The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-11

PnbIic Reading Ia Aid Of the Asa0
citation.

Miss Kate II. Leader, of Philadel-
phia, will give reading for the bene'
fit of the Young Mems Christian Asso'
citation, at Fields Theatre, on Friday
evening, the lith instant. The press
throughout the country, rs well at
some of the most eXactlng critics, have
spoken OF Miss Leader In II manner
that has led us TO expect much from
her. Below will he found II few cx'
tracts from journals that rarely extend
praise aud compliments unless de-
served
One of the most charming, ~ 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 and
most accomplished. elocutionists that
ever appeared before Pittshnrg audi
ence. The rendition of Il. Evans Ed
wards graphic poem, entitled, "Ihe
Modern Cain,n was received with
rounds OF deafening applause. We pre-
dict for Miss Leader u most brilliant
future. --Ipittsburg Dispatch, June 70,
1874.
The reading OF Miss Leader proved Il
triumphant success. The balcony
scene from "Romeo and Juliet" Cellar
ence's Dream, "-gems OF Shakespeare,
were given with n dramatic and poetic
beauty seldom equalled. Her reading
of Mr.. Munday's "Heart of Bruce" and
the Grave Matron" elected marked
appreciation. Her success with these
pieces was only equalled 10y her read
ing of "Sheridan's Ride."- Philadel-
phia Sunday Times.
Miss Leader enjoys the enviable rep
utation Of being one of the most nc
complish9d readers, having the rare
ability to draw with resistless power
the hearts of her hearers, painting
word pictures, upon which we gave
with rapture Il Chester Independent.
Miss Leader, of Philadelphia, n
young lady of marked ability, enter
tanned II large audience last night, by II
dramatic reading, comprising selec-
tons from Shakespeare and other
poets. The garden scene from "tomeo
and Juliet "Clarence's Dream" and
"Heart of Bruce" were gwen with
vigor, and received with pleasure by
her hearers. New York World.
Colley Cibber James Rees, Esq, of
Pbiladelphia), author OF the Life OF
Edwin Forrest" says of Miss Leader,
that she is "the most truthful and nc
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-
ic, 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 mt the start. She repudiates
afiectation, discards MI 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 ones OF the drama,
she never loses sight Of the author, nor
of the feeling essential to the piece, or
the passions to give effect to the play.
This young lady will become promi,
nent leader in u 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. IL 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 "Romeo and
Juliet" will readily recognize the COM
ing outlet of the drama"
Aside from Miss Leaders, merits,a full
house should greet her. The object
for which she lectures Is u most laud-
able one, and those who attend will
have the satisfaction OF knowing
that, aside from enjoying n
rare intellectual treat, they are aiding
II most worthy undertaking. The
Young Mems Christian Association Is
doing a 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......."......o"Mrs: browning
parrhasius. ...,..,,,,,,.,....N.P Z. Willis
Child Wife. ,,.,.,,...,......... Charles Dickens
The Maniac Monk Lewis
The Blue and the Gray ...."......" --------------
SECOND PART.
Clarence's Dream Scene from
Richard ."""..."..shakspeare
Charlie Machee."......"-"",."" -
Heart OF Munuy
Katie Lee and Willie Grey".."... -