The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-16
ADJUSTMENTS.


te. Monsieur Alphonse" was presented to ar
audience goodly in number and refined in ap
pearance. This piece is written by Alexandre
Dumas, and is therefore essentially French in
point of morale. In its rendering upon the
American stage, it has been relieved of a
good deal of its piquancy and native wit, and
glimpses Of the original modelling are only
revealed here and there
! "Raymonde." as portrayed by Miss Geor-
gle Langly, was simply perfect. Miss Langly
is an actress of deep histrionic powers, and
her rendering Of delicately nurtured yet
deeply wronged woman, was acted as we'll as it
| could be- The role is not an easy one, and
the actress must be well up IN her part to do
it justice. Miss Langly conscientiously did
| this.
| Miss Ada Monk, as q generous, artless,
naive French lady Of fortune, was charming.
She seems to understand the ideal 80 we'll
| that we marvel if she is not born and bred a
Parisienne. In her interview with her af6-
anced husband, Mons Octave, in the second
act, she simply surpasses herself, and her
cOquettish ways and devilmay-care airs,
brought tears OF laughter from the audience.
Little Minnie Maddern took the part of
Adrienne. and truly, she is 9 precocious
that every word she utters vibrates in. the
heart Although yet child she displays
! wonderful dramatic power, and in her moods
Of pathos she was SO fine that she actually
drew tears from many of the ladies present.
Mr. George G. Boniface as Capt. Montaglin,
and Mr.. B. @. Porter as Mons. Octave were
good, SO was Mr. Harry Hawk as Jov.n and
Mr.. George w. Fsrren as Reny, an old sea
dog.
The play was well mounted and played
throughout, and will be repeated at matinee
this day and also this evening
Monday Lawrence Barrett will begin an en-
gagement ut this theatsr, and play Richie
ieu," Bulwers great play, as the initial
piece.
ACADEMY OF Mus1c.-Miss Lucille Western,
last evening, received most flattering bene.
tit. The house was entirely packed from pit
to dome. The play put before the audience
was Charles Dickens's inimitable portrayal Of
low life IN London. SOLVER Twist" Miss
Western DIS Nancy Sykes had full scope to
show the power of her acting, and full we'll
did she give evidence Of that talent and fine
conception of the character which is pos
sessed by very few upon the boards Of this or
any other country.
In the representation of Miss Westerns
Nancy Sykes, we think that this lady was in
tended by nature to carry ont the idea of the
great author who first conceived the char
acter, and portray it in every type. Mr.. Pike
went through his Bundle in most creditabe
manner, whilst Fiske, the irrepressible, did up
the Dodger perfectly. Little Oliver was well
represented by Miss Marion Fiske, who seemed
to enter into the true appreciation Of the
character, while Mr. White gave a very good
representation Of Pagan, the Jew.
Aud last, though not least we would mention
the Bill Sykes OF that talented young actor,
Who11
pie justice to the character, but We must
heartily sympathise with poor Bill for his
disappointment, for at the very moment when
he expected to hang himself some meddle-
some fellow-we dare not say who-shot him
from o secreted window. Oh, shame upon
you, Nose! At t0-day's matinee will be pre-
sented Miss Westerns favorite, ''East Lynne"
in which she will represent Lady Isabelle and
Madame Vine. To Mr.. Short, the genial
treasurer, we wish full Golfers, and to Mr.
Bidwell great success.
ST.. CHARLES THEATER.-One Of Miss Gray's
most charming roles was assumed last night
at the st. Charles Theater to large and re-
fined audience, the occasion being her bene-
fit. The play was "Love's Sacrifice"
melo-drama of exceptional merit and one in
which the heroine is afforded many pathetic
and thrilling situations in which to display
great histrionic ability.
Miss Gray's impersonation of Margaret FL
more is powerful piece of acting her con-
ception of the character is true to nature, and
her transitions from grave to gay are marked
with ease and naturalness. Throughout the
performance an unbroken interest is main
tained, the falling Of the curtain calling forth
hearty applause. The support was excellent.
Mr.. W. M. Ward appeared Us Paul Laiont, his
origin al character.
The Eugene De Lorme of Mr. C. B. Haw-
kins was very clever. This young actors
playing was far above mediocrity, and he is
npidly gaining we'll earned and deserved
fame. The balance of the company acquitted
themselves we'll in their respective parts.
An Ada Gray matinee will be given to-day