New Orleans Republican., 1872-09-01

than any other caterer who ever managed
theatre in this Southern country. Ht
does not.wait for the spring season to clos,
before he begins TO operate for the rext
opening; tie old love is not OFF before he
looks sharply around for a new. This com
munity is greatly indebted tn Mr.. Bidwcl
for his exertions to please theatre-2oc
but that is not worth mentioning, as oul
people acknowledge the fact by resortipe
to the Academy throughout the entire
season.
During the past GUNNER the Academy
has received all necessary attention at the
hands Of mechanics and artists. The stage
and appurtenances needed no improve
ments as perfection was nearly reached
last vacation. One single change was made,
namely: an arTang -ment by which every
piece of furniture not needed for a nights
performance will be stored in a room espe-
ciaily set apart for that purpose, so that the
stage is clear for single purpose. OF
course wherever the painters brush was in
the least needed an application was made,
! corners and prominent places we're re-
touched and gliding trrshened
Some people may object TO- attending q
theatre so early in the season before cool
nights arrive but their objections are
| worthless, fer scientific machinery has been
brought into requisition to cool the inside
atmosphere 10 degree which render fans
almost unne ecessary. The thermometer is
not only sent down toward zero, but the air
is constantly freshened by a continual
| draw on the element above b0usetops.
| Tho same machinery that furnishes pure
! air can at q moments notice be made avail
| able to send water TO any portion Of the
! building in case OF fire, bat the entire
building is so arranged that it is nearly i'm
possible tor cGnfagration 70 occur. This
fact gives an audience feeling Of security
which is pleasant to experience.
Two reception rooms are finely furnished
and arranged especially tor ladies and chill
dren, which are doubtless fully appre-
ciated by those who have occasion to occupy
them. lee water frOm silver tanks supplies
a want which needs 20 mention. Every
thing to make visitors comfortable has been
furnished with d lavish hand, and to-day
the Academy Of Music is one Of the pleas
ATTEST and best theatres in America. which,
We arc aware, is saying much, but tho
truth bears is out in the assertion.
Hereafter stage people will enter through
the soda room, thus avoidinga disagreaa0Ia
situation experienced last winter. In case
Of sudden alarm, all inside the building
can lpake an exit in about three minutes,
which is an important consideration.
Another pleasant fact, and one worthy
mentioning, is that all the old employees are
retained. They are residents Of this CITY,
and persons Of known capacity, and tlfy
understand their several duties. Besides,
il gives one. a good feeling and al air Of |
stability to see familiar faces about rIa a--
tahlshment.
Tli= theatre will open its doors t9-mor,. |
row evening, with something light, a per |
fOrmance which will not drag on the pa
tionce OF an audience. Messrs. Davies and
Sargent, ventriloquist and illutioGst, of |
whom we have made mention in other is-
SUES, will remain orfy one week, they open
ing the establishment to wear off the rough
edges OF a commencement.
In consideration Of SO many theatrical
now travelling through these
States which Mr.. BidwelI does not take to
kindly, he used uncommon efforts 10 Secure
the services Of the most talented actors and
'io77''9' 'Ho70 VIZ t"7e'H0i Will 10TH aS
thorough dramatic company as can De
'ound anywhere 1t is intended t0'retaiu a
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pading eorfbrotte: Miss Nellie FayIor frat
ID woman: Miss frankie Mcclellan and
ilss Aiarli& Lawrence n'enIie9 an0 |sIih-
iiss Ella Me- ser,,nJ waII Liz iI,r iaJv
Iiss Ada Herbert second sonbrette;' Miss +
anne F,ano3F nan W. 15'iIsy an" rtSPgh75go s2
WesI4v mn lca,jin% man: Mr. - !
,ading juvenile; Frank G Cotter. walking \
nntIeman aud leading. juvenile; George /
y c%n &C. -, - "a a'Ia Il ',iL 25LS7,
j man. RnIand Reed frst ill., comedian. !
I. Craven, second low comedian; Red !
o4 Ryan ana James hrCorlnack, unity :
mi st5eJ . "s," r, Fran r " ,[t
enc artist.
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