New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-11
NEW ORLEANS. TUESDAY, JUNE IL 1872


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The shakespeare Club Entertainment.
a large ana extremely fashionable an
dienee was. in attendance at the Varieties
Theatre last evening, the occasion being
another performance Of the Shakespeare
Club. For their entertainment they se-
lectea two light and agreeable plays, such
pieces as could be performed to an adyan-
tage by the members of this organization
They have, it seems, abandoned such pieces
as the "Swan Of Avonn and the Long
Strike, which were nnsuited and too heavy
for an amateur association
Although this club has associated with it
some talent that few organizations in this
country can boast Of, ye5 it is mex.
pedient and rash for them to attempt to
perform such business" as many profess
SIGNALS have failed in. Yet this association
has performed some pieces in such a manner
as to put to blush not few old stagers, and
it has been acknowledged by some of the
the leading actors at that time in this city,
that 1.-THE talent that was displayed in the
''Swan Of Avon we're the actors placed in
any other piece that was not SO bungled by
the dramatist, they could hardly be e4ualed.
The acting Of Mr.. Braughn viii not soon be
forgotten in this city
As early as halfpast six o'clock last eve
ming the sidewalk in front Of the Varieties
was crowded, and at half-past seven all the
available seats were occupied. To view the
throng from the stage, it resembled bou-
quet Of beauty and fashion. Seldom has
there been assembled in this theatre such
collection Of the elite of the Crescent City.
and well may this association congratulate
itself in drawing such a brilliant assem-
blage during this warm period.
The cast was selected with great care.
The programme was arranged in such a
manner as to reflect credit upon the stage
manager. There was an absence of any
thing like 'amatenrism,D a desire to fret
and strut which characterizes amateurs
in general and makes them SO obnoxious to
refined and educated audiences. The cos
tumes were well and appropriately chosen;
the scenery was well suited, and, in fact,
all the properties were put in the right
place.
The opening piece was Planche's cele-
brated comedy Of Faint Heart Never Won
Fair Lady The selection of this piece
exhibited the Judgment of the managers, as.
t was exactly suited to the talents Of the
members. There was no necessity Of stage
Grants or s'frightsV 1t was quiet, and no
unnecessary exertfon or professional ability
was wanted, except IN the deIineation Of
the Duchess De TorTenueUa. Miss Isabel
Freeman in this character was the type and
ideal Of Planche's imagination, and faith
fully did she carry out that ideal, even unto
perfectness. This lady s ability as an actress
can not be questioned. Her easy, graceful
style and self possession upon the stage is
marvellous and wonderful
Mr.. G.. Fl. Braugbn gave a mastery de-
lineation of Rsg Gopae-, a young soldier
There was not the slightest trace Of an
amateur in his dialogue and his easy. posi-
tions. On the contrary, every evidence Of
a thorough knowledge Of the profession Eas
exhibited by him.
Mr. a. Cowen, as the Marquis De Santa
Crus, was a. perfect description. Perhaps
he was little too impulsIve, and seem ing
eagerness to, hurry through his part seme-
what marred his performance, bat by de-
grees this wore off, as he became accus-
toned to the flashes of the footlghts, and
toward the end gave token, of his ability as
an actor.
Mrs. George c. Pearce as Charles r..
King Of Spain, was a pleasing and interest
ing character.
The piece throughout was a successful
rendition, and the artists performed their
parts to the satisfaction Of the audience.
The second and last selection was "The
Factory Girl, or, All that Glitters is not
Gold, with the following cast:
Sir .4rtltur LasssH, Mr.. H. w Olmsted;
Jasper Plum IA rich cotton spinnerl, FL A
Cewen; Stephen Plum, Frederick PLitm tsons
of Jasper Plum, g. II. Braughn, +. Il. VIII
son; Toby TiCi1akle Ia favorite mill hand,
Haley; Marth0 Gibbs {the factory girl, Miss
Isabel Freeman; Lady Vdierla Westendr
leigh, Mrs. G. G. Pearce; Lady LeaHerbride,
Mrs. r. Shubert.
Miss Freeman's Martha Gibbs was a
beautiful piece Of acting, and reflected con-
siderable credit upon her. Her position in
the piece required a great deal of judg-
ment, and her complete knowledge of the
part was gratifying in the extreme to the
audience.
Mr. olmstead, Tor the first time this
season, exhibited his abilities as an actor.
His performance of Sir Arthw LasseE was
fine piece of acting, and elected consider
able applause,
Mr.. Cowen's Jasper Plasn was well rem
dered. Mr. Braughn and M. Wilson, as
the sons Of Jasper Plstpi, performed their
part ereditably, causing much merriment.
G. c. Haley, though not quite suited to the
Hqris, the servant, acted his part in
superior manner. The rest of the oharac-
ters were very fairly presented.
The evenings entertainment was one of
the most enjoyable given by the Shake
speare Club, and will long be remembered
by those who we're present.
VALUABLE IMPROVED AND VACANT REAL
ESTATE AT AUCTION By THE SHERIFF Par
ticular attention is called to the sales at
auction, to be made this day at noon, at the
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