New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Opera.

Last night Robert lie Diable" was per
formed for the third time this season, and
we can see no reason why we should change
the untavorable opinion concerning the
manner in which this opera has been pro
duced. While much praise must be &C
corded to Nile. MOisset and to Nine. Furch-
Nader for the admirable manner in which
they acquitted themselves in their respec-
tive roles, the artists who essayed the
characters Of Bertr6y,s and Robert can only
claim such credit as is due to those who
strive to do well N. Mayan has full
strong and powerful bass voice, but he Sc
managed it and acted last night as to make
the character Bertrana dull, sombre and
gloomy, when we have been used to find il
impressive, thrilling and awe-inspiring. 1t
was only in the scene with alice, and the
subsequent trio, when Robert appears, that
he at all redeemed himself and showed his
real capacity.
NJ. Gueymard as Robert shone by 10
means at his best. In the duo with Bertlan,
in the third act, the weak points Of his
voice were painfully manifest. Let it be
understood, when We say this, that we are
comparing him with himself-that is, with
what he must have been when his voice was
fresh and not so much worn. A glimpse of
his former glory, it is trle, was given us at
times, and his termination of the tempta-
tiOn scene elected an enthusiastic recall.
NJ. DeQuercy in the role of Ram5aM was
all that could be desired, his scene with
Bertam being spirited and drOll, and yet
strictly within the bounds of good taste.
Of the stage adjuncts and auxiliary corps,
particularly those that figured in the cloister
scene. we think the less said the better.
The ripple OF laughter that pervaded the
the igais f0tus and the daunseuse, Helena,
the superior, is a sufficient comment tary upon
the scene that is supposed 10 be dia bolic.
Tomorrow at the matinee will be pre-
sented three pieces. LIE Chalet" comic
opera in one act, by Adam; ''La Mutt d'Cc.
tobce," one act piece, and the vaudeville
"Mme. Bertrand ct Mile. Ration.
To-mGrrow night will Oe performed the
charming one act piece. lie Passant," and
afterwarG Eerdi's grand opera lie Trou-
veye.''
st. Charles 1'heasre.
Io.ta and Ben DeBar are rare comic
couple. and il is no wonder their acting
draws maltitudes TO the theatre. Tonight
will be The occasion of Lottas first benefit,
when she will appear as Little Nell and the
.HarcAioness in Broughams characterization
of the "Old Curiosity Shop" This beauti-
ful Dickens story is full of strongly marked
characters, and the portrayal Of LITTLE .NeU
is perhaps the most touching and ;rues: TO
nature of any of Lotta', mimic efforts.
Dici .S,cioeller. Esq. will oe acted by Ben
peBar. This announcement will be sutfi.
Gent to indicate the character Of :he enter
taiumen: that may be expected.
Varieties Theatre.
The San Francisco Minstrels, those sable
knights Of Momus, who are holding high
carnival at this theatre during the present
week. are receiving fair share of public
patronage. The p!aintive ballads of VAN
bold, Hedry and Reade find tender spot
in the average human heart, and the sing
ing OF these gentlemen is listened to nightly
with great pleasure. The song and dance
men with this troupe, johnson and Powers,
work well together and are excellent in
their line. The Friscos give matinee on
Saturday and will close on Sunday evening.
After the mlnstrels will come the legiti-
mate tragedy and drama. and Mr.. Lawrence
Barrett will appear on Monday evening as
R.caeIieu. Seats can now be secured.