The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-01-09
THE CONCERT AGAIN.


The performers got general and at
tentive hearing, and so did the two chaps,
who, while the curtain was drawn down,
entertained us with most provoking and
illnatured quarrel, in which they exhib'
tied their unvocal powers to great adyan-
tage. 1t was good while it continued to
be sure; but as it had no relation to the
pathetic and universally admired cold
Arm Chair" we could. with all simplicity
of heart, have dispensed with it. So
much for asses that bray, : they may
bless the stars that 4" mesilf wasn't con-
stable"
An old lady, who sat near US, had her
beautiful set of artificial teeth entirely
shaken out with the fair dint of laugh
ing; and We must confess ourselves, that,
as we set about th' ole job next day, our
ribs ached with the same cause: posi-
lively We can affirm that certain young
lady has had her mouth wideued full
inch, and the doctor agreed that hers was
au heroic convulsion: but added, " that
the expansion would ease her jaw bones
considerable, and enable her to appease
the pie fever in great measure. We
congratulate with the young lady.
Whatever is mastery or dramatic in
execution, We love to admire. We may
be delighted and cheerful when the com
e1y is represented, and soon forget all
about it; but the eunobling impressions
arising from the heart-stirring scenes Of
sentimental devotion, affect both the au-
dience and the performer. Never have
we heard a tone so deep, so enchanting
and musical as that of the young lady
who first appeared (Miss Melick); hers
was the solo of the silver bells, whose
cadences had died mournfully away when
the last emotion of Petrarch rose sad and
melalcholy in alteration over his immor-
talized Laura Eleanor again often in
spired such song in the uuutterable de-
votion of Tasso, and eventually the Silver
Bell may be admired throughout the
land.
What of the quartette Rosabell," or,
Dear to the Heart" and several others
We can only say that they were excellent
as far as ability is concerned, but their eff
feet was poor = the accompaniment was
not admirable, and more than once we
expected breakdown = a certain rug
gedness, or falling off was audible, and
even distressing to those who were en-
gagged in the quartette performance during
the entire evening, Mr.. j. A. Clements,
in this dilemma, displayed excellent abil-
ity, and succeeded in getting through
with his fifth appearance with great firm
ness and skill : the rich bass covered
considerable deficiency in the accompani
ment. and the audience were delighted.
We believe that Mr. Clements has great
promise in his career as a performer
The Faded Leaf" was admirable = ten
der as it was sweet, and impressive as
the reflections which the name gives rise
to. Mrs. Shoemaker characterizes her
self in the selection Of her songs; and we
belive that the selection is natural, and
every way adapted to her ability.
OF Miss Dutot, as teacher and per-
former, what shall we say? What is that
which causes US to identify true greatness
in a man, when we only know him by
sight! IF Miss Dutot fails in her voca-
ton, we will hazard the assertion that the
fault is not hers; and meanwhile suggest
that there is nothing in the present to
deter her from entering upon splendid ca
reer of song. The children's part was an
important one = yast.amount Of ability
was manifested in their training, and
their freedom of liberty quite astonishing.
4" Echo was thing of rare science, and
received the applause it deserved. Miss
Dutot is our trGgedtan of song = her ad-
dress upon the stage cannot be equalled
in many cities. The easy and natural
modulation Of her tones are striking and
affecting, and her manner lady like and
attractive. She possesses 4 genuine tact
= her numbers charm and her gestures
absorb the attention of all. Again the
" Old Arm Chair " was sung at the re-
quest of the audience, aud'received un-
bounded applause.
The folks living near US are much
piqued for losing the entertainment, and
enquire when there will be another Con
cert. A SPECTATOR.