New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-29
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Academy of Music.

Academy of Music.
The new five act drama, from the pen of
j. B. Reynauld Esq, entitled Struck
Blind, was produced at the Academy, last
night, for the first time, for the benefit of
Mr.. f. T. Stetson, Who acted in it the part
of Albert AorcJ The title of the piece is
much more sensational than the piece itself.
1t is evidently a translation from the
French, and barring supposed surgical
operation, and the immediate restoration
OF sight to the hero in the last act the plot
and incidents of tie piece are natural and
skillfully woven INTO generally good
acting play. Albeit MOrel as be is called,
is really the son d Mr.. Duprav, banker
of Lyons, estrangd from his father, with
the suspicion OF robbery resting npon
him. He first appears as an artist,
painter, in love with Louise. Great mental
anguish at the hop'lessness of his situation,
and despair of evG attaining wealth and
the consummatiOn of happiness make him
suddenly blind while working at his easel.
Louise does not desert him in bis afliiction
but becomes his wife, his hands and his
eyes. He believes Ter to have received a
comfortable inheritance from her father,
while she is really lOiling for his support
and their child good doctor (Darcy)
plays an important part in the drama He
finds the young couple in their poverty
brings about aa explanation and reconcila-
ton between fathei and sou. discovers the
real robber of the tanker, restores the blind
man to sight. and auses happy ending 10
the play, the Punishment OF vice and
reward of virtue. 1r. StetsOn acsl the char
acter he is called UPON to portray with com
mendable good tate. He does not forget
that he is blind, aid his effects are quietly
and artistically Foduced. Miss frankie
Mcclellan playedLOuiSe, and infused the
art vtifh tTih VI ly
throughout. The dild JuiieHe was acted by
little Minnie MaHern, aud the scene with
her father when se innOcently shows him
how well she can rad letter, and thereby
reveals to him thir penurious situation, is
extremely touchinI. Mr.. Harry Wall makes
good character the bluff doctor. The
play is a good ont and should have been
produced earlier the engagement of Mr.
Stetson. 1t will berepeated for the matinee
to-day, and also tits evening. 'Neck.and-
Neck" and "Stru6 Blind" will be acted on
Sunday evening, ad on Monday Bertha
will be produced
TIL Opera.
"Le Trou yere" will again be presented
this evening" M.Devoyed repeating his
inimitable persOhtion of lie Comte dc
Luna The more we see of this great
artist, the more W admire him His scope
and verve Leave ar behind all American
ideas of perfectio. His abandonment of
self to the charackr to be represented is so
utter as to choktcriticism and to defy all
cavil. His voice tht pours ont like a great
food of melody lsever fresh, ever delight
Iul.
Mile. Denain + A=ucena has a pecu-
liarly felicitons role. Her MAKE up is
taultless and her citing and singing superb.
NJ. Gadilhe enats MaHrigWe con amore.
His expression lay lack somewhat of
warmth, but is tul of force.
OF NJ. Mayan INST be said some words of
particular praise. His characterization is
always torcible an Just. So far he has had
no opportunity tolO other than shade the
beauties presente by the artists singing
the principal ros But when occasion
offers we prOpheslfOr him marked success
Nine. Fnrsch- hder is a charming
LeOHOrd Her vUe is eminently fitted for
the part and she lbks the character, beau
tIful and bright.
At noon to-da5"L'Article AZ" will be
given, with the I'll strength OF the dra-
matte troupe. TohOrrow night we are to
have Nerdi's opea, LA Traviata," fol-
lowed by the the act drama of "Miss
Nation"
At. ChsIes Theatre.
Mr.. Joseph Murpy was rewarded in his
| efforts to amuse Vh fine audience at the
ST. Charles, last n,ht, for his benefit He
ratified through he old fashioned stage
lrshmen plays O"IrelaRd ana America"
and 'Handy And amid much applause.
The same bill wilbe repeated tonight. The
entertainment 10 the matinee to-day will