The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-11
AMUsEMENTl.

HUMPTY DUMPTY.-Msrdi Gras and its attend
ant outdoor attactions being over and the weather
being fair, Humpty Dumpty" last evening
again claimed his own, and came out IN very good
zicsl, good.natured fellow, take him when and
where you may whether il be when the exploding
steamboat Of his own Improvisation sends him
sbyward, or when, radiant with the joy OF sue
cessful ROBUSTNESS, he throws bricks from the
garden wall upon the heads Of passers BY. On
Friday night he takes his benefit. In
all sincerity we wish him crowded
house, for none who have seen him viii
or can fairly deny that he finds In Tony
Denier an impersonator ofrare pantomimic merit
We may incidentally mention in connection with
the performar ces last evening that the. skipping
rope ballet was pleasing novelty, and Afforded
Mile Antonini an opportunity OF displaying rare
grace ana artistic talent. "Humpty Dumpty"
ST.. CHARLKs.-There was good audience last
night to witness the third representation Of Bouc
cault's sensation drama, "After Dark" and the
train whizzed along over the metropolitan rail-
way track with all the roar and chatter of genu-
inc lightning express. Il may be mentioned that
Mr.. Murphy, in the character Of Gordon CIt.na-
ley, sustains himself throughout the piece with
certain self.possesson and GOODNESS which render
his part favorite one, and win for him the fire..
quebt applause Of spectators. "After Dark +"
bids fair to have an extended run. II will be re-
peated every night until further notice.
TIE OPERA.-To.night "Orpheus in Hades,"
one Of 0ffenbach's best compositions, will be per-
formed. The last act will close with the great
can-can, which at this place il danced as Parisans
understand how to dance it. On Friday an extra
performance will be given, consisting Of Meyer
beers chef dGuUre. "The Huguenots," to COM
pensate subscribers to Tuesdays performances
for the loss of night. owing to the ball of the
Misiick Krewe, which took place last Tuesday.
Picot, HssselmaD, Peront, Gambler and Van HUFF
len in the cast. On Saturday we will probably be
treated to Ofenbach's last production, "Fortuno's
Song"
TIE vAR1Er1Ks-Last night Under the Gas.
light" was played to crowded house. People,
it seems, never tire Of the sensation drama. To.
night the Lancashire Lass /" will be produced.
This piece displays some of the best specimens OF
acting of which the Varieties troupe have yet
shown themselves capable. Mr.. Sheridan's Party
by the Name Of johnson is q splendid character,
and is admirably played by him. Ruth KIRBY
and JeQeck are also finely rendered by Miss Gray
and mr. Bowers.
Unjust not be forgotten that tomorrow night
Manager Floyd will take his benefit. He has Sc
lected the beautiful drama, "Rosedae.r No one
who has ever seen this play but will desire to
again witness il; while those to whom its beauties
are yet unknown will not lose the opportunity Of
learning them. Besides it will be Mr.. Floyd's
benefit, and that fact alone is sufficient grounds
upon which to predict a crowded house. On
Monday next Mrs. Mary Gladstsne will commence
an engagement at the Varieties. Report speaks
very highly OF the talents Of this lady and should
sDe accomplish all tnat' is prOpnesleu OF ner, ner
engagement will prove delightful episode to our
tbeater goers. She opens in the role Of ELIZA
beth.v
CRESCENT CRY MusEUN.-Col. Ames aud his
indefstgable aid. Doc. Chambers, never weary of
catering to the public demand for fresh novelties,
announce this morning that they have engaged for
Appearance at their museum on st. Charles street,
that remarkable phenomenon, Chistine Milly the
twohesded woman who. until further notice will
give daily levees. The human frog, Me-. Richards,
may also be seen In his submarine performances
at z and 8 p. NJ, and at noon on Saturdays aud
Mondays. The living skeleton, the bearded
woman, the female dwarf. the menagerie and the
rare collection Of curiosities are to be seen as
usual.