The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-04
AMUsEMENTs.
Academy Of Music-"1l Trovatore.''

Custom does not wither the infinite variety
of the Richings Opera Troupe, and the announce
ment OF the ever popular "Trovatore" drew to
the Academy one Of the most numerous audiences
Of the season.
The cast was good, and the strong chorus pro-
duced powerful effect especially in the Soldiers
Chorus and the far.famed Mlserere. Mr.. Drayton
(Conte dl Luna) was, unfortunately, very hoarse,
but sang with tasteful sweetness and acted with
more than his wonted vgor. He was cempl-
mented with several bouquets, and his II Bolen
was encored Mr. Drayton Is so good an artist, that
we do not hesitate to remind our public that
he Is Charlestonian. The Leonora OF the even
ing was Mrs. Bernard, whose voice is somewhat
lipht for such role, but whose singing was as
sweet and fluent as ever. The passionate force OF
the acting of Mrs. Bernard, as well as her charm
ing vocaization, was warmly applauded MT.
Bowler iManrico) was In fine voice. From the
tender serenade to the wailing "a me Ia morte,"
bis singing was all that could be desired. This
estimable gentleman and true artist will nave,
we predict, an overhowing house on MS
benefit night. Miss Annie Kemp was pic
turesuue Azucena. The "Stride 10 Vampa" was
exceedingly we'll done, and as much may be
said for the whole Of the music Of her role. Fer
nando was carefully and energetically played oy
MIR. a. G. Peakes, and Miss Mischka was COM
mendabe Inez.
The whole opera was well played and well sung
it was by far, the best representation Oh ferdrs
most attractive opera that we have had since the
beginning Of the war.
Martha-To-Night.
Flotow's graceful opera of Martha Will be
played tonight, with Drayton, Bowler, PeaEes,
Annie Kemp and Mrs. Bernard In the cast.
Complimentary Benefit to Mrs. Bernard.
The qualification OF the Charleston public at the
complete manner In which English opera has
been performed by the Richings Company, as well
as the admiration which is felt for the whole
troupe find fit expression In the following let
ter, which was handed to Mrs. Bernard yesterday
evening:
CHARLESTON, May 8, 1870.
Mrs. Caroline Richin1S- Bernard:
DEAR MADAh-We, the undersigned cirzens
Of Charleston, who have enjoyed ana appre-
| ciated In a high degree the entertainment wnlcn
the English Opera Company, under your manage,
ment, has presented on tile Academy boards, y,
would respectfully offer you, as an evidence Oh
| the esteem and admiration OF our community,
Complimentary Benefit to take place on Sstur 0 +.
day evening next, II your engagement can be 80
modified as to extend the stay OF your company
| in Charleston till that time.
| with sentiments OF high regard,
| We are very respectfully,
Your obedlent servants,
| w n Porter C. o. Wltte,
" n ieLeon. John Chadwick,
| F. W. Dawson, j. Il. MOSES,
| Louis D. DeSaussure, J. b. Lantte,
q = Iowndes F. Laftte,
Geo l.. Holmes, James 8. Gibbs,
| B. R, RIordan, Lee Howard
g. A. Trenholra, w. ]. Mccormick
| W. L. Trenholm, p. d. waiter,
| Iouis McLain, Geo. H. Walter,
| NJ, n. Nathan f. Ii. Frost,
!. II. Wilson, james Adger, Jr.,
A. h Maebeth' zmmerman Davis,
7. N. Nathan, Geo. e. Glbbes,
T. d. Wagner, G. w. Parker,
F. NJ. Hancke Jr., +. Pond,
C. h. Burhams.
To this highly complimentary letter Mrs. Rich.
ings made this graceful reply:
CHARLESTON, May g. 1870.
Aessrs ". D. Porter, II. II. DeLeon, F. ". Da'o
sou aud others:
GENTlEMES-Your favor OF this morning has beer
duly received, ana, In reply to the very tatterng
| proposal contained In 1t, allow me to express my
thanks, at the same time assuring you that IL Nv WI
afford me much pleasure to remain In Charleston
on Saturday evening, for the p1rpose OF receiving
! the benefit you have rendered.
| I am happy that my efforts to please, rs well az
those OF my company, have met with the approx
al of our patrons, and need scarcely add tnat al
end aavor shall be made to merit continuance
that approval, ana the esteem Oh the cltlzeus
Charleston.
with renewed thanks, subscribe myself
Yours and the public's servant,
CAROLINE RIcHISGS. BERNARD.
The opera to he performed on the occasion o.
the benefit is "Faust," one OF the most deservedlJ
popular OF modern operas. There will be big
house.
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