Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-03-26

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to the rehearsal, with which she was hghl
pleased. and being prompted, no doubt by tn
consciousness Of her own powers, as well q
by desire TO crafty her prevailing taste, sh
requested permission 10 join the juvenile corp
dramatique.
Her parents having consented, Il tanglb
"taste Of her quality" became requisite
Accordingly, MIR. Fisher caused his eldes
daughter to read to him the speech in Jam
Shore, which begins, 80 thou most righteous
Judge" which she acquired perfectly in few
minutes This she spoke at the ensuing re-
hoarsal Of MIR. Corr's pupils, with such cor
rectness, beauty Of articulation, and just en-
phasis, that large party of theatrical ANA.
tours who were present expressed the utmos,
astonshment and delight. Her praises now
resounding on all sides, the manager Of Drury-
Lane theatre was induced to include her among
the performers Of Liiiirut, winch was altered
for the occasion, with the addition Of songs
and Masque written by Mr.. Fisher, in which
WAS introduced the last act Of Richard ILL.,
for the purpose of bringing forward the little
Clara-then Just SIX years and a half old-in
the character Of the crook -ba ckcd usurper.-
On December 10, 1917, she appeared on the
Drury Lane stage. and by her success in that
arduous part, so little calculated for a juvenile
performer, she laid the ground work Of her
subsequent fame. Every one who had seen
her, spoke in rsptures Of the talent she dis
played; and the consequence was, that the
Lilliputan drama was repeated for seventeen
nights, TO crowded houses; and Mr.. Harris
Immediately afterwards engaged her to per-
form at Covent Garden, which she did with
equal eeIat
After concluding the part of Richard. on
the first evening. at Drury Lane, she appeared
in her own proper little person. and, with an
easy and engaging air, sweet and lively tone,
and astonishing correctness Of pronunciation,
delivered tho Epilogue."
Aftor having figured to great advantage, at
Covent Garden. she performed with Elston
several nights at Birmingham, with decided
success. From thence she proceeded to Bath,
Bristol, and Brighton, and added yet more to
the freshness of her fame. She afterwards
visited Scotland, Wales. and Ireland, in which
countries, she amply sustained the high repu-
tation she had acquired in England. After
having performed in all Of the principal thea
tres Of the three kingdoms, she was, in the year
1922, engaged for three years, at Drury Lane,
and opened there in the parts Of Little Pickle,
and Matilda Mowbray, in "Old and Young
with every success. From 1922 TO 1927. Miss
Fisher, was attached to the Metropolitan The
atres, but at the latter end Of the Lass year
was prevailed upon Mr.. Price, to take a pill
grimago to this country. and she arrived here
last September. Since she has occn in Amer
ica, she has performed at all the principal the
enlightened multitude. Whether considered
as an actress, or as a member Of the private
circles of the human family, Miss Fisher, is
equally entitled to the good will, and respect
of the public, and will, as we hope, whilst with
Us, receive ample testimonials of public favor.
She is now but seventeen years of age, and
though for several years familiar with the
stage, by the happy display of her versatile
talents, delights and astonshes the beholder.
Her private life, is perfectly unexceptionable,
and few have succeeded better than she has,
in gaining tho friendship of the world.
As the manager of the Theatre, Mr.. Dime
ford, will necessarily incur a heavy expense,
in introducing Miss Fisher 10 our boards. we
hope that ho will not be forgotten, and that
his constant and untring efforts to please will
be appreciated and rewarded.