hucyf
but four nights previous, bad played the part him
SELF Now be was in his grave, and when Mr..
Stevens found the duty thus suddenly placed upon
him, and went upon the stage, II was TO race an
audience over whom IT was evident the mournfu
recollection OF what bad happened was hovering.
But be bravely set himself to studying and rehear
eng and succeeded through the indulgence Of the
public and the kindness Of Mr.. DeBar. combined
with his own indomitable energy In mastering
business far above bis engagement.
Since that time, as we stated above, Mr.. stevens
has been q valued member OF the st. Charles
company, and has displayed not only versatility
but stage presence and dramatic power, which,
10 view Of the brief period he has been connected
with the profession, may be regarded "a remarks-
BILE. 1t may be said that Mr.. Stevens, whether on
or of the stage, Is at all times a modest unas.
sumng gentleman. His Joseph Surface on Fri.
day evening was very neat and finished. while 81
times be has developed q vein of humor which
makes Us wonder that he does not give rs more
frequent opportunities Of admiring It. Who that
wss in the theater at that crowded Christmas
matinee will ever forget his singing of Who'll
have met" in the character Of the gushing Go
rindd?
Well, the company goes, and we suppose Mr..
Stevens goes with it. II he don't return next sea.
son. it will be no easy matter to fill his place, for
we have heard but one opinion expressed, and
that pronounces him pleasing and careful
actor.
The principal portion Of the st. Charles and
Academy companies leave town tomorrow. The
Academy ballet goes TO Niblo's, New York, where
il viii appear in a sensation piece, TO be produced
about the first OF May. Miles Cribelli, Bertha,
and two others, departed thther week since.
Miss Fanny Stocqueller goes to the olympic, St.
Louis, where she will play until the termination
Of her engagement with Messrs. Spalding BID
well.
THE woRRELL SISTERS.
The Worrells left Louisville at o'clock yester
day morning, and will be here tomorrow. appear
ing In the evening at the Academy Of Music in
that famous spectacular piece, 1.-THE Field
Of the Cloth of Gold" They bring with them
@ company of thirty one persons including Messrs
G. Morton. Geo. Lingard, II. A. Rende s. b. Villa
@. B. Chapman, Hagen, Calender, Mrs. Wright
Miss gnes Wallace and Miss Folch as dramatic
performers; Mile. Billion and Mons. Vom Hsmme,
in ballet Master Haley. the velocipedst; Prof.
Dobson, the great bsnjost, and others. The Will
son Brothers, already here, also belong to
the company They play three G week. engage
Bleue,r LA Belle Helene" and other English
opera boufies will be produced. In the "Field of
the Cloth of Cold" Miss Sophie will play Ddrnley
Miss Irene Constance, and Miss Jennie Suffolk.
LEFFISGwELL.
This favorite humorist terminates, this even.
ing, an engagement of fortnight Of the
Academy. and leaves. accompanied by his agent,
Mr.. McDonough, for Memphis on Monday morn
ing, where he plays for four nights, it being his
second engagement In that city during the present
season. AFTER tnat, ne piSys lor t"o HeeAs III
Louisville, and may then Teappear IN Chicago.
While here, be has received also telegram, ask.
ing him to make an engagement with the manage
ment Of the Pittsburg Theater.
THE ACADEMY NEXT MONTH.
Among those whom Manager BidwelI has en-.
geged TO appear during the month OF May are
James Taylor, the English comic vocalist; the
Gregory Family, who, with their miniature circus
entertainment, are creating ftrore In New York I;
and Prof. Hssemsyer, the magician, who last sea-
son delighted Us with bis legerdemain.
The WILSON'S MIEsTRELs
Are 10 arrive this morning from Mobile, and open
this evening at the st. Charles. For five years
past they have been performing in st. Louis,
where they are said to have become favorites with
the general public. They number twenty odd per-
formers, all Of whom appear tonight in burlesque
or minstrelsy.
THE FIRST PARLoR CONCERT.
There is a fuss and futter in the musical world
for tomorrow night, at Odd Fellows Hall, Mr..
Chase gives the first of bis third annual series of
parlor concerts. We all know the generous mo
tives which induced the postponement of this
entertainment from last Monday evening, when 1t
gave place to the Seventh street Orphan Asylum
Fair. Fabus conquered by delay, and II may De
that the same road to success lies open in this
modern day, for the defeTring OF the concert has
not only under the circumstances, made IL more
an object Of interesting snteipstions, but has
the accompanying assurance Of an audience as
brilliant as it will be appreciative. No connois-
seur can afford TO miss such programme as this:
l. Quartette-" The Knights Farewell" Kin
kel. Mendelsshon Quartette.
2. Soprano Solo-Ariette-"R Romeo and Juliet"
Gounod. Miss M. G..
8. Duo-Soprano and Contralto-"M ontecch
e Capuletti," Bellini. Mrs. Dubois and Mrs. Dunn
4. Solo for violinE" Fan Psntaae Caprice" Vieu1'
s. serenade-"'Tis not True" mon ver)
Mattel. Mr.. A. B. Chase.
6. Bass Solo-From the "Star of the Morrill,
Meyerbeer. Mr.. A. Cscsard.
z. Piano Solo-Trovatore-" Fantasia on the
Misererere," Gottschalk. MFR. Leo Wheat.
s. Quaftette-" Ecco Quel Fiero Istante,' Cos
Ia. Miss N. G., Mrs. Dunn, Mr.. Chase. and Mr..
Csssard.
cia di Lsmmermoor," Seligmann. Mr.. A. Van
10. Song and Chorus" lhe Flag Of the Regi-
ment," Eaton. Mr.. O. G. Tracy and Mendelsshon
Quartette.
II. Trio-violn, violoncello and Piano, Men.
delsshon. Messrs. Patti, Van Couveaert and
Wheat.
IL. Grand Sextette-From "Lucia,n Donizetti.
Mrs. Dubois, Mrs. Dunn. Messrs. Chase, Meteye.
Wheeler and Cassard.
Additional eclat will be given the affair by the
use of one of Chickering's grand pianos, and which
arrived on Friday evening, having been sent out
from bis mandatory for this very occasion. 1t
is spoken Of asa magnificent instrument.
THE CARLO PATTI MATINEE.
Lovers OF music refined and artistic, need not be
reminded that at one o'clock to-day, at the German
Hall, corner of Bienvlle street and Exchange
Alley, the vocal and instrumental matinee con.
cert, given for the benefit Of Carlo Patti violin
solo of the Opera House, takes place. The full
orchestra of the opera will furnish accompani-
ment, and the following programme will be per.
formed by the disting ushed artists who have con-
sented TO participate:
1. Grand Overture, Martha" J. Flotow, Or.
chestrs.
2. Romance, ala Cinquantaine," Albert Ju.
lien.
,. Violin solo, {" Trovatore.r Alard, Carlo Patti.
4. Air, Mile Chauveau-
s. Cor solo, "Dsns la Forat," NJ. Eckert.
6. Romance. " Rigoletto," (Questa quella,)
Verdi, Z. EDgel
Z: Grand air de "Charles W." Halevy, Nine
A. Bourgeois.
8. Piano solo, Leo Wheat.
o. Grand trio in 6, Meyseder, NM. Phi. Greu.
ling, H. Braun, G. Patti.
10. Romance Siege de Corinthe," CASTOR P.
IL. Romance, Mile Chsuveau.
IL. violoncello solo, Souvenirde SUISSE Ser