Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-10-12
MRS. AND Mr.. " GOD.


were of the GRO Nd that thronged to witness their
movers at the Chrsnut street Theatre on tue night
Monday of their first performance. We vent
pre pared to hear poured forth the softest melody
Ito listen with delight to strains new aqd s"eet
in word, TO be enchanted. We had heard
the most lauded singers Of the times Inc nrs'
deep impre ssiuns Of the powers OF song were maze
on US bv a native of this Clty-Mrs. French- -
We can never forget her. Then we have often,
since, been delighted with others. OF those who
bore of our captivatrd ssnses, and never tailed
to do so, we must name Mrs. Austin. We have
never listened TO this lady with other than feel.
inps of high admiration Of her powers A. last
came Mrs " ood-preceded BY fame that re-
oured the very highest order Of talent, and OF the
most captivating ~itchery Of song. to sustain -
But really we may truly exclaim with the Queen.
who performed long journey to see the glory Of
Solomon" The hayf was NOT told u.s."
How shall We impart tothe reader an adequate
conception Of this Iady's powersf Snail we
speak Of the compass OF her voice-lts power
its volumel Suppose we should. and bring all
this to square with the rules which, when meas
ured out, demonstrate perfection in alp Would
that satisfy the carr Would the reader be con.
tentl Or could he form any adequate idea OF
what those varied strains are when poured upon
the carr Or shall we liken her soft notes to the
warbns, in her throat. OF the most enchanting
birdsf Or compare. to the tones OF the HpIean
Harp-or the last echoes Of some dying strain,
those scarcely audible, hut indescrbably sweet
termlnations in which the song, in thr midst OF
its own entertainments. seems to expiref IT would
not all do--fur WIN, after all, could form any
Just conception Of this matchiess Lady Of Sones
Mrs. Wood .uperadds to this perfection in
singing, the graces Of q most 6nisled actress -.
She - perfectly at home in both departments, and
equally delightful in each
In person Mrs Wood is Of what We might de-
nominate the medium size-perhap', little
above it-her person is goud her face attractive.
This is. like her song. ,iific uit to describe. Her
forehead il wsu d. foed. Her eyes. IKE her
hair. are bsck--,ave but lite Of the curve which
charac terises most peoples eyes-a line, and NOT
curve NAV be said o. define the upper part;
they are small but Of an ext,e meIy agreeable ex.
preston. Her cheeks are bsh. aud wear the
color Of the pota,oe blossom. Her nose is we'll
formed. and not unlike Mrs. Austin's. Her
mouth is capacious. and her lips OF the purest ~.
by. The en,lre expression Of the face IL most
agreeable when the features are at rest. 1t con-
veys an G expression Of settled and calm dignity.
We do not mrsn to BE- understood as saying 1t is
not also agreeable when II i. made the seat OF the
passions, either in singing or acting. We would
call it a rich Irish face. and say OF it. there are
not manv that exceed 1t in interest, whether they
be e. on the Emerald. or any other isle.
Mr.. Wood has fine voice-just such as will
be sure TO please every body. He has. also, the
Irish face, though of another cast-ne is fair.
ligi haired, and rosy checked. with tall, we'll
defined person,
We do not mean to sketch, much less draw
out portraits Of thr gifted couple. We mean on
ly TO give some idea Of therappearance. as seen
by US; and to say that those who love song have
now rich banquet spread for their enjoyment.
Phil Com. Herald