The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-07-05
THE VARIETIES THEATRE.
THE NEW MANAGEMENT-THE ATTRACTIONS AT
THIS TEMPLE OF THEMIS.

The pleasant memories lingering around
the place where once stood the old or Placides
Varieties are once more awakened, by the an
nouncement that we are to have John Owens
troupe this winter. In those good old days
the most critical entered the door of that
theatre, passed down the aisle, and sinking
into his seat gave himself up to dreamy an
ticipation OF the rich treat soon to be served
up to him; and when the curtain, slowly
rising to the prompter's bell, he awoke from his
nominations, it was upon an act carefully rem
dered and judiciously cast.
There perhaps may be glamour of richer
light lingering about that favorite place, but
with the name Of Owens the whole scene is be-
fore u.s. Dot, the laughing, trusting little
body. Lady Gay Spanker in exciting fox
chase and hundred parts, crowd the memory
when we lift the curtain Of the past and look
behind the scenes Thanks to the enterprise
and energy Of one of our most public spirited
citizens we are to have this winter the old tale
so pleasing to all ears retold. The new Va
rieties, already recognized as one Of the most
finished and thoroughly artistic theatres in this
country is to awaken to an Alladin's touch
and our public the coming winter will be more
than surprised at the wonderful effect of the
lamp.
To those who have visited noted places of
amusement abroad, it is perhaps needless to
compare the Varieties entrance with any of
even the most celebrated. Connoisseurs have
long since pronounced it beyond doubt the
most tasty of any on this side of the Atlantic
and "crowds closely on the heels" Of the con-
mental salons. The dress and family circle
the spacious boxes and the accommodations
theatre we know Of The new management
are about making many Improvements, which
will not only serve to attract those who are not
already acquainted with the ease and comfort
there afforded, but the more surely bring the
thousands of friends who have before enjoyed
the pleasure of sitting before the old Varie-
ties footlights
New carpets of exquisite design and beauti-
full in color new furniture of the latest pat
tern and, in fact, everything conducive to
both the enjoyment of the visitor and his
higher @stheical tastes, will be in the house
before its opening.
On the verandah, four standard lights are to
be put up, instead of the several arch lights
now there, similar to those SO much in vogue
in Europe and New York of late. To go
through the category of additions to be made,
changes to be adopted, and improvements
intended, would take more space than is pos
sibly available.
The public should show true appreciation
of this enormous expense rendered necessary
for their amusement. The outlay required for
the coming season must certainly be very
large, but SO Just is the estimate of artistic
merit amongst our people that We are satisfied
this winter at the Varieties will be beyond all
doubt the crpwning one in managerial ex-
perience in this city.
Manager Owens, not satisfied with Offering
the public stock company superior to any
heretofore appearing behind our footlights, he
has made ample arrangements for the presen-
tation of all of those leading stars so widely
known.
and add to the other attractions. We cannot
but congratulate the public on their good for
tune. For years we have been without what
might be called legitimate stock company,
and this return will doubtless be hailed with
intense satisfaction. The novelties we can
only read Of as being enacted at the North,
will be before US, and we can more accurately
Judge than heretofore Of their respective
merits
To those who can recall Copeland, Coul-
dock, Heron, Dean and host Of old celeb
rites, the awakening of the Varieties will be
greeted with degree of satisfaction it has not
been our province to record for years past.
We give below the list of the new company,
as engaged for the coming season
VARIETIES, 1874-75-DRAMATIc COMPANY.
Mr. Edward Thorne, leading juvenile and
light comedy.
Theo Hamilton, leading, heavy.
F. Chppendale first old man.
II. Danforth second old man and general
good business.
J. j. Wallace, comedy and first character
actor
Colin Stuart, first walking gent, tops and
eccentric.
G. j. Fyffe, second heavy and good charac-
ter business.
Walter Benn, responsible business and gen.
eral actor.
]. L. Warren, second comedy and general
business.
r. James, responsible business
W. A. Whitecur, walking gentleman and re-
liable business.
R. j. Brown. captain of supers and varie-
ties factOtum.
p Miss Laura Don, leading Juvenile.
Miss Ada Gilman, comedy and singing.
Miss Imogene Nelson, singing and walking
lady.
Miss Ada Langdon, walking lady and char
acter business.
Miss Nellie Morton, general responsible
business.
NJ Maddenn, general utility.
Mrs. Carhart first old woman and heavy.
NJ Sovvno,,n sacond old woman and util-