The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-12
AMUSRA1N1A

ADJUSTMENTS
TIE VARIETIES THEArER.-Mr. Chanfrau closed
quite successful two weeks engagement ct this
theater last evening, and will be followed by
Miss May Howard, who makes her fret appear
snce in our city to:morrow evening, il the
lem" Miss Howard has won the highest en-
comtums from both press and public in every
city where she has appeared. She is said to be
remarkably talented, is very handsome and
dresses elegantly. Although quite q young
actress she has, by series OF his'rionic
triumphs almost remarkable in their complete
ness, won her way and proved her title to q front
rank among the best artistes Of the modern
stage. Her repertoire is made up of fav rite
plays, several Of which have already received the
Endorsement OF the New Orleans public. and we
have no hesitation in saying that the habtues oil
the Varieties have in store for them during her
engagement series of most delightful enter
tainments. This lady's engagement will doubt
less prove a very successful one, f.r our people
are quick to discern ability and not slow In max
! ing known their recognition.
The st. Louis Times speaks Of her as follows
| Miss May Howard has made solid and sub
stantial success in st. Louis It was not astonsh-
ing, because it was expected. We were prepared
1 to lind her an excellent actress, one who had
stu led her profession for the love of it. and had
made herself q mistress of all it's details. Such
an actress the experience of the past week has
proved her to be. II not capable OF the highest
| flights of dramatic genius, she is strong and
steady OF wing, and satisfies the public better
than if she should soar out of sight,
ST. CHARLES THEATER.-This evening the en-
gagement Of the Wallace Sisters, at this theater,
| will be brought to close, and they will repeat
the Sd and 4th acts OF their attractive comedy
Of Minnie's Luck" together with the Sd act of
'Jacquette" and the comedetta of :" The Loan
of Lover" They will also be seen in their
double clog and other dances and specialties.
On Monday evening we are to have a real Ora
matte treat at the Old Drury, the occasion being
the first appearance in this city of Miss Mary An
dersen, young Louisville debutdnte who is said
to possess almost phenomenal tragic power, and
who, although but a beginner, has attracted
towards her the attention Of able and discerning
dramatic critics. She played short engagement
in her native city, and then went to DeBar's, at
st. Louis, from whence she comes here, so that
this will be the second city in which she has ap-
peared beside her home. In st. Louis she played
to very large audiences, and the judgment formed
OF her acting there may be ascert"ined from the
following extracts from the criticisms Of the
leading papers Of the city.
Speaking OF her Juliet, the st. Louis Rep,tbl-
can, says:
The fourth act exhibited great tragic power,
and no want was felt in the celebrated chamber
scene, which is the test passage Of the role. It
was simply marvellous in its symmetry and sus-
tanned force. 1t stamped the performance as
success and the actress as = phenomenon. The
thought must have gone round the house, among
those who knew the facts-can this be only the
girl? There is no young woman that we know Of
on the stage who stands in the way
Of Miss Mary Anderson's attainment Of the
first place and the highest honors in her profess
che does and what she exhibits the power to do
Her voice is powerful, and Of the most flexible
quality. She has not complete mastery of 1T as
yet, but it Is power which she will learn to
command. Its compass and fexibility lead her
into some errors now in transition Of tones.
Use will modulate it correctly, and when perfect
it will be treasure Miss Anderson was called
out several times during the performance, and
twice after the second act. The floral tributes
she received were pretty, but small compared
with the heart there was in the applause she
won."
In its criticism of the same performance, the
Globe Democrat says:
"Butin the scenes that called for tragic power
she was grand, displaying force that was as
tonishing. It revealed true genius, and showed
the possession Of histrionc talent capable Of the
grandest achievements. In everything that she
has been taught she is mediocre, but where there
IL any show for tragic effort she forgets her
schooling, becomes herself, and, although but q
child in years as well as in her art, becomes great
Miss Anderson appears to have great physical
strength, digniied, although not imposing,
presence; deep, strong voice, which seems to
be thoroughly under control, all Of which contri-
passion or fiery wrath"
The same papes. pays the lady this splendid
"ihe coming Lady Macbeth has been anxious
ly looked for but we think she Is foreshadowed
in the acting OF Miss Anderson, who is now
making her debut at De Bars"
We confess to considerable curiosity to witness
the efforts OF this promising young actress, and
trust she may meet with substantial encourage
ment from the theater-goers of our city.
ACADEMY OF EUs1c.-There was goo5ly at
tendance at Mr.. Bidwelrs theater last evening to
enjoy another repetition Of Frank Mayo's Davy
Crockett The acting, the house, and the esprit
both behind and before the footlights,
was such that those in the drama and those out
all enjoyed themselves. Tonight will be given
" The Lottery Of Life" from the pen of John
Brougham, drama local in its character and
beautiful in it's appointments. In the concert
scene will appear FL Senior Alonzo Garcia, Meyn-
en- South Americas. That mirth-loving artist.
Geo. Ketchum, will once more tickle the pubGcs
sides with his true humor.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-On next Tuesday even
ing there will commence a series Of very attrac-
tive performances at this place by those wonder
wife. and Miss Minnie Warren, together
with the elegant little skater, Major Newell.
The entertainment aa. viii consist of songs
sketches. There viii be two perform
ances daily, at O'Clock in the afternoon and
o'clock in the evening. We have no doubt that
these entertainments will prove very enjoyable
and attractive. The fame of those little folks
has become worldwide, and they have won many
expressions OF approval from valued sources.
The GLoBE.-This cosy temple of Thespis still
attracts large audiences. The programme pre-
sented at each performance embraces three hours
OF solid fun, and brings out some Of the best
variety talent in the country.
Orville, Orvillain, Orvillainous. Baltimore
Gazette.