The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT SUNDAY DECEMBER 3d. 1877:
ADJUSTMENTS.
VARIETIES TH EATRE.

There is an old saying among stage people, III
srpport of the necessity OF playing conscientious
iy, without regard to the number OF peopie ia
front-that there may be one spectator the1e
who may never come again. There is an AXIOM
which says that the spectator who has PAID 1or
his seat is entitled to the full value of his invest
ment without regard to the absence OF thousand
other people, for which he is not at oil re-
sponsbe. Thi, is q gentle hint TO Mr..
Raymond intended to convey to him the DIS
pleasure audiences may experience pe IN see see-
PEELED by a desire to bring the green curtain
down too soon on play. MIR. Raymonds COM
pany closed last night.
Owing to the necessary preparations for the
new play. "Daniel Dfuce," there will be no per-
formanoe at the Varieties Theatre tonight or TO-
| morrow night. "Daniel Druce' will be pre-
sented by the Var cites Com alton, led by Miss
M Davenport, the sister Of Fanny Davenport
As everybody knows by thus time, the new play Is
from tho graceful and chsste pen OF W. b. Gil
bert.
The story is one Of di diappointed love. quite
novel in conception ana intensely ara
matte in its general character, with, however,
happy denouement. Daniel Drnce, forsaken BY
| his wife for another man, voluntarily obliterates
| his identity, in order that che in whom he had
con entrsted all his affections shall be
| shielded from the taunts of the world.
| Thia sacrifice is the theme OF the drama
His love for his fsithless companion turns into
idolatry for gold. and yet his instincts make him
wish that his idol might be ehap ged into fesh
and blood. His wish Ia realized He is robbed
| Of his gold in the place OF which ohlld Is 1911
under bis roof by the thieves. The child is his
own Dolly Druce. The play does not end here,
| but only begins to assume It's most inter, i,,
| estipg character. The denouement We will
not relate, lest many OF our readers
might charge us with robbng them
| OF their legitimate enjoyment. Each visitor 70
| the Varieties on Tuesday will be presented with
% fnuo oil mt
new and not of last years stock) that are dis
played at the entrance Of the auditorium, and at
| the same time each will be given chance to win
the magnificent doll,
DOLLY DRUCE,
now on exhibition in Dapz gers show window.
| On New Years Day grand gift matinee VIII
be given ageD at the Varieties, everybody getting
| present, together with chance in the miniature
double team OF the childrens friend, Santa CLAUS,
whi h. whom 1t will parade our principsl streets
! on New Years eve, will astonish the young ones
| by it's speRdor.
HUMPTY DUMPTY
is announced for tonight at the Academy and
| toy matinee on Christmas. such as was lnaugu-
rated at this theatre in 1866.
THE EVANS CONCERT.
The concert which is to be given on Saturday
| evening next at the National Theatre cannot but
be q most brilliant and recherche sffsir in the
| hands OF the distinguished patronesses OF the
/
where The friends Of Mrs. M. Linton Evans,
che beneficiary, have so determined at all events.
The entertainment will comprise French ana
an English comic opera, lie Caprice dnp
| Comte, 4" and "Buebefs Betrothal," together witt
the recitation OF poems by Mrs. Evans, aud
| musical interlude under her own direction.
THE oRAToRIo.
| Mendelssobn's oratorio of "Elah' sung last
evening by he Philharmonic Society and the
Psppenheim Opera Troupe attra ted large and
ref ned audience and was a splendid success. We
shall refer TO the solemnlty at some other time.
| THE FRENCH DRAMA.
The French Dramatic Company OF Mr.. Durand
leaves New York TO-DAY and will arrive in this
city in time to open on Thursday evening at the
Opera House. The season will extend over pc
riod Of twenty-four nights only, during which
"Nos Alliees," "Le Fen au Convent, "Le Gendre
de Monsieur Poirier," STA Veuve au Camelia y
.La Vie dc Boheme" and "Les Dominos Roses"
will be presented.
The initial performance will consist of Pol
| Merciers delightful three act comedy OF 'Nos
ALiees" We are not yet in possession OF full
list of the personnel of Mr.. Durand's company,
but we know that that charming and accomplished
actress Mile. Clarence, who made 90 many ad-
mrers here last season. will still lead the troupe.
And, at all events, we trust in the good taste and
judgment of the manager for company that
will please and attract full houses.
THE TURNER'S.
The Turner Association will. as usual, give
their Christmas celebration at Turner's Hall fol
the entertainment Of the young people. grea'
Christmas tree loaded with presents will be one
of the features OF the entertainment, which vii
, be an enjoyable one, beyond doubt.
MIDNIGHT MASS.
At st. Theresa's Church, corner Camp ant
Erato Streets on Christmas Eve, the choir, undel
3 the direction OF Prof. j. W. q. Eckert, Jr., tht
, young ard talented organiss, will sing Mozartt
j Twelfth Grand Mass for this occasion at mid
night. The mass will be sung by Misses A. Mer
cier, M. druneburg, A.. seawell and Messrs. T
Cahnbley, A. Mallard, J. Rose, Raymond, g.
Theard, G. Rareshide and T. A. Flanagan.