The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-13
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paper snaps in New Orleans are hard Of digestion.
- =. . ~ s,.srslherf6sster-srmgnt, will ind In
this MONDAY entertainment an excellent oppor-
tunity of seeing the circus-none OF those ori-
nary penny shows too often dignifed with the
name, but q combination of equestrian and ath-
letc stars and an array of horseaesh really worth
seeing by any one who has fancy Tor manly
presented in the Olympic arena. Sebastian,
DeBerg Cooke and CASTILLO compose galaxy Of
talented performers rarely II ever offered In q
single entertainment. Messrs. Shsppy and Whit
ney, clever eymnssts and fayorites with the New
Orleans public, arrived yesterday and appeared
last night. Drop in to day or this evening, and
ste them for yourselves.
VARIETIES. was another crowded house
last evening to witness Mr.. Chsnfrau as Sam, a
character in which his name has become fami-
liar as Jefftrson's in Rip Van Winkie Asa
1renchord, or Sothern's in Dundredry. The cast
Of characters. as we stated in edition of yes
terdsy, is such as to afford him ample support.
Miss Freeman as Emily CrOpley, Miss 0rton as
Laura Roslyn. and Mr.. Sheridan as BIZ Crochet,
are specially meritorious In their contributions to
the interest Of the performance. The piece will
be repeated this evening. We hear Manager
Floyd is at present negotiating for the production
of the new burletta entitled cloves Lesson"
from the pen of Mr.. L. q. Hancock, author Of
the successful extravaganza of Sky High" Ii
is said to be work of much merit, full OF plot
and amusing situations. aud teeming with wit
ST. CHABBEs.-ss the week draws on toward its
close, bringing with 1t the departure OF Pau and
the HsnloDs, cannot too strongly urge upon
our g ca er goers, II they would witness Of the
most remarkable fests Of strength and endurance
ever witnessed, 10 avail themselves of these final
opportunities. We have spoken so frequently
end so strongly In admiration Of Pfaus exploits
that O repetition Of compliment were superfuous.
10 have seen him fly thron d the air. from par to
bar, or still more wonderful from ring to ring,
completing in instant, it were the transit of
the house. will be something TO remember for ones
lifetime. The HsnloDs. with their velocipedes
Miss Emily Tborne, with song; Mr.. and Mrs.
Brennan, the burlesque amatsts; Blamphin,
the harpist, and the other members of the COM
psny, ell appear nightly, a. usual On Friday
night Ffau takes his farewell benefit: on Saturday
noon, the Midgets; and on Saturday night the
HsnlOns have theirs and on Sunday night Mana
ger Pope will present bis claims upon public
favor, the entertainment consisting in dramatic
performance, and IN the final appearance OF Plan,
who will remain over for the occasion.
THE 0PERA.-No opera tonight. Tomorrow
evening the new opera. Roland Roceveaux,"
which has excited 30 much admiration among the
frequenters of the temple Of music; In this
leans tomorrow night.
CRKsCEST CITY MUsEuM.-Vistors 10 TINS wen
arranged cabinet Of euriosities, living and lu
animate never come away otherwise than grained
nv the opportunity there afforded OF witnessing
wonders collected from the four corners OF the
world to minister to the novelty craving palate Oh
New Orleans amusement seekers. The museum
is ON ST. Charles street. directly opposite the St'
Charles Hotel, aud will be found open daily from
9 A. n. 10 10 P. NJ.