The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE GLADIATOR At THE ACADEMY

THE GLADlATOM AT The ACADE"''
Notwithstanding the several heavy roles pre-
scented by Mr.. Mccullough during the past
week, the crowded house at the Academy iast
Light testified to the public's appreciation OF
the Legitimate. and particularly as given py the
company with that tragedIan. The Gladiator
has In II many strong and effective points pu'
as n whole is not piece Of dramatization that
gives 70 any but SpaItacus m opportunity to
show strength. Mr.. Mccullough was. as In all
bia ebsraotars. strong. marked aud effective,
par,iouIorlv I'm the arena scene. This. which Is
tho climax. dramatically speaking, OF the
drama Ia the place where the positive charac
Tar is brought out to its fullest outline.
The hattie ground Of the gladiators with the
tbrong of excited spectators was never more
realistically put upon our stage more truth
fulIy. The scene painter deserves more than
rassing mention on his success In mounting
this difficult work. The Coliseum. or rather q
norton of 1t. was most naturally presented.
and the whole scene was In rhyme with those
old pictures we have Inherited from the past.
The character OF Ssnona. the wife Of Spartacus,
was neat and carefully presented by Miss
Emma Stockman. 1t is true that the part is not
one TO bring out all this lady's qualities, but she
made of 1t oil that could be made
perfect grace Of Miss Virginia Thorne as Julia.
She was throughout most careful.
To- night we are to have King Lear. with Mr..
Mccullough in the title role
That favorite company in New York. the
Diplomacy Troupe. will follow Mr.. Mccullough
''O'>' "0 Varieties Theatre.
Our Bachelors came to q close last evening at
this theatre after drawing everybody In town
disposed to enjoy good laugh and see some OF
the very best comic acting that has ever been
presented on the American stage. Robson and
Crane having inaugurated the laughing season
will to- night keep 1t up with their impersona-
lions of the Dromios In Shakespeare's Comedy
of Errors" which is one OF the masters best
plays. and which richly deserves the title that it
bears.
From what we have been told the audience
will be put on Its mettle at times to distinguish
Dromio OF Syracuse from Dromio Of Ephesus,
30 completely have these two comedians studied
the parts and endeavored to convey the i'm
probable confusion intended by the great mas
ter The recognized abilities of Robson and
Crane at least should make US anticipate an
enjoyable performance. one In which all the
oddities and comicaities Of the situations will
be conveyed In mastery manner
st. Charles Theatre.
Genevieve Rogers temperance In this city
mt the st. Charles Theatre was the occasion OF a
warm reception to the pretty. gentle and
talented little actress We have often before
been called upon TO praise her Interpretation Of
the womany character OF Maud Muller. so
much SO that we are at a loss to know what we
may add to convey our appreciation Of her per-
Torrance last evening. It was the same grace
full. correct and well-defned characterization OF
the peasant girl. whose naivete will scarce &c
dspelled by elevation to higher social rank.
Whatever force might be required OF other
powerful actresses in the dramatic episodes
of the play is substituted by an earnestness Of
expression and an intensity Of feeling which
speaks to the heart If 1t does not excite the
imapipation-it prompts thought Taking her
Maud Muller all in all. 1t is a charming and
artistic presentation. and deserves all the praise
IL has received.
Mr. Aiken who is intimately associated with
the play--this is the third season that he has
appeared In 1t in New Orleans -maintained his
reputation as an excellent actor.
The company supporting Genevieve Rogers
Introduces several new people. among them
Florence Noble, who played well the part Of the
proud sister, Theodore Wdvne. and MIR. Archie
Boyd who made an excellent Nat Harpia. We
will probably have more to say Of this actor.
who possesses In high degree the rare quality
of being natural and comoal at the same time.
WilhelmJ.
The irst grand concert OF this virtuosO takes
Mace this evening at Grunewald Hail. which
doubtless will DO crowded to Judge Of his talent
The programme will comprise fantasia for
the piano on Faust by Teresa Carreno. the Maid
OF Dundee sung by Miss Kate l.. James. the
grand concert in d. Paganini). by Wilhemi
u Fantasia Turdue toriginal) and airs Hon
grois OF Ernst, by Wilhelmj also.
Blind Tom.
This extraordinary emanation from Erebus-
black. blind Tom-whose musical genius is un
mistakable, begins a series OF entertainments
Mt Odd Fellows Hall this evening. We com
mend Blind Tom to those who have not vel
seen him as not only physical and intellectual
curiosity but promise that his performances
on the piano will astonish as we'll as please.
CITY ECHOES.