New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-22
wv ORLEANS, FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1870
ANUS EN- EATS.
Academy OF NJ asic.

Academy OF MUSIC.
This evening benefit and last night but
two of the eminent artists, Rose and Harry
Watkins, when. the universally favorite
drama of "The Hidden Hand, or Old Vir-
ginia as it was," will bs presented. Rose
Watkins AS Archey, Cdpitola Black, and
Cdpitoid lie Noir. Harry Watkins as WOOL.
In the third act the cotton plantation, IN
which the Watkinses, assisted by the full
troupe of Southern Mnstrels. Will appear IN
q carefully selected melange OF MELODIES
songs, choruses and dances. Matinee to-
morrow at twelve o'clock.
Varieties Theatre.
This week closes the dramatic season at
the Varieties, and this evening is the last
performance but two that will be presented
to the old friends and new of that popular
place of entertainment. The last benefit OF
the season is to be taken by Miss Bella Pate
man and Mr.. Robert Patemen, and we feel
sure that the house will be crowded on that
occasion. Boucicsull's comedy of How
She Loves Him" and the drama of the
"Dumb Man of Manchester will constitute
the entertainments. and the public will ap.
preCiate them.
st. Cha~les Theatre.
La Rue q Carnival Minstrels have created
q sensation, and awakened the habitues OF
the St. Charles from the lethargy into which
they had fallen while bewilderiDgly gazing
at the Morlacchi ballet performances.
There is a richness and freshness about the
entertainments this week at the st. Charles
Theatre, and the programmes are 80 con-
stantly varied that fair though not quite
full houses encourage the MINISTRIES to DO
their level best all the time. Matinee to-
morrow at twelve O'Clock.
Paris Circus Pavilion.
Mile. Tournour has moro real, honest,
earnest admirers than any other female per-
former in the United States. People love
her for her beauty, they love her for her
simplicity, they love her for her modesty,
and, above all, they love her for the daring
grace she displays as queen OF the air on
the swinging trapeZe. Sne has no equal 10
the weird, ard she performs apparently
perilous feats simply because she dares to do
them, and she is conscious OF her safety
while doing them. There Is constellatlon
of equestrian talent, besides the acrObats.
equilibrists, gymnasts and clowns in Noyes'
Crescent City Circus. at tho Pavilion, corner
of Canal and Where streets, such as Is
seldom if ever excelled.4
Opera House.
Tomorrow at twelve o'clock, grand mat
inee and lies Bibelots du Diable.' No re-
served seats. To morrow evening at seven
O'Clock opera of Romeo and Juliet"
Fourth Losisiana state Fair.
The Fair opens tomorrow. The first race
is hurdle race, premium $3.50, and dash of
two lies over eight hurdles. Double team
race, premium silver pitcher, value 800, mile
heats to rule, owners to drive.
Odd Fellows Hall.
Responding to s. natural curiosity, we per-
mitted our curiosity to lead US into Odd Fell
lows Hall last night, and we were well
repaid for making the excursion. as will be
any one who delights to indulge in the beau.
tifal 1t is an entertainment for the benefit
of the Children's Home of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. The first and most at
tractive portion is the art gallery and gal
lery of mysteries paintings, statuary, wax
figures and curiosities. This is enclosed in
one corner Of the hall, as it is necessary to
screen these gems from the thronS. visit
to this point should not be omitted, as the
gallery will both instruct and amuse you.
There are evident signs that real artists
managed its arrangements and preslde over
it. Connoisseurs in these branches will
there find rare and ample opportunities for
study. Young ladies and gentlemen about
| to seek the offices of Hymen should not fail
| to pay particular attention to No. PIN it
| they will find food for anxious reelection.
| The scene is by Shackelford, and is q gem.
| The portrait OF a prominent citizen Is rather
comical and entertaining; you will readily
| recognize it by fading No. 90 Gentlemen
can not carelessly pass by No. 80. for 1t con
tains loving sum of attractlveness. No.
| ii is skeleton in every house. though not
costly or rare. Visitors On leaving are freely
allowed to take their pick without charge.
| One table, containing delicate refresh
ments, is presided over by Mrs. L. Nc
Donel, Miss Adams and Mrs. Lombard.
| Promenaders find there cooling dTaughts
and delicious cakes, surrounded By the per-
| fume of rare flowers.
| At another table we found Mrs. Marcella
Wilkinson, a direct descendant OF one OF our
| former Governors, General James Wilkin-
son, who fought with General Jackson to
save the beauty and booty of our city from
| dissertation. 1t is worthy Of mention that
| the Mystic Kre We. in its last display, bore
! his figure in procession. The Madame has
| his portrait at the fair nightly, and all who
revere his memory should stop at her table
| to view it. Her department dispenses ex-
| cellent refreshments. at reasonable prices.
| Mrs. Ealer's table of silverware is a
| noticeable feature, IS the beauty of the
several pieces attract much attention. One
tea set of seven pieces may be had for one
| dollars-if you win it.
There are many enticlng features IN this
entertainment worthy of more than brief
| mention, and we hope to md time to speak
of them all separately. Visitors will not
regret at least one evening there. Only to-
night and tomorrow night.