The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
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hour last evening precuding any further mention
OF Robert lie Diable, than that it was well sung.
although Picot and Van Hufflen seemed much
faIlgued by their recent labors. Every seat in
the house was occupied. The audience was
brilliant one. Thursday, frat performance of
Verdis fine opera "Traviata." with Nine Lam.
6ele Alfalfa IS Viotettd, in which she made her
first appearance on any stage, at the Theatre
Lyrique Imperial of Paris. "Quand on veut tuer
son Chien," one act farce, will conclude the
performance. "The Huguenots," Meyerbeer's
masterpiece in our humble opinion, is in re.
hearsal.
VARIETIEs.-The "Colleen Bawnu will be re-
viyed this evening. Mr.. Chanfrau appearing as
MgteS ma Coppateeh, Mr.. Floyd as Danny Mann,
Miss Freeman as Annie Chute and Miss George
Dickson as Ely O'COnnOr. The performance,
with this cast, should certainly attract brilliant
audience, for the colleen Bawn- is inferior TO
none Of the standard Irish dramas. On Friday
night Mr.. Chanfrau takes benefit the occasion
being sigDalized by the reproduction of the
Long Strike" with the exciting telegraph Office
scene.
ST. CHARLEs-Little Lolita drew another
crowded house last evening. and in her character
OF Lille Mel or the Warehouses, supported by
Mr.. DeBar as Dick S,ciUeler, won continued sp.
plause. We thought that Mr.. Murphy, though in
line OF character new to him, was remarkably
humorous as Mr.: Slam, the advertising agent.
Little Nell" will be repeated this evening. A
new drama, entitled "Pepina," and written for
Lolita is in preparation.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-To.night, the entertain
ment Is announced to consist of an olio selection
q grand ballet, and the comedy Base Ball."
which last year, 1t will be remembered, was popu-
lar, introducing various excellent local hits. To-
morrow night, Mrs. Oates, who nightly increases
in popularity. will have benefit, Barbe Bleuer
being repeated. Remember. too, Humpty
Dumpty" will be produced on Monday night
LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ia to
be given this evening at Lyceum (City) Hall, for
the benefit OF the Presbyterian Church 10 Jeffer-
son City. The reverend pastor, Mr.. Wayne, is
beloved and honored not only by his psrishioners,
but by all the people of the beautiful and increas.
ing city OF Jefferson. They feel an interest in the
success of his efforts, and have gathered together
in order to do something which shall rebound to
the prosperity OF his church, as well as to the
good taste and charity of the portion of New Or.
leans in which they reside. We trust the people
OF the Crescent City will prove far from back
ward in recognizing the claims of our young and
progressive sister, the city of Jefferson.
MASONIC GRAND DRESS BALL.-Alpha Home
Lodge No. ". F. and A. NJ, gives next Thursday
at Masonic Hall, an entertainment which promises
to be among the most brilliant of the season.
glance at the list of managers and committees,
published in another column, and including the
names OF the most prominent members of the
Order in this State and city. must be sufficient
guarantee of what the occasion is to be.
A GRAND MASK, FANCY DRESS AND DRESS SoCI.
ETY. BALL will be given on Friday evening at Odd
fenows Hall, under the management of a num-
Young Mems Society Balls. jacques silver cor
net band will perform for the Promenade Con.
certs, introducing choice selections from Meyer.
beer, Bellin, Donizetti and other well known
composers.
CONTINENTAL BENEVOLENT AssocIArroN.-On
the I'D Of February, at Odd Fellows Hail. the
Contlnentals give their annual fancy dress and
mask ball. Application for ladies' invitations NAV
be made to E. Blessey, Esq, No. 80 Carondelet
street, or to John IT, Fleming, Esq, No. IA Poy.
dras street.
ETNA CoNcLAvE No. Is s. W.M.-Fsrst Fnacu |
Dress and MASH BdR.-A brief visit to Odd Fei. |
lows Hall, last evening" well repaid Us, for the
spectacle presented was beautiful. even entranc-
ing. The main saloon was positively crowded |
with guests, most of them in costumes all varieties
Of which were to be seen. A fine cornet band /
the music, and when our midnight labors
we're drawing to close. was still sending forth |
Is witching strains upon the still night air.
Day GOODS AND GENERAL MERCANTILE CLERKS
ASSOCIATION Third Annual Fancy Dress Ban. /
This evening the members of this well known and |
admirable association entertain their friends at /
Odd Fellows ball. Their receptions have always |
been marked by sociabty and ecldt which |
naturally justify the expectation of rare enjoy
nent for those who may be so fortunate as to be |
present tonight. The entertainment is given |
With view TO procuring funds for the erection of /
tomb, and in this worthy purpose gives to the |
rends of the association.
The WHEAT-FARMER ENTERTAINfENT.-Next
Wednesday evening is chosen for the compliment
airy musical testimonial rendered Messrs Wheat
nd Farmer by the Hancock Club. The place and
rdgramme we shall publish on Sunday Mean.
Vhile the musc-loving public may rest assured
hat under such auspices and direction the occa.
ion will prove one of refined sociality and artistic
nerit.
LADIES' FAIR.-A fair for the benefit of st.
'eter and st. Paul's School, on Marigny street,
etween Casacalvo and Greatmen streets Third |
district, is now daily in progress at the school
ouse. We trust 1t may be attended with auspi.
ious and successful results.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUM.-The attractions of.
cred by that prince of entertainers, Col Ames.
re daily becoming more widely known and ap.
reciated in the community, until now, one visit
lg the Museum at almost any hour between s A.
: and 10 P. M. finds il full of visitors. The am.
hibious man, the bearded lady, the beauteous
ircassiaD, the Lilliputisn queen, the skeleton |
Iolinist, the Bohemian glass blower, together
18th rare collection of beasts, birds, reptiles
nd fishes are among the curiosities from all por.
ons of the globe, which have been gathered |
'gether by the proprietor's enterprise. The Mu.
um is on St. Charles street, directly opposite the
1tel of the same name.