The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08

OF Mile. Lon0e. we had heard that her success
was only one OF beauty. Certainly we agree
with those who say that she is d beautiful
woman, but We must add that her voice ia
charming, and that IN her duets with Clairette
and with Ange Ift0a, and In her song OF
Lies Svldats d'Angereau," she showed much
talent, fine voice, well modulated, and q
great knowledge Of her art. The song Of
Les Soldats d'Augereau" was vociferously
encored
Mr.. Juteau made very good Pomponnet.
We have heard him before In the opera
comique," and he has not lost any Of the
charm and manner OF his singing. He is
withai o very pleasing and correct actor,
Mr.. Jouard was very good as LartudHdtere.
He ms . pretty good voice and - "a actor q
Our old friend Dupan received almost an
ovation when he first appeared. The public
know him well and favorably, and his we'll
known voice reminded oil the old hahitues Of
the opera of the palmy days when New Or
leans maintained her own operate and dra-
matte troupe.
Takesit Mi In all this 10 the beet opera
bouffe per ormance that we have had In this
city since we can remember. 10 has tho adj
vantage over Atmees performances that II
In chaster, and does not shock modesty with
glarng illustrations OF things that ought To
be only Indicated The public Is treated to
al III Lecocqs delightful music, his splendid
orches trail accompaniment, his sweet melo-
dies and sometimes risky Ideas. always
gracefully given. and yet does not suffer In
Its most tender senslblities from anything
like vulgarity or coarseness.
We do not like to close without a deserved
compliment to the orchestra and the choruseg,
which are very good.
Tonight first ana only performance Of Lie
Petit Due.
ACADEMY or MUSIC.
Miss Fanny Davenport appeared last night
no RosaLt,ld. In shakespeare comedy As You
Like IL, and presented n well conceived i'm
persOnatlon OF that character. There was q
grace and naturalnees about her portrayal
which WAS both charming and admirable. We
think she appears to better advantage In this
character than In any other IN which We have
seen her thus far this season, and when we
say this we accord her the greatest possible
praise.
Mr. Price ms Orlando was surprise. His
idea of the character i5 All entirely original
and pleasing one and was we'll acted.
Nj iss Emma Pierce as Celia YVES all that
could be- desired
The other members OF the company We're
we'll UP In their parts, and assisted materially
In making the performance the success 1t was.
At the matinee yesterday Miss Davenport
appeared as From Frau, but as It will be per-
formed again tonight we reserve comment.
THE MERRY MAKERS.
The grand ball given last night at Grune-
wald Hall by the Merry Makers was one OF
the most enjoyable aifai, 8 that has taken place
this season. The entrance to the hall had
been decorated with evergreen and small
trees In a most artistic manner by Mr.. John
Nelson, the florist.
The order OF the evening was dancing and
the ladies and their galiants entered Into the
pleasure with a vim. Suffice 1t To say, that
the Merry Makers and their ball will ever be
by all who had the pleasure OF
being present.