The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-19
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in "Phil the Founding drew crowded
house last night, and to those who have be-
come familiar with his personation of Dutch
characters, this change of role was agreeable.
This play is from the pen of II. J. Byron,
the English dramatist and was written ex-
pressly for Mr.. Emmett, and in our opinion
| ranks far above "Fritz as piece of dramatic
composition.
The many situations afforded Mr.. Emmett
to exhibit his strong powers of artistic delin-
cation, and in no instance did he neglect
an opportunity Of bringing out his full
dramatic powers. His Irish brogue, delicate
infections and keen appreciation of the
peculiar requirements Of the part, placed him
Fritz" could possibly do. We trust that
MIR. Emmett will not stop at this. His merits
enttle him to essay q further departure from
his old fields and stroll in new pastures.
We can commend "Phil" to our theater- going
friends who desire to enjoy a delightful
evening.
ACADEMY OF Music "Quarry DELI was
given last night at the Academy, with an ex-
ceptional cast. The piece is very prettily ar
ranged and gives range to very effective act
ing. As Dick Rayne, the humble and honest
gamekeeper of Quarry DELL MIR. Frederick
efforts and displayed such histrionic ability
that is deserving OF the highest praise. The
character certainly is his masterpiece, and his
enactment of it Is a persOnatlon that must
exact favorable comments from the most
cenSorlOuS.
Mr.. i. r. Knowles as Squire Gerald
Strangways was very clever and impressive,
and rs Crawler, Strangwayss servant Mr.. NJ.
W. Fiske was fully up to his usual standard.
Messrs. Geo. ODER and II. S. Hill were both
telling in their respective parts, and the per-
Torrance throughout was smooth and to the
entire satisfaction of the audience. Tonight
the play will be repeated.
ST. CHARLES THEATER play of eva
lerie, or Who is She? z" and the musical farce
mischief Making" were presented at the st.
Charles last night to select audience, and in
both Miss Katy Mathew appeared. Miss Katy
is not only an actress of decided merit, but
also possesses vocal powers of high order.
The ottener We see this piquant lady, the more
we are pleased with her versatile talents, and
we take this occasion Of saying that in our
opinion she should receive better support and
encouragement than has thus far been ex-
tended to her by our play-goers, for a more
pleasing, taking and faithful actress has
never appeared in this city. She takes a
benefit on next Friday evening, and we hope
to see q crowded house on the occasion.
The CAN-CAN AT THE GLoBE.-Llst night at
the Globe there was a house such as that
building never held before. Long before
the hour for opening the doors every avail
able space in the house was sold and stand
ing room only could be had. The olio per-
Torrance was exceptionally good, but as the
attraction OF the evening was the can-can but
little attention was given anything else. AT
about 1915 this dance commenced by some
eight sets of dancers forming in quadrille,
and the scene was opened. After Witnessing
the entire dance we left anything but pleased.
There was not gentleman present, and
there were many in the building, who would
care to have his lady acquaintance know
that he was a spectator of the scenes ex-
hibited on the stage last night. It was
sight tending rather to create unhealthy SEN
timent than to amuse or afford recreation,
and for the first time on the stage Of a first
class theater in this city was such an indecent
exposure made.
GAYETY THEATEE. The attractions else
where did not detract from the attendance
at the Gayety last night. The meritorious
character of the performance induced fair
share of the theater-going public's patronage,
and the old favorites failed not in receiving
the warmest of receptions.