Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-16

StorSe teller, James LetIer anu A. w.
smith, were especially tine. As an encore
the gentlemen favored the audience with a
medley OF iIgs. in the midst OF which was
given \ first-rate imitation of the old
Scotch bag-pipe.
The leading feature Of the second part. TO
lovers OF vocal music. WAS the solo from
Lucia Ill LammernOor, "Ah IT'S the
HOUR by Mrs. swan Cover. Mrs. Cover
has n very sweet voice. OF considerable COM
pass and volume, which she has taken pains
TO cultivate has heard II great deal of line
music. and renders her selections, which are
always from the highes. order Of classic
music, in artistic style. She is a lady of
many personal charms, and was handsomely
dressed In a lavender SILK, en- truine, with
point lace overdresS. festOoneu with curdl-
nal Mowers, and diamond jewelry. Mrs.
tower sang with much feeling. and admira-
Ole execution, the difficult part which she
mad selected, and pleased the audience SO
well that she was yOciierously applauded,
aud on her return TO the stage san. Cots
chalk "Oh loving heart trust on, trust on
This WAS followed by . piano duet,
'~Ssmirsmide." kossini, arranged by Czerny.
The exquisite skill with which this piece of
music WAS rendered could only be thor
oughly appreciated by lovers Of piano music.
The fair pianists and her proficient COM
panion, covered themselves with glory.
They were heartily applsuded, but declined
to play again.
Sir. Smiths solo had also been looked for
ward to with interest. With all the musical
4 NJ that I .Irt -., II. 49,. S.Il
baritone would be sadly missed. Thor
oughly trained, good In the high as well A.
the low notes, correct in time, infection and
expression, Mr. Smith has a voice which 1t
is always a pleasure to hear. His selection
for this occasion WAS from La Sonnambula,
As view these scenes so charming and
be sang 1t to perfection. As an encore he
sang The Bell Finger"
Mas Graves, Ms.srs. Smith and Chiles
sang = trio, Il Naviganti," which was we'll
received by the audience.
The second part of the programme
concluded with q very lsughable "Frog
Chorus" by the male quartet1e. Amid
considerable melody could be heard the
croakinS of the he old hoarse frog. the
noise of the middle sized frog, and the high
notes of the wee little frog. Before 1t was
half through the audience was convuIsed
With laughter. and the applause came ike
the noise OF an avalanche. For an encore
tue gentlemen sang q negro song, "BiIe dat
cabbage down. which billed the house
Into a roar. For 4 second encore they sang
. negro shucking song, which, though
comic in its character, concluded with ex-
quisite melody.
AT sncient feasts 1t was customary 10 pre-
sent to the guests the best wine first, for
reasons not necessary 10 state here, but st
this feast Of music and flow OF soul the best
wine WAS reserved to the last. when. IN the
third part. Miss Boyskin, ably supported,
appeared as Leonora, IN the celebrated
Tower Scene, from yerdl's Ii Trovatorr.
rico, Mr. Conner that of Ruiz, and Messrs.
Jacob. Zeilsr, Sinauer, Mckee, Haerls and
Smith sang the chorus OF the monks. Our
readers Will remember the plot, but for a
better understanding of the scene we will
again give a brief synopsis Of 1t. The Count
Ill Luna, a powerful and vindicti,e noble
man, having overcome Manrlco, the trouba-
dour, in battle. imprisons him In one OF the
towers OF his castle, and condemns him to
death. Leonora, hearing of her lovers
imprisonment, but not Knowing that he Is
sentenced 10 die. accompanied by her friend.
Ruiz, on : dark night. seeks an interview
with MIN. She appears AT the loot of the
tower, sings = recitatiye and au aria, DIS
misses Ruiz. and is shocked to hear the
monks within chanting the misersrs. Have
compassion upon q soul departing, Tor that
abode from whence there's no returning {;
thy forgiveness, oh, power divine impurting.
let him not be 4 prey to endles, burning. "
Distracted at learning that her lover is to
die, she e1clsims, "What voices Of terror,
for whom are they praying: With omens
Of fears unknown they darEen the air. New
horrors asssil me, my senses are straying.
my vision Is dim, 1t Is death that Is near"
AanricO, within the tower, unable to see.
but only to hear her, sings to her a song OF
farewell. Leonora, torn with anguish hears
her lovers song, aud the monks sad chant,
and gives way to the ,waiiIngs OF her heart.
Msnrico repeats a song OF love and farewell.
and the scene closes With Il grand aria by
L%sonors, in which she rsnews her vows Of
- o"o 'NASA W tthhP ~ paw u =
lover, or. falling. to die with him.
Miss BoyskIn was most becomingl! at
tired for this scene in q dress consisting OF 4
combination OF black silk and velvet, with
court train an overdress OF black lace II
girdle OF gold and jet 3 long Spanish black
lace veil; q coronet of jet and diamonds, and
diamond Jswelry. MIR. Chiles, as Manrieo,
and Capt. Conner, as RUIZ. were sprropri-
ately clad.
II Miss Boyakin looked bewitching when
she first appeared on the stage. she was even
this part, which brought into bold relief her
fair complexion and burning eyes. 1t 10
always difficult to play . detached scene un-
dsrstsndingiy to an audience. but to those
who had taken the pains to consult the
llbretto her acting. from the moment that
she and Ruiz were first seen cautiously feel
Ing their way through the woods IN seach OF
the foot OF the tower to her exit from the
stage, WAS magnificent. Her gestures ware
- expressive as the clearly enunciated words
OF woe and anguish which fell in liquid
music from her lips, and her every move
ment was full OF graceful psthos. Her sing
ing was the perfection of melody, and re-
ceived the highest praise In the brssthless
suspense with which her audience listened
to her every note.
Mr.. Come acquitted himself well IN his
short role; and Mr.. Chiles, who WAS In unusu.
ally good voice, sang his part exceedingly
well. The chorus was finely sung, and the
rendition OF the entire scene was very cred.
table 10 those who took part.
Prof. Glmbel deserves special commenda-
ton for the mastery manner in which he
played the accompaniment to the various
vocal renditlons.
Ar. hoffman IL also entitled TO O word oil
praise for the very appropriate Tower
Scene" which he painted expressly for the
occasion.
To Messrs. Trlgg and Allstadf, ushers, to
Mr.. Hugh r.. Wilson. doorkeeper, and to
Mr.. John +. Arnold, treasurer, the audience
Is under obligations for polite courtesy.
While the concert wa 3 benefit, plonersC
to Miss Boyakin by the leading citizens o.
Lexington, a. q slight testimonial OF theiI
esteem for her rs 3 lady and an artistic, tbs
pIeasurable occasion has but placed them
under additional obligation to her for al
evening of unalloyed enjoyment.
Particular Notice.