Enfers de Paris: Juignet and Drivet Benefit

Juignet and Drivet “have exhibited a great deal of ability in their management, have had an excellent company, and have always given great satisfaction to their patrons, but have lost money, by reason of the fact that they have been unable to procure a suitable theatre for their performances. They are entitled to a handsome benefit, as their enterprise is one that should be encouraged.”

 “Theatre Francais.—An extra performance, by the members of the French company, will be given to-night at the Academy of Music, when the spectacular piece of ‘Satan, ou les Enfers de Paris,’ will be performed.  The directors of this meritorious enterprise, Messrs. Juignet and Drivet, have labored under great difficulties during the past year.  With a large and satisfactory company on their hands they were yet unable to procure an establishment in which their representations could be given.  They were consequently driven to a precarious existence in other cities, and such few opportunities as have been presented on odd nights at the Academy.  They have, we need scarcely say, sustained heavy losses, and the performance to-night is intended for their benefit.”

“We were glad that so large an audience on Saturday night testified their appreciation of the management of the French Theatre. The representation of ‘Satan, ou les Infers de Paris’ was a success throughout, the acting so spirited and natural, that even those who did not understand the language could have kept the run of the play and appreciated its main points. We are happy to be able to announce that this excellent company are soon to have a permanent dramatic home at the new theatre on the corner of West Fourteenth street and Sixth avenue.”

“The benefit representation of the French Company . . . was, we are glad to say, a complete success. So, too, with the piece, ‘Satan ou les Enfers de Paris.’ The new theatre, corner of West Fourteenth-street and Sixth-avenue, will, it is announced, be opened on the 21st of April. The wanderers will then have a home.”