The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-12
future IPltlsburg Dispatch, June 20,

future, Pitlsburg Dispatch, June ~,
1874
Tho reading of Miss Leader proved u
triumphant SUGGEST The bnlcony
scene from "liOmeo and juliet "ClAr-
ence's Dream,h-goms Of shakespeare
were given with dramatic aud poetic
beauty seldom equalled, Her rendlng
of Mr.. Mundny's "lleart Of Bruce and
the "l}raye MatrOnp elected marked
appreciation, Her success with these
pieces was only equnlled 10y her read
ing Of "Sheridan's Ride,p-- Phlladel'
phia Sunday Times,
Miss Lender enjoys the enylable rep
.utatlOn OF being one Of The most ao-
complishad readers, having the rare
ability to draw with resistless power
tho hearts OF her hearers, painting
word pictures, upon which we gave
with rapture. II Chester Independent,
Miss Leader, OF Philadelphia, n
young lady OF marked ability, enter
tanned Il large audience last night, by n
dramatic reading, comprising selec'
lions from Shakespeare and other
poets The garden scene from "ltOmeo
aud JUliet,p "Clurence's Dream" and
"llenrt Of Bruce were gwen with
vigor, aud received with pie isure by
her hearers. 49, New York World.
Coley Cibber James Rees, ESD, OF
Pbiladd phin), author Of the Life OF
Edwin Forrcst,u snys Of Miss Leader
that she Is ''the most truthful aud ac
complsled reader-the coming one OF
the day pupil of nature, and not oil
mere art. How rendition of Shaekes
perian characters Is not only dramat
ic, but marked by an identity with the
subject she selects. There IL none OF
that artificial display of the elocution,
AIRY school which brushes natural
growth Mt the start. She repudiates
ailactaliOn, discards all unnecessary
action, and stands before IA on Tho
platform, AZ she would on the stage
the embodiment of the character she
assumes. In pieces Of deep pathos, OF
in the more startling ones of the drama
she never loses sight Of the author MOI
Of the feeling essential to the piece, OF
the passions to give effect to the play
This young lady will become promi
nent leader in more natural ant
truthful style Of reading, and that she
IL destined to take rank among the
stars of the dramatic art in this Coun
try there can he no question. II sh(
designs to become AN actress, the stage
Is before her and only awaits tht
coming star-those who have hearC
her read scenes from "liome0 anC
Juliet" will readily recognize the com
ing outlet Of The drama"
Aside from Miss Leaders, merits,a ful
house should greet her. The ohjec
for which she lectures Is most laud
able one, and those who attend vii
have the satisfaction of knowing
that, aside from enjoying
rare intellectual treat, they are aiding
II most worthy undertaking. Tn,
Young Mems Christian Association il
doing II good work in our midst, ant
its efforts should he appreciated ant
aided by every citizen having the in
terests of our community at heart. TIT
following is the programme selected
for the evenings readings:
Mother and Poet.................Alrs. Browning
y. Willi
Child W Charles Dickens
The Maniac ............. Monk Lcwi
The Blue and the Gray."."."".". ------------'
SECOND PART.
Clarence's Dream (Scene from
Richard lll.)............,".."Sh akspoar,
Charlie MnChce. --------
Heart Ol hl lIuS
Katie Lee aud Willie Grey .,,,.... ---------