New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-10
AMUSENlENTS.
st. Charles Theatre.

| theatre for the benefit of the Newsboys'
| Home and in her new play called "Old
| London" The play itself is of the sack
Sheppard" order, and will not prove a
great success. The only curiosity attend.
Ing Its production is the opportunity of
| seeing Lolita in new character. Mr. Ben
DeBar appeared as Nolkins, the counter
| part OF Btueshin. AS might have been ex-
pected, the occasion, so far as the benefit
was concerned, called out one of the largest
houses of the season, and it was noble re-
sponse to call for the help of worthy
charity. The newsboys are no insigniti-
can't allies for a dramatic star They are
the most impartial and the best Of critics,
recognizing good thing, and ap-
piauding in the right place. Miss
Lolita holds the hearts of these young gem
1lemen. and has nobly testified, by this
benefit, that she is not ungrateful for their
good wishes. 1t had been rumored that the
boys would make small present to Lolita,
and between the second and third acts OF
the play, when little Johnny Mcqueen
stepped forward with a handsome gold
medal, on which was engraved on one side,
To Miss Lolita, from the Newsboys' Va
riety Club, February 9, 1874" the other
side bearing the coat of arms of Louisiana,
the secret was out. Johnny is about eleven
years old. and you ''could scarce expect
one OF his age to make {. great speech, but
he managed to say:
Miss Eotta--The Newsboys' Variety Club
has selected me to present to you these
simple offerings, as tokens of the love and
admiration that you have, awakened in
their hearts. The club is composed of
newsboys. and is the only organization they
have; therefore can speak for all OF them
few days ago the beauty and fashion of the
city presented you with testimonial be-
httlng your great worth and talents, and
6ny Ia H.
come to lay at your feet our humble offer
lngs. They are not costly, but they come
from our hearts. They do not do you JUS
tice, but they are eli we can give. l am no
speaker. and can not say all NV little
friends do feel; but do say that you have
no warmer friends than the newsboys of
New Orleans; and your many acts of Low.
ing kindness has drawn them toward you:
and that in their dull and wearisome daily
lie you are the bright angel star that il
lumlnates their path and cheers them on
their way. Accept our gifts, Miss Lotta,
and may all the angels guard you, is the
prayer OF the newsboys OF New Orleans"
In addition to the medal, was beautiful
floral wreath, presented by the bows. Miss
Lotta seemed only too happy to reply. She
tried few words of thanks; broke down in
her speech; and, as last resort of womanly
gratitude. let little tears steal into her
uUs u
TIA: moment, was env!ed by every male
person IN the audience.
night.
Varieties Theatre.
The great Salvini appeared for the first
time before New Orleans audience. one of
refinement and culture, last night as L,,go-
'.aar. Speaking a language we do not un.
derstahd, we must Judge OF him by his act
faCo
trayal of the barbarian makes more OF th.
character than we thought possible. He is
the ideal son OF the forest. strong and rug
ged III nature, and capable of beng
conquered only by the mighty power
OF love. This language is universal. ald
th: great actor spoke it SO elo-
ruently. in look and action. that
all observers could follow the simple story
without the aid OF the printed text book.
h.gon.ar to us has been a romantic creation
OF poets fancy. But Salyini makes him
q creature that might have been real and
possible. When he has acted other char.
acte:s we can Judge better of his superiority
over other actors. Signora Piamenti is an
actress OF no mean order, and gave an ar.
tisfic and perfect representation OF Par
thenio.
This evening Sslvin; will appear as Cor
'af.ic IN Civil Death" character in which
ne is said to have achieved his creates:
European :riumphs.
Eeneft of Hiss NJ. 4. Gordon. !
As has been previously announced, this |
charming young actress will be the recipient |
Of a testimonial benefit at the Varieties The.
atre on Thursday evening next. r. w. Rob. |
ertson's best comedy, Caste" will be per. |
formed, with a cast Of characters including,
the lady herself. Mr.. E. A. Locke, John w. |
Norton, Alexander Fitzgerald and others.
Mr.. John 7. Raymond will also appear, and I
the entertainment will conclude with |
Betsy Baker,
The Opera.
Mr.. L. Placide Canonge announce for TO-
1ight the grand opera of 'Charles w."
,ne OF the greatest successes OF the season. !
The usual matinee will be given on Thurs.
lay noon. and Thursday evening .L'Afri-
,aine' will be sung for the benei. Of VI.
iad!lhe.