The New Orleans bulletin., 1876-02-22
THE NEW ORLEANS BULLETIN TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22 1876

scending rain, nor the flooded sidewalks,
prevented last night . crowd gathering ai
the Academy to enjoy the second perform
ance Of that already popular company. Kelly
& Icons Burlesqus Opera Troupe. To the
surprise Of that vigilant lookout. Fred Mau-
berret, in the Office, and James Roberts, ct the
gate, stream Of people poured 10, and by
o'clock the house was crowded. IL Is seldom
that minstrel troupe has struck SO respon-
sive a. chord here; but either from versatility
of talent, or q wise selection OF programme,
Kelly & Leon have already won the public,
and it would take q heavy rainfall to Keep
people away. The programme OF the even
ing was we'll chosens and displayed the talents
of each individual.
The end men-Johnny Morton and Edward
Lester-are even elite comedians and draw
forth mirth and roars of laughter without the
aid of vulgarity. The witticisms, songs ana
sayings were new, and that is what Is seldom
found in the minstrelsy Of to-day. Mr..J: q.
Surridge sang Gathering Up the Shells from
the Sea Shore" and displayed remarkable
and we'll cultivated voice. The first part
closed with the .Skidmore Guards, which
was fearful, and produced storm OF sP-
plause. -.
table and "Only Leon," Kelly and theif sup
port. was loud. When Leon was thrown up
in blanket, which was supposed to represent
the hall. shell, the audience fairly screamed
Mr.. Leon as female impersonator stands wltn'
out rival, a. his selection and actions IN tae
barlesque of Norma indicated.
Toe cornet solo, by Mr.. Frank Bowles,
showed him to be q master of the instrument
Japanese Tommy is Liliputian star, and
his "Prima Donna is burlesQus eyep on |
Icons burlesque. !
The song and dauca men, Messfs Walters
and Morton, in their selections, were fully |
appreciated. They were ehcoreds an6 were /
brought out several times.
The entertainment concluded &ith bur I
lesque of the popular drama, 1.-The Two Off |
Uns, which was enthusiastically seceived and /
loudly applauded. /
The FRENCH COMEDY COMPANY. ~ La
Dame aux Camelias will be played tonight !
by the French company for the benefit Of. Mr. J
Gennetier.
On Wednesday afternoon they will give
matinee of the s'Les Deux Orphelines The
Two Orphans), and Wednesday evening ." Les
Femmes Terribles" and 81 LIE Romard," will
prove the attraction.
On Saturday evening hext alexandra Du-
mass beautiful comedy, "Ae Demi- Monde"
will be produced for the first time in New o.
leans.
Mme Juliette Clarence made her greatest
triumph in the role of Marguerite Gautnier, in
s. La Dame aux Camelias." She has no rival
in the role, and there is every probability Mr..
Gennetier. for whose benefit the performance
will take place, will have large attendance
" the Opera House. I,
DR. Won BuLow.-This evening this emf
nent pianist will give his last concert except.f
ng his matine6 on Wednesday. One of the I
very best programmes of the sefies is an ]
and it being almost the last oppor- ,
unity afforded to our music.lo loving people Of !
,earipg this mastery performer, there will !
doubtless be very large audience present. :
aew Orleans has always been noted as one of
he cities where music is most appreciated
nd admired, and it is safe to say that DR.. i,
ION Bulow has been accorded generous
Welcome here, considering the general fnan- = =
ial depression. Let his concert this evening {
70 an expression of the admiration felt by a
ur citizens for his genius and scholarship. 7