The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-09-14

the able Dramatic presentations of the
Crisp Troupe. Cut off, as we usually are,
from everything like H~istrionics, it is
probable that even an Indifferent COM
pany would have met with Il certain
amount of success. But this troupe num-
bers artists of no Ommon merit. We
have never seen closer study, and more
artistic renderings of difficult roles.
Richelieu, Macbeth, The Stranger, and
in fact every play undertaken by them,
we were surprised by the varied truth
fulness of the rendition.
East Lynne, particularly struck us by
the play it gave to the special talents of
each of the Troupe. Mrs. Crisp, as Miss
Carlyle, has never been equaled Oh any
| stage. The tragic, emotional part of
Lady Isabel, charming by its grace,
touching by its deep pathos, found a
perfect interpreter in Miss Cecilia. Bar
bara Hare was redeemed from her worst
features in the story, by "Our Jessie's"
subtle rend bring of her deep and Incl
ting love which moved her actions.
But it is i'll comedy that "Our Jessie"
CLOVIS and sparkles, and takes I'LL hearts
captive. The very embodiment of grace
and mirthfulness. We have never seen
q more charming COmmedienne, or II
whose contagious gaiety was yet o
| strictly within the boundsof refinement.
| To many of our citizens the reputation
| of the ladies Of this Troupe, asartists OF
no second rate calibre, was well known.
A favored few were able to speak of
the Charmed Family Circle" in which,
by their native grace of manner, supe-
riOr intellectual power, their warm, no.
bic, and generous hearts, they had in
every spotin Louisiana hOnored by their
presence, left naught but regret, and
carried many blessings and good wishes
from those with whom they were thus
thrown in contact.
Our space will not allow us to 90 into
an extended eulogy upon the merits of
the different gentlemen belonging to the
Troupe. Capt. Crisp, the manager, is,
in our eyes, perfection in every character
he has yet undertaken. More gifted
pens than ours have. trumpeted his we'll
deserved praise to the world. Mr.. Breene
is O young gentleman Of extraordinary
dramatic talent, andwe predict for him
a highplace in the future upon the ORA
matte LADDER Mr.. Smith, in his mimi,
table Irish songs, and his presentations
of the varied characters whichha s fallen
to his lot, has proved himself an actor
of merit, and one who will always find
r hostsO of both admirers and friends. Last
/, but not least-three cheersfor Natz &Mr
Clayton). We want him to leave this
! town. Five hundred and seventy-tivC
| buttons were burst off the first night by
laughter, and many are the complaints
next morning of pain in the side, and al
irresistible feeling to smile ut every
: body and every thing. All the faces il
our little town have looked bright anC
smiling since his arrival. Even Oul
"dunsn forget to look serious as they
hand lis their little bills" We will bt
sorry to see that beautiful phi@ of his de
part. Nature has certainly endowed
him with more than his share Of thi
worlds goods, in two respects, viz
. ugliness and wit. He's a brick.
To each and every member of tn
Il Troupe, we say God speed you. And a
t a parting wish, hope that Opelousas
when brighter days shall arrive, shall
! see them once more among lis, and tina
we may be able to show our appreciation
t of their talent in a more solid manne
than in empty words andpraise, the onE
0 presentmeans the hard times have leftus
= We have, this week been looking il
: vain for even the semblance of some
thing in the "Local line,n which wOul
i prove interesting to iii readers, but
alas! our attempts have proved vain, a
:, far as fights, politics, disasters by waite
/ or land are concerned. Our parish is il
o a state of perfect quietress. In our littl
: townthe fall fights have either cease
e OF not began, andnaughtbut jollity an
y good humOr reigns. Politics have cease
being discussed on the street corner
and in their stead, diseourses upon til
Drama are the order of the day. TIL
= candidates have been banished frOl
memory, and their place occupiedby til
. fair faces of the charming Jessie an
Cecilia. G.. Washington Smith, VIII
has been very much troubled in mind t
= find a political platform" to stand OF
- called at our Office this week and swear
r. he has forsworn politics, considers th
whole thing a humbug, quits the rim
and intends getting a position to Sc
! ]" lemonade in the Theatre" He's con
potent to fill That role, and we predit
for him a brightfuture, if his wife, Jen
: mima, and those nine blessed infantry
> will only give their consent to his TO
: lowing that brilliant career.
S True ERoIsM.-The following anet
Y dote, extracted from unpublished ms
n moirs of d French nobleman, may, it
hoDed. serve. as an example well worth
= of being initiated by all who desire
= be thought truly brave and eourageou
g It records an instance of o. victor
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