The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-01-04
AMUSEMENIA

| The VARIETIES THEATER.-Mr. Geo. Fawcett
| Rowe made his hrst appearance before New Or
leans public last evening, ut this theater, in ALI
days dramatizstion OF Dickens's David Copper
| field" which he has named "Little Emily" In his
acting OF the part Mr.. Rowe ingeniously avoids
| that tendency to the ludicrOus and grotesque
| which the character sometimes gives rise to, and
always keeps clearly defined that peculiar dig
! nifty with which DickensS Micawbar loved to
| clothe himself.
! II he is comical it is because Of his eccentric
| way and manner Of asserting his own moral and
| intellectual supremacy over the people with
whom he is compelled by what he deems hard
fate to associate. His Micawber is conscientious,
well meaning, unsophisticated sort Of person,
gloriously happy in the contemplation OF the
beuefcient fortune that 10 sure to turn up for
him in the near future.
In his drunken scene he was really excellent.
His thorough absorption of the real vitality OF the
character was here made evident; even the license
usually accorded to actors in such instances was
not needed, 10 intent seemed he in preserving the
truthfulness Of the part though be was uproar
iously happy, he was so in such Q way az only
Micawber could have been, very funny, but still
within the limits OF reason and of the character
ization.
The performance fully repays those who seek
occasion for hearty laugh, and satisfies those
who judge by the standard Of taste and intel!i-
gence. We are sorry that q severe cold caused
Mr. Rowe much annoyance during b 8 rendition,
and trust that he may soon entirely recover from
il.
Mr. Mordaunts Old Peggotty was a very excel
lent bit Of acting, and, We are pleased to state,
received due recognition from the audience.
The entire cast was exceptionally good, although
we missed the terrible scar that 80 annoyed Rosa
Dartle, and did not quite agree with Mr.. l. ok in
causing Uriah Heep TO give reason to several
bursts Of laughter.
Mr.. Dressed, tho scenic artist, has added new
laurels to his list by the elegant and effective
scenery used in this play. the boat house, the
Vyh act
representation OF the Canterbury Cathedral, in
England, and the storm scene were all perfect
gems of the painters skill and reflect the utmost
credit upon the artist whose pencil formed them
Little Emily" will be repeated this evening
aud at the Wednesday maLnee. On Thursday
evening there wi b no performance, but
special matinee will be given at noon that day,
at which Mr.. Rowe will appear as Aminidab
Sleek, ia The Serious Family"
The ST.. CHARLES THEATER.-Owing to a very
unpleasant detention on the road Mile. Zoe was
unable to reach the city in time to appear last
evening as advertised, but she arrived late last
night, and will positively perform this evening in
her great play Of the French Spy" Mile. Zoe
has not been in our city for eight years. but
many of our old theater-goers will remember ith
pleasure her performances at the Old Drurv In
the past, and will doubtless be present on her
opening night.
The press Of the entire country have been
lavish IN their praises OF her acting, and her
wonderful fight in the combat scene has won the
applause of large audiences at every theater at
which she has performed. In this scene she
fights alternately with one, two and four op
ponents. each battle lasting for quite long time
Lovers OF the romantic and exciting in the drama
will be more than delighted with the entertain
ment which this lady provides for them.
1.-THE Factory Girl" and "To Oblige Benson -"
constituted the programme last night at this
theater.
ACADEMY OF MUs1c.-Although we can not say
much of the play "Trumps," written by Fred
Marsden, Esq, expressly for that most clever
and careful actor, Yankee Locke, We can say that
out Of it Mr.. Locke has wrought everything pos
slble. In his delineation Of the Down East char
acter he is eminentiy successful, and his imper-
sonation showed that he had not selected that
line of characters without due appreciation of his
own abilities.
We have never before seen such true repre-
sentative OF the 1aLkee on our DO Ards. Lacking
that exaggerated whine and nasal pronunciation
OF his words and yet by manner and "cuteness )"
presenting the whiting, apple-sass gent true to
life. we must pronounce Mr.. Locke perfect suo-
cess.
The support was unusually good, and Misses
Florence Kennedy, Jennie Clifford, and Messrs.
Huntley and Pike, deserve special mention.
Those who want to see a true prototype Of the
genuine Yankee ought to see Mr.. Locke
GLOBE THEATER.-The advent of the new stars
at the Globe was welcomed by large audience.
j. H. Larkn, Carrie Armstrong and Della Con-
zales, In their specialites, made quite . hit, as
did the Miaco Brothers aerial exploits. bill
introducing the entire company il presented for
tonight.