New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-26
A GROUP OF READERS.

The charm of beautiful elOcutiOn and the
instructive and refining influence Of platform disserta-
ton upon Shakespeare and other poets, illustrated by
.cholarhe reading and by dramatic action, are Of OBJ
vious importance to the public since they afford both
enjoyment and the means of culture The presence OF
notable readers this time should not accord
iBgly, be overlooked
Locke Richardson-a devoted student aid a sound
shaespearan scholar and of the best readers ever
heard here alike for vocal richness dramatic ability and
refinement OF stye-began course OF recitals, chleu
shakespearan, at Chickerng Hall Saturday morning.
with the lovely comedy Of "a Winters Tale" MT.
Richardson has recently met with signal success upon
the rostrum in Philadelphia and in Boston. winning
"golden opinions from all sorts of people" He Will he
heard on March 80, 10th, 18th, oath and 3lst
Mr. George Rldde,-whose charming spirit ana delicate
method have been extoed in this place, and who 10
rhtfny popular here-gave areading (the second his
onrrent course on Thursday morning at the Turf CuD
Theatre presenting scenes from Antony ana Geo
patra" This fresh theme wac received Win peculiar
favor It has been prominently attempted mere since
the time Miss Glynns visit to America thirteen yeSrs
sro. Mr. Riddle acted Romeo. at the Boston Theatre
last sht in association with Mary Anderson as Juliet
He will return at once however and will be heard a.
Oh. Turf Club Theatre to-day and on March l,
and g. and it is likely that he will give second series
OF entertainments after this one has eaded We observe
that his readn g on March will offer selections from
American poets
Sidney WOollett, an eloquent ana leTNIu rc"ucf'
and one who has for long time before the COM
1nunty and many admirers. appeared again. at tho
Turf Club Theatre Saturday rectng Longfelows In
dian idy OF "Hlawaha"; and he will also emerge on
February 49, when highly diversified programme IS
promised closing with from Maclins comedy OF
HTbe Man of the World" Since Hscket died and Mary
Gsdsane went away, iris piece has been dead letter
liz will be sort of mournfu pleasure TO see Sir Ptnor
Maes,co hant once again. even in miniature Mr. Wool
lett gives readings in Philadelphia on alternate days
with those devoted to New-York, and he is likewise
shortIy to appear at Princeton.
Another and q great favorite In New-York Is Mt
Charles Rober IT, who Is in the midst OF al active and
prosperous season, d,whose admirable efforts main
tain him in steady popularity MI Roberts appeared nj
Painfeld " j. on Thursday night and he was heard on
Saturday afternoon at stenway Hail. under the auspices
nj the Teachers Association Tomorrow, before the
eocety Of Mechanics and Tradesmen he will give an en-
terainment IN the same bali The voice OF Mr Roberts
"a for it's melody and compass and he has
been exceptionally and fortunate In his choice oil
Miss Wickham's eoeutionary entertainments are in
nrogress and will so continue during Lent Attention
slso directed toward the "Costume Reoitas OF MISS
Fanny Hunt which will occur this evening" at Chick
erfng Hall.