New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Opera House.

Eleven hundred years have passed and
gone since Charlemagne made France the
neart of Europe. But the influences Of his
time are still felt, and the sentiments of
cbivalry are still as vivid and warm among
the Gallo race as when brave Roland stood
at bay in the fatal gorge OF ROncesValles:
The legend Of Roland is full Of pOesy, and
it is small wonder that the song OF his won
drOus deeds, like the blast Of his super
natural bugle, should find an echo in every
breast. The favored nephew and chosen
captain of Charlemagne's bOldest knights,
Roland was famed tor his prOwess IN the
field and his coldnees at court. Mars and
Cupid we're alike set at defiance, for he held
the holy sword Dusandal, on which was
craven, my owner will ever be victor if he
give not away his heart" But alas, the
his heart from his keeping. rival
in the person Of Ganelon, Prince of
Mentz, presents himself. A combat
q POutrance is prevented by the
orders of Charlemagne. The campaign
against the Basque provinces is begun and
fought, and on the victorious return of the
great Emperor's army, Roland is in CON-
mand OF the rear guard. While the van of
the army and main body are beyond reach,
and the rear Of the column crowded IN the
defile of Roncesvalles, GanelOn takes the
opportunity to revenge himself on Roland.
He therefore betrays him and his command
TO the Saracens and theU allies Roland
and his companions undaunted, fight to the
death. Disdaining to call for succor, Ro-
land fOrbears to sound the ivory horn,
whose echoes, fable has it, could traverse
valley and pierce through mountains. 1t
is only when all his comrades are slain and
he himself left alone, that the call Ia res
cOusse is sounded. Then fighting alone,
wounded to the death, he is found by his
sovereign and his mistress. At this day
the peasantry will show you the vista
through the wooded dell that was cleft by
bold Rolands sword.
So much for the story of Roland as
cleaned from ancient chronicles. The opera
is but repetition of the incidents enumer-
ated above.
NJ Gueymard, az Roland, appears to
great advantage. 1t is said that he created
the character when the opera was first pro-
duced in Paris. We can readily believe it,
Certainly NJ. Gueymard leaves nothing to
be desired in his deliniatlon Of this most
glorious of medieval characters. He sang
last night with an erve and vigor that as
tOnished even his most ardent admirers.
His voice had clear and powerful ring
and his action was knightly and full of
grace. N. Lourde, in the role of Ganelon
made pleasing impression. Nine. Fursh-
Nader, as Aede, made new triumph.
Mile Carini, as Said1,, had better oppor-
tunity to display her vocal powers than
has hitherto fallen to her lot. That she
will improve it the plaudits that greeted
her may we'll attest
For to-nigh,'s performance the two act
opera "Galethee" and the vaudevilles "Le
Gamin de Paris" and "La Seur de Jocrisse"
Marie Lagye has benefit. lie Trouvere''
and LA File du Regiment" are the pieces
to be represented. Mile. Lagye is one of
the most deserving members of Mr..
Canonge's troupe and we trust the public
will accord her generous attendance.
St. Charles Theatre.
Mr.. Edwin Adams will appear at this
theatre tonight in his great character Of
Enoch arden for the last time. During the
week he will appear in several of his fine
tragedy and old comedy presentations, in
Guiding Rorer in "Wild Oats" Mr.. Adams
will also enact hamlet, and Raphael, in
Marble Heart"
Davenport Brothers.
These gentlemen occupied the Varieties
Theatre yesterday afternoon and evening,
giving their wonderful cabinet perform
ances to the astOnishment of an audience
respectable in numbers and appearance.
Tonight they will appear at Odd Fellows
Hall; also tomorrow noon and night.
Organ Concert.
Tomorrow evening will be given a grand
organ concert at the Coliseum Place Bap-
tist Church, under the direction of Mr.. E.
Groenevelt. Mr.. F. Schaefter, Jr., will
preside at the organ, and Mrs. Elliott and
Misses Pierson, Gruneberg, Fleury, Chan
chon and Little, and Messrs. Van Hutflen,
Cassard, Davis, Van Benthysen, Tracey
and Krebs vocalists, will assist in an ex-
cellent programme.