The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

The VARIETIES THEATRE-The Dramatic
Event of the Season.-That Mr.. Jno. McCul-
Tough would ably and artistically render the
character Of Spartacus in the Gladiator, no
one seemed to doubt, as it was generally ac-
knowledged that his physique and action were
peculiarly suited to the part, but that he
should SO take the house by storm was some
what unlocked for. The standard of Forrest
has been the criterion for this difficult charac-
ter for years Epas., and other actors were
always mentally compared with his style
and fervor, but layiog aside the more pow
srful voice andmore muscular action, Mr..
Mccullough is a true successor Of the
great original 1mpassiOned at times and We
heAent, again as gentle as the Roman maid,
he SO toyed with the feelings Of those present
he seemed to have some mystical command
over their sentiments. The acting of Mr.. Ed
win f. Thorne, for whom we have ever had
emily words of praise, was stronger and more
vigorous than ever. 1t gives US pleasure to
say that this gentleman is uniformly good, and
when the part allows him an opportunity to
display his stronger passions, some truly bril-
liant acting is the result
Miss Laura Don was excellent. Her entire
personatiOn was marked with great care and
precision, and although not calling for a full
extension of her powers, was sufficient to show
her ability. The audience was probably the
largest OF this season. The dress circle had
every seat filled and the crowd had to seek the
family circle. Tonight the programme will
be repeated.
The ACADEMY OF MUsIc-Mr. Devere was
more pleasing than usual last evening i'll the
sensational piece wherein be has nightly ap-
peared since Monday at the Academy OF Mu-
sic. 1t has been unanimously conceded by
those who have witnessed the characterize
tions Of this artist that he is justly entitled to
the fattering remarks bestowed by the press
in general, and that to deny ones self the OPP
portunity of seeing him i'll -. |. T.. Dust in
Time), drama repete with sensation and
humor NY b.. considered a loss certainly to
be regretted
The audience before which he appeared last
evening was not as large as, in justice to the
merits Of the artist, it should have been, but
before the conclusion OF his engagement Mr.
Devere will doubtless have ample reason TO
believe that he is held here in very high
esteem.
His benefit occurs tonight when, in con
junction with his new play, will be presented
new songs, dances, banjo solos and pleasing
specialties.
isfactory in the highest degree, even to the
most fastidious.
ST. CHARLEs.-There was rather slim at
tendance at the Old Drury last night to wit
ness Romeo and Juliet" with Miss Adeline
Stanhope in the latter character.
Mr.. Wybert Reeve took the part Of Mercu-
ito and Mr. H. W. Mitchell, Romeo. The per-
Torrance passed off well, and was repeatedly
applauded by the few present. Miss Stan
hopes Juliet was much better than many we
have seen and deserves particular mention
The GAYErY.-There was quite a large
audience present last night to witness the
many talented artists who appeared upon the
boards Of the Gayety. Each and every per-
former acquitted themselves with much credit,
and showed at once that Mr.. Flynne in his
selection Of artists had given evidence of a
lopg experience in the show business. All
who wish to pass a pleasant evening should
visit the Gayety Theatre, corner of Baronne