The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-02-15
AMUSENEAIA

| HE VARIETIES THEATER.-Mr5. Chanfrau
reappeared at this theater last evening in
the new emotional com edy-drama entitled
"Was She Right?" We were pleased to no.
tice quite a large audience present, and to
witness their many manifestations of pleasure
a. the rendition of the play. The drama is
based upon "the legal right of mother to
the custody of her own children, the laws of
England and many Of the United States Civ
ing to the father absolute control of his off
spring, to the entire exclusion of the mothers
natural claims" The well-known ability of
Mrs. Chanfrau in the portrayal of the emo
lions and feelings of human nature has been
already recognized in our city, and it is only
necessary now to say that her effort last
evening was eminently satisfactory to her
admirers.
Both as Emily Steadman and Lady Pres.
bury Mrs. Chanfrau was conspicuousy ex-
cellent, interpreting the nicsties OF both with
q vigorous yet sympathetic power.
Messrs Frank Mordaunt and j. B. Polk, in
the respective roles of Dr.. Clarence Walton and
Jack Rudd, were both very successful as were
were also Miss Monk. Bleakley and Mrs. Van
deren in their parts. Miss Belle Bailey appeared
to better advantage as Mrs. Estelle Rushton
than she has done before this season. Indeed.
it is the first opportunity she has had, and we
are glad to note that she achieved a perfect
success; her dressing was noticeably elegant
and tasteful, and won much praise from the
ladies in the audience.
The same bill is announced for this even
ing.
The ST. CHARLES THEArER - Miss Sallie
Adams and mr.. julie Keen made their first
appearance in our city last evening at this
theater in the sensation drama of s'The Gut
Glove" Both Of these actors are very clever
Dutch comedians, and present q series of
very enjoyable songs and dances during the
course Of the play. The lady is very ex-
cellent musician and performs very credita.
bly, on several different instruments. The
same programme is announced for this even
ing.
AT the Wednesday matinee Prof Pepper
will give grand scientific entertainment,
taking as his subject "Tne Philosophy of
Light and Optics We bespeak large au-
dience for the learned Professor.
On next Saturday evening the event of the
dramatic season will occur-the benefit of
"P. G."
ACADEMY OF Mus1c-The Japanese last
night drew such a house that our popular
friend Ed Hewitt had his hands full in seat
ing them. His proverbial patience and cour- |
tesy were considerably taxed, but he man
aged to get through with it all successfully. |
The wonderful feats performed elected from |
the surprised spectators unbounded applause,
and the remarkable activity and skill of the |
Orien al perfo. mers won Warm encomiums on |
sll sides
Underl ned for next week we notice the
Kelly & Leon Minstrels, that fayorite bur.
esque, burnt cork opera troupe, SO favorably |
1eralded by the Northern press.
GLOBE THEATER good bill at this theater
asst night, and crowded house. By glance
It the programme it will be seen that a treat |
s in store for those who may attend.
The FRENCH Comedy CoMpANY.-This com.
ANY will perform this evening for the benefit
II Nine. Belcour, talented member of the
roupe The programme selected embraces
he three plays Of La Homard," Lies Deux
|ourds and ola Princesse Georges" On
Wednesday evening "Givaut Minard & Co."
$ announced as the attraction.