The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19
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ANUSEMENIS.

| THE VARIETIES THEATER.-On last Saturday
evening Mrs. Chanfrau closed her eng cement
at this theater, and We are pleased to record for
her success whicl comes direct from the Judi
| clous Judgment of our most discriminating and
drama-loving people, On Monday evening Mr.
John Mccullough will commence short en-
gagement, witA his admirable performance of
" VlrSinus." As the brave and devoted Roman
| father, MI. Mccullough is universe ally recognized
as the best Interpreter on the stage of the role
| bequeathed to him by the lamented Forest.
. We clip the following paragraph from favor
| lite exchange:
"Those who are familiar with Mr.. NcCul-
lough's acting may readily imagine that he is
here allowed ample scope for the display of those
peculiar histrouic qualities for which he is par
ticularly eminent. The play abounds in interest
ing dramatic situations. While it may be weak
in construction, the language employed Is chaste,
| forcbe and eloquent, the rhetoric glitterng and
the poetic element fully preserved. The SEN
tences are shorter than is usual in this order of
dramatic composition, and the sentiment more
pithilv expressed, with few anti-clima xes to ma
the effect OF well delivered passage.
| MIR. Mccullough was at his best in the third
act, when Virginius first learns of the plot to
| compass his daughters ruin; in the fourth,
when defying Claudius in the forum, and in the
| last act, when crazed, he flies from his home,
| finds the tyrant in the dungeon, and urged to
fury by the specter of his dead child, Stays the
destroyer of his happiness. la these scenes his
facial expression was something wonderful. The
declamatory passages we're rected with great
power. ana the audience at times fairly
| carried off it's feet by the 'whirlwind of his
| passion.
ACADEMY OF Music. Mr.. Sullivan repeated
last evening his powerful rendition Of Macbeth
Beyond what, to our eyes, appears little lack of
| proper "make up" his personaton WIS most
jOyable to those who have devoted any time to the
study Of the character Throughout, in gesture
and bearing, Mr.. Sullivan brought out the Thane of
CawdOr in all his characteristics. The thinning and
dainty pc melting this enlgmatic parsonage of the
Ders0DatlOQ severely demands
at the hands OF the actor was fully met by ar
Sullivan, andwith his subtle appreciation he
threw ut into relief with Rembrandtish effect,
the full portrayal of the character. The sup
port was remarkably good.
Tonight. at the request Of a number Of the
patrons of the Academy, Mr.. Bdwell has con.
scented to again put upon the stage that popular
drama, the sc Two Orphans" On Tuesday, Dec
21st the spectacular drama entitled the Ice
Witch" with over two hundred persons on the
stage, will be presented. In this, the Segrist
Family and the fifty little amaz0ns will appear.
To those who delight in the wonderful in dramatic
presentations, only say that during the
holiday week this popular place Of amusement
ought to be jammed.
ST. CHARLES THEATER.-The Buffalo Bill and
Texas Jack Comoinati IN closed their engagement
at this theater last evening with very success
full joint benefit to the two leading spirits of the
troupe. This evening, the Newsboys Variety
Club Will give an entertainment, consisting of
the most favorable comment in city.
On Monday evening, the New Orleans favorite, |
Lolita, will make her first appearance this season
in her own play of Zip"
During her engagement she will be supported
by that veteran and famous actor, Mr.. @. W. |
Couldock, and by the excellent comedian, Mr.. E.
A. Locke.
THE GLOBE THEATER.-The Globe had it's full
share of amusement seekers last night. The
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popular with our play-goers, as it contains va
rlety performances, and that it is well received
and well arranged Is evidenced by the applause
nightly given. The performances for the coming
week, as proposed by the management, will no
doubt draw large assemblage each night
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From now until the holidays there will be
constant attempt on the part of publishers to
oureach another i'll the produ ction of Christ
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Then, too, the illustrations arc eil ply exquisite
One particularly worthy OF note represents a |
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They are in prose and poetry.