New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-24
NEW SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER "a 1871
The Sixteenth seassn.

Tho Sixteenth Season.
During the last fifteen years man,
changes have been wrought in the charac
ter Of our theatrical establishments, bu1
none greater than in that acknowledged
first class theatre, the Academy of Music
Mr.. Bidwell, the manager, kept his own
counsel as to what he proposed to do, but
Immediately after the last season closed a
gang Of men, chiefly carpenters, proceeded
to the work Of alteration and improvement.
! In the rear of the dress circle, and at the
front of the building, there is now a nice
retiring room for ladies and children q
promenade between immense vases of tropi-
cal trees and shrubbery, and the ticket
Office Of the theatre. A statue. beautiful
and appropriate, stands in niche on either
| side OF the entrance to the promenade. The
floor is prettily covered with oil cloth, and
the whole presents pleasant appearance
Opening upon the dress circle, the eye
glances at the beauty of the iron folding
chairs. upholstered in red morocco and num-
bered in white On q red ground. Russet
carpets run along the rows of seats, while
at the rear Of the circle, heavy, costly
English russell carpet has superseded the
old mating. Behind the last rows of the
dress circle and parquette, an ornamental
railing, about four feet high, has been
erected, with the commendable view of pre-
venting the interference of ISLANDERS" with
the seated spectators. Mr.. Strauss, the
scenic artist Of the theatre, has also dis.
played his talent wherever there was void.
The lateral walls of the dress circle are
painted in panels and medallions framing,
select mountain and water side scenes, and
those Of the parquette in simple frescoed
panels. The drop curtain and proscenium
decorations have also been retouched.
In the rear and by the side Of the stage
are property rooms, dressing rooms, with
all the modern conveniences, and spacious
scenery room.
Some two hundred and fifty or three hun
dred chairs have been added to the dress
circle and dparquette.a all Of the same tasty and
pattern, and as each seat folds
up out of the way there will be no difficulty
whatever in leaving the house in walking
in front of each row of seats.
The fresco adornments at the entrance to
the theatre, as well as other similar adorn-
ments throughout the house are due to the
genius of Mr.. Strauss, the scenic artist.
The dome of the theatre is much enlarged
and beautifed, and the ceiling is ornamented
with innumerable cherubs and chernbims,
The highest degree Of the art is visible on
the walls and ceilings, which are decorated |
very much in the style Of the capitol at |
Wherever convenience could be thought |
of, the master spirit of the enterprise sug-
yested and had it carried into execution.
The front of the building has been re |
PAINTED and greatly beautifed. and the new
ign, the work of New York artists, is a
aovelty for the Crescent City.
We must not omit to add that the box Of
ice has been newly and gaily dressed with
lew paint, gliding and Chinese marble dec
'ratiOns. In it kittredge, Roberts and
Starr will look ten years younger, and will
mile more blandly than ever. Dan Owens
loor. Fred Maubrey will preside over the
lress circle as of yore.
Much of the credit of the work done |
Turing the recess of the Academy enter
ailments is due to Mr.. kesler, who seemed
o be every where at the same time.
The stage will be under the direct super
of Mr.. F. L. Keller, formerly of
;hicago, assisted by Mr.. G. A. Mortimer;
dr NJ. Strauss as scenic artist, George
xesler as machinist, John Hannals, lights
department.; Charles Oversacker, property
nan; G. L. Pierson, costumer, and John
Nalshe, engineer. The orchestra will, as
ormerly. be under the leadership of Mr.. j.
). Vogel
The regular stock company is composed
g follows:
Miss Louise Hawthorne, leading lady.
Mrs. f. j. Phillips, first old woman.
Miss Kate Browning, juvenile roles
Miss Maria Boniface, soubrette.
Miss E. j. johnson, walking lady.
Miss Ellen Mayer, chambermaid.
Miss MOllie johnson, second old woman, |
Miss Ada Herbert, second walking lady
Misses Lewellyn, Nichols and Jennie
herman, utilities.
GENTLEMEN.
Mr. J. Westley Hill, leading gentleman.
Mr. Harry A. Ellis, juveniles.
Mr. w. D. Shields old man.
Mr.. W. K. Lynard, low comedy.
Mr.. John F. Pike, heavies and character
cts.
Mr.. George Norton, heavies
Mr.. c. Morris, first walking gentleman.
Messrs. J. F. Cravern, j. Moore, E. Ham
ton and Norman, utilities.
The Louisville Courier-Journal says:
The Republicans are divided, and so are
le Democrats. Now, the party that unites
ous advantage. The question is, how shall (
Q unite! We have shown that the only
sue among Democrats is that made BY the
faction. Shall we follow