Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1874-10-07
Rose and Harry Watkins,

There was fine audience last night to
witness the magnificent rendition of
Kathleen Mavourneen, by Rose and Harry
Watkins. Mr.. w. is an artist AT times
he is sublime. His farewell to Cathleen in
the prison was the sublimity Of fine acting.
His elocution is faultless at all times there
is no ranting, no raging, no outburst Of
passion, but the quiet eloquence of impasi-
stoned feeling, that utters more agony in
whisper than be crowded into a roar of
rage. HE delineates the IRISH character as
few other men can. The trick of the brogue
he has caught in such a manner as would
make an Irishman ashamed of his Indifferent
utterance, while his movements are in per
feet harmony with the part he is person
ating. The conatng scene in the first act,
in which he has q" something to say to you,
darling" was one of the most charming
productions ever witnessed upon any stage.
Rose Watkins is an admirable actress.
She has a fine stage appearance, which at
once appeals to the admiration of her audi
ence Her elocution is good, and she acts
the Irsih peasant girl with graceful natur-
alness that makeSsher hearers forget almost
that they are Witnessing o play. At no
time does she fail to realize the fullest
expectation Of every one. AS soon as her
part is fairly comprehended-a the fire.
auent and delightful surprises burst unex-
pectedly upon the auditory-she is found to
be the centre of attraction, fully sustaining
her role, and contributing quite as much to
the general delight as her husband.
We must not omit to mention the little
child actress, Amy Lee, who as little
Meg, the Fortune Teller" showed her.
self to be, in every respect, a talented little
lady. Her singing, for child, is wonder
full Mr.. Levvey too played his part very
well, but he might put little more life in
it. Miss Florence Jefferson did very well
as the lady, and she will make fine ac-
tress by steady and close attention to her
parts Upon the whole the company is an
excellent one and deserves to be literally
patronzed by our citizens. Tonight the
sensation drama Hidden Hand will be en-
acted. This piece is replete with thrilling
scenes and fun, and we hope to see the
Opera House crowded:
Visitors in attendance at the Fair are
invited to call at the Book Store of 0.
3. Smith & Co., 108 Gay street, and
examine their large stock of School,
Miscellaneous and Blank Books. They
have also very large stock of Station
cry and Fancy Goods. Their news
depot is the largest in East Tennessee,
embracing the principal Magazines and
Newspapers published in the country.
Call and examine their stock and you
will be well repaid.
Synod at Kingston.
The Synod of Tennessee holds its
annual meeting this year, on Thurs
day, October 22nd, with the Presbyte-
rian Church at Kingston. Roane
county. A Sunday School Institute,
Missionary meeting and a Bible
meeting are among the special exer-
cises.
The attention Of those who are to lead
in discussions is especially called to the
following programme for the Mission
airy meeting:
/. The obligation resting on US as
Presbyteridaas to give the Gospel to
every destitute field in our own land.
Rev. w. G. Harding, of Chattanooga.
2. The needs of the Home Mission
work, and what the Synod should do
about it. President p. M. Bartlett, of
Maryville College.
8. Our obligation to give the Gospel
to the whole world. Rev. w. II. Lyle,
of cambridge.
4. The Synod's greeting to our wo-
men workers for missions. Rev. w.
B. Rankin, of Greeneville.
5. The work abroad as imparting
higher life to the work at home. Rev.
D. M. Wilson, of Athens.
A. s. REID,
Chairman Of Committee of Arrange
ments.