New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-21
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St. Charles Theatre.

| St. Charles Theatre.
Mrs. D. p. Bowers closed her engage
ment in this city last night. appearing as
Mrs. Oakley in the jealous Wife," and as
piece Mir Ben DeBar repeated his genuine
personatiOn of Jacques, the Mock Duke.
Tonight will occur the benefit of the
fayorite soubrette actress Miss Imogene
Tracey. The pieces selected for the Occa-
sion are the drama of "Flowers Of the
Forest" and the musical farce of the loan
! Of Il Lover"
On Monday evening we shall witness the
debut in this city of the lannon's Little Nell,
the California Diamond. who is said to be
without a peer in her particular liBe. Her
! first appearance will be made in the protean
and sensational drama called "Fidelia, the
Fire Wait" The heroine ia child rescued
from the flames by the members of fire
company. who ia adopted and reared as the
company's daughter, and the story is of her
adventures and subsequent career as such.
During the piece she will appear in seven
characters, as FIdeIia, Goddess Of Liberty
| Tie Po,rer, a street singer, Ed,rord fsostnd,
Esq, johanna .Schn,iH and Miss Markham,
with songs, dances. banjo solos, and clever
mimicry. She will also introduce q new
| musical instrument, made of wood and
| straw. which under her hands is made to
sing the most pleasing melodies. In the
fire scene, incident to the drama, the bean
I tiful new machine belonging to Philade1-
! pha Fire Company No. Ia, christened the
Lulu McCabe." will be placed upon the
stage. Little Nell is the only successful
| rival of Lolita, and has been greatly admired
| and spplauded wherever she has appeared.
4cndemy of Music.
Miss Katie Putnam appeared at the Acad-
| envy last night Grit, in-Mr. George
Wang's drama, adapted from Dir. B. l..
To eta Of 70 in hoe
the title "Grif." Tonight she will make
her last appearance as Captola in the Hid
den Hand" The excellent young comedian,
Mr.. Edwin Browne. will appear as Wool.
Monday evening will be marked by the
advent of the gorgeous BLACK Crook"
which will be produced with unequaled
scenic effects and in style second only to
that in which it originally pnt on the |
stage at Niblo's, in New York. Aside from
the drama, which will be performed with |
good cast, the entertainment will be par
ticularlv strong in ballet and Clio attrac- |
tons. The ballet will be led by Mile. Eu. |
genia LupO, premiere daRseuse, assisted by |
Miss Jennie Benson. full corps of young |
ladies and Nj. Baptistin. In the Ohio will |
Hernandez, Young America and the won
derful Baby Benson. The "Black Crook"
as now performed by Bidwell & Nc
Donough's combination, enjoyed q long and
successful run in Philadelphia, and fur
nishes an entertainment which can be en-
joyed by all with pleasure. Arrangements
have been made at the Academy box office
whereby seats can be secured six days in
advance.
Varieties Theatre.
A fine audience assembled at the Varieties
last night to witness the final repre- !
sentation of "Trodden Down" The
acting of Mr. Harry Watkins therein, as
Fergus Mac Carthy is worthy of all praise.
1t is really a great, characterization, and
the drama is a good one. According to the
custom observed at the Varieties, there will
he no performance this Sunday evening.
Ga Monday night will be produced, for the
first time here. a new comedy. or society
play, called Our Daisy, or DULY Wo-
mans Heart" This piece enjoyed q sue
cessiul run in New York, and has been
highly praised by press and public 1t is I
refined and of the legitimate standard.
With the advantage of having such artists
as Mrs. Rose and Mr.. Harry Watkins, little |
Amy Lee and an excellent company in the
east, it can not fail to be attractive. 1t will
be mounted in the elegant style of mode IN {
plays and with the scenic advantages which
he beautiful Varieties Theatre affords. The ,
arce of ITO Oblige Benson" will conclude d
he entertainment. T
Circus and MenageMes 6
Che Great Eastern menagerie ana circus
veil remembered for its popularity last | i
;ear wien exhibiting in Tvoli circle and S
Congo square, will visit lis early in Janu- b
nv, opening for six nights On the ninth :
,roximo. The agents, Messrs. w. W. Du- 5
and and Fl. J, Leech. are already in the 2
ity pertacfing arrangenl nts for the ad vent i
# the circus, and will soon announce the | "
,lace al exhibition. +
The Opera Aouses }"
chad expected to be able 60 give an II
xtended notice of the matchlrss perform :
nee OF la Muette de Portici," but an i,
nexpected pressure upon our G. lunns
ompels us to defer an elaborate sgitique to
future occasion. ~
Tonight "Barbe Bleue, Che ever accept A
BILE and deservediy popular opera houffe,
to be performed. We invite special at
ention to Nine. Jaume's artistic rendering CT
the Queen The fantastic, somewhat | CT
ardonic, mertiment of Blue Beard finds an 8,
BILE exponent in NJ. DeQuercy. This YER 81
atile performer is rapidly winning all sorts
praise from every body. The beauteous | -,
Tile. Mosset will enact the part of Bouiotte.
The eccentrici;ies and quaint drolery Of az
Ir. Donval in the part of Popalani are y a.
Ire for the sorest heartache. L"
To morrow night Halevy's grand opera of III
Charles W. will be presented. In the -
'st will appear the great Devoyod, assisted ~ u
~ W. Odaliuo Dtual0
Id Mile Lagye are also in the casts. a.
"Charies VI, wi h such an array of great tn
)ility, can not fail to attract a large and 90
mpathetic audience. az
We would cay a word Of reprooS to the la,
mewhat subservient way in which the
iblic bow the meek head TO &,st ions die mi
ties in the matter of attendance only on AT
nights. So
Fie On it. Your true music lover, " lille s"
ying proper Difference to all %tings s ss,
emily and apropos, should disdain to be to
pit in leading strings by any thing set up be
purely a la mode ~ o.
Our people are too much above that. We 1n
low, and tomorrow night We exrect to IN,
g gathered to witness Charles W" the fon
est Monday audience of the season oh
NJ. l.. Pacide Canonge, yielding to tie 81,
neral request, has decided to give an Ira
era matinee on Christmas day Might | Sc
not suggest the singing of the "CaHteIue or or
NOEL on that OccasiOnf l.,
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