The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.


'sNIarie Stuart" last night, we confess We were
not little disappointed at what we thought
to be rather hurried recitation Of that beau
tiful play. Perhaps it was that we had in our
eye Ristori and her support; but we could
not help calling to mind those artistic per-
formances when we sat and waited through
the acts. Mrs. Bowers stood out in bold re-
lief in the background, and is entitled to the
highest need Of praise for the judicious and
careful rendition Of her difficult part.
Messrs. Cotton and Thorne were both, as
usual, good; and that charming actress, Miss
Laura Don, was one of the principal attrac-
tons in the piece.
We cannot pass without notice J. 81. Wal
lace, who, in his characterization of Andrew,
only more firmly established his reputation
as an actor of decided merit.
The AcADEMY.-Last night at the Academy
was again presented q varied programme
and at the conclusion of this a sensational
drama styled CATER Dark" The pleasure
commenced with laughable sketch, entitled
Mr.. Jarley's Wax Figures, in which Mr..
NJ w. Fiske took the part of Mrs. farley,
and presented in turns to the audience U. s.
Grant, Napoleon I, Prima Donna who was
a "singing figger,' and q murderer, Jasper
Pickleater, all of whom were OF animated
wax. After this was worried through, Mr..
George S. Knight the comic Teu,onic singer,
made his appe arance nd restored the good
humor which had been entirely lost during
the sketch of Mrs. farley Billy Ashcroft
also deserves special mention, as he is an
artist of no ordinary powers, and kept the
audience in q very pleasant mood.
Look out for grand ladies' matinee to-day
at noon.
ST. CHARLES THEATER Kit" vas again
placed upon the boards last night with
great success. Mr.. +. S. Chantrau in the title
roll even surpassed his previous efforts, and
the entire stock did ample credit to them
selves. This evening exit" will be again re-
peated. On Friday Mr.. Chanfrau takes his
benefit, upon which occasion big bill may
be looked for.
GAYETY THEArER.-Quite lively audience
was in attendance at the Gayety last night, to
enjoy the numerous excellent burlesques, ETC.,
that were put upon the stage. Look out for
a big time at the Gayety on Christmas Eve.
The OpERA.-The revival of s.Norma" on
Monday last, was the occasion of brilliant
reception given by the audience to Mesdames
Vercken and de Jolly, who sang and acted
their respective parts of Norma and Adalgisa
in the most effective and artistic manner.
Mile. Verckens superb physique, fine voice
and classical style ofsinging, are we'll adapted
to the role, and when she appeared in the
first act in her magnificent costume, she
looked the very beau ideal OF q Druidess.
Although hboring under severe cold, Mile.
Vercken was unwilling to occasion a change
in the performance, and the hearty applause
which greeted her throughout must have
shown to her that she had no need to crave
the INDULGENCE of an audience which fully
appreciates her very high merits, as lyrical
and dramatic artist.
Mile. de Jolly's Adalgisa was also q very
genuine success. This young lady has
voice of extreme purity and sweetness, and
her natural gifts have been well cultivated by
skillful masters of the vocal art Her recita-
tons and cavatinas were given in excellent
style. and in the pathetic Duet with Norma
and the trio of the third act, as we'll as in the
concluding scenes OF the opera, she gave
ample proof that she promises dramatic pow
ers of no ordinary kind, and that she has in
her all the elements OF first class priad
DONNA
Norma will be repeated' tomorrow
night, when We hope to see full house. Be-
sides Mesdames Vercken and de Jolly, Mr.
Feitlinger, the excellent basso, appears as
Ororeso and the part of PoH;ooe is sustained
by Mr.. Gadilhe.
At the Christmas matinee on Friday next
the programme embraces a one act ballet,
"Dorina and two comic operas. lie Mai
tire de Chapelle" and lies Noces de jean
nette.' The price of admission to all parts
of the Opera House has been materially re-
duced, as will be seen by the managers notice
in to-day's BULLETIN.
The $4,000 Prize is TO be won from the
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