The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS.


Lest evening the Jenny Hughes and J. W.
Mack combinations opened an engagement a.
this theatre under most suspicious eircum-
stances. The dress circle and parquette had
not q vacant seat, whilst the two vast gadle-
ries were packed with human beings. This
was deserved, as the sequel showed. The
entertainment, which was most varied and
interesting. began with series Of variety
performances which we have never seen ex-
celled In this city, and very seldom equaled- It
presented Messrs. Goldie and Steele In gro
tesgue song and dance, q paralyzingly funny
act: the Mette Brothers In acrobatics Of an
elegant and surprising character. Messrs.
Goldle and Steele, assisted by Miss Sallie St
Clair, also appeared In triple clog dance,
and TO the lovers OF this line OF performances,
we can say that nothing that has been shown
on our boards can compare with the trio,
who dance equally well and correctly with or
without music. The performance was an ex-
tfaordinary one and such was also the per-
fofmAnce OF Prof. A. w. Sawyer on the
tumbleronicon. We have frequently seen
similar exhibitions at our theatres but Prof..
Sawyer is go superior In the art OF playing
upon ordinary tumblers that those who have
not yet seen him have no conception oil his
feat. It is In one word musical, artistic and
astonishes as well as It entertafns. We
seriously recommend Mr.. Sawyer to the
musical fraternity and delttante as an &C
eomplished musician who will surprise them.
Our old friend J. W. Mack Of Sheridan d
Maek's Minstrels who manages the double
combination. gave the immense audience some
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changes OF delightful character. To COM
plete this portion Of the entertainment, little
Georgie. beauty Of about fourteen sum
mers, sang and danced admirably. She is
graceful In the extreme besides. and will
doubtless break many hearts during her So
iourn here Miss vergle Jackson the pos
SCISSOR Of q pretty voice. sang and pleased.
This lady Is beautiful and the paragon OF form
The symetry OF her lines must be seen 10 be |
appreciated. In fact, there are dozen or
more women In the combination, every one of |
selected with particular reference to their |
aces and figures.
THE FRENCH SPY,
which closed the performance revealed an ey-
,ellent actress, Miss Jennie Hughes, who
played the part with great effect Her sue
,ess Ia assured. Like all the ladies Of the
roupe she is handsome, graceful and the
iappy possessor Of an opulent figure which
night tempt a saint. "The French Spy" Is
ich plot, but we should add that II was splen-
idly mounted. Much Of the scenery was
lew and the costumes perfectly charming.
The play was interviewed by ballet In each
4ci, In which Miles. Commora, Johanna,
'anteiIa, jackson. little Georgia. and others
and comprised a character
anee. lie pas des Zouaves, lie pas de l'E-
harpe and the ballet Des Almees, and also the
rand Oriental march.
In brief, we will say that the entertainment
ras handsome one. and will certainly re-
eceive n very large share Of the patronage
the public. The same bill Ia offered for to-
light, when we expect another crowded
ouse. 1
FAUST.
Gounod's splendid spectacular opera OF
aust will be presented this evening at the
arieties Theatre, In the same admirable
lanner thet II was on Friday night. There
'ere many on that evening who could not , !,
ttend for the want Of seats, there being only
landing room for sale when the doors of the
leatre opened. Doubtless this second op-
oftunity OF hearing Faust will be awaited OF
y those who were disappointed ON Friday,
nd another extraordinarily brilliant house
Ill be seen at the Varieties tonight. {
Whilst on the subject we take the occasion :
assuring some OF our musical friends that
Q did not make mistake ON Saturday
forming when we said that Faust was
tiginally an "opera comique" When It was
rst presented at the Theatre Lyrique, in
aris, there was considerable speaking in It,
nd It was only some time later that It's great I
lerlt caused all the spoken words to be put
, music, and Faust was transferred to the
cards Of the Grand Opera Of the capitate.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Tonight Miss Fanny Davenport will ap-
ear in new play, entitled Olivia.