New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-07
ADJUSTMENTS
The OpeHa.

| Auo opening ulguu was u6nor0Q IN under
suspicious circumstances. The weather
was cool and pleasant and our music Iov,no
people turned out in force. Long before
the raising of the curtain there was not a
| seat to be had. The largest audience that
ever graced first night was there assem-
| bled.
The opera chosen for the evenings enter
tainment was Meyerbeers Lies Huguenots, "
All opera goers will readily concede that
TINS opera Is the most trying one on the
capabilities of all taking part therein
that could have been selected 1t ia
also eminently calculated to develop
all the resources of the orchestra. In
fact many of the effects of The
piece depend entirely on the instrumental
accessories. The audience, however, telt
that this portion of the performan would
be we'll cared for. NJ. Momus, az a director,
has the reputation of being the second best
leader IN Paris Besides, he had to assist
him M Raoul Nader de Montiou. At this
late hour, We can not particularize to any
extent We do not say this in the spirit of
reserving time to find fault, and we freely
admit that it would take a little time to
dissect so evenly excellent performance
and detect the blemishes.
Shortcomings there we're and defects, but
the general verdict of the 2200 people who
were there is most cOmmendatory. While
they are not prepared to 60 into ecstacies
over each and every individual member of
the troupe, they are enthusiastic in their
expressions of qualification and sen Sc of
the general ability of all OF the performers.
Nine. Fursch Nader and NJ Guerymard
had recall at the end of the fourth act
The duet that closed this act exhibited re-
markable power, both operate and thea
trical, in both these artists.
Nine. Lagye. whose part as Ka-gnerit:
did not bring her into such direct sympathy
with the audience, showed herself possessed
OF rare natural powers, aided by careful
training. Her vocalization 10 artistic, yet
natural, and her facial expression renders
her acting impressive. while her grace and
ease Of manner detgact pothin: from her
dignity.
Mile. Casini the little dugaz0n, made her
entree in very trying scene. AZ Urban,
the page, she is the first OF her sex to Sp-
pear in the opera. The stage is filed with
male characters, and Urbuin comes in with
a simple recitative salutatien, and through
our the piece has nothing very much better.
Still the little lady did the best she could,
and at least evidenced something better
when she shall appear in better part.
NJ. Loude as Eerers sang in . style TO
make people wonder what sort Of singer
must the first baritone be, if he ranks only
as second. His acting, too, was good. His
PRESERVATION of the cavalier was in fine con-
trast to the rugged dignity and Puritan fef-
vor OF II. Magyar. who sang the part of
Marcel.
NJ. Feitlinger a. 81. Bris, showed the pos
session of rare bass voice. in this, that il
is so void of all irregularity. His intona-
ton is firm and smooth. HIS characterize
ton of st. Bris viewed as dramatic per.
sonatiOu, was finished and unexceptiOnable.
Tak oil in oil NJ
graduate himself upon the success so
readily achieved by his troupe, in very
difficult and exacting opera, before very
discriminating and critical audience.
Saturday night the "Huguenots" will be
repeated.
Academy Of Music.
A much larger audience than usual was
assembled at the Academy last night to
witness the interesting play Of 1.-THE Child
Stealer," in which Miss Lucille Western ap-
peared in her vivid personation of Margaret
Roohley. Without comparing the acting of
one artist with that Of another, and always
excepting Miss Charlotte Cushnan. Miss
Lucille Western stands to-day foremost in
the, rank of all American born actresses.
She is an original and truly great actress.
and where intense passion and strong char.
acterization is required she has no rival.
Knowing her own powers, such characters
DIRE CuoScu DF ucK lOT Representations.
and all who have witnessed her acting
know how well she succeeds. 1.-The Child
Stealer' il a play full of fine dramatic
points. and gives scope for her peculiaritiee.
In the cellar scene at st. Giles, London,
when she assumes drunkenness to degree
that would be distatefUl to witness cOua-
terfeited by any other actress, her acting,
gestures and expression of face becomes
something wonderful The play il well
put upon the stage end acted throughout
Tonight Miss Western will appear az Leah,
the Jewess, IN the play of that name. for
ner first benefit. Tomorrow noon. East
Lynne" will be repeated. Saturday eve
ming. second performance OF ''yhs Child
Stealer."
A;. Charles Thestres
"Ben Mccullough" with Mr.. Oliver
Doud Byron as the hero. was repeated at
this theatre last evening, and TO the best
house Of the week. Tonight. M. Byron
will appear in 2 new character, that Of
Donald Mckay, in his sensational play Of
the Same name, play which has been well
received in other cities, depicting as it does,
interesting and exciting scenes Of the late
war with the MOdocs. The exploits Of the
scout Mckay have become part of our
country's history, and if truthfully repre-
sented Oh the stage can not fail to be a.
tractive. "Beh Mccullough will be per-
formed fer The matinee tomorrow. In one
Of the boxes At the st. Charles last night,
We noticed chs young actress, Miss Ada
Gray. This lady will play at chat theatre
next week III . dramatizatsOR Of The view
Magdsleu."