The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-12-30
.IMCSEMENTS.

The Second and Last Moulton Concert
The second and, we grieve to say, the last
Moulton concert took place last night, ana
was even more successful than the concert Of
the preceding evening. All the members Of
the company evidently sang their best, and
Mrs. Moultnn was pdsscribably fascinating.
1t is, indeed, eminently improper to allow
this lady to journey about the country in this
fashion. She should, at least, DE labelled
Dangerous that unwary youths may know
what is in store for them, and that maiden
and matron may g:rd on all their armor OF
comeiiness to do battle Tor the hearts which
the queenly stranger threatens to bear away.
Mrs. Mouiton's first song, Bel Roggio, is one
which tests the facility aud fluency OF the
singer, and it was delivered last night with an
ease and a brea lth which made the most
difficult passages seem as simple As nursery
ballad But this cavatina, splendidly as it was
sung. does not display the evenness, the
purity and the exquisite flexbility of Mrs.
Moulton's voice as we'll as Gounod's song or
the duo from LElisir d'Amore. The Bel Rag.
gio, however, was so warmly applauded that
The fair singer, giving way to the demands
of the audience. sang Be,uare! This was done
with more artistic skill, with more expression,
and with more roguish archness than on
Thursday night, the necessity Of the caut1sn
being probably greater. In this song the vel
vety softness Of Mrs: Moulton's voice. and the
suspicion of foreign accent, est is not
tr-r-ue !") were especially charming. Gounod's
Oh that ace t,co ,cere .uaying is full Of pahos.
1t was beautifully rendered. and was loudly
applauded. In CuppricioSa, in which Mrs.
Moultoa fairly revelled in vocal difficulties,
was model OF facile and finished singing.
And the Scotch ballad, given as an encore, was
as dainty bit OF work as we have met with.
But the gem of the concert was the duo from
L'Elisir dAmore (Mrs. Moulton and Slgnor
Ferranti) where both acting and singing
were superb. The Two singers were worthy Of
each other.
Signor Ferranti in addition to duet 18th
Mr.. Bowler, sang Nil Rampoli and FEMININE :
FEMININE We canno. hear this gentleman
too often. His voice is mellow and rich, and
he has that genuine humor which, in sc-caled
buffos, is so exceedingly rare. Signor Fer.
ranti is singer of the first order, and the
audience showed their sppreciatis& Of his
skill by calling him three times before the
curtain after each song.
Mr.. Brookhouse Bowler sang Who Shall be
Fairest9 with Goodbye, S,ceetheart! as an
encore.) and Thou art so near, with Let me
like Soldier Fall as an encore.) All these
songs were we'll received, but the last was the
heart!est and most striking of the four.
Mr.. wehli played the Marta fantasia and an
original piano solo, botn pieces being encored.
Braes o. Bonnie Doom, with variations, and for
the second the famous Home, Street Home
for the left hand only. No words Of ours
would do justice to the delicacy Of touch,
the astonishing rapidity OF execution and
the varied artistic graces Of this eminent
pianist. One enthusiastic gentleman in the
audience (who is old enoug gh to know bet.
ter,) whispered audibly that 1t would be the
height of earthly bliss to dream away the days,
listening to the ducet notes of Wehli. and
watching Mrs. Moulton's smile.
Mr.. Colby is the best accompanyist who has
visited Charleston. He has the great merit Of
being heard at only the right moment. The
instrument upon which he played toue Of
weber's,) has rich tone, and is particularly
sweet in the upper octayes.
We repeat, in conclusion. what we said
yesterday morning, viz, that the Moulton con-
ccrts are admirable in every respect, and de.
serve all the praise that has been bestowed
upon them. Mrs. Moulton is incomparaby
superior to any other american prima donna.
and in the concert room need not fear the
rivalry of the prime dome Of European re-
nown. Rossini, when he first heard Mrs
Moulton. cried out enthusiastically, Viola la
Voir They who have heard Mrs. Moulton in
Charleston WI long remember ct La Belle
Voir et La Belle Dame
The Return OF the Watkinses.
The favorite comedian, Mr.. Harry Watkins,
with Mrs Watkins and their excellent compa-
ny, will play ct the Academy of Music for six
nights, beginning oa Monday next. II they
get what they deserve, they will have warm
greeting.
Dan Rice and his able corps Of artists had
another large and appreciative audience to
witness their feats of dexterity and agility last
evening, and the entertainment passed of in
q highly agreeable manner. This afternoon
the orphan children will attend the exhibi-
ton at the express Invitation of Mr.. Rice,
when programme will be arranged express
" for their amusement.
CRAYoGRAPHY.-Ame mechanical apparatus has
been mounted, and is now being exhibited by
Mr.. R. W. Reynolds at the Mills House, which
enables pupil, after o single lesson, to make
accurate drawings of photographs, engrav-
ings, maps, charts, &C., reducing or enlarging
the same TO any size desired. The art re-
quires but ordinary skill, and is in the reach of