The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-13
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Miss Kate III. Leader, Of Phlladel-
phia, will give reading for the bene-
NJ Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciatior, at Fields Theatre, on Friday
evening, the 18th instant. The press
throughout the country, az well rs
some Of the most exactlng critics, have
spoken OF Miss Leader In manner
that has led US to expect much from
her. Below will be found II few ex-
tracts from Journals that rarely extend
praise and compliments unless de-
served
One Of the most charming, as well as
entertaining features of the present
Convention was the reading by Miss
Leader, of Philadelphia. This young
lady il one OF the finest cultured aud
most accomplished. elocutionists that
ever appeared before u Pittsbnrg audi
ence. The rendition of Il. Evans Ed
wards graphic poem, entitled, ''The
Modern CAIN" was received With
rounds Of deafening applause. We pre-
diet for Miss Leader II most brilliant
future.-GPlttsburg Dispatch, June ~,
| 1874
The reading Of Miss Leader proved n
| triumphant success. The balcony
scene from "ROmeo and Juliet Cellar
ence's Dream, p--gems of Shakespeare,
were given with dramatic and poetic
beauty seldom equalled. Her reading
of Mr.. Munday's 'Hearto Bruce" and
the "Brave Matron" elected marked
appreciation. Her success with these
pieces was only equalled by her read
ing of "Sheridan's Ride.'- Philadel-
phia Sunday Times.
Miss Leader enjoys the enviable rep
utation ofbeing one of the most nc
complishad readers, having the rare
ability to draw with resistless power
the hearts of her hearers, painting
word pictures, upon which we gave
with rapture. i Chester Independent
Miss Leader, Of Philadelphia. n
young lady of marked ability, enter
tanned large audience last night, by n
dramatic reading, comprising selec-
tons from Shakespeare and other
poets. The garden scene from "liomeo
aud Juliet, y "Clarence's Dream" and
"Heart of Brucen were gwen with
vigor and received with pleasure by
her hearers. -- New York World.
Colley Cibber James Rees, Esq, of
Philade lphia), author Of the Life of
Edwin Forrest" says of Miss Leader,
that she is "the most truthful and ac-
complished reader-the coming one of
the day--a pupil Of nature, and not of
mere art. How rendition of Shaekes'
perian characters is not only dramat-
lc, but marked by an identity with the
subject she selects. There is none OF
that artificial display of the elocution-
airy school which brushes natural
growth ut the start. She repudiates
nilectation, discards all unnecessary
action, and stands before us on the
platform, rs she would on the stage,
the embodiment of the character she
assumes. In pieces of deep pathos, or
in the more startling ouesot the drama,
she never loses sight of the author, nor
ofthe feeling essential to the piece, or
the passions to give effect to the play.
This young lady will become promi-
nent leader in II more natural aud
truthful style of reading, and that she
| is destined to take rank among the
stars of the dramatic art in this coun-
try there can be no question. III she
designs to become an actress, the stage
Is before her, and only awaits the
coming star--those who have heard
her read scenes from "lSomeo and
Juliet" will readily recognize the com
ing "Juliet of the DRAMA"
Aside from Miss Leaders merits,a full
house should greet her. The object
for which she lectures Is most laud-
able one, and those who attend will
have the satisfaction OF knowing
that, aside from enjoying Il
rare intellectual treat, they are aiding
u most worthy undertaking. The
Young Mems Christian Association is
doing good work in our midst, and
its efforts should be appreciated and
aided by every citizen having the in
terests of our community at heart. The
following is the programme selected
for the evenings readings:
| Mother and Poet,..,.....,...."...Mrs. Browning
4. nus
| Child Wife Charles Dickens
The Maniac Monk Lewis
| The Blue ana the Gray .,....,.....',
q SECOND PART.
| Clarence's Dream Scene from
| Richard lll.) ....."..,Shnkspeare
| Charlie Machee...,,..,...".,..,. -
Katie Lee aud Willie Grey,..."" ----------