The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-14
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AcApnMy or Mua,o.-Roand Reeds benefit last
nght was ~ every body antiopated-an uauuaIi.
tied SUCCESS; for excellent q comedian, and
such a great tavoite OF New Dreams, always
draws a large house. The entertainment en-
braoed comedy, butlesqne and farce and afford.
cd the beneficiary an opportunity for an unusual
display OF is versatility.
The leading feature of tho performance was
Lucreia Bofgis, NJ. D., clever brresque, giving
full scope to MIR. it.oa's musical talent which he
used to advantage. as wei AZ his powers ~ q
comedian.
After the curtsin had dropped on tho frat play
OF the evening, Mr.. Reed was presented with y
splendid gold watch and chain, which he received
in witty speech.
The DOM DIV If "Lenons;" or, "The Squeezed
and the Uaeque' zsd." an adaptation from the
German II Jniius Roseu, and IL now having n
run In New York, has been in preparation for
sono Nnl vt siis Academy, and will be pre-
scented to. morrJw, sunday. -.
Az the IN ttnee TODAY, and at right the same
bill will b, presented which no and Reed offered
for his b ~ fit.
A prominent event Of the eeason. and of which
due notice will be given, will be the compii.
mentary btnehs TO be rendered by many OF our
leading oitiz rs TO the Manager of the Academy,
who has been identified with amusements Tor
over qua ter or = century.
VARIETIES THEATRE The "Contraband Chill
drene gave their clash" last night to probably
the fines audience any New Orleans theatre has
seen for half ~ score Of years Parquet, Or
chtstra stalls dress circle, all were crowded with
ladies. almost altogether, the unfortunate men
being, In most casep, compelled to stand In the
Hobbies aud Ktt distant-very distant-view Of
the performance.
The 10 rodnctory singing and smaller pieces
were ell 10 Ileut but the grand success Of tho
night was the Black CROCK" in silhouette.
Every onsraoer in the piece WAS coiored; Eliza
Pinkston f4uriig as the heroine, with iul
corps II black oTyphees, bal o. dancers, ANA
xons, etc. Tue piece WAS FL OF the latest hitr,
appropriate 10 the present situation, songs ana
dances. The Iatet particularly the cachuca,
were we'll executed aud brought down on the
"Ihildren" perfect showers OF flowers, until
Eliza p ks'on aud tho whole ballet corps were
literally buried b. meath them
Tho Algiers Jubitee Si' g.rs were also the re-
eipients ola great deal Of sppsuse and bouquets,
including one evidently made up by Sumo lady OF
the market, Ms IL contained oil specimens of veg.
ctsbles.
Tho entertainment was far more varied than
that usualiy gwen by regular minstrel comp,-
MES. I've p'ays particularly the Bls ok Crook,
were q well pat on tho stage, in the matter OF
scenery, dresses, etc., and altogether IL was one
Of the most plea ant, and at he same time most
amusing entertainments We have had this ye ar.
The UontrsbAnd Children have kindly con.
scented, In order to allow their numerous friends
who were unable 10 witness their performance
last evening, to repeat the entertainment Tor the
ben.f OF Y. Mary's Boys Orphan Asylum, Of
the Third District. This worthy institution has
IN its charge come $50 boys, and appeals to the
generous public to aid them through the medium
Of pleasant evening with the Contraband
Childrtn. The benefit will be given at the Opera
House on April 30. The tickets will only be fifty
cents.
ST.. PArRIcK's HAII.--Our lady friends will not
forget that there will BIO given for tn ir benefit
and that Of their children, grand matinee at Ut.
Patricks Ha to-day at noon. We eanuot repeat
ID too often that the Irish Minstrels, COM
hiped with the handsome panorama of the "Old
Country" presents IN entertainment which is at
the came time exciting, instructive and amusng
It's Just such performance rs children like to
zee, because il 10 easily understood by them.
Older people will also find in IL much to please
and certainly nothing We risome. which is TOO
often the case with the regular drama. "a pre-
scented in this city.
ThepSogrsmme at night will be q varied one,
and at the reduced prices OF admission will
doubtless draw another crowd at st. Patricks
Hall