The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-17
AMUSEMEAIh

ST. CHARLES THEArER.-H there was Iced
ed any vindication Of the lavish applause that
has been rendered to Miss Anderson since hel
first appearance in our city as an actress, OF
of the unusually favorable criticism that the
press has awarded to her, it was furnished last
evening by her really wonderful rendition Of
Blanca, in DR.. Mllman's play of Fazio; or,
the Italian Wife" Her tragic genius an
nounced itself in this role as superb aud
magnificent, full of power and feeling, not
of the kind of power and feeling that
Juliet exhibits, but the grander and
more sublime phases Of the impulses of hu-
man nature, which are stirred by jealousy and
remorse. Until the curtain rose upon the
third act, she accomplished but little: it was
then that she seemed inspired with the true
| fire of dramatic genius, and from the arrival
| of the messenger from whose lip she would
"pluck the secret" through the terrible
scene of. her denunciation by her husband
until her death, she exhibited q dramatic force
wonderfully powerful and magnificent Her
remorse when she learned that the sentence
was death, was beautiful bit of acting, and
her scene with Aldabella where she prays so
earnestly for FaziO's life announced her as q
born tragedienne.
From her entrance in til 3 court until the sad
and terrible result of her announcement re-
vealed itself, hsr acting was superb, and her
appeal to AldabeAa was SO full of soul and
passion as to awake to living fire the coolest
hearts among her auditors. Il was, however,
in the fifth act that she arose to the grand
height OF her power; it was here that she
threw aside the letters of custom and awoke
to the true intensity of the scene; the
mental force, the impulsive and vigorous
movement, and the beautiful portrayal
of soul which was here made satisfied
us that she was tragic actress whose claims
to eminence should be undisputed and pro-
nounced There was the true ring Of the
honest dramatic metal about her Blanca, and
we are satisfied that it is by far the best evil
dence she has yet given of the true dramatic
genius which inspires her every interpreta-
ton, and which proclaims in thunder tones
her real greatness.
We must compliment the actors of the
stock company who assumed the other roles,
because, although they were by no means
perfect, they evidenced the fact that the lead
ing members of the company who found the
task too difficult might be creditably SUBJ
stituted by others with equal time and oppor-
tunity for preparation.
During the course of the play Miss Ander-
son was the recipient of many floral offerings,
probably the most beautiful Of which was the
handsome basket of flowers presented by the
washington Artillery.
This evening grand complimentary ban.
eft will be rendered Miss Anderson by the
citizens of New Orleans, and "Romeo and
Juliet" is announced as the attraction.
The VARIETIES THEA1ER. The final rep
resentation of the "New Magdalen" was
given at this theater last evening. Tonight
Miss Howard will be the recipient of bene-
fit, on which occasion she will appear as
Camille, in the play of that name. Miss
Howard will doubtless present very attrac-
tive rendition Of that difficult role, and we
predict good house.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-We were pleased TO see
fine house on the occasion of Miss Pa1mers
benefit last night. The 1.-Two Orphans" was
excellently we'll acted by the Academy's Com
pany, and also well placed upon the stage.
Tonight Mr.. Bidwell presents to Us the beau
tiful Irish drama, called est. Patrick's Eve,
Or Kathleen Mavourneen." This drama is
very appropriate for the occasion, end will, no
doubt, draw a large house. Miss Louise Lord,
the leading lady of the Academys company,
has become quite famous as Kathleen, in
which she sings several new Irish melodies
Miss Lord is said to be fine ballad singer
this being the first occasion during the season
to bring this branch of her talent into requisi-
ton. Mr.. Ketchum also sings several songs.
The drama has an interesting dramatic plot,
full Of sentiment and real, rolllcking Irish fun.
It will be repeated at the matinee on Satur-
of the com pany, Miss Jenny Clifford, takes
her benefit, playing Days famous drama
Under the Gasight." We understand she
will have some good extra attraction, and no
doubt full house. The famous pantomimic
actor, Hernandez Foster, commences an en-
gagement at the Academy on Sunday, 10 b
inst, introducing for the first time, in this
city, his dramatization of the celebrated story
from Frank Leslie's Weekly Journal, called
Jack Harkaway Ashore and Afoat. Mr..
Foster will no doubt receive the patronage of
all those who have read hefamous story. The
New York Clipper says:
Hernandez Foster commenced an engage
ment at the Bowery Theater on March 4, act
the Plsangs, in q sensational drama, entitled
"Jack Harkaway Afoat and Ashore" which
held the boards during the week. The drama
may be pronounced above the average of its
class, the dialogue being especially we'll writ
ten. 1t is full of action, combats and thrill
ing situations. The interest never fags,
from the rising of the curtain until the close
of the drama. Mr.. Fosters pantomime is ex-
pressive and artistic and be handles sword
most effectively. The attendance was larger
than has been noticed for some weeks past.
ODD FELLOWS HALL-Bo.h performances
at this hall yesterday by Gen. Tom Thumb
and troupe were greeted by very fair au-
diences. The programme as presented is
very attractive and entertaining. and the
actors all do well in their respective charac-
tiers. There are but few opportunities re-
naming for the enjoyment of their perform
ances and we advise all who have not yet
witnessed them to avail themselves of the last
chances remaining.
Wants aud To Rent insertedin the BULLETIN for
6fty cents.
The weather is growing warm, and people
who have been waiting for the winter to
break, in order to get something to do. are be-
ginning to feel lszy and say: "No man can
work in hot weathe1-5uess I'll wait till it's
colder"