The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-22
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VARIETIES THEATxR.-The patrons OF tho
Varieties this season have reason to congratu-
late themselves on the character and variety
Of the plays offered for their amusement.
From the rising Of the curtain on the mgn' Oh
the initial performance up to the present tlme'
we have had one continuous succession OF
standard comedies and tragedies, IN every
one Of which the casts were most appropriate
and the presentations accurate. Last nisn''
in the advent of Mrs. d. T. bowers' tnere
was no change in this respect. onefidan
Knowles's 4 Hunchback has ever been con-
sidered one of the most interesting and per-
feet dramas written, and with Mrs. Bowers as
Julia it was certainly most attractive.
Although we think the true characteristics
of Mrs. Bowerss strength lie in the display OF
those passionate struggles Of heavy tragedy
her Julia last evening almost served to lead
us to a different opinion, SO charmingly did
she enact that difficult role. Her ease OF man
mar. perfection Of enunciation, and propriety
of gesture, each enhanced by her personal
attractions, made her at once pronounced
favorite with the audience, and they followed
her guidance willingly through the interesting
career of the country maiden. The Sir Thomas
Clifford, of Mr.. E. F. Thorne, was very at
tractive. His grace of manner and warmth
of expression, always shown, has already
made him great favorite here, and in The
"Hunchback" he was fully up to his old
standard. As Master Walter, Mr.. j. c.
McCollom was not all we could wish.
He was not fully up to what we con-
ceive to be the authors conception; neverthe-
less his faults were those of nature, not of the
closet Miss Laura Don was perfectly de-
lightful as Hele,a- Her vivacity and gayety
were almost too natural to be assumed, and
her charming nairae throughout the piece
was If anything as refreshing as could we'll
be. The audience present, which was quite
large, left with regret that even to such even
.ings tn ere must come an end.
ST.. CHARLES THEATER.-The attraction now
offered ct this theater can not fail to draw
crowded houses Kit, the Arkansas Traveller,
as represented by Mr.. Chanfrau, is true to
life. and one would be led to believe that the
actor was "native and to the m inner born. ;"
AT one time the rough exterior of the Arkan-
.sas hunter is powerfully portrayed, and at
Others. when the recollection of his wife and
child come to him, Mr.. Chanfrau surpasses
himself in the depth of his feeling and
psthos. The Judge and Major, by Messrs.
Hawkins and Sullivan, touched the everyday
reality of life very closely, and their willing
ness to partake Of spirituous liquors at any
and all times is not alone failing of theirs,
but each day We see this ife-portrait most
powerfully delineated in our bars. Mr..
Boyd, as Jerry Sleepers, was admirable and
had thorough appreciation Of the steamboat
gambler. In fact, the whole play was a
"big hit" and all who took part did ample
credit to themselves. The frequent applause
of the large audience was sufficient evidence
that all was as it should be.
ACADEMY OF Music - After Dark. - This
drama which, is sensationally in the extreme,
was witnessed last night by large and a.
preciatiye audience. The play was well sup
ported and drew repeated applause from the
crowd. Tonight. the same programme will
be repeated, when the Vaidis Children will
make their first appearance.
The OpERA-Price of Admission Reduced
Manager Canonge announces to-day that the
price of admission to various seats in the
Opera House has been reduced twenty-five
DER cent, the So seats being now sold fol-
81 so, and those formerly costing 81 SO being
now sold for 81. On Sundays the regular
price of seats to all parts of the house will be
81. This is timely and judicious conces'
sion to the present financial embarrassment
.of our people, and we hope Mr. Canonge will
be rewarded for his liberalty by increased pa
tronage.
The performance tonight will be Rossini's
grand opera of William Tell, in which the full
strength of the company is engaged. On Fri
day. the 25th, there will be an extra Christ
mas matinee, the programme of which w
shall publish tomorrow.
GAYErY THEATER.-N seems that Mr.
Flynne, the proprietor of this theater, has
fully prepared for Christmas week. having en-
gagged many talented artists to lend thei
powers to the nightly performances. Las
night the entertainment passed off pleasantly
and to the satisfaction of all present; and al
who were engaged in the evenings entertain
ment acquitted themselves admirably.
ITALIAN ECHOES.
A party Of gentlemen from this city, on
tour through Italy, journeyed out Of tn
usual line of travel to visit beautiful littl
hill in the neighborhood Of Como, celebrated