The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
ST. CHARLES THEATRE.

This theatre was also visited by his Majesty
Rex. the King OF the Carnival. who was greeted
with mighty cheers by his loyal subj cts.
The performance of the ''Adirondacks" was
IN exceedingly smooth one. The play will be re-
oeated this evening. and arrangements have
been made In order that the performance will
and at 10 o'clock, after which the grand mask
md fancy dress ball annually given at this the
ttre will begin. 1t will doubtless be. rs 1t al
Ways Is. one Of the most enjoyable balls of Mard
GraS.
The first presentation of the Aouble Mar
riage' by the Kate Claxton Combfn,f Zion. at the
Varieties last evening. WAS attended bv as large
number of people as could be wei lacked In
the auditorium. Every seat In eve tier was
1lled and standing room In EACH was In de-
mand.
The Double Marriage" is a tranN.tion or an
ldaptation Of the French drama iy Auguste
Moquet. upon which Charles Reade Constructed
nils probably best novel. White Lii a." 1t is a
splendid drama which viii at ract :ull houses
every time that 1t is played. One of IT'S features
IS the introduction of a live baby on she stage.
Rex paid his annual visit to the the .tre. which
had been charmingly decorated for Il o occasion.
Academy of Music. q
There is no doubt but that Sardkus play OF
Diplomacy" will prove success heHe, as 1t has
air ady In Paris and New York. II is lively.
plot. 1t deals with questions o.. to-day. and
hangs largely on a contest of dipl macy be-
tween English and Russian diplomatists The
nero. Capt. Beaucerc. employed In the English
diploma ic service mari les the daughter of an
adventures, Russian spy. He Is led to be-
lieve that his wife berayS his secrets to Baron
stein. a Russian agent, Subsequent events
prove that he Is mistaken and that the real spy,
who has got possession of his secrets and sold
them to his country's enemies. is the Countess
Zieka who is in love with him herself
M barrymore rather overacts his part, that
of the hero. Julian Beauclerc. He Is constantly
affected and seems ever ready to burst into
tears. Mr.. Porter makes a very good Count
Orlon, while Mr.. Davis, as Baron Stein the
Russian agent, is excellent alike In his make
up his accent and his acting
All three of the ladies'. the Maruuise and her
daughter and the Baroness Zicka are perfect.
To. night, the Academy will give its sual
Mardf Gras ball. which always attracts gay
and festive crowd.
Ball of the Louisiana Grays.
Yesterday. as soon as the twilight had melted
into encrOachfDg night, an unusual stir was
noticed along Baronne street and on Canal
street. What is that? was the wondering query,
which causes go many beautifully dressed
tune de bal. to wend their way towards Grune-
wald Hall?
The cause was simple enough. That popular
and deserving command of the Crescent City
Battalian. the Ores cent City Grays invited their
friends to an en- ertai nment aud soiree dan
sante to celebrate Mardi Gras Eve It is peed- |
less to say how every one enjoyed himself how
the gentlemen were all pleased aud the ladies |
found everything anfully nice and wished that |
the Louisiana Grays would again give one OF
their delightful soirees.