New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-09
Amusemenss.

Things theatrical are not in the most
dourishing condition here. The fact is
dawnipg upon our managers that New Or
leans will not support three theatres, IN
addition to the numerous concert halls and
side shows which occupy the attention OF
people who are net particular about what
they see and hear. The manager with
the longest purse will win. Mr.. De-
Bar has already declared his inten-
tions of abandoning the field at the
end of the season. and the old St.
Charles Theatre will pass from the
list of legitimate playhorses. We can not
easily forget the traditions, associations and
bad companies that have lowered around
that stage. There is sadness in the fall of
a withered leaf; we are sad when old men
die, even if they have lived long enough;
every heart will feel pangs of regret when
the ancient and honorable music of the st.
Charles Theatre orchestra is no logger
heard. Growing up with them, We get
welded to tunes, and we have seen how
they get welded to performers and instru-
ments.
The pretty little theatre on Canal street
should meet with better public support. 1t
is perfect in it's way, bright and new. 1t
also should have good company, full and
complete.
The matinee at the Varieties Theatre yes
terday was go well attended that the
theatre was filled full. The house at night
was not so good. Mr.. George Fawcett
Rowe has acted Micauber, Captain Mcguire.
and Sir Charles Coldstreama during the past
week. He is an excellent comedian, and
has fully gratifed the expectations Of those
who have witnessed his acting.
On Monday night will be produced, for
the first time here, the famous drama OF the
Geneva Cross" 1t had long run in New
York, and it is still being played in Europe.
Mr. Rowe will appear as author and actor,
and we are assured the piece will be pro-
duced with the accessories of new mechan
lem and scenery.
At the St. Charles Theatre, Mile. Zoe will
appear tonight in the old time drama of
the "Fly ing Dutchman." On Monday eve
ming Mr.. DeBar will add his comical and
drawing powers to the force of stars, and
business thereafter will be lively.
Yankee Locke appears to have hit the
funny public. His quaint, droll way of
acting is wont to set the house in a roar.
Tonight q new sensation will be turned
over to the audience in the shape of a
patriotic American drama, called "l776, or
One Hundred Years Ago" On reading the
dates of the first part, the latter part of the
title will readily suggest itself, and we are
prepared for q centennial play; tie first of
the season. The most that We know of one
hundred years ago is that an American
revolution occurred about that time. and
Yankee Doodle played an active part against
the British tyrants. All men were then
soldiers or spies, and many dram ATTIC events
occurred. Each act of the new play will
end with tableau Of George Waehingto n,
as seen engaged in various occupations for
the good Of his country, as au Yorktown, at
Valley Forge, and crossing the Delaware.
We suppose he will cross at the Academy
in the old way, according to the pictures
made Of him at The time. He is generally rep
resented as standing up in little skiff, which
is beating the wind and knocking about
in the ice. Washington always looked we'll
standing up in that skiff. and we never tire
of looking at him, more than We tire of see
ing Andrew Jackson's horse always stand
ing on his hind legs; but to the American
people that mode of ferriage brought the
risk of ducking the father of our country.
As he could not lie, he should have seated
himself in the bottom Of the boat. 'I776'
will do we'll.