New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-16
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achieved another victory on. Wednssda,
evening last, ct the St. Charles Thss1le
This was the occasion Of the fifth subscrip
ton performance Of the Orleans Daaasati
Relief Association. On the previous Hon
day evening the Shakespeare Club rave
complimentary benefit to that useful and
rising young actress, Miss Eliza O'Conner
which was q grand success. Upon tha,
occasion the highly intellectual play en-
titled "Ingomar, the Barbarian" was per
formed to the entire satisfaction Of very
large, most intelligent and fashionable
audience, Mas OConnor playing the part
Of Purthenia.
This performance was followed by an
other, every way as brilliant, on Wednes
day evening, upon which occasion the
members Of the Orleans Dramatic Relief
Association honorably We'd with the mem.
bers Of the Shakespeare Club for dramatic
distinction. The St. Charles was again
crowded with the elite of our city, and the
array of female splendor and lovliness was
well worth the price of admission, if there
had been no other attraction. But there
was other attraction.
Mr. Charles j. Fyfe, gentleman who
had taken his first lessons in dramatic act
ing as member Of similar association in
New Orleans, was announced to appear,
after an absence Of twenty years. He had
become professional actor, and on his way
to neighboriny city to fulfill theatrical
engagement he was induced to stop here
and receive a kindly welcome from the
young men Of his native city. members Of
an association like that to which he was
formerly attached.
Mr.. Fyffe's conduct has been good during
his long absence, and if he has not already
risen to the topmost round of the ladder of
fame in his profession he has attained re-
spectacle position and given evidence that
he is capable Of improvement. He is every
way worthy Of the welcome bestowed upon
him, and the rough criticism of q contem
porary at this time must be considered en-
tirely out of place.
The play on wednesday evening was the
equal in all respects to the one performed
on Monday evening. It is more diff cult to
perform, because it has more difficult char
acters in it. The play was the Lady of
Lyons" one Of the brightest literary efforts
that has emanated from the mind of Bulwer
or any other author in the line Of the drama.
and the performance was well done.
The o. D. R. A., in giving a successful
performance Of this truly beautiful play,
has given evidence of much talent among its
members. It is true the association had
the benefit Of Mr. Fytfe's valuable services
on this occasion, in the character of Claude
Aelsotte; but the able support given him by
members Of the association entitle them TO a
full share Of credit for the very acceptable
manner in which the play was produced.
Mr.. Fyffes Claude Nel,soNe while it may
not be equal to Anderson's, or even George
Jourdan's, is not deficient of merit. Mr..
Fyte makes some good points in the charac-
ter. His reading may be a little too rapid
at times, but otherwise his elocution is good.
His person is pleasing, and his manner not
He has rather an intellectual
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think him q close student to his profession.
The Pauline of Miss O'Connor was a fair
though we do not regard it as
good as her Parthenia. She has evidently
not given the same attention to it that she
las given to other characters in which she
appears to much better advantage. When
'he has played Pauline few times more,
We have sufficient confidence in her ability
% believe she will give much better rep
of that fascinating character.
The Colonel Dumas of Mr.. T. La Hache,
r., was certainly one Of the best perform
lnces Of the evening. He was correct in
lis part throughout, and played with an
'ase and sprightliness truly astonishing for
N amateur.
The Be0useont Of Mr.. c. F. Buck was
llso very creditable performance. He al
Ways knows his part, and plays it with
much judgment.
The Madame DeschappelIes Of Mrs. George |
:. Pearson was quite sprightly piece of
citing. The lady was perfect in her part,
nd had a very good conception Of the !
hsracter.
Mrs. Kate Shubert made very passable !
Vidor Melnotte, and Miss L. Hall as
karian, was not behind in her part.
The other characters were we'll person. |
ted by Meesrs. J. n. A. Wilson, E. NJ.
tella, W. 81. Beanham, G. w. Doll, E. j.
ouby and NJ. D. Gardner.