The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-11-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Varieties Theatre.

The handsome success of the ''Two Orphans. -
az played by Miss Olsxton's dramatic company,
eliminated last evening before splendid an-
dience. We take pleasure again in compliment,
ing Miss Claxton for the artistic manner In which
she impersonates the role Of Louise, the blind
girl, very trying character. which she has
wrought into prominence by her intelligence and
commendable display Of intensity Of feeling, and
made 1t the leading role ofthe drama. for it should
be remembered that at best Louise il juvenile
part, which the drarnatist, although appreciating
its fall value and effectiveness, hardly intended
to make the central figure of his play. In.
Miss Lillian Cleyes CLARK Miss Cisxton has found
a worthy emnlator. We were surprised recently
upon being informed that this lady had been on
the stage little over twelvemonth 1--WE think
we are not mistaken in saying that many Of our
play goers will be quite as surprised when they
learn the fact), and that this is the first i'm
portant part that has ever been entrusted to her.
Under the circumstances we are satisfied that
we are not far from the truth when we assert that
Miss Clark, at this rate Of progress is destined in
The future to hold distinguished position on the
American stage. Evidently she acts by impulse.
ana possesses native power OF identifying her,
ter Of Henrietta. which never flags. vet astonish-
ing 10 say, Notwithstanding the characterstics of
her nature, she defes that always to be dreaded
critical expression "exaggeration." Miss Clark
is besides an educated lady, for nome elae car,
read English with the purity which she evidences
nightly. Miss Clark is handsome besdes--
another element Of success
We hope these ladies will forgive ne for our
sardy compliments, only partially expressed at
claimants to distinction, who were not deserving
OF common praise even, that we have chosen 10
be reserved until We could speak without fear of
making mistake.
We do not forget Miss Rogers, whose La Fro.
chard 10 q piece Of acting marked with that nat
ure} (like Miss Clark belonging to the atsrinp
French school Of comedy.
There 10 another member OF the company. Mr..
ruhr 49,. = r.
happy possessor OF q graceful physique and q
stage presence that would create the envy of
many noted actor. There is nothing particu-
ary bad either in his reading his acting, but we
with the C,e0atier. We will have the oppcr-
tunty tonight OF judging OF his abilities In the
modern drama. which is in all probability his
forte. That no is becoming and conscientious
We are already satisfied Of. En- passant, We may
note that the lady who personated Sisley.
Geneuieoe in the "Two Orphans" deserves credit
for her efforts.
Tonight Conscience" Miss Claxton's new
play, will be presented, with this lady in ths
leading role. 'Frou-Frou" is billed for THUR
day.
st. Charles Theatre.
The hrst performance Of the German Military
Band at the Vt. Charles last evening was received
most enthusiastically by an audience, among
amateur musicians The programme, which Is
too long to rehesrse in detail, was brilliant and
charming, and was performed with remarkable
ability, taste and correctness. The closing
Battle Pot Pourri" is a grand melange
OF come of the most beautiful airs
OF the German operatio and patriotic re-
pertoire, executed with an ensemble which
we doubt, has ever been equaled in this
country, II We except onr old Opera House or
chestra. We take special pleasure in recon-
mending TO our readers the performances OF MIR.
Il. Genert on the eornet, OF which we can only
say that they are exquisite, and our reason for
takes an artist de Ia partie to be enabled to do
justice to his accomplishments.