The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-03-10
ANUSEMENTE

VARIETIES THEATRE -"SeIf," that truth
ful and characteristic picture of huma
nature to fault, was last night again pu
/ upon the boards at the Varieties Theater
Mr.. John Owens as Unit was marvel0usl
] perfect, and particularly in the third act wa
I delightfully."- correct His portrayal of tn
softer sentiment which still fingered in the
heart Of the close fsted money maker wa
particularly effective, and, as it deserved
brought down the house.
That petite and thoroughly natural artistic,
Miss Ada Gilman, again won the affection ant
sympathies of every one present. and won fol
herself the name OF the most charming little
actress our boards have held for many a year.
She was az sweet as the most critical could
desire. The whole east, so ably personated
by Messrs. C,irhart Wallace, Cotton, aud
Others, was considerable feature of the
performance, and not q little served to render
the evening one to be remembered.
ST.. CHARLES TnEArER.-The second repre-
sentation Of Massingers sterling comedy of
" A New Way to Pay Old Debts, with Mr.
E. L. Davenport as Sir Giles Overreach, o.
cnrred last night at the ST. Charles Theater
The performance, We are glad to say, met
with more popular recognition, the Old
Drury being flied with a large audience
refinement Mr.. Dayenport's acting was
characterized hy the same ability and artistic
excellence as upon the previous evening.
His appearance upon the stage was signal
lied by repeated bursts OF applause, showing
himself at once fully into the spirit Of The
and his personal identity was lost
In the subtle craft aud awful passion which
the part evohcs. His passion is SO over
that the audience are carried en-
irely away with it. and await with almcst
painful anxiety the terrific conclusion Of the
piece.
Beyond all comparison, it is the finest exhi-
oltlon OF human passion We have ever seen
'lr. Davenport's acting in every detail, bears
he impress of the most careful study, hence |
IS reality and naturalness. Such genius of
conception must necessarily be short-lived |
Nothing human could so wildly depict such |
physical agony, rs in the last act, without de- |
troying health.
In these days Of lnannersm and rant the
leasura Of Witnessing scholarly and artistic
citing is not afforded, SO let us make the
lost OF Mr.. Davenport's presence. The play
lst night ran very smoothly and the support
'as very creditable. Mrs. f. L. Davenport
outrlbuted not little to the success of the
lece and acted with much taste and clever
ess
,nation which stamps him as an actor of
Ugh promise. In look, tone and gesture he
71need conception of the part which
'oked weil-merited applause.
Mr.. W. NJ. Wards Justice Greedy was a
ne portraiture.
The Balance Of tie company-even to the ]
'ok, Mr.. A. Boyd acquitted themselves in {
| exceptional manner
ACADEMY OF Musrc.-Mr. S G. France has I
oven strong card in the Dir matte pack, t
d has fairly taken the lovers of sensation t
storm. His wonderful personaton of l
id, the faithful negro. in 8 Maraed for |
fe, has nightly attra led the largest and L
Dst enthusiastic OF audiences. v
Last night was no exception, and Skid's b
lely rescues and hair; reath escapes coca. t
ned loud end frequent applause. Scene s.
or scene Of the most thrilling character
low one another with marvellous raDidity 81
an unbroken excitement is maintained y
s1r. France is really very clever, and his 81
presentations Of both young and old dar- p
7 are true to lifo. His songs and dances il
far above the average, aud are stamped Il
IA merit. Mr.. L. c. White plays the rutli4n b
the piece in true villain style, AID his sub II
alton By Skid, through the formers shilliul p'
itment OF the part, never fails to bring as
IN the house. ht
II. Geo. Ober-an excellent character, by "a
y-impersonates "HeatLen Chinee &C
dark ways and vain tricks, very cley- fr
:. 9Ir. NJ W. Fiske is as funny as usual. th
the support throughout is excellent di
to
I>YETY THEATER. this theater was di
Sded last night with a large and apprecia- 9
audience to witness the many fine selec- -
IS put upon the stage by the management nc
ladies and gentlemen of the com pany ae- he