The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-09-12

stiffness regned throughout the Hall and ended
in prolonged applause.
We here take occasion to say that words fail
us in expressing our appreciation of the active
part taken in this whole affair by this young
lady. Many of those who sang in the play, lad
never taken any part in anything of the kind
before and some did not even know their
"uotes,e yet, by her continued rehearsals ksl<RaN
upon line" she had 50 drilled them that they all
performed and sang their parts in most credit
able nner.
We can simply say 10 those not present, her
own part throughout was exceptionally brilliant.
We have had the pleasure OF hearing her at
several amateur concerts, but never before did
she sing more sympathetically, mover did she
exhibit her highly fascinating powers more viv-
idly never did the subtle OH rms of her finished
manners, her modest, simple, unaffected beau-
tcous presence, appeal more intensely she was
every inch "a gallant Captains duughtcr"-u
right royal uty--comhinng the hautcur of q
Mclcis, with the womanly softncss of Fazia
all of which made the infatuaton of Sir Joseph
and Ralph natural and easily accounted for
Sir Joseph Porter X. c. i. was grand, stately
and graceful, singing his delightful solos with
great Gptomb. Ills dance to the cabin door
with Miss Josephine called forth roars of laugh
ter and was rapturously cncorcd.
The acting Of llebc marked the true artistc
Her voice was mclodous and charming. her act
ing natural, devoid of forced effect and ex-
quisicly bcwitching; so much so that she finally
persuaded the Admiral that she was the one "to
soo'hc and comfort his declining years"
Mrs. Il. II. W., made much of not promi-
ncnt part enacting the cousin to the life. Her
acting the part Of the disappointed onc when
supcrceedcd 10y another cousin, was received
with rounds of applause, repeated again an
again.
The comic genius of the evening. however.
was Dick Dcadeye, showing talents which might
give him II reputation any burlcsque stage
His farcica! action with Ralph's pistol brought
down the house with mcrrimcnt and would have
done crcdi, to Raymond, Owens or Southern.
The choruscs were indeed well sung; in fact,
many who have seen this play rendered 10y pro-
tcssonals of high rcputc tel! us that they did
not do near so well.
But space will not allow to say more. All
the parts were well taken aud well DONE frous
''litlc Bcnne" up - His Hon. Sir Joseph.
The whole performance was opencl and mr
prorcl all through by the excellent pianiSl,.
Miss NJ. Il. H., who kept the iimc and whole
musical accompaniment in ~ manner that woulG
have done great credit to profcs. Gpal orchcs-
ira.
Too much praise cannot be given .lie NescS,
ii. for their generous interest," from the begin
ming. Their fine talents were all lent 10 giro
spice and interest to this ckarIuing occasion-
Outside of their regular parts they did much in,
ths "~r""s;,.s "..t \. .--:"s ,r 10 -.~.- y
other details, making one feel if there were more
of their "kith and Kim in the Gland" Dicl,
Deadryc would never again have to say, 'It'sa
queer word,'' or ~ told you So
OF course all know that it is to Mrs. John l..
Young, that the chief credit for this very sue.
ccssful affair is due; she having inspired and
directed ii throughout. with exceptional vigoT
and skill. 1t seemed TO be cause Of astonisll-
ment to the audience that thing Of such high
musical culture was done right here in our.
midst, in so short time, almost .unprencdtn-
tcdly, and entirely by amateurs. And whc,4
the curtain dropped the las! act it was heard
all rounl-"l mrr,r would have believed they.
could have done we'll"
"What never (!)'
"No Never
"What, Never -
"Wc!l, Hardly ever u.