The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-27
ADJUSTMENTS

Il Am OOGMEN1n
Barrett offered for his benefit last evening
his scholarly rendition of Hamlet, and wal
greeted, we are glad to say, by quite larg,
audience. The character of Hamlet is almost
beyond the pale Of criticism, inasmuch 81
it is so filed with passages and incidens
upon which no stndy. however intense, or NJ
reason, however close and exact, can throw
a sufficient light to thoroughly illumine or tt
make perfectly clear. The greatest actors
that have ever trod the stage have differed
materially from each other upon points Of
apparently vital import in its Interpretation
Some make him truly melancholy Dane,
while others reach the opposite extreme, and
often offend with their sprightliness and vigor.
1t is evident that Mr.. Barrett has devoted
earnest and intelligent study to the character,
and if he in some scenes appears to introduce
strange Innovations it would hardly be just
to accuse him Of folly for SO doing, for he
| doubtless has many reasons with which to
justify his conception. His closet scene was
not pleasing to us, but in the general acting
and reading of the part, he is undoubtedly
very fine. His lines are delivered with great
judgment and in excellant taste, without too
much vehemence, and yet with great intensity.
1t is in his quiet and thoughtful reading
that we admire him most, and we are pleased
to note an apparent desire on his part to dis
card all possible approach to loud or heroic
delivery. His Hamlet is full of soul, though
it may occasionally lack method it reminds
us more of the work of painter than sculp-
tor; it CLOVIS, is full of shade, aud has no ap-
pearance of being chiselled. We admire his
Interpretation of the character as an entirety,
though, in some scenes we might mention
what seems to us errors, though they may
not be such.
To-day at the matinee, "Harebell, or the
Man o'Airlee," will be repeated; this is an
exquisite play, and will delight the ladies who
attend the performance to-day The "Dukes
Motto" will be given in the evening, with MIR.
Barrett in his pleasing rendition OF Henri de
Legardere.
The VARIETIES THEATER. charming
opera of ola Perichole" was performed last
evening by Chizzola's Opera Company for the
first time in this city, with marked success.
Mile. Geoffoy sang the title role with re-
markable skill and sweetness, especially the
famous letter song, and the drinking song
and duet in the first act The entire cast was
very strong and rendered effective and valua-
bic assistance. The final performance of this
engagement will take place this evening,
when .La Perichole will be repeated, and we
trust there will be large audience present
to bid an revoir to an excellent troupe and to
enjoy the delights of well-sung opera. 'La
File de Madame Angot' will be presented for
the matinee to-day.
On Monday the famous play of the "Big
Bonanza" will be produced for the first time
in this city by Augustin Days talented Fifth
Avenue Theater Company Elaborate pre-
parations are being made for its production,
xho 1f l,a ;f,1 a,,l In
The company have gained almost
notoriety by the elegance and costllness OF
their wardrobe. They are all considered very
excellent actors, and we have no doubt our
people will be treated to a real feast Of
pleasure during their stay here. Seats can
now be secured for the first week of their en-
gagement.
The ACADEMY OF Music. - Haverley's
Minstrels are still drawing excellent houses,
and surely they deserve it. Their last matt
nee will be given to-day, and they will pre-
sent programme of attractions arranged es-
pecially with view to contribute to the
pleasure of the ladies and children. The au-
dience will doubtless be large one, as this
is the last opportunity the little folks will
have to enjoy the excellent singing and
dancing of these very clever performers.
With the opening of next week we are to be
introduced to Miss Minnie Palmer, a young
and beautiful protean star, who comes to US
heralded by the most emphatic notes of ap-
prevail from the press of every city where she
has played. She has just made quite hit in
Mobile in the character of Louise in "The |
Two Orphans" in which she was supported |
BY the regular stock company of the Academy |
# Music.
The GLOBE THEATER.-The sensational play |
If "Paris by Gaslight is still drawing large |
to the Globe, and will be found full |
If amusement by visitors There will be a
matinee to-day at noon, when programme of
special attraction will be arranged for ladies |
md children, and the regular programme will |
20 observed in the evening.