American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-07-18
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TIE CONCERT iTD Ti3LEtIA.

This entertainment, which had
been twice postponed Oh account OF
the weather, came Off on Saturday
night last, and, like everything OF a
similar character gotten up by our
females, was Il decided success.
The music was charming, the tab
leaux beautiful, and the acting
cgeditable to all concerned.
Among the singers were Mrs.
Russell, Miss Dudley, Miss Phillips,
Miss Sallie Russell, and our own
native and inImitabie warbler,
Miss Fannie Magruder. When we
say that the singing OF these far
ladies was equal to that of the best
amateur talent of the State, we are
not transcending the bounds OF
truth and good taste. Indeed, we
have frequently heard inferior
voices, aud less skillful execution,
by many public singers whose
names are welded to fame. The
solos, Duets, and trios were all adj
mirably rendered, and reflected
great credit Oh the ladies and gen
tlemen who executed them.
Mrs Russell has lost none of her
rare power and brilliancy, and is
still great favo:ite with the music
loving public. The beautiful ballad
with which she so charmed her aud
itors was sung with bewitchi 2
grace and sweetness, and elected
the warmeSt demonstrations Of ap-
prevail.
Miss Phillips, fair daughter of
Tennessee, sang with consummate
taste and skill, and displayed a
combination of ply steal charms aud
graces that might well have piqued
the jealousy of Juno. and stirred
tumults in the heart of true taste
and knighthood. She. achieved
quite a triumph, and added largely
TO the pleasure of the occasion.
Miss Salie Russell sang very
sweetly pretty little ballad, which
was received with marked favor.
Her voice is not yet formed, but
promises much of richness and mel
ody. Her accomplished mother will,
no doubt, see that it is properly de
vrloped and cultured.
Miss Magruder, our gifted and
brilliant daughter of song, warbled
her sweet, enchanting, bIrd-like
notes to delighted and enraptured
audience. 1t has been our pleasure
to hear this charming young canta-
trice on many occasions, but we do
not remember to have heard her
under more favora bic auspices. Her
voice was ia excellent keeping, and
the bliSsful harmOnies which stream
ed from her inspired lips attested
the wonderful power of her vocal
cation. 1t is no reflection on the
musical abilities of the other ladies
to say, that to Miss Fannie Magru
der must be awarded the palm oil
undisputed sovereignty in the realm
of song.
The re citation of the "Maniac,
by Miss Victoria Luckeit, was {
touching and effective piece Of act
ing, and drew forth the most rapt
urous applause. Maniac though
she was for the time being, yet SHIT
was beautiful in her madness, anC
lovely even III her chains. If al
maniacs We're as fascinating as she
! insanity would lose its terror, ant
/ the CRATE of the dungeon becOm,
the window to Paradise Of bliss.
t We missed the sweet voice ant
graceful presence of Mrs. LauI;
Cadien, and deeply regretted tina
. she did not lend her rare gifts ant
. destinations to the OCCASION Oui
who sings so charmingly should no
: deny to the public IA pleasure sucl
as but few have the power to be
, stow.
At the close Of the performance.
Major B. j. Scmmes, in few grace
tut and we'll chosen words, returned
thanks to the audience for thci
- liberal patronage, and paid jus
and handsome tribute to the musI
cal abilities and personal graces o
, Canton's fair daughters afte
which the brilliant assemblage dis
$ perscd, pleased and delighted Will
= the entertainment, and with heart
/, fuEl Of gratitude for those who ha,
, contributed SO largely to their en-
, joymcnt. AUDITOR.