The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-23
AM UsEMEsTs.

The 0PERA.-0ur readers will remember that
Ohenbach's best opera boufe, "La Belle Helene"
will be presented at the Opera House tonight for
the first time this season. Nine. Lambele Alfalfa
taking the part of the daughter Of Jupiter and
Leda CbamoDin that Of Cdlchds; Nardin that of
Menelds: Julian that of Paris, and the other
members of the company the balance of the roles.
Tonight is fashionable night. Tomorrow, dve-
act drama, by Casmir Deavigne, Don Juan of
Austria" with the whole dramatic company in
the cast
ST. CHARLEs.-There was gathered together
last evening on the occasion of Lotta's benefit in
"Firefy," such a rousing house as we have not
seen there before during the season. Below in
the box Office Treasurer Gleason, always good
natured, was rubbing his hands in jolly com.
pacency, and above. within the house, people
were standing in all the dOOrways, applauding
vigorously at intervals. "Firehy" will be re-
peated tonight and to morrow, aud on Monday
Lotta appears as Lille Neu, with Ben DeBar AS
Dick SioiUeler.
VARIErIEs-We are to have two Joe's" to-
day, and MIR. Chanfrau, who on the occasion of
his benefit last evening, was the recipient OF ds-
tinguished compliments, will appear twice in his
qusdruple impersonation, giving also in the char
acter of Jerry Clip, in the sterpiece, his amusing
ard truthful limitations of Forrest, the elder
Booth Chas. Kean and others.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC-The last circus matinee ia
announced to-day, at noon, and ia appropriately
denominated by the management the Robinson
and Pau festival" Now, we can promise the
juveniles who attend, land their names will be 10.
gion) q rare entertainment. They will see Rob.
inson, the greatest rider of the day, and his son
Clarence, they will see Pfau making his flying
leaps across the house. they will see Mile DeBerg
and Watson and perfect galaxy of other sttrac-
tons The same bill will be repeated in the even.
ing, and to morrow night, the recognized South
ern humorist Dan CASTILLO, takes his frat and only
benefit.
The wHEAT-FARNER CoNcERr.-Lovers of
genuine music, and recherche nteftainment
must not forget that on the third of next month
we are promised by Messrs. Leo Wheat. the
pianist and henry Farmer, the futest, an enter.
tainment to be given in response to a compli-
mentsry request by the Hancock Club. The
place and the assisting artists will shortly be an
nounced, and we learn that among the latter it is
hoped to include the accomplished Mrs. Oates.
who is now in the city. A rare musical feast
may be anticipated.
A LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT will
be given at Lyceum Hall on the 9th instant for
the benefit of the Presbyterian Church Of the city
of Jefferson. in which several distinguished
fists and faVorite musical amateurs will partici-
pate vocslly and instrumentally, and some mem.
bers of the Orleans Dramatic Relief Association
will favor the audience with choice readings. We
shall allude more fully to this entertainment here
after.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUM.-A really pleasant
hour may be passed by the curiosity seekers 10
rambling among the collection Of natural and v-
ing wonders gathered together by COL Ames for
the edifcatlOn Of the New Orleans public. Every
courtesy is shown to visitors, and we can promise
those who attend any Of the daily entertainments,
that having glanced at the two headed GIRL the
dwarf lady, the baby lions, the human frog aud
the thousand and one other oddities exposed to
view, they will not fail to come away pleased with
themselves in having been there. The museum is
opened daily from A. NJ. TO 10 P. NJ, and Is
located directly opposite the st. Charles Hotel.