The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-03-26
ADJUSTMENTS,

VARIETIES THEATER. &C. W. Tayleure'
dramatization of Charles Reades novel O
''Christie tombstone, or Out of the Depths,
was presented last night at this theater TO
the first time in New Orleans. We consle
the play one Of Mr.. Tayleure's best effort
d, aing as it does with the ''old, old story" i
pre,ents 1t in light at once romantic ant
wlthal somewhat novel. Bearing the cloak o
probability, it yet contains enough of the sen
sahonal to be intensely interesting without
palling upon the taste of refined audience.
In the character of Christie Johnstone
Mrs. Chanfrau finds ample scope for a dis
play OF those admirable delicacies with which
her acting abounds. This lady has a very
happy method of dealing with the poetic ele-
ments OF the drama. and seems to revel with
perfect JOY amid those sentiments peculiar ia
true womanhood This characteristic of
Mrs Chantran contributes in great mea sure
70 that success which always attends upon
her acting OF roles which are red0ient with
pure, womanly instincts, and have embodied
III them the real germ OF dramatic poesy. Her
assumption of the Scotch dialect was well
sustalnf d. In this drama is also afforded her
an opportunity ofeXercising her vocal power.
which are at once naturally beautiful and
highly cultivated.
Mr.. Hamilton as Lord IpSden. and Miss
Glover as Reenie Ca rnie, deserve special
praise for Their excellent acting Christie
Johnstoneo will be performed for the re-
mainder Of the week.
On Monday night we are to have one Of
Bartley's C,mpbells most succ sssful plays,
entitled RISKS"
ACADEMY OF MusIc "Camaralzaman" and
the Quiet Family were repeated last night
ga tlr m
gave frequent proofs Of their enjoyment by
loud applause. Miss Weathersbv wa. as
usual, charming in her acting and singing,
ana sent her audience away at the fall of the
curtain perfectly convinced that they had
spent real enjoyable evening, The Naidis
children and the "Funny Fiske' were on
hand, much to the delight of the audience.
and created favorable comment the first by
their extraordinary gymnastic exercises, and |
The latter by his drol humor
Tonight has been set apart as the farewell |
benefit of Miss Weathersby, and a very at
ractive programme has been prepared tor the |
occasion. Besides the excellent burlesque of |
The Enchanted Beauty the petite comedy
y oomeb9dy Else will be performed i'll
which Miss Weathersby will assume the comic
character Of Ninne. In this part are several
ongs. and, OF course, they will be admirably
endered. But even more fun has been pro
lded for the evening. Mr.. Chas f. Dobson
as voluntf cred to perform On his big and
title banjos; and he is said to be very excel
ant.
Miss frankie Eta will dance her artistic
log hornpipe, and the Vaidis children will
epeat their daring aerial act. Surely this is
programme which will be hailed with de-
ght by all lovers of fun.
Miss Weathersby has caused many of us to ,
a |
at way during her stay among US. and if orr 8
bllging young friend in the boX-office don't ,
III Short of seats before the curtain rises on q
Re entertainment, We shall be indeed sur t
rised. :
ST. CHARLES THEATER. Henry "" with G
en- DeB'r as Sir John Falstaff, was the at
action offered at the Old Drury last night.
10 We are sorry 70 say that but small au-
ence was in attendance. The great merits >
Mr.. DeBar in this eccentric character have '
zen recognized ard applauded by all who 81
I'VE ever Witnessed his performance of il, =
id those who absent themselves from the
eater dHrng MS week Of performances, are y
'prlVlng themselves of a rare treat which +
ey may hereafter have cause to regret.
Mr.. Hackett made Sir John Falstaff a char
RIA ion which is now historic The mantle Ii
ems to have fallen upon MIR. DeBar. and II
5ht royalty does he bear it. Suited by ma re
re to the physical requirements Of the part, G
5 artistic abilities, which are eminent, com J,
etc the requirements, aud he now stands b.
g sole representative of character which Al
$ not its equal upon the stage for eccen- tr
CT y OF design and peculiarly Of method IN
expression.
Tonight Mr.. DeBar takes a benefit, and u
II repeat his performance of Falstaff in Ut
The Merry Wives of Windsor al
= Z. G. will be prepared to-day to provide W
erved seats to those desiring to secure 90
ID ones for the opening nights of the Sol "a
ne English Comic Opera Company, which 10
nmences a short engagement on Sunday an
hit word to the wise, etc.
iAYETY THEATEE. -The programme offered ar
night by Manager Flynne was new and an
erestlng. and each actor was "par excel m,
&c" in his or her part. From the loud and
Iuent applause the audience bestowed upon
performers the evenings entertainment ma
med to be highly appreciated. An entire u
nge OF programme tonight. >
IL the Republicans Nominate Grant for ST.
a Third Term. II
'et Republicans. particularly those in
neclleut who are hugging the de- IT.
on to their breasts rho. Droc;do,+ Lid