The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-29
AMUsEM ENTA.

The OPERA.-The first performance of ala
Trsviata," probably Verdi's most melodious pro-
duction, which ia an adaptation of the younger
Dumas "Csmille," attracted large and fashion
able audience at the Opera last evening. AL
though we might have desired little more voice
in Nine. Lambele-Alhaizs and Mr.. Engel, both
sang the second act SO sweetly together with Mr..
Peront the barytone, that we forego any criticism
on that point A little more action and warmth
of expression displayed by Nine. Alfalfa would
have rendered the finale of the fourth act more
effective. 1t is seldom We see tears dampen the
eyes of the fair ones, but last evening the
touching phrase of ldissez moi uiUre 10 the
scene where the father beseeches the
mistress TO abandon the son, caused much
wincing, owing to the pathetic singing OF Nine
Alfalfa. Engel was in better voice than usual.
"VoyeZ vous cette femme" and the scene Of the
Degradation" deserve special mention. To Mr..
Peront credit must be given for his excellent
method of singing "C'est mon tIesor' in the
second act. An early repetition of this opera
will be hailed with pleasure. The orchestra did
much better than on the occasion of the perfor
nance of Robert lie Diable." To night "Bsrbe
Bleue," with the contralto of the company, Mile.
Bourgeois, who Is said to have entirely
recovered from her protracted illness. The per.
Torrance is free to all Tuesday subscribers as
compensation for a disappointment. Mr.. Van
Hufiens benefit win shortly take place, the bene
iciary presenting Marcel, in the opera of operas,
"The Buguenots," by the great harmonist Meyer
beer. We notice that the reduction in the prices
of admission to the troisiemes and qudt'ienes has
considerably increased the attendance IN those
portions of the auditorium.
VARIETIEs.-To night that popular comedian,
Mr.. Chanfrau. takes his benefit, and it is hardly
necessary for us with the announcement to couple
the assurance that the entertainment will be well
worth attending. For the occasion Manager
Floyd reproduces that sterling drama, "The
Long Strike" which last year, during Mr.. Chan
frau's engagement, met with bilant reception.
The telegraph scene which is introduced upon the
sta in a ar ia
climaxes ever presented. The Ticketof-Leave
Man will be played at to.morrow's matinee.
ST. CHARLES" Little Nell or the Marchio-
ness,- with Lolita in the principal character. Ben
DeBsr as Dick S,ciueleT, and Mr. Pierce as Quilp,
will be repeated this evening. The best ind0rse-
ment we can give the performance is 10 say that
last evening, in spite Of the execrable weather,
the ST. Charles was full up to the very back
row.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Last evening, while the
Mlaco Brothers we're performing their dangerous
feats upon the giddy height OF the trapeZs, por-
ton of the ceiling, cay two feet square, detached
itself, being loosened probably by the action OF
the rope, aud fell in thousand pieces upon the
stage not emitting in its fall to besow full share
of mortary favors upon one of the performers,
who. to his credit be it said, did not finch for
moment, but retained his selfpossession admir-
ably. Despite this untoward event, the stage was
speedily swept and put to rights again, and 10
forth came the beauties of " Barbe Bleue,n in
which Mrs. Oates as SeliBl, made what ia destined,
we think, to prove thus far her happiest hit. To.
night this accomplished lady takes benefit, and
we bespeak for her the audience and appreciation
which her merits demand.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUM.-The attractions of.
fered by that prince of entertainers, Col. Ames,
are daily becoming mere widely known and ap-
precated in the community, until now. one visit
ing the Museum at almost any hour between A.
NJ. and 10 P. NJ. finds IL full Of visitors The am.
phibious man, the bearded lady, the besuteous
CircassiaD, the Lilliputian queen, the skeleton
violinist, the Bohemian glass blower, together
with a rare collection of beasts birds, reptiles
and fishes are among the curiosties from all por.
tons of the globe, which have been gathered
together by the propretor's enterprise. The Mu
scum is on st. Charles street, directly opposite the
hotel of the same name.
A GRAND MASK. FANCY DRESS AND DRESS SocI.
ETY. BALL will be, given this evening at Odd
Fellows Hall, under the management of num-
Der of gentlemen formerly managers of the
Young Mems Society Balls. jacques silver cor
net band will perform for the Promenade Con-
| certs introducing choice selections from Meyer
| beer, Bellini, Donizetti and other well kuo wn
| composers.
CONTINENTAL BENEVOLENT AssoCIATToN.-On
| the 22d of February, at Odd Fellows Hall, the
| CoDtinentals give their annual fancy dress and
| mask ball. Application for ladies' invitations may
be made to E. Bessey, Esq, No. 80 Csrondelet
street. or to John G. Fleming, Esq. No. la Poy-
dras street.
The WHEAT.FARMER ENTERTArSMENT.-Next
Wednesday evening is chosen for the cOmplimen.
tary musical testimonial rendered Messrs. Wheat
and Farmer by the Hancock Club. The place and
programme we shall publish on Sunday. Mean
while the music-loving public may rest assured
that under such auspices aud direction the occa-
sion will prove one Of refined sociality and artistic
merit.