The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

VARIETIES THEArER-The Cricket on ne
Hearth. revival Of those pleasant men,
cries clustering around "Dot" cannot but
meet with full need of appreciation by all
our lovers of the truly artistic IN drama.
When it was first put on our stage at the old
Varieties in 1858, this city was IN the heyday
Of its prosperity, and the excitement over
this delicious home picture was probably
greater than over any other one play before
Night after night the house was jammed,
and there was general feeling OF regret when
tile curtain fell upon its last performance
The bewitching elm graces OF the gentle Dot
still fingered in orr memory fresh as the oft
recalled vision Of some bright picture OF our
happiest days. and we hailed with pleasure
the new advent Of the play.
Although the audience was not as large as
%as anticipated, yet those present 50
thoroughly enjoyed themselves that they
vowed they would return every night during
the continuance Of Dot.
The salient character of the play was uu-
donbtedly Caleb, the tender-hearted old toy
maker, personated by Mr. John Ovens. Our
pleasant "Reminiscences of Mr.. Owens g former
rendition of the part did SO leave its imprint
of delicate touch and genuine merit that
criticism IS disarmed, and we acknowledge
our surrender. Mr.. Hamilton's John Perry
bingle, the honest-hearted rough diamond,
was exceedingly well rendered, and served to
show that gentlemans protean merits off
we'll.
The sparkling jewel of Dickens sketch. Dot,
the laughing, sprightly little child-wife, in Miss
Ada Gilman found the exact prototype of the
authors creation. From the rising of the
curtain to the last footballs Of the closing
cushion dance she brought out in bold relief
The touching beauties Of the tender, wee lit
tie housewife. Bertha, in Miss Laura Don,
found careful representative.
The saddened expression Of the blind girl
by contrast sets of the home picture of the
rest, and calls forth all our sympathy when ut
Last the deception is lifted from her mind.
Mrs. Carhart's i" Indigo was very we'll done,
Miss Boudine,'s "Tilly," who loved q sal
ieure toy, and the stately MAY Fielding. both
were carefully acted, and on the whole favor
ably compared with the old cast.
To say that We advise our friends not to
fail seeing dot would not be saying
enough. The lessons it teaches, the kindlier
feelings it instills, makes it, perhaps more
than any other play Of its kind, . benefit to
every spectator Let every wife and daugh-
ter every brother and son, see Dot" and
read the tender teachings Of its scenes and
come away better and happier.
The ACADEMY OF Music Hamlet, We
Dismal Prince burlesque in three acts,
written by T. c. DeLeon, was presented at
the Academy last night 20 an excellent audi
dience. The play is satire upon the politics
Of to-day, and abounds in witty sayings and
bon mots Clodius the carpet-bag King OF
Louisiana, was represented by Mr.. R. White,
and perhaps we do Mr.. White injustice when
we say he looked and acted like carpet
Dagger every inch.
Hamlet, ye dismal Prince Of Denmark, was
ably performed by Mr.. M. w. Fiske, who
kept the audience in roars Of laughter.
Miss Marion Fiske took the part Of Ophe-
lia the sentimental lass; but we sincerely
avow that it is entirely out of Miss Fishes
nature to be sentimental; she is far too jolly,
rollicking and gay to act aught else. Her
held the audience in a very amiable mood.
The rest Of the cast ably sustained their sew
eral parts, and taken as a whole the play was
well mounted, and is one that will, no doubt,
have profitable run.
The specially pieces in the second act were
very enjoyable. Moulton and Zagrino, in
their daring acts on the trapeze, were much
appreciated and applauded. Billy Ashcroft,
in his Irish songs and dances, was excellent.
Miss Kitty Brooks, the serio-comic vocalist,
was not received with very much ecldt.
Mr.. George Knight is justly styled the
monarch Of Dutch comedians, and his conf
..alities elected roars Of laughter
Hamlet will hold the boards in the
Academy until further notice, and those VIII o
iove fun in its purest essence. should not fail
t. pay it a visit.
ST. CHARLES THEATER. Little Nell that
flashing petite artistic. last evening was re-
...eived with repeated applause in her various
exhibitions, both Us actress and musician.
Her winsome manner and guileless ways at
eonce make the audience completely her slaves
Tor the evening, whilst her judicious acting
earn for her the enthusiasm Of the apprecis'-
tive lover Of true merit on the stage. visit
to Old Drury during her engagement will
more than repay one. The house was it any
thing increased in number last night.
The OPERA. Lucia di Lammermoor" and
:, one-act ballet, ''Evelina. in which the full
terpsichore,n forces Of the company partici-
pate. will be the attraction tonight at the
Opera House.
The revival OF Jerusalem " was grand
success last night, particularly for Mile. Anna
Vercken, who sang with all her usual power
and talent, and Messrs. Chelli and Feitlinger,
who played the leading roles in very remarka-
bic and impressive style.
The subordinate roles were also well rem
dered. aud the s.Pas Mamesque" was warmly
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