The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

| 1t was a source of pleasure TO US to sit befor
Mr.. Mccullough In "Richeieu." 30 often hav
we been compelled to endure the CARDINAL
personation by Lawrence Barrett that the fre
and natural scope given the character by Mr.
Mccullough last night was more than refresh
ing. In diction perspicuous. In gesture suitet
to the word. the willy statesman found In tn
person of Mr. Mccullough iudicious repre-
sentative ON the stage. 1t has always been tn,
habit of the ordinary Rchelieus to keep them
| selves as 1t were. In the background until the
| grand climax of the curse scene," and thon to
pour forth the Walls OF their wrath with ven
Reance that awoke the gods Of the third tier
Contrary to tradition. the action OF Mr. McCul-
Tough throughout was marked by keen ap-
probation OF the Cardinals even character. and
when he drew about him the circle OF the
Church he rose to a massiveness that could moi
| but win the deserved applause OF those present.
IL 1850 seldom we have the opportunity of en-
| Toying such intellectual pleasures as that af-
| forded by Mr.. Mccullough thai we would feign
| trespass on the space of our paper to give him
nT The Massr s 81 to be last
craft and the bold political leader.
Mr.. John A. Lane. as De Mauprat. was easy
ana graceful, but lack ed that fire which gives to
| the part more than Ia In the lines. Julie as per
| sonated by Miss Emma Stockman. Was d d city
piece OF acting. and there was scarcely a point
mat TINS fair lady did not turn to account Az
| Ter her lover had been consigned to his execu-
TONER In the tapestry chamber" and she reap
pears pen before the Cardinal her grace of action
sfasm OF the crowded house.
Io,nlght treat may be expected in OtheHo.
With Mr.; Charles Barron as Iago. and Mr.. Me.
Culough In the title role.
VARIETIES THEATRE.
The fashion now is to quote the TRADE OF
Professor Bangle In the third act of Our Bache-
lors.'' but almostlinvariably incorrectly We
Mr RanUIa-"I a m Uoipn nuf 70 taI,a
Ii In my absence you can drum up q few more
mssrriageabe females. book me for the iotr'
Mrs. Mouser-What do you mean?"
Mr., Bangle-I mean that am going into the
intend 10 bulP' the markell
1t never fails to bring down the house. and Ia
the prelude to one of the widest OF comiea
Genes. In which Robson and Crane are awfuly
funny.
The largest house Of the week greeted last
night this and the other clever comicalIties Of
the play. and judging from the noticeable alb
sence Of very large number OF the habitues
OF the varieties from the theatre during the
past three nights-due probably to their inabil-
lily to obtain good seats-we conclude that the
evening as long as "Our Bachelors" Is retained
on the boards, The matinee yesterday was
again the signal for general aft ence Of ladies
at the theatre. who enjoyed the performance so
Justify that We can scarcely decide whether II
was more pleasurabe to listen to the rolliekine
6 9iay or l29k at the gigglng and gprawing au
quite as out OF season as velvet cloak on a
sultry day.
ST. CHARLES THEATRE.
The box office of this theatre is open for the
sale OF seats for the first appearance this
season. OF Genevive Rogers in her poetic
of Maud Muller one OF the
sweetest and most delightful dramatic produc-
tons OF the stage.
COMPLIMENTARY soIREE.
=, The Excelsior Rowing Club will give their
FIRST complimentary soiree this evening at
Harmony Hall corner Bienville and Exchange
Alley The comm ittee OF arrangements is CONT
Murphy. Jr. Jos. +. Ebele and Edgar Bauduc.
MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT.
. The Young Mems Christian Association of
THIS city have our thanks for an invitation to a
select musical and literary entertainment. to be
evening. The entertainment is a compliment
airy one.
WILHELM
, The great violinist Wilhelmj will give his
1rst grand concert on Monday evening next. at |
irunewali Hall which has bsen secured for that |
evening and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
ne only opportunities which our people will |
nave TO near him. AS we have already said Mr.
Wilhelmj will be assisted by Teresa Carreno.
he accomplished pianist. whose talent has al
1,eady been Judged here. and Miss Kate L.
)ameS, newcomer, who Is said to be a soprano
WITH fresh voice and great merit
BATTERY B's BALL
Grunewald Hall last night held within its ca
)aclous wa Is as brilliant a ga herring as has
,een seen the fer many q day. The occasion
vas y grand military ball given by Battery
II that gallant corps. the Louisiana Field Artll-
cry, Under The auspices OF such gentlemen
Is com pose this command no encomium is
lands Polka. schottische and quadrile fol.
owed one another 80 rapidly that the night
nenea into dawn before the giddy dancers
God fortune to be present will mark the even
ng as red letter event In their calendar OF the
ears enjoyment.